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4.4 ⭐
⛷ Northern Alps

Courmayeur

📍 Mont Blanc, Aosta Valley, Italy 🇮🇹
Local costs €€€€€
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Ski area overview
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Green
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39%
Blue
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52%
Red
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9%
Black
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100
Number of runs
⛰️
42 km
Skiable runs
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1,205m
Village altitude
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2,755m
Summit
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20
Lifts
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69€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
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Practical information

Courmayeur is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Mont Blanc, Aosta Valley, Italy 🇮🇹. The ski area covers 42 km of runs between 1,205 m and 2,755 m, served by 20 lifts. Day lift pass 69€ per adult.

* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.

About Courmayeur

The run breakdown is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Courmayeur sits at the foot of the Italian side of Mont Blanc, at the exit of the tunnel coming from Chamonix. Its Chécrouit and Val Veny ski area offers 42 km of runs, and the Skyway Monte Bianco, a rotating cable car, opens access to the Vallée Blanche and high mountain terrain.

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  • Italian side of Mont Blanc
  • Skyway Monte Bianco
  • Elegant village and fine dining
Atmosphere & character
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Luxury
Premium destination, high-end accommodation and services
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Family
Facilities designed for children, gentle runs
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Nature
Wild setting, authenticity, away from the big crowds
Recommended levels
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Beginner
Wide green and blue runs, accessible ski schools
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Intermediate
A good choice of varied blue and red runs
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Advanced
Demanding red runs and plenty of black runs
Who is it for?
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Families
Perfect for introducing children to skiing
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Premium travellers
High-end services and accommodation
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Nature lovers
Authenticity and unspoilt surroundings
Best time to ski
December
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January
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February
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March
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April
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Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability

✍️ Our verdict on Courmayeur

A resort on a human scale, Courmayeur focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than on impressive figures. Its 42 km of runs are ideal for a stay of 3 to 4 days, especially with family or for skiers who don't need to constantly change their playground. Courmayeur's DNA is high-end: the accommodation, the mountain restaurants and the resort services reflect a clientele that doesn't count the cost. At 69€ for a day lift pass, the stay comes at a price, but the experience lives up to it for anyone who wants to indulge without compromise. With a summit at 2,755 m and a village at 1,205 m, Courmayeur's snow reliability is generally good from January to the end of March. A few exceptionally mild winters can cause strains early in the season, but the situation recovers quickly once serious snowfall arrives. The budget for a stay in Courmayeur is clearly high: 69€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before you go. In short: Courmayeur isn't for everyone, but for those who can afford it, it's probably one of the best skiing experiences in Europe.

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❄️ Weather in Courmayeur
Current conditions & 5-day forecast
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Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
Currently
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cm
Avg. this month
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Annual avg.
130
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📍 Village (1,205 m) vs Summit (2,755 m)
🏘 In the village
Good snow cover from January to March on average.
⛰ At the summit
Good-quality snow from December to April.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
Jan → Mar ✓
Overall reliability
Excellent ●●●
Base altitude
1,205 m ⚠️
Peak-season snow depth
130 cm avg.

Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.

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