Among the most beautiful places in Italy there is certainly the Aosta Valley village Courmayeur. It boasts wonders and features not present elsewhere, so much so that many tourists decide to organize a Courmayeur transfer to enjoy the beauty, relaxation and fun of this country. Are you wondering why it is worth visiting Courmayeur? The reasons are really many, but basically it represents paradise for all mountain lovers. Between enchanting landscapes and some of the best equipped and most beautiful ski resorts in Europe, a stay in Courmayeur is a real dream. A dream that can be easily realized from every point of view, so below we indicate some of these convenient reasons why it is advisable to organize a dream holiday in Courmayeur.
THE SKI
In Val Ferret, lovers of Nordic skiing have many slopes available, also suitable for non-expert skiers. The historic center of Courmayeur has the typical characteristics of Alpine villages. Strolling between Via Roma and Piazzale Monte Bianco, with its small craft shops, elegant boutiques and clubs where to sip a hot drink in winter and an aperitif in summer, has always attracted tourists. Reasons to visit Courmayeur: the cross-border Museum of Mont Blanc, the Church of Santi Pantaleone and Valentino and the Duca degli Abruzzi Alpine Museum. They are all tourist attractions that leave their mark on each of the tourists.
WHAT TO VISIT
Among the main excursions to do is the crossing of Mont Blanc aboard the longest cable car in the world: from Courmayeur to Chamonix, enjoying an indescribable panorama. During the crossing, which offers a magnificent view of the glaciers and the Alps, you can visit an Alpine botanical garden and the Mont Blanc crystal exhibition. A stop in Valdigne is mandatory: visiting the characteristic mountain vineyards (1200 meters) and the prestigious cellars where Blanc Morgex de la Salle is produced, is an experience to do absolutely. In this area there is a small village renowned for its thermal water: it is Pré-Saint-Didier, with its thermal baths famous for their relaxing, restorative and anti-rheumatic properties. Also from the food and wine point of view there are reasons to visit Courmayeur. In fact, the typical products have been transformed into unique dishes capable of satisfying every type of palate. First of all, fontina and artisan yogurt, made with milk from the mountain pastures. But also the lard from Arnad, the Jambon del Bosses, the “concia” polenta and the Aosta Valley ribs.