Courmayeur ski guide
Italy · Editorial review: 10 November 2026.
Early answers
Courmayeur is a ski area in Italy's Aosta Valley, at the foot of Mont Blanc, with two sides of the mountain: Checrouit and Val Veny. The lift company's 2026–27 stats sheet lists 18 lifts, 33 runs and 42.4 km of pistes, plus a published "100 km" figure that counts pistes and off-piste together. Courmayeur Mont Blanc Funivie: Mountain stats 2026–27 — checked 2026-11-10 (Europe/Stockholm).
Key takeaways
- Official 2026–27 figures: 33 runs (11 blue, 17 red, 5 black), 18 lifts and 42.4 km of pistes; the "100 km" figure includes off-piste.
- Planned 2026–27 season: 28 November 2026 to 11 April 2027, according to the lift company's stats sheet.
- The ski area runs from 1,210 m (Dolonne) to 2,755 m (Cresta Arp); snowmaking covers 82% of pistes on the operator's sheet.
- Third-party monthly averages show January and February as the snowiest months, with base depth peaking in February at 67 cm.
- It is a compact area, so it suits intermediates and freeriders better than skiers who want hundreds of kilometres of pistes.
| Who it suits | Compact Mont Blanc ski area suited to intermediates and freeriders rather than skiers wanting a huge piste network. Read the assessment |
|---|---|
| Daily budget | No resort prices are published here; use your own amounts. |
| Pass | not verified yet |
| Weekday / weekend / holiday waits | not verified yet / not verified yet / not verified yet |
| Monthly snow evidence | Third-party averaged monthly snowfall and base depth, see the snow section. |
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No generic mountain is presented as Courmayeur.
Snow statistics
Historical published figures for Courmayeur. These are not a forecast, live report or guarantee of open terrain.
third-party aggregated average monthly snowfall and average base depth. Measured at: Not stated by the publisher. OnTheSnow historical snowfall page, seasons 2012–13 to 2025–26 to date; the page does not state the measurement elevation or how the figures are collected.
Line chart of typical snow depth in centimetres. Each point is labelled with its cm value. The line breaks across months with no data. Hatched marks mean no data, not zero.
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Bar chart of monthly snowfall in centimetres. Each bar is labelled with its cm value. Hatched slots mean no verified data, not zero. Full cm and inch values are in the table.
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Monthly snow statistics for Courmayeur (centimetres, with inches in parentheses). No data means not verified — it is not zero snowfall.
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| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly snowfall | 83 cm (32.7 in) | 79 cm (31.1 in) | 50 cm (19.7 in) | 18 cm (7.1 in) | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data | 20 cm (7.9 in) | 56 cm (22 in) |
| Typical snow depth | 52 cm (20.5 in) | 67 cm (26.4 in) | 66 cm (26 in) | 43 cm (16.9 in) | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data | 15 cm (5.9 in) | 35 cm (13.8 in) |
Season length
Typical season: Late November (planned 28 November 2026) to Mid April (planned 11 April 2027). Confirm the current operating calendar with the operator before you travel.
Snow reliability
Moderate: most snow in December–February on third-party multi-season averages, supported by snowmaking on 82% of pistes
Based on: OnTheSnow multi-season averages (annual average 297 cm; seasons from 120 cm to 428 cm) and the operator's published snowmaking coverage. Measurement elevation not stated by the aggregator
Sources for these snow figures
- OnTheSnow — Courmayeur historical snowfall — retrieved 2026-11-10 (Europe/Stockholm). Period: OnTheSnow historical snowfall page, seasons 2012–13 to 2025–26 to date; measurement elevation not stated.
- Courmayeur Mont Blanc Funivie — Mountain stats 2026–27 — retrieved 2026-11-10 (Europe/Stockholm). Period: Operator sheet for the 2026–27 season (season dates, snowmaking).
A historical average is not a forecast or a guarantee of open terrain.
How should I plan lift tickets at Courmayeur?
Confirm with the lift company which product covers the Checrouit and Val Veny lifts you plan to use, and enter only that access in your own trip plan. Skyway Monte Bianco is a separate cable-car system, so check separately whether you need it. Equipment, food, transfers and lodging are separate categories and are not estimated here. Courmayeur Mont Blanc Funivie: Skiing — checked 2026-11-10 (Europe/Stockholm).
When is Courmayeur quietest, on weekdays, weekends or holidays?
