Courmayeur

Courmayeur is a popular ski resort situated at the Aosta Valley on the Italian side of Mount Blanc. The highest summit of this mountainous massif on the French-Swiss and French-Italian borders is also the highest peak in the Alps. Courmayeur’s huge international appeal can be seen and felt through its visitors who have come from various places of origin to experience this dream holiday destination.

The Aosta Valley is known for its breathtaking scenery as well as its rich history. Courmayeur itself is an attractive village that exudes friendliness with an easy pace, and the accommodations available here have a distinct charm and character. However, the distance of one’s chosen hotel from the lifts and the availability of a free shuttle are considerations worth looking into.

Courmayeur is primarily known as a winter getaway. Skiing enthusiasts of any level have something to look forward to in this resort, although more than half of its terrain is suitable for intermediate skiers. Other winter activities available are heliskiing, cross-country skiing, dog sledding, ice climbing, ice skating, ice hockey and snow hiking.

It is fast becoming popular as a choice summer destination as well. Golf, tennis, horse-back riding, trekking, bungee jumping, canyoning, kayaking, canoeing, parachuting, mountain biking and fishing are just some of the activities that can provide unlimited hours of adventurous fun or quiet relaxation.

If there would be one reason to go to Courmayeur, it would be to see the stunning views afforded by the Mont Blanc massif. Dining in its excellent restaurants is an experience in itself, while its spirited nightlife is something to look forward to. Courmayeur is pervaded with an atmosphere of good-natured hospitality, perhaps a tradition carried on from the time its first inn opened in 1680.