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Things to do in Courmayeur Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Welcome to Courmayeur Italy. If you’are planning to visit Courmayeur for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Courmayeur and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Courmayeur and its territory.  Share and suggest a place you've visited.

Skiing in Courmayeur, paradise on Mont Blanc

Skiers at the beginning of the Valley Blanche
Skiers at the beginning of the Valley Blanche

On the slopes of Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Europe, Courmayeur called “the pearl of the Alps” has been a of the most sought-after ski destinations in Italy, not without reasons given its charming environment and the quality of its tourist facilities. Courmayeur is located in the western part of Valle d'Aosta, on Mont Blanc, and it is the last country in Italy before we pass the Mont Blanc tunnel for France.

In winter, the station is a skiers' paradise, with its ski area that offers over 100 km of slopes going down from 2624 meters towards the Courmayeur basin. From the village a modern cable car leads up to 3800 meters above sea level offering tourists an enchanting and spectacular view over the entire Alpine range.

In summer, on the other hand, you can enjoy numerous possibilities for trekking and walks on the alpine peaks, admiring in this paradise of tranquility the fauna and local flora.
This city has a traditional significance as a mountaineering center. The city at an altitude of about 1300 meters is located at the confluence of two valleys, and has developed into an important tourist center. Many come here to climb Mount Chetif, where at the top is the statue of the Madonna, which can also be seen from the valley.

After a day of physical exertion, a safe and total relaxation is offered by the renowned thermal baths of Pré-Saint-Didier with the features outdoor hot water pools, saunas in small wooden chalets and rejuvenating hot tubs-

In the city you will find the parish church of San Pantaleone and the Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de la Guérison, which are worth a visit. Going to the central valley, it's worth stopping at the beautiful castles, such as from the Castle of Fènis and if you want to have a little Roman culture, it's It is also possible to visit the capital Aosta, about twenty kilometers away.

And to complete this holiday, don't forget to taste the typical dishes of the Aosta Valley cuisine such as fondue or polenta, perhaps accompanied by a good glass of wine white by Morgex, produced at more than 1000 meters above sea level! To try, the famous Fontina of Val d'Aosta, a cheese that should be produced only here.

written by Sheila Pickles - Last update: 05/10/2021
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Camping Parco International Touring - >Sarre
Sarre (24 Km) - Frazione Arensod, 10
The camping is situated in a quiet wood on the left bank of the Dora Baltea in the surrondings of Sarre, at about 3 km. from Aosta, on the national road no. 26 Aosta- Coumayeur - Mont Blanc Tunnel. Children's entertainment.
StudiO' Alp Apartments - >Rhemes Saint Georges
Rhemes Saint Georges (15 Km)
La Grange - >Aymavilles
Aymavilles (24 Km)
HOTEL TIVET - >Gressan
Gressan (27 Km) - Loc. Tivet - Pila -Gressan - Aosta
Hotel Tivet, traditional mountain chalet in Pila-Aosta in the heart of Valle D'Aosta.
LA THUILLETTAZ B&B  - >Saint Rhemy En Bosses
Saint Rhemy En Bosses (15 Km) - Frazione La Thuilettaz, 2
Thuillettaz is our delightful House in the mountain built up between the Great St. Bernard tunnel and the Suisse border. Thuillettaz is the perfect stop for the Tour Des Combins and the Alta Via n. 1 The B&B, at the height of 1760 metres, overlook the enchanting scenery of the Great St. Bernard and Grand Combin Valley. The house, listed building is welcoming, inviting and elegant, furnished in the Aosta Valley style. The rooms, Le Coin Rouge, La Rose Harmonie, Atmosphère en Bleu, separate from the owner’s quarters, are very vast and equipped with satellite Tv, Minibar, Hairdryer, safe, boil

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