Separate weekday, weekend and holiday waiting times have not been verified for Courmayeur.
| Visit context | Measured waiting time |
|---|---|
| Weekday | not verified yet |
| Weekend | not verified yet |
| Peak holiday | not verified yet |
Who should consider Courmayeur?
- Beginners: The operator lists three beginner carpets and 11 blue runs; confirm which lifts serve the beginner area before booking lessons.
- Intermediates: Red runs are the largest group (17 of 33), which fits confident intermediates who want varied pistes.
- Experts: The operator lists off-piste itineraries such as Arp–Dolonne (1,545 m vertical) and a freeride area on the Monte Bianco cable cars; off-piste terrain needs a same-day avalanche check and a qualified guide.
What is the terrain like at Courmayeur?
The table records the operator's published wording for 2026–27.
| Published field | Exact source wording | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Runs | "33 runs 11 blue - 17 red - 5 black" | Mountain stats 2026–27 — checked 2026-11-10 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Lifts | "18 lifts" (4 cable cars, 3 cabin lifts, 7 chairlifts, 3 skilifts, 3 beginner carpets) | Mountain stats 2026–27 — checked 2026-11-10 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Piste length | "Pistes total lengh 42,4 km"; "100 km. between piste and off piste" | Mountain stats 2026–27 — checked 2026-11-10 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Altitude | "Cresta Arp 2.755 m" maximum; "Dolonne 1.210 m" minimum lift; Plan Checrouit 1,704 m; village 1,224 m | Mountain stats 2026–27 — checked 2026-11-10 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Snowmaking | "380 cannons - 520 stations Artificial snow coverage 82%" | Mountain stats 2026–27 — checked 2026-11-10 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Snowpark | Aretu area at 2,000 m | Mountain stats 2026–27 — checked 2026-11-10 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Season dates | "28th November 2026 - 11th April 2027" | Mountain stats 2026–27 — checked 2026-11-10 (Europe/Stockholm) |
| Skyway Monte Bianco | Stations at 1,300 m, 2,173 m and 3,466 m (Punta Helbronner) | Skyway Monte Bianco — checked 2026-11-10 (Europe/Stockholm) |
Published specifications do not establish which terrain or lifts are open today.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Courmayeur ski area?
The operator lists 33 runs, 18 lifts and 42.4 km of pistes for 2026–27. The "100 km" figure on the same sheet counts pistes and off-piste together, so do not compare it directly with piste-only totals elsewhere.
When does the Courmayeur ski season run?
The planned 2026–27 season runs from 28 November 2026 to 11 April 2027, according to the lift company's stats sheet. Confirm the current calendar with the operator, since dates can change with conditions.
How much snow does Courmayeur get per month?
On OnTheSnow's averages, snowfall is 83 cm in January, 79 cm in February, 56 cm in December and 50 cm in March. Average base depth is highest in February at 67 cm. These are third-party aggregates without a stated measurement elevation, not a forecast.
Does Courmayeur use snowmaking?
The operator says snowmaking covers 82% of pistes, with 380 cannons and 28 artificially supported pistes. That supports the groomed runs but does not guarantee any particular snow depth.
What is the highest point of the Courmayeur ski area?
The operator lists Cresta Arp at 2,755 m as the maximum lift or slope altitude. Skyway Monte Bianco, a separate cable car, reaches Punta Helbronner at 3,466 m.
Sources and limits
- Courmayeur Mont Blanc Funivie: Mountain stats 2026–27 (PDF) — checked 2026-11-10 (Europe/Stockholm). Scope: runs, lifts, altitude, snowmaking, season dates and off-piste itineraries; the sheet's table text contains an unclear "8.428" figure that is not used.
- Courmayeur Mont Blanc Funivie: Skiing — checked 2026-11-10 (Europe/Stockholm). Scope: run split, 18 lifts and snowmaking above 80%.
- Skyway Monte Bianco: cableways — checked 2026-11-10 (Europe/Stockholm). Scope: station names and elevations.
- OnTheSnow: Courmayeur historical snowfall — checked 2026-11-10 (Europe/Stockholm). Scope: third-party monthly and seasonal averages, 2012–13 to 2025–26 to date (2020–21 not shown); measurement elevation not stated.
This Courmayeur assessment interprets the listed sources; it is not a first-hand visit report. Confirm the current operating calendar with the operator.
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