Courmayeur

Travel Guide
Courmayeur showing hiking or walking, snow and mountains
Relax in this stylish and historic Italian alpine village, where quaint cobblestone streets meet modern facilities, invigorating skiing and lively bars.

Visit historic Courmayeur in Valle d’Aosta at the foothills of Monte Bianco. Ski Courmayeur’s engaging groomed areas or carve trails in the magnificent upper backcountry. Enjoy fantastic mountainside nightlife, restaurants serving Italy’s finest cuisine and breathtaking alpine sunsets.

Travel on Skyway Monte Bianco, a unique glass-and-steel cable car offering rotating 360-degree views of the “Roof of Europe.” The cable car stops at three mountain stations on the way up. Punta Helbronner is the highest at 11,371 feet (3,466 metres).

With boutique stores and enticing delicatessens alongside steep cobblestone alleys, Courmayeur village is a great spot for a slow and relaxing start to the day. Enjoy luxurious mornings with freshly brewed espressos. Rent equipment or purchase gear at the village’s charming pedestrianized shopping strip, Via Roma.

The Dolonne Gondola connects the village to the ski slopes of Plan Chécrouit. Hit the mountain and explore 30 different slopes. Enjoy a good-sized area for beginners and many fun blue-graded slopes. Cruise down these intermediate slopes and view the magnificent surrounding scenery. For a greater challenge, tackle exciting skiing in the lower wooded slopes from Cresta d’Arp.

After carving through the mountain’s powder and appreciating a beautiful sunset, select from several different restaurants for dinner or enjoy an après-ski drink at one of the mountain bars.

Hike on mountain trails that host international trail-running competitions, including the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc®, the Tor des Géants® and the Grand Trail Courmayeur. Test your personal running skills, enjoy race festivities and view majestic Mont Blanc from mountain huts in Italy, France and Switzerland.

Courmayeur is located near Italy’s French border and the Monte Bianco tunnel. The village is about 140 miles (220 kilometres) from Milan. Geneva and Turin airports are within a 90-minute car journey. Alternatively, take a bus to Courmayeur from the nearest train station, Pré-St-Didier.

Not just a winter wonderland, Courmayeur is a beautiful spot to embark on a summer hiking or climbing adventure. Visit the Giardino Botanico Alpino Saussurea to see one of Europe’s highest botanical gardens or hike to the impressive Virgin Mary statue that stands on Mont Chétif over the Courmayeur village area.

Where to stay in Courmayeur

Courmayeur which includes snow, snow skiing and mountains

Courmayeur City Center

Skiing, bars and spas are some highlights of Courmayeur City Center. Make a stop by Ski In or Courmayeur Ski Area while you're exploring.

Courmayeur City Center
Hotel Ottoz Meublè
Hotel Ottoz Meublè
3 out of 5
Strada Dolonne, 9, Courmayeur, AO
The price is RM565 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
RM565
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3-star ski hotel in Courmayeur. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Pre-Saint-Didier Spa and Mont Blanc are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (84 reviews)
"Excellent hotel with friendly staff, clean pleasant rooms but not fancy, pleasant buffet breakfast, walking distance to dolonne cable car. Quiet bar in hotell, a few nice restaurants in Dolonne , lots options 10 min walk in courmayeur"

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2024

Hotel Ottoz Meublè
IH Hotels Courmayeur Mont Blanc Resort
IH Hotels Courmayeur Mont Blanc Resort
4 out of 5
Strada Statale 26 no 18, Courmayeur, AO
The price is RM618 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
RM618
per night
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in Courmayeur. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (206 reviews)
"We had a fantastic stay at IH Mont Blanc. The rooms, food, staff, and location was perfect for us to enjoy a ski trip at Courmayeur."

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2024

IH Hotels Courmayeur Mont Blanc Resort
Le Massif Hotel & Lodge Courmayeur The Leading Hotels of the World
Le Massif Hotel & Lodge Courmayeur The Leading Hotels of the World
5 out of 5
Strada regionale, 38, Courmayeur, Aosta
The price is RM1,481 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
RM1,481
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Courmayeur. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Pre-Saint-Didier Spa and Ski In are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (59 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with great staff. It’s conveniently located for the main lift. The bar is lovely and the breakfast is good but no one should have to pay extra for orange juice or even avocado on toast at a 5 star hotel. The spa is tiny with very little room in the changing room. If there is more than ..."

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2024

Le Massif Hotel & Lodge Courmayeur The Leading Hotels of the World
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Residence Le Grand Chalet
Residence Le Grand Chalet
3 out of 5
Strada Regionale 57, Courmayeur, AO
Stay at this 3-star spa residence in Courmayeur. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Ski In and Courmayeur Cable Car ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (26 reviews)
Nice for the slopes !
"Excellent hotel almost on top of the gondola and very close to shops bars and restaurants."

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2019

Residence Le Grand Chalet
Altido Dolonne Sci ai Piedi Subito in Pista
Altido Dolonne Sci ai Piedi Subito in Pista
Strada Checrouit, condominio girasole, Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta
Stay at this apartment in Courmayeur. Enjoy free parking, a TV, and digital TV. Popular attractions Pre-Saint-Didier Spa and Mont Blanc are located nearby. Discover ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Clean and tidy and close walk to Courmayeur centre"

Reviewed on 18 Sep 2023

Altido Dolonne Sci ai Piedi Subito in Pista
Altido Courmayeur Entrelevie Casa di Montagna
Altido Courmayeur Entrelevie Casa di Montagna
Strada Entrelevie, 9, s 1, Courmayeur, Valle d'Aosta
Stay at this apartment in Courmayeur. Enjoy free parking, a balcony, and a TV. Popular attractions Courmayeur Forum Sport Center and Dolonne Cable Car are located ...
Altido Courmayeur Entrelevie Casa di Montagna
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
29 Jul 2019

A pleasant and convenient place to break our journey back from furthur south in Italy but a bit busy at this time of year compared to our visits out of high season when we have visited some of the attractions we ignored this time!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
3 Mar 2019

Nice place for families or to visit with that special someone.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
1 Mar 2019

Poor for beginners no real nursery slope area ! Some nice slopes other than that but not too much variety. Limited bars in town but many restaurants and shops

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
22 Feb 2019

Courmayeur is not really a serious ski location if you are intermediate or expert skier. Too many beginners who are skiing out of control or learning in your way or you have to avoid running into you. The front mountain is not groomed regularly