Courmayeur Snow Conditions

The Italian resort of Courmayeur sits in the Aosta Valley, on the French and Swiss borders, by Mont Blanc. Courmayeur enjoys a reliable snow record, being located at the foot of Europe's highest mountain, with the mainly northeast and north-westerly facing slopes retaining the snow extremely well, and helping to guarantee favourable conditions. The ski area receives an average snowfall of 166cm, with the season starting in the middle of December and running until late April.

 

Courmayeur is positioned at an altitude of 1,224m, with access to a top elevation of 2,775m. Most of the well-groomed terrain is above the tree-line, and over half of all runs are rated intermediate, with the mountain being full of long winding trails, ideal for scenic cruising. The slopes can see good coverage, with the chance for great powder conditions. There are 29 runs throughout the 100km of skiable terrain, and the skiing is found in one of two areas - Checrouit-Val Veny and Mont Blanc - with beginners best served by the runs in Checrouit-Val Veny, as the Mont Blanc region is home to steeper narrower terrain. Courmayeur has plenty to keep intermediates busy, and the variety of lift pass options here offer endless opportunities to ski in other Italian resorts, as well as France and Switzerland too. There are good ski schools for beginners, and a stunning setting in which to learn. Experts can try both the World Cup Downhill run and the famous Vallee Blanche, as well as explore the off-piste with a guide, and discover some of the best heli-skiing in the world.

 

There is extensive snowmaking in Courmayeur, with snow cannons covering 80% of the resort's slopes, ensuring quality runs throughout the season. Upper slope averages in Courmayeur reached 328cm in the peak season month of March during the 2009 - 2010 season.