Courmayeur ski resort
Snow Range
1224-2763m
a charming resort nestling below the majestic peaks of Mont Blanc
Courmayeur lies at the foot of Mont Blanc, Europe's highest mountain, close to the French border in the Aosta Valley. It is a characteristic Italian village of cobbled streets, stylish shops and excellent cafés and bistros, all set within an attractive medieval centre. The main skiing area is at Plan Checrouit and, with over 80% of the skiable terrain covered by snow cannons, snow here is virtually guaranteed.
- the experience
- the slopes Courmayeur snowboarding
- Courmayeur lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Courmayeur
The experience
Courmayeur Après Ski
There is a good range of friendly bars, with something for all tastes.
· Cocktails at the American Bar or the Guides Bar with cosy log fire. There is dancing on the tables at Poppy's Disco pub and Jimmy's in our Hotel Astoria.
Activities
· Indoor ice rink · Sports centre with climbing wall · Heli-skiing · Swimming pool (in next village) · Cross-country skiing · Ski touring and snowshoe walking (with a minimum number of 6 participants) · Local buses to Chamonix and Aosta
Eating out in Courmayeur
An excellent range of no less than 50 restaurants and cafés to choose from, offering delicious local Valdostana and Italian cuisine to suit all tastes and budgets.
· 3-course set menu from €16 · Pizzas from €8 · Le Tunnel for massive pizzas and pasta, Pierre Alexis for excellent Italian cuisine, Piazzetta for pasta and seafood and the Vieux Pommier with its old apple tree, for local specialities.
Family choice
Courmayeur has a friendly atmosphere and excellent children's facilities. The Monte Bianco ski school operates a Kinderheim at Plan Checrouit at the top of the cable car for children aged 6 months-12 years, 9.00am-4.00pm, Mon-Sat.
Resort features
- Crystal Ski Escort
- Family Choice
- Fast Pass
- Kids ski Free
- Ski 2 countries
- Ski Away Days
Transfer time
Turin 2 hrs
The slopes
Beginners
There are several gentle nursery slopes situated at Plan Checrouit and Maison Vieille. Tuition is very good and the wide beginners slopes are ideal learning grounds in beautiful surroundings.
Intermediates
Courmayeur is the perfect resort for intermediate to good skiers, with an abundance of testing runs, including a huge choice of treeless bowls, challenging mogul fields, steep gullies and wide open pistes.
Advanced
The challenging descent from the Cresta Youla to Val Veny entails a long run of 9kms and the Competizione - unpisted, fresh snow or moguls is a must.
Snowboarding
If you are into freeriding then Courmayeur is worth checking out. There are plenty of trees to play around in on the lower sections and steeps around Cresta d'Arp to get the heart going. Freestylers will find enough interesting natural terrain for jumping and jibbing all day long. Snow park situated at Plan della Gabba.
Slope facts
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Total kms of piste
100kms
Piste Type No. of Runs Easy 6 Intermediate 12 Difficult 4 -
Number of lifts
16 (4 cable cars, 1 gondola, 8 chairlifts, 3 drag lifts)
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Direction of slopes
N/E, N/W
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Snow cannons
365
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Longest run
20kms (Vallée Blanche)
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Mountain restaurants
24
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Cross-country trails
35kms
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Snow Range
1224-2763m
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Village Height:
1,224m (4,016ft)
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Highest Ski Lift
2,763m (9,065ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| 6 Days | Adult | Junior* | Senior |
| Local pass | £175 | £88 | £140 |
| Aosta Area pass | £184 | £92 | £147 |
| Mont Blanc Unlimited | £211 | £169 | £169 |
Photo required for lift pass? No. A €5 deposit is payable locally for electronic pass.
Lift pass coverage: Local pass covers all lifts in Courmayeur and 2 days in the Val D'Aosta resorts. Aosta Area pass covers all lifts in the Val d'Aosta resorts including Courmayeur, La Thuile, Cervinia, Pila and Gressoney. Mont Blanc Unlimited covers all lifts in Courmayeur and the Chamonix Valley.
Ski/Board Tuition
| 5 Days | Adult | Child* |
| Ski tuition | £171 | £171 |
| Snowboard tuition† (low) | £127 | £127 |
| Snowboard tuition† (high) | £147 | £147 |
High season: deps. 20/12-09/01, 31/01-27/02
* For children aged 4-10 yrs.
† Subject to minimum numbers
Usual hours of instruction: Ski tuition 1000-1300, Mon-Fri. In low season Thu only will be 0900-1600. Snowboard tuition Mon-Fri, 1000-1300 (low season), 1330-1630 (high season).
Children: From 4-10 years, same hours and days as adult classes.
No. of ski school instructors: 100
Off-Piste
3 Hour Ski Clinic - for intermediate skiers hoping to move up a notch. Try moguls, jumps or gates; whatever takes your fancy! £84
Vallee Blanche - an amazing off piste run down to Chamonix across the glacier with a guide. Truly breathtaking views of Mont Blanc. Suitable for confident intermediates. Adult £66
Ski Refresher - 3 hours tuition for lower intermediates who want to brush up their skills without joining ski school. £84
First Time Skiing / Boarding
| Adult | Child* | |
| First Time - ski | £416 | £290 |
| First Time - board† (low) | £389 | £264 |
| First Time - board† (high) | £408 | £283 |
* First Time - ski for children aged 4-11 yrs.
First Time - board for children aged 7-11 yrs.
† Subject to minimum numbers
Low season: deps. 10/01-30/01, 28/02-03/04
High season: deps. 20/12-09/01, 31/01-27/02
Ski Pack Further Information
Please be aware the use of helmets by those aged 14 and under is compulsory in all Italian resorts.
the savings
- FREE lift pass for child born after 31/10/03 when accompanying adult buys same pass.
- FREE helmet hire for child aged 11 years and under when hiring skis/board and boots.
- Discounted lift pass available for adults born before 01/11/44.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 Days | Adult | Child* |
| Skis/sticks | £52 | £26 |
| Boots | £28 | £15 |
| Superior skis | £70 | - |
| Snowboard | £69 | £44 |
| Snowboard boots | £28 | £15 |
| Helmet | £11 | £11 |
* For children aged 4-11 yrs.
the savings
- FREE lift pass for child born after 31/10/03 when accompanying adult buys same pass.
- FREE helmet hire for child aged 11 years and under when hiring skis/board and boots.
- Discounted lift pass available for adults born before 01/11/44.
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.
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