Courmayeur Ski,Italy

Lovely and leisurely. With great snow, varied terrain, fabulous scenery and plenty of time for lunch, Courmayeur takes a very Italian approach to skiing.

Courmayeur has an excellent snow record, backed up with a very impressive snow-making system and a very efficient lift system, including a new gondola and a fast four man chairlift. 

The ski area has a varied selection of easy and intermediate runs liberally sprinkled with welcoming huts, each with its own panoramic sundeck and spectacular view.  At the top of the cable car is the nursery area for beginners.  For stronger skiers the possibilities are endless, with famous off-piste runs such as the Vallee Blanche into Chamonix, the Toula Glacier in the shadow of Mont Blanc and access to some of the best value heli-skiing in Europe (with a mountain guide). The ski shop is located at the bottom of the cable car, where skis and boots can be left overnight.

The Vallee Blanche descent into Chamonix is outstanding and one that you'll never forget. Thrilling off-piste skiing and stunning scenery make this a truly memorable experience.

However, in Courmayeur, skiing is only half the story.  Lunches are long and early evening are spent strolling around the cobbled streets and chic shops, or sitting over a drink in the via Roma, enjoying Italian lifestyle at its most stylish.

For something completely different
Spend a fantastic afternoon discovering the wines of the Aosta Valley, followed by a traditional evening meal at one of Courmayeur's best restaurants.  The wine tour (bookable from January) visits a selection of the area's top wineries with a qualified English speaking sommelier.  Visit Europe's highest vineyards and discover how wine is made in a mountain environment.  The tour ends at a typical Aosta Valley restaurant where the hosts will serve a traditional meal accompanied by wines of the region.

Courmayeur ski facts