Courmayeur, Italy: the first Destination of the month
Since here, at MountVacation, we have an incredible quantity of information about more than 400 European ski resorts, I decided to share it on this blog. From now on, once a month, I will post a short text about a resort, with relevant links, and our regional specialists will be available to answer any questions you may have about that destination. You are also invited to share your personal travel and skiing experience with other readers.
So here we go with our first Destination of the month: Courmayeur.
Very centrally located in Europe, Courmayeur is right at the border of France and Switzerland, on the Italian side of the Mont Blanc (or Monte Bianco). See map 
In summer, activities are countless and include everything for every taste. Rafting and paragliding will suit the adrenalin freaks, while hikes and strolls will please others. Swimming is possible in one of the three swimming pools of the resort, indoor or outdoor. Of course, mountain biking, canyoning and tennis are also all classics here. If climbing is your thing, then Europe’s highest mountain will certainly satisfy you, whether you are an experienced climber or a beginner. And if you prefer to keep your feet on the green, Courmayeur has its nine-hole course set in a breathtaking location.
In winter, skiing and snowboarding are possible to an altitude of 2,700m (the village of Courmayeur lies at 1,200m) and the real action begins on Plan Checrouit at 2,200m. If plenty of green slopes for skiers are available, the majority of the slopes are best suited for intermediate skiers. Expert skiers will also find their share of challenging slopes in selected areas, and some off piste ski going on around the resort, Courmayeur having a couple of cable cars serving high mountain ski areas.
So, tempted? You should know that the price of apartments and hotels in Courmayeur can be reduced up to 50% during lower seasons so, to save money and avoid crowds, you might want to plan ahead to avoid taking your next mountain or ski vacation during the high season.
Maude, sono molto felice di poter leggere qualcosa di più sulle Dolomiti italiane, ma anche delle montagne francesi, ecc. Siccome ho visto che hai scritto qualcosa sulla località sciistica Courmayeur, voglio aggiungere anche un’informazione molto interessante riguardo al film festival in Courmayeur! Ti puoi immaginare che succede una cosa del genere in montagna! Forse è destinato a un pubblico un po’ speciale, ma comunque… Si tratta di Noir in Festival film che avrà luogo dal 7 al 13 dicembre 2009 nel centralissimo Grand Hotel Royal & Golf in Courmayeur. Ecco cosa ha detto il grande scrittore americano, Norman Mailer, riguardo al film noir: “(…) il solo grande cinema popolare, un teatro dell’arte che capiscono e gustano insieme il camionista e il poeta, l’adolescente incolto e il borghese dai gusti sofisticati. La paura unisce(…)”. Così, se qualcuno sarà in Courmayeur all’inizio del dicembre per lo sci, può anche andare a vedere qualche film all’insegna del brivido.
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