• COURMAYEUR:
Courmayeur (1224 m above sea level) is the last town before the Mont Blanc tunnel, and can be reached directly by motorway. It is one of the most famous and most beautiful places in the Alps: a typical Valle d’Aosta village in the midst of the Mont Blanc landscape. 
Travellers are greeted by the elegant pedestrian centre and picturesque little streets.
There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature in winter and summer; it is ideal for winter sports and for summer excursions and climbs.
The extraordinary ski pistes, one of the most panoramic cable cars in the Alps that crosses Mont Blanc going over the border with France and the sports centre with its large ice rink, all make Courmayeur a much sought-after destination all year round. An 18-hole golf course and the famous Pre Saint Didier spa town are only minutes away. The Saint Vincent casino is nearby, Chamonix is just over the border and the town of Aosta is only 30 minutes away by car.

• THE CABLE CAR:
MONT BLANC CABLE CAR: Loc La Palud 22, Courmayeur.

Penetrating to the heart of the largest massif in the Alps offers an opportunity for everyone, whether mountaineering fans or not, to experience a high-altitude Alpine environment. From the panoramic terrace there are close-up views of the peaks of the Dente del Gigante (the Giant’s Tooth) and Mont Blanc, of the Peuterey ridge and the Himalayan-type glacial cirque of Brenva: it is an unforgettable experience. The view of Val Veny is splendid too, as is the Miage glacier. The ticket includes a visit to the exhibition of crystals which Mont Blanc is so rich in. At the intermediate stop of Pavillon du Mont Frety, the Saussurea alpine garden is well worth a visit, and a beautiful panoramic path leads up to a viewpoint over the Brenva glacier. The ticket is expensive but on a clear day the sight is well worth the cost. Don’t go up in bad weather: it would be a waste of money. It is possible to continue the crossing in panoramic cable cars as far as the Aiguille du Midi, and to descend to Chamonix, also by cable car. The view of the north side of the mountain is exceptional, but comes at an additional cost. The return journey is by bus through the Mont Blanc tunnel.  www.montebianco.com

• COURMAYEUR MONT-BLANC FUNIVIE SPA:
Strada Regionale, 47. Courmayeur.

Discover the colours of summer and enjoy the fantastic panorama from the Plan Chécrouit swimming pool at 1703 metres above sea level.

• THE COURMAYEUR SPORTS CENTRE:
The sports centre is equipped to offer a large range of sports: ice-skating, squash, five-a-side football, climbing wall, table tennis tables, games, fitness gym,  children’s playroom, wellness centre, indoor golf, bar, restaurant, and disco-pub. The centre also hosts famous events such as the national chess tournament  and the ballroom dancing competition.

• ALPINE GUIDE ASSOCIATIONS:
The associations organize courses and work placements at basic and advanced levels. Weekly and daily: mountaineering, rock climbing, fixed-aid climbing routes, canyoning, ski-alpinism, off piste skiing, Heliskiing, ice waterfalls, film shows and expeditions outside Europe. 

• The Terme di PRE'-SAINT-DIDIER:
See box.

• Gran Paradiso National Park:
Visit the Gran Paradiso National Park website.

• SPORT:
- Rafting
- Escursioni e passeggiate
- Trekking
- Passeggiate con le racchette da neve
- Golf (Golf Club Courmayeur et Grandes Jorasses www.golfcourmayeur.it )
- Mountain bike
- Sci alpino e snowboard
- Sci di fondo
- Alpinismo
- Arrampicate
- Fun park sulla neve
- Sleddog
- Heliski
- Pattinaggio
- Hockey
- Curling

• SAINT VINCENT CASINO:
Visit the site www.casinodelavallee.it
tel. 0166 522287

• CASTELS:
The castles in the Valle d'Aosta stand out against the horizon like sentinels, inviting you to come and visit them: history, legends, art and architecture – an amazing spectacle!

• MONTE BIANCO:
Penetrating to the heart of the largest massif in the Alps offers an opportunity for everyone, whether fans of mountaineering or not, to experience a high-altitude Alpine environment. From the panoramic terrace there are close-up views of the peaks of the Dente del Gigante (the Giant’s Tooth) and Mont Blanc, of the Peuterey ridge and the Himalayan-type glacial cirque of Brenva: it is an unforgettable experience. The view of Val Veny is splendid too, as is the Miage glacier. The ticket includes a visit to the exhibition of crystals which Mont Blanc is so rich in. At the intermediate stop of Pavillon du Mont Frety, the Saussurea alpine garden is well worth a visit, and a beautiful panoramic path leads up to a viewpoint over the Brenva glacier. The ticket is expensive but on a clear day the sight is well worth the cost. Don’t go up in bad weather: it would be a waste of money. It is possible to continue the crossing in panoramic cable cars as far as the Aiguille du Midi, and to descend to Chamonix, also by cable car. The view of the north side of the mountain is exceptional, but comes at an additional cost. The return journey is by bus through the Mont Blanc tunnel. 
www.montebianco.com

For relaxation, amid the greenery and mountain streams, there are numerous nature trails in the Veny and Ferret valleys which are accessible to all, including non-experts! Val Veny also offers the chance of a visit to the Notre Dame de Guérison Sanctuary, the Miage Glacier with its small artificial lake, the lake of Checrouit, and the Brenva Glacier, while visitors to Val Ferret can enjoy a game of golf on the 9 hole golf course.
The PARC ANIMALIER D’INTROD is a corner of paradise where alpine flora and fauna can live undisturbed in view of curious visitors.