Courmayeur, located in the immediate vicinity of 14 "four-thousanders", one of the most fashionable resorts in Italy - with excellent hotels, trendy shops and the world famous Congress Center. The local network of trails with a total length of 100 km is a real expanse for athletes. The descents are mostly of medium difficulty, but there are also "black" tracks, known for international competitions for the World Cups and Europe.
And thanks to the A5 highway, Courmayeur is also one of the most accessible resorts of the Aosta Valley. What, however, on the Vic-ends turns into a minus rather than a plus, since these days the residents of Turin and Milan flock here.
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How to get here
Three trains a day from Aosta Station to the town of Pré-St-Didier, from where Courmayeur can be reached by bus (20-30 minutes, 8-10 departures a day). The bus station is in the Piazzale Monte Bianco, and it also houses the resort's turofis. In addition, about 8 direct buses a day from Aosta (3-5 EUR, on the way 1 hour), as well as flights from Milan (15-20 EUR, 4, 5 hours) and Turin (9-12 EUR) come to Courmayeur Bus Station , 3, 5-4, 5 hours).
The city is connected by high-speed motorway A5 with Turin and Milan, which further goes to the central part of Europe. Through the north-west, 11, 5-kilometer tunnel under Mont Blanc, linking it to the French ski resort of Chamonix. Ibid, through the tunnel, is Geneva (180 km) and Lyon (about 200 km).
Climate
Overcast, rain +4 ° C in the afternoon 0 ° C at night ° С water |
Overcast, heavy rain, thunderstorms +2 ° C in the afternoon +2 ° C at night ° С water |
Clear 0 ° C in the afternoon -5 ° C at night ° С water |
| Weather in Courmayeur for 10 days | ||
| Average monthly temperature, ° C | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | sen | Oct | but I | Dec | |
| in the afternoon | -1 | +1@@ | +7 | +12 | +17 | +21 | +23 | +22 | +18 | +11 | +3 | +0 |
| at night | -7 | -5 | -1 | +2 | +7 | +10 | +13 | +12 | +9 | +3 | +1@@ | -5 |
Course Courmayor
At Courmayeur, the most opportunities for skiers of the average level (although some of them believe that the "red" tracks here are a little bit simple). The Courmayeur area consists of two slopes: the left (northeastern) Checrouit (Checrouit), where the routes are mostly of medium difficulty, and the right (north-western) Val Veny with "black" trails. On the slopes you can climb either from the town of Dolonne, or from the alpine village of Entreves. The trails are laid in a wooded area.
For professionals - complex routes Competizione on the slope of Val Veny and Diretta. Another good skiing area is between the Cresta d'Arp (Cresta d'Arp, 2755 m) and the Dolonne valley, where trails pass along uninhabited descents. Beginners alpinists here will be quite difficult - light trails a little. The ideal place for skating for neophytes is the area at the top of Mot-Shetif (2343 m), as well as the Chetif, Prato and Pra Neyron routes.
On the slopes of Courmayeur there are artificial snow machines, there are trails for night skiing and snowboarding.
Spa and treatment
In Courmayeur (more precisely, 5 km from it) operates the year-round spa resort Thermes de Pré Saint Didier, where for a lot of money, clients are given unprecedented pleasure from the procedures, tranquility in the silence of the mountains and luxurious views of Mont Blanc .In the thermal baths located in an elegant building of the 20s of the 20th century, a single entrance ticket includes slippers, a towel and a bathrobe, as well as refreshing freshly squeezed juices and herbal teas .Excluding saunas, swimming pools, jacuzzi and waterfalls .On Saturdays, the therma closes later so that guests can admire the stars surrounded by lighted candles and antique candlesticks .
Address: Allée des Thermes, telephone: 0165 86 72 72.
Opening hours: 10: 00-21: 00 Sun-Fri, until 23:00 on Sat.
Entrance: Mon-Fri 36 EUR, Sat-Sun 45 EUR.
Kitchen and restaurants
The resort has many restaurants, chalets, cafes and bars. One of the most popular is the American bar, where skiers meet at the après-ski, communicate, listen to music, dance and have a snack with excellent piadin (cake with cheese and prosciutto). Here all the important sports events are broadcasted on the big screen and live music concerts are held.
In the cocktail bar Le Privé, on the contrary, the atmosphere is very quiet and calm, perfect for a delicious aperitif before dinner.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Courmayeur
The medieval tower of Malkuin, a parish church with a Romanesque bell tower. Every spring in Courmayeur Carnival masks are held, and the opening of the season on December 30 turns into a colorful spectacle, the final chord of which is the descent from the top of the athletes with torches.
In addition, in the area of Courmayeur is one of the most high-mountainous botanical gardens in Europe.
Museum
In honor of the 150th anniversary of the Alpine Guides Society of Courmayeur, the renovated and improved Alpine Museum was opened. The building he occupies was erected many years ago by the Duke of Abruzzo (1929).
Address: Piazza Henry 2, telephone 0165 84 20 64.
Opening hours: 9: 00-12: 00 and 15: 30-18: 30 Thu-Thu, 15: 30-18: 30 cf. Entrance 3 EUR.
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