Situated on the North-Western corner of Italy and rubbing shoulders with France and Switzerland, Courmayeur is one of the more popular resorts in the Aosta Valley. Famously founded as a spa town in the 17th Century for its natural outlets of pure alpine water, it became a top destination for the mountaineering community around the 19th century and has maintained its traditional image and beauty ever since. With a carfree village centre, this stylish, family-friendly resort is perfect for anyone who wants a challenge on the slopes followed by relaxing evenings enjoying fine Italian cuisine and vino. As the weekend skiing choice of the social elite of Milan and Turin, the town has a very fashionable feel alongside its alpine heritage. The historic village oozes charm with cobbled streets, old wood and stone buildings and the central Via Roma housing designer boutiques, cafes and some of the best restaurants in the Alps. The surroundings don’t disappoint either - take in stunning views with 14 mountain peaks over 4000m visible on a clear day, including the graceful giant of Mont Blanc. The local ski area has 33 pistes totalling 42km with plenty of off-piste for experts to roam. If you do fancy getting out of town, the ski pass includes access to the legendary French resort of Chamonix, which is accessible from the Skyway Monte Bianco lifts from Courmayeur valley (hop off at Punta Helbronner for the incredible Vallee Blanche descent) with 173km of slopes . Two days in other Aosta Valley resorts are usually also included. A visit to La Thuile is only a short drive away, where it is possible to ski across to the French resort of Sainte Foy in the Tarentaise Valley. On the rooftop of Europe
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