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Courmayeur is in Italy, perched on the side of Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe and the one that separates Italy from France. The resort has grown in popularity over the years and attracts skiers from all over the globe.

Culture and History

While in Courmayeur you are likely to hear myriad different languages being spoken. English is often the language of choice due to the town's popularity with British and American visitors. The international community gathered here tends to be very friendly as are the locals, ‘Valdostanas’, as they are known. Valdostanas are Italians born in the Aosta Valley; they are often multi-lingual, speaking French, Italian, Patois (the local dialect) and English.

Travel to Courmayeur - Visa Requirements

By car or bus - via Chamonix, France via the Mont Blanc tunnel or, more interestingly, by cable cars via Aiguille du Midi.

Tours and Getting around Courmayeur

Courmayeur tourist attractions and sightseeing

Courmayeur city tours

Thermal Baths: A great year-round activity in Valle d'Aosta is a visit to the Thermes de Pre Sant-Didier, just 5 km south of Courmayeur. Incredibly relaxing in a beautiful setting overlooking Monte Bianco. See website for current prices and hours. Open late on Friday and Saturday evenings for nights under the stars. http://www.termedipre.it/spa_italy.asp

Courmayeur souvenirs and shopping

Courmayeur Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Courmayeur nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Courmayeur cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

Hotel BOUTON D'OR

Central location not far from cable car. Bedrooms decorated in alpine style. Buffet breakfast with home made and local food. Sauna, tecnogym, garage and parking.

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