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Elevation
1,204m–2,749m
Ski area
41.5 km
Lifts
18
Nearest airport
Geneva Airport (GVA)
Schools
3 listed
Ski domain
Overview
Courmayeur at a glance
Common questions
- Courmayeur generally suits intermediate and expert skiers, offering steep terrain and world-class off-piste opportunities. Beginners will find dedicated terrain at Plan Chécrouit.
- For advanced skiers, Cresta d'Arp provides genuine expert terrain. The Vallée Blanche descent also offers a world-class off-piste experience, though it requires a guide.
- Intermediates will find consistent red runs that wind through trees, offering stunning views of Mont Blanc throughout the ski area.
- Beyond skiing, you can enjoy the pedestrian high street with its genuine Italian passeggiata atmosphere. The Skyway Monte Bianco cable car also offers unparalleled views of Mont Blanc's south face.
- The ski area ranges from 1204m to 2749m. The Skyway Monte Bianco cable car, while not part of the piste, ascends to 3466m for unparalleled scenic views.
The mountain
Ski area details
Key stats
Summit2,749m
Base1,204m
Vertical drop (resort)1,545m
Total Lifts18
Total Slopes41.5 km
The mountain
Ratings
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The mountain
Ski area map
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Lesson providers
Ski schools at Courmayeur
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About the resort
About Courmayeur
Courmayeur is an outdoor ski area in Valle D'Aosta, Italy. The available data lists terrain from 1204 m to 2749 m elevation, 41.5 km of recorded slopes and 18 lifts.
About the resort
Key facts about Courmayeur
Courmayeur is part of the Mont Blanc (Monte Bianco) ski area. Across the area, the lifts span 1,204m to 2,749m. The lifts run between 1,204m and 2,749m, a vertical drop of 1,545m. 41.5 km of marked pistes are served by 18 lifts. The nearest airport is Geneva Airport (GVA).
Who teaches here
Ski schools and instructors in Courmayeur
3 ski schools are listed at Courmayeur.
- ESI Courmayeur — Ski school. Teaches skiing, private ski lesson, and kids ski school. Lessons in English and Italian.
- Scuola di Sci Monte Bianco — Ski school.
- Società delle Guide Alpine di Courmayeur
Lessons by activity
Activities you can learn in Courmayeur
Lessons at Courmayeur are offered in kids ski school, private ski lesson, and skiing.
- Kids Ski School lessons in Courmayeur — One listed school teaches kids ski school.
- Private Ski Lesson lessons in Courmayeur — One listed school teaches private ski lesson.
- Skiing lessons in Courmayeur — One listed school teaches skiing.
Resort guide
Courmayeur resort guide
A resort with Mont Blanc's Italian soul, Courmayeur offers steep terrain, world-class off-piste, and a pedestrian high street boasting a genuine Italian passeggiata atmosphere. The Skyway Monte Bianco is a rotating cable car that ascends to 3,466m, providing unparalleled views of Mont Blanc's south face.
Intermediates will find consistent red runs that wind through trees, offering stunning views of Mont Blanc throughout the ski area.
Beginner terrain is available at Plan Chécrouit. However, Courmayeur generally skews towards intermediate and expert skiers.
For advanced skiers, Cresta d'Arp provides genuine expert terrain. The Vallée Blanche descent, accessible from the Italian side, is a world-class off-piste experience that should be undertaken with a guide.
The Mont Blanc Tunnel provides a quick connection to Chamonix, with a drive time of approximately 15 minutes.
The Mont Blanc Unlimited pass is valid in Courmayeur and also covers skiing in Chamonix.
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Nearby
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Listed ski areas nearby include Monte Bianco – Courmayeur (3 km), La Thuile (Italy) (14 km), Crévacol (16 km), St. Oyen Flassin (21 km), Valgrisenche (22 km), and Aosta Valley (Italy) (United Kingdom) (25 km).