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Essentials
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Resort Height
1,224m
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Transfer time
Turin 2 hrs
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Typical costs
small draught beer €3 bottle of house wine €8 glass of coke €2 cup of tea/coffee €2 pizza €8 sandwich €4 -
Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
high altitude skiing
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Fly from
Dublin
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
3
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
2
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Snowboarding Rating
3
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So what's it like?
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.
Ski information
Ski Information Beginners
There are several gentle nursery slopes situated at Plan Checrouit and Maison Vieille, however these can only be used when accompanied by a ski instructor. Tuition is excellent and the wide beginners slopes are good learning grounds in beautiful surroundings, although the gradient can be steeper in places than an average blue run.
Ski Information 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.
Ski Information 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.
Nightlife
Wide range of friendly bars that can get pretty lively. Try: • Après ski buffet at Bar Roma • Cocktails at the American Bar • Guides Bar with cosy log fire
Activities
Indoor ice rink, sports centre with climbing wall, heli-skiing, swimming pool (in next village), cross-country skiing (a short bus ride away in Val Ferret), ski touring and snowshoe walking (with a minimum number of 6 participants), local buses to Chamonix and Aosta
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.Transfer
From Turin
One-way (arrival) from €48 pp.
Return from €91 pp.Other information - Cities
3 Hour Ski Clinic - for intermediate skiers hoping to move up a notch. Try moguls, jumps or gates; whatever takes your fancy! €99
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 €78
Take full advantage of your Aosta Valley lift pass coverage by pre-booking one of our Ski Away Days.
Pila Ski Away Day - easy blues, long tree-lined reds and challenging blacks with great views of Europe's most famous peaks. An opportunity to head down to the Roman town of Aosta too. Adult/child €31Families
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.
Snow Savers for the winter 2011/12 season
Kids ski free: FREE lift pass for children 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.
Senior savers: Discounted lift pass available for adults born before 01/11/46
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