Courmayeur vs Valtournenche
Courmayeur and Valtournenche are neighbouring resorts in Aosta Valley - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Courmayeur | Valtournenche |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Very good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Limited | Good |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Good |
| Budget | Excellent | Very good |
Beginners
Courmayeur
Good
Valtournenche
Good
Intermediates
Courmayeur
Very good
Valtournenche
Very good
Experts
Courmayeur
Limited
Valtournenche
Limited
Off-piste
Courmayeur
Limited
Valtournenche
Good
Terrain Park
Courmayeur
Not ideal
Valtournenche
Not ideal
Families
Courmayeur
Limited
Valtournenche
Limited
Snow Confidence
Courmayeur
Limited
Valtournenche
Good
Budget
Courmayeur
Excellent
Valtournenche
Very good
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Courmayeur | Valtournenche |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 42.4 km | 26.9 km |
| Vertical drop | 1554 m | 1536 m |
| Lifts | 24 | 6 |
| Top elevation | 2749 m | 3096 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €26.641 | €55 |
Piste
Courmayeur
42.4 km
Valtournenche
26.9 km
Vertical drop
Courmayeur
1554 m
Valtournenche
1536 m
Lifts
Courmayeur
24
Valtournenche
6
Top elevation
Courmayeur
2749 m
Valtournenche
3096 m
Snow reliability
Courmayeur
good snow
Valtournenche
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
Courmayeur
No data
Valtournenche
No data
Day pass
Courmayeur
€26.641
Valtournenche
€55
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Courmayeur if...
you want cruisy red runs or you're watching the budget.