Courmayeur après-ski with Mont Blanc views

At the foot of Mont Blanc, Courmayeur offers sophisticated Italian après-ski culture with excellent restaurants and wine bars. The town retains alpine village charm while offering access to the Skyway Monte Bianco cable car and exceptional Valdostana cuisine.

What to do there

3 things to do

1. 1 Via Roma Wine Bar Crawl Wine · Price: moderate

   Walk Courmayeur's Via Roma. Stop at Cadran Solaire for Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle — made from Europe's highest vineyards (1,000-1,200m) just 15 minutes away.

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2. 2 Mont Blanc Tunnel History History · Free

   The Mont Blanc Tunnel (11.6km, opened 1965) connects to Chamonix in 15 minutes. Courmayeur is the Italian gateway — same peak, completely different wine culture on each side.

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3. 3 Skyway Monte Bianco Sunset Adventure · Price: moderate

   Take the Skyway to Punta Helbronner (3,466m). The rotating cabin gives 360° views — Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, Gran Paradiso all visible. Toast with whatever the summit bar is pouring.

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Insider tips

• Cadran Solaire is the legendary après-ski bar - order local grappa with your Torrette

• Ride Skyway Monte Bianco to Punta Helbronner (3466m) for drinks with the most dramatic views in the Alps

• Book dinner at Petit Royal for their Valle d'Aosta-focused wine list with fondue