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April 03, 2019
Rick from
United Kingdom
Rick from
United Kingdom
Was in Courmayeur in Jan 2019. Have to agree with much of what another reviewer said.
Good skiing for beginners and intermediates. We had fabulous weather and it was great to sit outside and enjoy a daytime beer or eat half way up/down the mountain.
Lovely but small town, some nice restaurants and a few good bars but generally the town is very quiet. If you want a buzzing night life, Courmayeur is not for you.
BTW - you must take half a day off skiing to take the Skyway (lift) which is a short bus ride from Courmayeur town to Punta Helbronner, 3466m up Monte Blanc. Fabulous views going up and from the viewing platform at the top.
March 28, 2019
Steve from
Ireland
Steve from
Ireland
Spent 4 days in Courmayeur in March 2019. Good snow fell just before but the top lifts were winded-off for 3 of the four days. Great daytime atmosphere on the mountain with Checrouit mid-mountain feeling like a mini village in itself. The back side Veny has shady and narrow runs which are often icy. They are marked as blue but are very difficult for beginners so the amount of beginners terrain is half of what the piste map claims.
The town is pretty and the main pedestrian street has nice shops. I have to say thought the apres-ski is literally non existent! We booked one night on the mountain because we read in several articles that the apres was "loud and late" on the mountain... pure rubbish, by 16:30 there was 4 people playing fussball at the main Super G terrace and then the DJ finished at 17:00!
The town itself was also incredibly quiet, with nothing in the way of music or even a lightly full bar. The best apres-ski was the pizza place which also had no music but at least there were people. We ended up cutting our losses and heading to Chamonix for our remaining three nights where we danced on tables to the incredible No Limits band in Chambre Neuf.
In summary, it's a lovely place for a day trip or if you have young children but if you like to have even one drink after your day's skiing forget it!
March 23, 2019
walter from
Switzerland
walter from
Switzerland
Spent a day in Courmayeur after Chamonix. What a difference! Friendly people everywhere, truly exceptional mountain restaurants, great scenery and a wonderful car-free main road. Many places with atmosphere-bars, restaurants etc. Our hotel was perfect: elderly Royal et Golf. Brilliant, location, rooms, service and staff.
As for the skiing, it's not for the real top skiers (but they are actually a minority). For beginners and intermediates it is fun in the sun on interesting well laid out slopes which are impeccably groomed. A nice variety with great lifts, minimal lines and a real sense of fun.
Lovely resort. Highly recommend it.
April 04, 2018
maximum t from
United States
maximum t from
United States
I stayed in Courmayeur for a weak in mid March 2018. What a fabulous mountain! Not small, not limiting, not skiable in a day. Those who criticise it's small size must be beginner or intermediate or just not into skiing. The mountain has many large distinct areas to discover: great groomers, powder fields and wonderful back country skiing. For advanced skiers, take the Youla cable car, then take the ARP to access wonderful powder fields and amazing views; you'll most likely have it all to yourself during the week. We were lucky, it dumped a foot or more the day before we arrived and we had bluebird days all week. Check out Chateau Branlant for lunch; get the onion soup and the cheesecake, for sure! Also the restaurant, at the Rifugio Monte Bianco (an alpine lodge/hostel), of sorts was quite excellent (the tomino cheese!)
The town is wonderful and best explored on foot. Restaurants are of high quality and hospitality is warm. Peter, the bartender at the Cresta et Duc, is wonderful! During our week here, we spent most of our time at Courmayeur. We did not get bored! We are advanced skiers so we took advantage of all the mountain's possibilities. As others have stated, Courmayeur is indeed the best hub to stay at in the Italian Alps. Great shopping, great restaurants, very charming. Nightlife was quiet, but if you ski, then most likely you're turning in after supper anyway. We also started our 'partying' with MJ breaks starting at 1:30 usually ;)
Nearby La Thuile is a must visit! Impressive back bowls here were the highlight of the trip and a once in a lifetime experience. Skiing into France was a novelty but we quickly returned to La Thuile for the impressive scenery, powder everywhere, and long runs. Cervinia was also worth the trip, though a longer trip than La Thuile. Wind is an issue at Cervinia sometimes, but the long groomers are pretty impressive! It's so open it's like skiing in a frozen desert. Surreal for sure.
