Courmayeur and the Mont Blanc valley

As the Aosta Valley's oldest ski resort Courmayeur isn't just about skiing and snow but is also a perfect place for a holiday all year round offering relaxation, nature, top quality shopping and the best in hotels and dining. Courmayeur is neither a village nor an alpine town. It is the home of Mont Blanc; lively and cosmopolitan where a mixture of modernity and the past create a magic mountain atmosphere.

Just a few kilometres from Courmayeur, on the border between Italy and France, starts the spectacular lift journey, climbing over 2000 m. in 20 minutes, from the valley floor to Punta Helbronner. At the first station, that of Pavillon du Mont Fréty, the Natural Oasis of Pavillon allows a complete immersion in nature, framed by the magnificent summits of the Mont Blanc chain.
Within the oasis is the Alpine Garden Saussurea, amongst the highest in Europe, where you can admire more than 900 species of the local flora of Mont Blanc and of other mountain regions in the world.
The paths which are inside the Oasis are an ideal place for lovers of trekking and for those who wish to closer observe the wildlife which inhabits the mountains of the Mont Blanc Massif; including stambecchi or ibex, chamois, marmots, ermine.
The Pavillon Restaurant with is warm welcoming atmosphere is the place to enjoy local dishes and the beautiful natural surroundings. At 3462 m. in altitude it is possible to visit the Crystal Exhibition of Mont Blanc and the magnificent Glacier Terrace with a 360 degree view of the alpine summits. An equipped area on the Giant's Glacier is also available, with a splendid natural solarium where you can enjoy the thrill of walking on the snow even in the summer.
The traverse of the glaciers starts from Punta Helbronner, an extraordinary journey in the air in the heart of the Mont Blanc Massif: 30 minutes inside the Telecabine Panoramic until Aiguille du Midi, in France, at 3842 m., suspended above the glaciers and its crevasses, with a view to take your breath away. Once you arrive at the Aiguille du Midi it is possible to descend in the lift system to Chamonix and re-enter Italy through the Mont Blanc Tunnel or alternatively travel back the way you have come.

....Thermals Baths at the feet of Mont Blanc since 1800....

Pré Saint Didier Spa, a treasure that has now been restored to its original splendour, right in the heart of Aosta Valley. A timeless place that adds new meanongs to the concept of Spa, well-being, and spiritual rebirth by drawing on the wisdom and the traditions of the old Roman baths.

This summer you can use the lifts of Courmayeur Mont Blanc Funivie to enjoy the pleasures of the mountain and discover both the Val Veny and Chécrouit sides, much frequented by skiers in winter. You can acces the Plan Chécrouit (1704 m.) with the legendary Courmayeur cable car and go to Maison Vieille (2000 m.) with the chairlift of the same name. You will find restaurants and open shelters where you can enjoy tasty mountain dishes or just a refreshment. For fans of the mountain you can make excursions on foot along the paths that lead to the most beautiful peaks of the Alps.
You can acces the Val Veny side (1600 m.) climbing up the Val Veny road and in front of you, you will be presented by the spectacular scenery of Mont Blanc.
In summer the mountain is almost unreal: lakes as blue as atolls, a clear blue sky, meadows of an intense green, multicolored flowers everywhere, steep peaks and spotless glaciers... there are no words to describe the beauty of the place. In Courmayeur, the mountain is different due to the presence of the majestic Mont Blanc.
Whether you are walking or riding your mountain bike, you'll rediscover the pleasure of living in an exceptional place, located in the heart of the routes of the Tour du Mont Blanc.