Courmayeur Mont Blanc

The official website lists 100 km in total of groomed pistes and off-piste terrain. The ski area comprises 33 pistes served by 18 lifts and extends from approximately 1,205 metres in Dolonne to 2,755 metres at Arp. The groomed pistes are spread across the two slopes of Plan Chécrouit and Val Veny, which are linked ski-to-ski but differ in terms of exposure, scenery and difficulty.

The Plan Chécrouit side, accessible by cable car from Courmayeur or gondola from Dolonne, is the sunniest and busiest. The ski schools, beginner areas and numerous blue and red runs are concentrated here; these are generally wide and suitable for intermediate skiers. It is also the area with the greatest number of mountain huts, restaurants and panoramic terraces, which are particularly lively at weekends.

The Val Veny sector has a more sporting character. The pistes descend through valleys and woods with direct views of Mont Blanc and often retain snow better thanks to their more shaded exposure. Runs such as the Internazionale, along with the pistes served by the Zerotta and Bertolini chairlifts, offer interesting gradients and changes of pace for experienced skiers too. Val Veny is also one of the ski area’s main freeride locations, to be tackled with suitable preparation and after checking the snow conditions.

The Youla and Arp cable cars lead to the ski area’s highest and most panoramic section. From an altitude of 2,755 metres, there are exceptional views of the Mont Blanc massif and the mountains of the Aosta Valley. This area is particularly popular with experienced skiers and off-piste enthusiasts, while in strong winds or poor visibility the highest lifts may remain closed.

The lift network includes fast gondolas and chairlifts, as well as some cable cars and older-generation facilities. For the 2026/2027 season, the ski area is taking an important step forward with two new ten-seater gondolas in the Chécrouit and Maison Vieille sectors. In particular, the new Maison Vieille gondola replaces a slow two-seater chairlift, significantly improving the connection between Plan Chécrouit and the upper part of the ski area. The cable cars from Courmayeur and Val Veny remain functional, but queues may form at the departure stations on the busiest days.

Courmayeur offers pistes that are particularly suited to intermediate and advanced skiers. Beginners have dedicated areas at Plan Chécrouit, but the layout of the ski area and some of the connections require a minimum level of confidence on skis. Experts will find several quality black runs and, above all, interesting off-piste opportunities, although the number of groomed runs is lower than in the Alps’ major interconnected ski areas.

The maximum altitude is not as high as in Cervinia, but snow cover is supported by snowmaking on more than 80% of the pistes. The Val Veny sector generally maintains better conditions, while on the sunnier slopes of Plan Chécrouit the snow can transform quickly on mild spring days. At weekends and during holiday periods, the ski area’s relatively compact layout can also mean fairly crowded pistes and lifts.

The Skyway Monte Bianco, which runs from Entrèves to 3,466 metres at Punta Helbronner, is not linked to Courmayeur’s groomed pistes and is not part of the regular ski area. It does, however, provide access to famous high-mountain routes, including the Vallée Blanche towards Chamonix. These are off-piste glacier routes that should be tackled only with suitable equipment and preferably accompanied by a mountain guide.

One of the resort’s greatest strengths is ultimately the town itself. The historic centre, pedestrianised Via Roma, restaurants, shops and bars make Courmayeur a complete destination even for non-skiers or for those seeking a holiday combining sport, gastronomy and social life. The ski area is not among the largest in terms of the quantity of groomed pistes, but it makes up for this with the variety of its two slopes, the quality of its panoramas, the appeal of Mont Blanc and an especially well-developed offering away from the pistes.