Located in a beautiful natural basin over a thousand metres above sea level and dominated by the majestic scenery of Mont Blanc, Courmayeur is one of the most important ski resorts all over the world, but it is also an ancient town, exuding the charm of a magical and exclusive place.
The grand spectacle of the snow spreads over through a hundred kilometres of trails of various difficulty levels, connected by an extensive network of facilities.
Some of these trails are known for their heady length, others because they host famous competitions, others because they are particularly suitable for specific sports such as snowboarding or telemark.
Pearl of the Alps and winter sports' capital, Courmayeur offers fans the priceless opportunity to ski directly on the slopes of Mont Blanc, which is the highest mountain all over Italy. From here the off-piste descents from Toula and the very famous Vallée Blanche, which leads up to Chamonìx.
Courmayeur also represents the cradle of mountaineering, the place where the first school for mountain guides was born; in order to discover a few secrets of the place, it is possible to visit the Duke of Abruzzi Museum, which is dedicated, in fact, to those equipment, characters and adventures that have marked the history of mountaineering.
Apart from skiing, there is still a large tourist offer, going from traditional après-ski, with folk bands into the Jardin de L'Ange, to tennis matches, up to ice skating. There are also many possibilities of climbing and hiking on multiple sites, including the Ferret and Veny Valleys or the nearby Castle of Entrèves.
In order to experience some peacefulness, it is possible to walk along the downtown streets, where several shops offer many shopping opportunities.