Courmayeur

The first tourists began to arrive "on water" here in the west Valley, back in 1660, is today one of the most chic mountain resorts in the country, with excellent hotels, fashionable shops and world-famous Congress Centre. Courmayeur is situated at an altitude of 1224 m. Its active development as a center for mountaineering and mountain tourism began in the XVIII century. Not far from the resort, in the village Dolon (Dolonne), was built by one of the first lifts Valle d'Aosta. On the slope of the Mont Blanc lift pass, named because of delicious species of "eighth wonder of the world." Courmayeur is located not far from the thermal resort of La Saxe (La Saxe). The main historical building of the city - St. Pantaleone and Valentine. Hence, with I in. city ??began to grow. On the main street of the resort - Via Roma (via Roma) housed shops, cafes, restaurants, and guides House (Casa delle Guide) in the Museum of the Duke Abrutsskogo (Museo Duca degli Abruzzi). In the museum you can see, for example, first gear climbers. At a resort hotel in 1962, six of them - 4 *, 33 - 3 *. There are also three apartments. In the beautiful Hotel Villa Novecento with antique furniture create an exclusive atmosphere. Very authoritative health and beauty center in the Hotel Royal and Courmaison. The latter is not far from Courmayeur, this free shuttle for three minutes will bring tourists to the resort center, or to the ski lifts. Enjoy the resort about 60 restaurants. Courmayeur also the most fashionable ski resort in Italy is located on the slopes of a gigantic array of Mont Blanc, near the border with France. Near Monte Bianco tunnel (12 km), leaving the French side. Prior to Chamonix 15 min. by car. The city is situated at an altitude of 1,224 m among the coniferous and deciduous forests, mountains and glaciers, forming an incomparable landscape. As a place of winter holidays Courmayeur has been known since the late 60's. XX century. As well as a climatic mountain resort - with the XVII century. Where here "on water" hot springs started coming vacationers. Actually this and began alpine tourism. In the village of Dolon (Dolonne) near Courmayeur was built by one of the first lifts Valle d'Aosta. Winter resort reflects the nature of the sculptural group of three skiers, mounted on a stone slab at the entrance to the city. On three of these, six poles, but only two skis. It is not known what author had in mind, but in Courmayeur has everything you need for winter and for summer recreation and business travel. Here there are modern hotels, and trendy shops. World-famous Congress Center, where every year in December International Film Festival of Fantasy Films, detectives and "horror» NOIR IN FESTIVAL. Courmayeur and Chamonix region of France form a huge single area riding. The length of the tracks on the Italian territory is about 100 km, is 26 lifts and 19 snow cannons. Slopes mostly medium difficulty, but the resort is proud of its "black" trails, known to international competitions at the World Cup and Europe. International ski area begins at the town of Antrim (Entreves) about two kilometers from Courmayeur, near the Mont Blanc tunnel. An elevator connects the borough with the Val Veny and four lines cockpit roads lead to France to the top of the ascent (3,824 m), Agil du Midi (Aiguille du Midi) in Chamonix. Passing along the line of the lift zone of Tula (Toula) - a place for fans of "extreme" Beauty snows of Mont Blanc. At an altitude of 1,912 m is children's snow park. There is also a playground in Kindergarten ski slopes of the complex (1224 m). The town is situated Fun Park Dolonne, where there are three tape lifts, snow tubes, flexible, inflatable mats, soft toys for the little ones ... Vertical drop ski in Courmayeur - from 1124 to 3462 m (already on the border with France). There are two main skiing areas. For beginners and intermediate skiers a better fit over a large area Shekrui - Val Veny (Checrouit - VaI Veny), located directly above the resort town. Here to a height of 1706 meters from the center of Courmayeur ski delivers great elevator cabin. Next three lifts carry about tourists on the route until the upper lift station Cross d'Arp (2,756 m). It originated several expressways, mostly "red", unmarked slopes with a height difference of up to 1500 m. There is a zone of free riding. In the village of Dolon can ride at night. Those who wish to train with an instructor can contact the ski school Scuola di sci e snowboard Courmayeur and the Scuola di sci e snowboard Monte Bianco. At the resort, five rental agencies, there is a sports center Forum - one of the best in Europe. Before him, only seven minutes walk from the center of Courmayeur. The length of the cross country trails is 25 km. Two ski areas located near the Kurmayorom and Antrim. But a better place - a valley Ferre (Val Ferret) north-east of Antrim. Apres-ski evening, guests can disco Caffe Della Posta, Le Prive Cocktail Bar and Jimmi Discopub. Ski-Bass. La Thuile - Courmayeur - leaving about 8.30 am, returning after the closing of the lifts; Chamonix - Courmayeur. The direction of Courmayeur - Val Veny. Free travel for holders of ski pass ski lift Courmayeur Mont Blanc Funivie. Usually, the bus goes from the center Kurmayorado lifts, and transfer the route ends at the village Verrand in Pre-Saint-Didier. International ski pass (Aosta - Four valleys in Switzerland - Chamonix) for six days, costs 242 euros.