Courmayeur Ski Resort Guide
Courmayeur, Italy
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 50km |
| Highest Lift | 2,760m |
| Resort Height | 1,200m |
| Nearest Airports | Geneva and Annecy |
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Courmayeur
The ski area of Courmayeur is in the Italian Alps at an altitude of 1,200m, with 50km of marked runs.
Summary
Courmayeur is part of the Aosta Valley ski area with access to 352km of downhill skiing, with 180 marked pistes, served by a total of 62 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Courmayeur itself (50km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Aosta Valley ski resorts of Breuil-Cervinia, Crévacol, Etroubles, Pila and Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses.
With ski lifts as high as 2,760m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Courmayeur offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Courmayeur.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Courmayeur is 10km long and the most difficult run is the 'Competizione'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Courmayeur?
The next notable snow forecast is 16cm, expected on 19 December, with around 71cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to base | Snow to 1,349m | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Courmayeur Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 16 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 11 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 3 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 50km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 22km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 21 | |
Aosta Valley Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 44 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 97 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 36 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 3 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 352km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 62 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Courmayeur Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,760m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,210m |
| Resort Altitude (Courmayeur) | 1,200m |
| Max Vertical | 1,560m |
Ski Slope Aspects
NE, NW
Courmayeur has ski slopes facing north-east and north-west (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Courmayeur
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Courmayeur Ski Schools and Courmayeur Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Courmayeur?
This ski resort is in the Italian Alps in Valle d'Aosta, Aosta Valley.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Courmayeur is Geneva, 80 minutes drive away.
Annecy, Sion, Turin Caselle, Chambery, Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate, Bergamo, Turin Cuneo and Berne airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 21 ski lifts are able to uplift 8,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 15km of ski runs, with 280 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Courmayeur open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
