Courmayeur Ski Holidays
A ski holiday to Courmayeur is a popular choice for skiers who enjoy a charming mountain village feel
combined with stylish shops and an impressive ski area. Set amongst the largest mountains in Europe,
Courmayeur was the first ski resort in the Italian Alps and is home to one of the most sophisticated
snowmaking systems in Europe. As over 80% of the skiable terrain is covered by snow cannons, snow here
is virtually guaranteed. Those who take a ski holiday to Courmayeur can enjoy spectacular scenery and
high quality skiing, with a particular focus on beginner and intermediate level skiers.
Beginners can attend the ski school at Plan Checrouit and test themselves on the nursery slopes which
are located reassuringly near to Courmayeur’s bars and restaurants. These slopes are the perfect place
to boost your confidence before progressing onto the breathtaking scenery of the blue runs. Meanwhile,
intermediate skiers in Courmayeur can enjoy the wide variety of slopes that are all ideally linked by
the impressive cable car network. In fact, intermediate skiers are spoilt in Courmayeur, with the option
of choosing between the long, wide slopes on one side of the mountain or the stunning tree-lined pistes
on the other side.
Those seeking a more advanced skiing experience should take a guide and tackle the
extreme off-piste skiing – an exhilarating experience for even the most expert of skiers. Beginners can
attend the ski school at Plan Checrouit and test themselves on the nursery slopes which are located
reassuringly near to Courmayeur’s bars and restaurants. These slopes are the perfect place to boost
your confidence before progressing onto the breathtaking scenery of the blue runs. Meanwhile, intermediate
skiers in Courmayeur can enjoy the wide variety of slopes that are all ideally linked by the impressive
cable car network. In fact, intermediate skiers are spoilt in Courmayeur, with the option of choosing
between the long, wide slopes on one side of the mountain or the stunning tree-lined pistes on the other
side. Those seeking a more advanced skiing experience should take a guide and tackle the extreme off-piste
skiing – an exhilarating experience for even the most expert of skiers.
Courmayeur is a picturesque alpine village that has retained much of its traditional feel. Therefore, if
you choose a ski holiday to Courmayeur, you can experience a charming traffic-free centre bustling with
chic shops, cobbled streets and quality restaurants. Indeed, in Courmayeur, food and shopping are just
as important as the skiing. Après-ski is very much Italian in spirit, with a huge variety of cosy bars
and lively nightspots – making a ski holiday to Courmayeur ideal if you are looking to party as hard as
you ski. Everywhere in Courmayeur the locals are all extraordinarily friendly towards visitors, in marked
contrast to the residents of so many French ski resorts.
Courmayeur Ski Resort Information
| Nearest Airports |
Geneva (120km) & Turin (152km) |
| Resort Altitude |
1224m |
| Highest Lift |
2763m |
| Km of Piste |
50km |
| Total Runs |
24 |
| Advanced Runs |
4 |
| Intermediate Runs |
13 |
| Beginner Runs |
7 |
| Snowparks |
Yes |