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Courmayeur Resort Guide
Snow Range: 1224-2763m
| Village Height: | Highest Ski Lift: | Transfer time: |
|---|---|---|
| 2,763m (9,065ft) | 2,763m (9,065ft) | Turin 2 hrs |
Resort Information
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.
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)
Eating out
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.
Other amenities
· Weekly market · Shops and boutiques · Local buses to Chamonix and Aosta.
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.the savings
- FREE lift pass for child born after 31/10/02 when accompanying adult buys same pass.
- Discounted lift pass available for adults born before 01/11/43.
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