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Location Description Courmayeur

1'230 m a.s.l. >>Courmayeur is one of the most famous resorts in the Val 'Aoste, situated at the foot of the Mount Blanc mountain range, 1224 m above sea level. The beauty of the surrounding countryside, the modern facilities whichallow summer skiing and its privileged location have made Courmayeur one of the most popular Alpine resorts in Italy. Chic, famous mountain village, situated at the foot of a mountain with beautiful view, 37 km north from Aosta. In the resort: supermarket, shops, grocery, boutiques, bank, restaurant, bar, cinema. Thermal bath oder hot springs.

Summer

Courmayeur has many walking and paths which run across the land between Plan Checrouit and Val Veny. Many open air sporting activities available: horse riding, golf, many tennis courts etc. The Mont Blanc sports centre, with its very attractive and beautiful ice rink, is one of the most spectacular in Europe.

Winter

2 funicular railways connect Courmayeur and Entreves to the Courmayeur-Checrouit-Val Veny where you can enjoy wonderful views of Mont Blanc. 4 mountain railways, 1 cable cabin, 8 chair lifts for 100 km of pistes. For those who love cross country skiing, the Ferret valley has 35 km of lcross country ski rails. Calais 920 km. Planned dates for 2007/8: resort opens 8 Dec 2007. Resort closes 25 Apr 2008 (tbc). Ski-region Monte Bianco/Mont Blanc, total of 20 lifts. 25 ski runs, snowboard slope, snow park, halfpipe. Ski school, snowboard school, children's ski school. Cross country ski tracks. Winter golf course.