Activities
Ski
Courmayeur is one of the most famous ski resorts because it was among the first to establish itself in winter tourism. The downhill skiing area extends in front of the Mont Blanc chain, between the slopes of the Val Veny to the north-west and the Chécrouit plateau on the north-east side. The ski area can be reached with three different cable cars: from Courmayeur, from Dolonne and from Entrèves. The three cable car sections that go up Mont Blanc do not serve Alpine skiing slopes, but only off-piste itineraries such as the Vallée Blanche descent starting from Punta Helbronner which, with its 20 km across the Mer de Glace glacier in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif, reaches the centre of Chamonix. Another off-piste on the Toula glacier also descends from Punta Helbronner towards Italy. Another interesting freeride route is the descent from Arp Vieille, the upper part of the Chécrouit area, reachable by the cable car of the same name. 70% of the ski area is served by programmed snowmaking. In the hamlet of Dolonne there is a Fun Park playground, equipped with mobile mats available for beginners and young skiers.
For lovers of cross-country skiing there are rings in Val Ferret.
On the snow of Courmayeur you can practice all winter sports: in addition to skiing in all its forms, snowshoe walks, fun parks on the snow, ice climbing, snow golf, sleddog, heliskiing, skating, hockey, curling, but also the more classic indoor sports.
Mont Blanc Unlimited area: 410 km of slopes: Courmayeur Mont Blanc + Skyway + Chamonix Valley.
Courmayeur area: 100 km between slopes (43 km) and off-piste.
Number of slopes: 33 of which: 11 blue – 17 red – 5 black
Ski lifts: 4 cable cars – 2 gondolas – 8 chair lifts – 3 ski lifts – 1 magic carpet.
Baby club 1 in Plan Chécrouit at the arrival of the Courmayeur cable car and Dolonne cable car
Arva check points: 2 in Col Chécrouit and Pré de Pascal
Snow Park: It is located in the Aretù area at 2,000 m. in the ski area. Complete with a progressive area with easy-to-tackle rails, perfect for beginners; an area with more challenging rails for expert riders, a line of 6-8 meter jumps and various jibbing structures.
Sport
Skiing in winter and trekking in gear: there’s so much more to do on Mont Blanc. Discover the many sports activities that make Courmayeur such an irresistible place. There’s one thing that makes Courmayeur Mont Blanc a unique place in the world: its location at the foot of Mont Blanc. For this alone, it would be worth a visit, but in reality there are many other reasons that make this place one of the most important in the Alps, in winter as in summer. Skiers, snowboarders, mountaineers, freeriders, lovers of Nordic skiing: for them Courmayeur is an irresistible attraction. Summer spares no one either: trekking, mountaineering and trail running are the undisputed protagonists of the hot season. Not to mention the unique thrill of heliskiing. For those who prefer a quiet and silent walk, on foot or by bike, to adrenaline, snow biking, fat biking, snowshoeing and Nordic walking are not missing. Sport in Courmayeur is not just mountains. Golf, fishing, tennis, even a Courmayeur Sport Center with skating, squash, dance, yoga courses and much more, to give everyone the chance to find their ideal dimension.
Relaxation&Wellness
Dive into the heart
of the Alps!
Relax at high altitude in one of the most panoramic pools in Italy!
The heated alpine pool of Plan Chécrouit is on one of the most famous treks in Europe, the Tour du Mont Blanc and is the most panoramic alpine pool in Italy.
At 1,704 m above sea level, swim in the heated outdoor pool with a view that reaches all the way to the summit of Mont Blanc.
The pool, filled with water heated between 27 and 30 degrees, is 20 meters long and 1.50 meters deep.
The pool also has a sauna, solarium, changing rooms and a bar.
In July and August you can reach Plan Chécrouit in a few minutes with the Courmayeur Mont Blanc Funivie ski lifts, but you can also reach it with a one-hour walk from Courmayeur.
For info:
– Plan Chécrouit alpine swimming pool: +39 347 4517516 – info@cmbf.it
Silence, Beauty, Nature and rest for moments of Well-being!
The Pré Saint Didier spa, a jewel that shines in the heart of the Aosta Valley. Forget the stress of everyday life, regenerate yourself in places from another time, immerse yourself in the soft warmth of the waters, let yourself be lulled by gentle hydromassages for a total remise en forme and for correct prevention. The unmistakable profile of the Alpine chain has always instilled an unparalleled strength and tranquility, embracing both the historic building of the Pré spa and the Alpine Spa of the Hotel Monte Bianco.
- QCTerme Monte Bianco +39 0165 87004 – info@qctermemontebianco.it
- QCTerme Pré Saint Didier +39 0165 867272 – info@termedipre.it
trekking
Val Vény and Val Ferret the queens of trekking!
Val Vény awaits you with the spectacular moraine of the Miage Glacier, the glacial lakes and the Col de la Seigne. In the gentle Val Ferret, you can enjoy a walk and a visit to the Bertone and Elena refuges, to taste an excellent polenta surrounded by the Mont Blanc chain. If you like walking in enchanting places, trekking in the historic center and the surrounding villages is the right choice for you.
For those who prefer running, on Mont Blanc it is 100% trail running passion!
In August comes the race that all runners dream of participating in at least once in their lives: the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc®, the complete tour of Mont Blanc.
Did you know that the Tor des Géants® is the hardest trail in the world? The “tour of the giants”, as it is called in the Aosta Valley dialect, boasts 330 kilometers in length and 24,000 meters of positive altitude difference.
And for those who love running at night, there is the Winter Vertical Courmayeur®, the incredible night-time mountain running race that takes place along the 20 km of the snow-covered ring of Val Ferret.
Natural environmental excursions throughout the Aosta Valley. Excursions to parks and nature reserves, guided visits to alpine gardens, trekking, Tour du Mont Blanc, high routes, with naturalistic hiking guides.
