Courmayeur at a glance
- Ideal for
- Skiing facing Mont Blanc, Skyway and Vallée Blanche
- Intermediates: 17 red runs out of 33
- Guided freeride at Youla, Arp and Helbronner
- Less suitable if
- For a big ski area: 42.4 km of runs
- End-of-season skiing: closes 11 April
- Ski-in: you go up by cable car
Weather, snow and webcams in Courmayeur
MET Norway forecast, updated daily at 1 am and 9 am.
Snow report · Avalanche bulletin
Where to stay in Courmayeur
Recommended hotels for your budget
What to do in Courmayeur besides skiing
Courmayeur piste map and ski area
Beginners: Tzaly and Chiecco drag lifts, Prato magic carpet in Val Veny · €22 with the cabin ride up
OpenSkiMap data · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), unofficial. Official piste map
Courmayeur lift pass prices
| Lift pass | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Courmayeur · 1 day | €75 | €53 |
| Courmayeur + Skyway · 1 day | €90 | €63 |
| Courmayeur · 6 days | €396 | €278 |
| Aosta Valley · 6 days | €406 | €284 |
2026-2027 prices · Ticket office 2026-2027 · child aged 8 to 15 · free under 8 with an adult · dynamic prices online · official ticket office
Ski rental and lessons in Courmayeur
Neither Skiset nor Snowrental: rental shops in the village and at Plan Checrouit · helmet compulsory
Ski lessons and schools
| Lessons (2026-2027 season) | Price |
|---|---|
| Private ski lesson, from | €68 |
Ski mini-groups from age 4; Mini Club Biancaneve for ages 0 to 10 at Plan Checrouit. · Kids' mini-groups of 3 to 5 pupils (6 at weekends), book online
When to ski in Courmayeur
Best time: January to March
Getting to Courmayeur
On site
Piazzale Monte Bianco, 10, 11013 Courmayeur (AO)
Where to eat and unwind in Courmayeur
Aperitif at Plan Checrouit: the cable car runs back down until midnight (€13 return after 5pm)
Restaurants in the resort
Aosta Valley cooking since 1965, in an old house
📍 EntrèvesSince 1966, a dining room built around an old apple tree
📍 Piazzale Monte BiancoVaulted rooms in wood and stone, terrace on the street
📍 Via Roma (centre)Former cowshed, products certified Saveurs du Val d'Aoste
📍 Entrèves (near the Skyway)Chef Paolo Griffa's restaurant at the Grand Hotel Royal e Golf
📍 Via Roma (centre)Mountain restaurants
Spa and relaxation
Indoor and outdoor pool, sauna, at Entrèves
Entry from €40Hay bath and alpine bath, private, by reservation
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Frequently asked questions
When does Courmayeur open?
The ski area opens on Saturday 28 November 2026 and closes on 11 April 2027. Lifts run from 8:45 to 5pm on weekdays, from 8:25 at weekends and during holidays.
How much is a lift pass in Courmayeur?
At the ticket office, a day costs €75 for an adult and €53 for a child aged 8 to 15; €90 with Skyway Monte Bianco. Six days cost €396 (€406 for the whole Aosta Valley). Online, prices vary and drop if you buy early.
Do children ski for free?
Yes, under 8 (born after 31 October 2018), if an adult, young person or senior buys the same pass at the same time. Otherwise a day costs €19.
Is Courmayeur good for beginners?
To start out, there are the Tzaly and Chiecco drag lifts, at the top of the Maison Vieille gondola, and the Prato magic carpet in Val Veny. The pedestrian and beginner ticket (€22 for an adult) includes the cabin ride up and down and access to these drag lifts or this carpet. The ski area has 11 blue runs out of 33, no green runs, and mostly reds (17).
Can you get to Courmayeur without a car?
There is no station in Courmayeur: the train goes to Aosta, then an Arriva bus climbs to the village. Buses also link Courmayeur to Chamonix through the tunnel and to Milan Malpensa airport.
Can you ski the Vallée Blanche from Courmayeur?
Yes, from Punta Helbronner (3,466 m), at the top of the Skyway Monte Bianco. It is a glacier off-piste route of more than 20 km to Chamonix, always to be done with a high-mountain guide.
Sources and method
Resort profile: courmayeur-montblanc.com, courmayeurmontblanc.it
Contact details: wikidata.org
Lift passes: courmayeur-montblanc.com
Accommodation: courmayeurmontblanc.it
Getting there: courmayeurmontblanc.it, courmayeur-montblanc.com
Restaurants and activities: courmayeur-montblanc.com, montebianco.com, courmayeurmontblanc.it
Ski area: courmayeur-montblanc.com
Equipment rental: courmayeur-montblanc.com
Webcams: courmayeur-montblanc.com, courmayeurmontblanc.it
Ski holidays: snowtrex.fr, travelski.com
Runs and lifts: OpenSkiMap · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (AWS Open Data). Forecasts: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Schools, restaurants, spas and practical information: venue websites and tourist office.
Photos: Davide Tomatis, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Alberto Peracchio, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · Stefano Venturini, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons · anaulin, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons · Ehud Winograd, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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