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Accommodation in Courmayeur
Courmayeur
If you have ever found yourself standing at the top of a peak in the Aosta Valley, looking across at the sheer granite face of Mont Blanc, you’ll know that Courmayeur isn't just another ski resort.
It is a place where the air feels a bit more refined, the coffee tastes significantly better, and the skiing is matched only by the legendary quality of the long, sun-drenched lunches.
Courmayeur sits at a respectable altitude of 1,224m, nestled right at the foot of Western Europe’s highest peak. For British skiers, it has long been a favourite for its accessibility and its uniquely chic atmosphere. Unlike some of the purpose-built concrete resorts you might find across the border in France, Courmayeur is a living, breathing medieval town with cobblestone streets, hidden squares, and a bustling pedestrian centre, Via Roma, that comes alive every evening during the passeggiata.
The ski area itself provides roughly 62 miles of impeccably groomed pistes. While that might sound modest compared to some of the sprawling mega-resorts, Courmayeur’s terrain is remarkably varied. You have the sunny, wide-open bowls of Checrouit for cruising and the steeper, north-facing tree runs of Val Veny for when the snow is dumping. And for the truly adventurous, the Skyway Monte Bianco offers access to some of the most spectacular off-piste and glacier skiing in the world.
Choosing your Courmayeur ski accommodation
Before you book, it’s worth deciding which side of Courmayeur life you want to live, because the resort is effectively split into several distinct neighbourhoods, each with its own pace and personality. If you want to be in the thick of things, the Town Centre around Via Roma is the obvious choice, with its stylish boutiques, buzzing wine bars, and iconic cafés, plus easy access to the main Courmayeur cable car either on foot or via a quick shuttle ride. Just across the river, Dolonne offers a calmer, more residential vibe that’s especially popular with families, complete with its own gondola and a brilliant children’s fun park that makes life with little ones infinitely easier.
For a more traditional mountain feel, Entrèves sits about two miles up the road and acts as the gateway to the Skyway Monte Bianco and Val Veny cable car, serving up postcard-worthy charm with narrow stone alleys and slate-roofed houses, perfect if you’re craving quiet evenings and an authentic Alpine atmosphere. Meanwhile, Villair strikes a lovely middle ground, with a sunny, peaceful residential setting that’s still within walking distance of the centre, meaning you can retreat into calm when you want and still be sipping wine on Via Roma before your boots have even cooled.
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Ski Apartments in Courmayeur
For many, the ultimate way to enjoy a trip to Courmayeur is by booking a self-catered apartment. There is a specific kind of freedom that comes with having your own front door and your own kitchen - especially in Italy.
The beauty of self-catering here is the local food scene. Courmayeur is home to some incredible alimentari (delicatessens) where you can pick up fresh pasta, local Fontina cheese from the Aosta Valley, and world-class cured meats. Imagine finishing a day on the slopes, stopping by a local bakery for some fresh focaccia, and heading back to your apartment to enjoy a glass of Nebbiolo by your own fire.
Apartments in Courmayeur range from sleek, modern residences with glass-fronted balconies to cosy, wood-clad nests in converted barns. They are particularly well-suited for families or groups of friends who want a communal living space to relax in without the formalities of a hotel dining room. Many of the newer apartment complexes also offer shared wellness facilities, so you can still get that sauna fix after a day on the 62 miles of pistes.
Ski Chalets in Courmayeur
In Courmayeur, the chalet experience is all about independence. Chalets are often stunning examples of Valdostan architecture - utilising heavy local stone and dark timbers that appear to have grown out of the mountainside.
Choosing a private chalet allows you to dictate your own schedule. You can breakfast at your own pace, head to the lifts when you're ready, and spend your evenings exploring the incredible mountain restaurants that Courmayeur is famous for. In fact, many people argue that staying in a self-catered chalet is the only way to truly experience the resort's gastronomy, as it frees you up to try a different trattoria every single night.
You’ll find these hidden gems tucked away in the quieter corners of Dolonne and Entrèves. They often come with roaring open fires, private gardens (perfect for a snowball fight), and enough space for multi-generational families to coexist happily.
Ski Hotels in Courmayeur
If your dream holiday involves someone else making the bed and a professional handling the eggs at breakfast, Courmayeur’s hotel scene delivers in style, with everything from cosy 3-star boutique gems to full-blown 5-star luxury icons. The resort takes wellness very seriously, and many of the top hotels come with expansive spa complexes featuring indoor-outdoor pools, hammams, and saunas that stare dramatically at the mountains, which is exactly where you’ll want to be after exploring the resort’s 62 miles of terrain - preferably submerged in steaming water while snowflakes do their cinematic thing outside.
For something more personal, the town centre is dotted with family-run boutique hotels that feel more like staying in someone’s beautifully curated home than checking into a room number, and when it comes to food, most hotels offer bed & breakfast or half-hoard options, with the latter usually including multi-course dinners showcasing rich Aosta Valley specialities like polenta concia (polenta drowned in butter and melted cheese, as nature intended), which is hearty, soul-restoring, and exactly what your frozen legs ordered.
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