Only let down was our trip to Chamonix, which is just way too big to explore in one day. I'm sure it's an amazing place and I'd consider staying here for a whole separate vacation to experience all it has to offer! From what I heard from other tourists (mostly 'in the know' Europeans), the Italian Alps offer the best food, skiing, and value. Viva Aosta, viva Courma!
January 24, 2018
Aidan C from
United Kingdom
Aidan C from
United Kingdom
Beautiful scenery, pretty town and fabulous food to be found everywhere at reasonable prices compared to France and Switzerland.
Highly recommended for those who enjoy their food (but best to book ahead at weekends).
Modest ski area that really comes into its own in the right conditions. For those who like a bit of off-piste, especially with a guide.
Not best for complete beginners and a bit limiting for advanced skiers for more than a few days (though day trips to La Thuile, Pila, Cervinia and Vallee Blanche are all feasible).
Perfect for a gastro-skiing weekend for those that like a treat.
Found the forecast on this website, which showed huge imminent snow falls, to be wildly inaccurate.
[note from the editor: thank you for sending us additonal feedback regarding the acurracy of our forecasts.]
April 18, 2015
Neil from
United Kingdom
Neil from
United Kingdom
We drove through the tunnel to Courmayeur, on Easter Monday, to avoid the crowds as half of France seemed to be arriving in Argentierre, which was overcrowded that day.
Our Mont Blanc Unlimited lift pass gave us access to Courmayeur, Verbier, etc, and a half price return ticket throughout the tunnel for 27 euros. April snow meant the lower pistes were beginning to show some bare patches, but the top was great and the cloudless day meant fantastic views of Monte Bianco. Felt like motorway skiing after Argentierre, with hardly any queues apart from the final cable car, which was at least 50 years old!
Food and service, on the mountain, was very good and much less expensive than in France.
I will definitely return to Courmayeur, although not sure if a whole week would be worthwhile.
December 30, 2013
Matthew from
Italy
Matthew from
Italy
February 22, 2012
Michael Griffiths from
United Kingdom
Michael Griffiths from
United Kingdom
Drove to Courmayeur for the day from Chamonix last week through the Mont-Blanc tunnel (€48). Astonished at the price of lift passes for the day: €43 each with adult starting at age 15 and no family discounts. Also dismayed at the lift queues compared to Chamonix and the crowded slopes. Pistes were quite nice if a bit boring, views onto mountains great but won't be rushing back due to costs and queues.
November 22, 2011
alex from
Greece
alex from
Greece
March 09, 2011
Tom Macknight from
United Kingdom
Tom Macknight from
United Kingdom
Visited Courmayeur 27/2/11-6/3/11. and wanted to share some info on the region that might help others. Most intermediates will ski this resort in 2 - 3 days. However, there are endless opportunities to improve your technique among large areas of safe 'semi' off-piste that lie between the prepared pistes. Great opportunities to laugh at each others misfortunes as you learn to tackle the powder. Most hotels in town will involve approx a 10 minute 'yomp' to the gondola. There is a free bus from the bus station to the gondola but the walk from many hotels to the bus station is in the opposite direction so will often be a 5 minute walk anyway. Apres hounds beware, only 2 bars of any real substance and even then only on Thur, Fri and Sats (on our week). Many excellent restaurants, cafes and pizzaria's, however, for the foodies. Do not discount this resort on size, there are some excellent resorts nearby. 2010/11 ski pass price was 206 euro for Courmayeur inc 2 days elsewhere in the valley. However, for an extra 6 euro you can have unlimited Aosta valley pass. We travelled on the free skibus to La Thuille twice. Bus leaves the station at 08.40 and 09.25. Journey time 40 mins. Returns are at 16.05 and 17.15. Be prepared to ditch your 'Britishness' and scramble to load skis and grab a seat, especially at La Thuille on the way home. It is worth the effort though to ski the wide areas that La Thuille has to offer. Once there it is a must to 'go over the top' and experience La Rosiere in France. Some fantastic long wide cruising reds to be found here. You definitely won't ski these resorts in 2- 3 days. We also had a day out in Pila a bit further down the valley at Aosta. Another excellent day out. A service bus from Courmayeur station cost 5.50 euro return and takes 1 hour. Alternatively, a train is available from nearby (5k away) Pre St Didier down to Aosta, less than 10 euro return.