Courmayeur
The ski resort of Courmayeur is located in the Val d'Aosta region, which is sometimes called "heavenly". There, the highest mountains in Europe rest against the sky - the majestic Mont Blanc (4807 m) and Monte Rosa (4634 m). The winter resort of Courmayeur, drowning in the green of coniferous forests, is located at the foot of Mont Blanc, which provides truly royal opportunities for downhill skiing.
Conventionally, the resort is divided into 2 large skiing areas.
On the northeastern side, the Chekrit slopes spread out, recommended for intermediate skiers, and the northwestern direction, Val Veni, is the "home" for real professionals.
In the Dolonne and Entreves areas there are lift stations that can be used to climb up to any ski area.In Val Vena, the most popular tracks for professionals are Competizione and Diretta.Also, difficult and at the same time interesting sections for professionals, there is a gap between the peak of the Cross - d'Arps and the picturesque valley of Dolonne.
In these places, the routes run along deserted slopes and skiers have the opportunity to improvise.It is not recommended for beginners, even the most confident ones, to ride here.
There are few easy trails in the region and they are all concentrated at the top of Mot Chetif, whose height reaches almost 2343 meters above sea level.In addition, the tracks Pra Neyron, Chetif and Prato attract attention.
All skiing areas in Courmayeur have a comfortable relief and a comfortable thickness of snow cover, which is created by modern snow guns. For snowboarders and freeriders, both Val Vena and Chekruit have specially equipped high-quality trails, some of which are illuminated at night.
Characteristics of the resort:
Skyway Monte Bianco is a new cable car that takes you to a height of 3466 m, to the top of Helbronner, to the observation deck. A 360-degree panorama from the top of Mont Blanc to the Giant's Tooth (Denta del Gigante).
You can see all the 4-thousanders - Cervinho, Monte Rosa, Grivola, Gran Paradiso.
There are 30 lifts, including cable cars, chairlifts, telecabins, cable cars.
Après-ski:
After skiing, it is pleasant to walk through the old streets of the city, sit in restaurants, and taste local cuisine. For tennis fans, there is a large sports complex. A Carnival is held every spring, and a festive procession is held on St. Valentine's Day. The opening of the season turns into a colorful spectacle. The final chord of the holiday, when the best athletes descend from the top with lit torches, usually causes applause from the audience.
Recommended:
Restaurant "Roma
Pizzeria Du Tunnel
La Piazzetta restaurant is open on Via Roma
Le Privé cocktail bar
In the evening, bars and discotheques are open until late in the city.
