Courmayeur Ski Resort Guide: Terrain & Airports

Courmayeur at a glance

100

Trails

20

Lifts

9,042ft

Top

4,016ft

Base

5,026ft

Vertical

NCY

Nearest airport, 43 mi

25% beginner35% intermediate40% advanced

Courmayeur offers challenging skiing with stunning Mont Blanc views, excellent off-piste opportunities, and authentic Italian alpine charm.

Your questions about Courmayeur, answered

How big is Courmayeur?

Courmayeur has 100 trails served by 20 lifts — 21st for trails of the 30 resorts we track in Italy.

How high is Courmayeur?

The lifts run from 4,016ft at the base to 9,042ft at the top, a vertical of 5,026ft. Of the 30 resorts we track in Italy, that is the 15th highest, with the 5th biggest vertical.

Is Courmayeur good for beginners or experts?

The trails at Courmayeur split 25% beginner, 35% intermediate and 40% advanced, against an average of 32% beginner and 24% advanced across the resorts we track in Italy.

On those numbers it suits confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.

When is the ski season at Courmayeur?

Over the last ten winters Courmayeur has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around November 11 to June 12, about 215 days.

December is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 47in, 55in of new snow and 4.9 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Courmayeur?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Annecy Meythet (NCY), France, 43 mi away in a straight line. Geneva (GVA), Switzerland is 52 mi, Turin (TRN) is 52 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift ticket at Courmayeur?

A 6-day adult Courmayeur Mont Blanc costs €352 for 2025/26, or €59 a day. For value it ranks 23rd of the 30 resorts we price in Italy.

Full lift ticket prices and history →

Airports near Courmayeur

Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.

Annecy MeythetNCY
43 mi
GenevaGVA
52 mi · major airport
TurinTRN
52 mi · major airport

Travel time to Courmayeur

Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.

Flying from

Fly to Geneva (GVA)Quickest
Flight
8h 20m · 3,853 mi
Ground transfer
1h 45m · 70 mi
Total
≈ 10h 5m
Fly to Annecy Meythet (NCY)
Flight
8h 20m · 3,862 mi
Ground transfer
1h 25m · 58 mi
Total
≈ 12h 15m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Fly to Turin (TRN)
Flight
8h 30m · 3,951 mi
Ground transfer
1h 45m · 70 mi
Total
≈ 12h 45m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.

Courmayeur resort guide