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Resort facts
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Resort Height
1,224m
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Transfer time
Turin 2 hrs
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Typical costs
• small draught beer €3 • bottle of house wine €8 • glass of coke €2 • cup of tea/coffee €2 • pizza €8 • sandwich €4
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Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
high altitude skiing
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Fly from
Gatwick; Stansted; Birmingham; Doncaster/Sheffield; Manchester; Bournemouth; Bristol; Newcastle; Glasgow
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
3
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
2
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Snowboarding Rating
3
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So what's it like?
A charming resort nestling below the majestic peaks of Mont Blanc
Sitting snugly beneath the impressive peak of Europe's highest mountain, Mont Blanc, Courmayeur offers an impressive ski area. With one of the most sophisticated snowmaking systems in Europe, fed by an unlimited supply of glacial water, Courmayeur ensures the high quality of snow cover right throughout the ski season. The sunny plateau at Plan Checrouit is the main skiing area and the starting point for a network of lifts covering the open bowls on the front face of the mountain.
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2 for 1 equipment
2 for 1 equipment hire on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013 - get on the slopes for less with this fantastic equipment hire deal.
Available on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013. Terms apply.
Ski information
Beginners
There are several gentle nursery slopes situated at Plan Checrouit and Maison Vieille, however these can only be used when accompanied by a ski instructor. Tuition is excellent and the wide beginners slopes are good learning grounds in beautiful surroundings, although the gradient can be steeper in places than an average blue run.
Intermediates
Courmayeur is the perfect resort for intermediate to good skiers, with an abundance of testing runs, including a huge choice of treeless bowls, challenging mogul fields, steep gullies and wide open pistes.
Advanced
The challenging descent from the Cresta Youla to Val Veny entails a long run of 9kms and the Competizione - unpisted, fresh snow or moguls is a must.
Nightlife
Wide range of friendly bars that can get pretty lively. Try: • Après ski buffet at Bar Roma • Cocktails at the American Bar • Guides Bar with cosy log fire
Activities
Indoor ice rink, sports centre with climbing wall, heli-skiing, swimming pool (in next village), cross-country skiing (a short bus ride away in Val Ferret), ski touring and snowshoe walking (with a minimum number of 6 participants), local buses to Chamonix and Aosta
Eating out
An excellent range of no less than 50 restaurants and cafés to choose from, offering delicious local Valdostana and Italian cuisine to suit all tastes and budgets.
· 3-course set menu from €16 · Pizzas from €8 · Le Tunnel for massive pizzas and pasta, Pierre Alexis for excellent Italian cuisine, Piazzetta for pasta and seafood and the Vieux Pommier with its old apple tree, for local specialities.Private Transfer
From Turin
One-way (arrival) from £41 pp.
Return from £78 pp.Other information
3 Hour Ski Clinic - for intermediate skiers hoping to move up a notch. Try moguls, jumps or gates; whatever takes your fancy! £84
Vallee Blanche - an amazing off piste run down to Chamonix across the glacier with a guide. Truly breathtaking views of Mont Blanc. Suitable for confident intermediates. Adult £66
Take full advantage of your Aosta Valley lift pass coverage by pre-booking one of our Ski Away Days.
Pila Ski Away Day - easy blues, long tree-lined reds and challenging blacks with great views of Europe's most famous peaks. An opportunity to head down to the Roman town of Aosta too. Adult/child £26Families
Courmayeur has a friendly atmosphere and excellent children's facilities. The Monte Bianco ski school operates a Kinderheim at Plan Checrouit at the top of the cable car for children aged 6 months-12 years, 9.00am-4.00pm, Mon-Sat.
Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE lift pass for children born after 31/10/03 when accompanied by an adult buying the same pass. FREE helmet hire for child aged 11 years and under when hiring skis/board and boots.
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Our best deals to Courmayeur
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| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sun 19 February 2012 | London Gatwick | Courmayeur in Italy | Bed and breakfast |
£380 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 26 February 2012 | London Stansted | Courmayeur in Italy | Bed and breakfast |
£393 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 18 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Courmayeur in Italy | Self catering |
£421 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 25 March 2012 | London Gatwick | Courmayeur in Italy | Half board |
£437 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sun 19 February 2012 | London Gatwick | Courmayeur in Italy | Half board |
£466 based on 4 sharing |