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Things to see in Courmayeur (France): 182 places and when to go
Courmayeur is a town in France, and this site lists 182 places in and around it, mainly Nature (162), Mountains (125), Hiking (15). The best known are Mont Blanc, Aiguille du Midi and Mont Dolent. The best time to come is July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 45.8759, 7.0133
- Places
- 182 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (162) · Mountains (125) · Hiking (15) · Snow (4) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- July to September.
- Also possible
- October to June.
- Nearest airport
- LYS Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, 150 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mont Blanc, at 4,807 m.
What to see in Courmayeur
The places in and around Courmayeur, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mont BlancHighest mountain in the Alps12 km
- Aiguille du MidiNature · Mountains9.8 km
- Mont DolentMountain in the Mont Blanc massif5.7 km
- Aiguille VerteMountain in the Mont Blanc massif in the Alps7.3 km
- Mer de GlaceGlacier in France7.4 km
- Mont Blanc de CourmayeurRidge prominence on the south-east ridge of Mont Blanc12 km
- Aiguille d'ArgentièreMountain in Switzerland9.3 km
- Dent du GéantMountain in the Mont Blanc Massif in the Alps5.0 km
- Mont MauditMountain in the Alps11 km
- Mont Blanc du TaculMountain in the Mont Blanc massif of the Alps10.0 km
- Aiguille du ChardonnetNature · Mountains10 km
- Aiguille de TrioletNature · Mountains4.6 km
- Tour NoirNature · Mountains8.3 km
- Aiguille de RochefortNature · Mountains4.4 km
- Dôme de RochefortMountain in the Alps3.8 km
- Argentière GlacierGlacier in France7.7 km
- Grand Pilier d'AngleMountain in the Mont Blanc massif in the Alps12 km
- Grande RocheuseMountain in the Mont Blanc massif in the Alps7.2 km
- Les DroitesMountain in the Mont Blanc massif in the Alps6.4 km
- Aiguille de l'A NeuveMountain in Switzerland8.8 km
- Aiguille des Grands CharmozNature · Mountains8.0 km
- Aiguille du JardinMountain in the Mont Blanc massif in the Alps7.1 km
- Bossons GlacierGlacier in France12 km
- Aiguille du GréponNature · Mountains7.9 km
And the other 158, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Grande Fourche, Tour Ronde, Grand Capucin, Pointe Helbronner, Aiguille de Leschaux, Saleina Glacier, Pointe Allobrogia, Aiguille de Blaitière, Aiguille du Plan, Grande Lui, Brenva Glacier, Petit Grépillon, Aiguille de Talèfre, Aiguille des Grands Montets, Pointe Walker, Petites Jorasses, Aiguille de la Brenva, Aiguille du Moine, Aiguille du Tacul, Pré de Bar glacier, Triolet Glacier, Glacier de Leschaux, Géant Glacier, Rocher de la Tournette, Aiguilles Marbrées, Dent du Requin, Planpincieux Glacier, Glacier de Talèfre, Les Courtes, Mont Mallet, Petite Aiguille Verte, Petite Bosse, Aiguilles d'Entrèves, Aiguille de Toule, Aiguille du Fou, Glacier of A Neuve, Tacul Glacier, Les Périades, Punta Croz, Pointe Lachenal, Punta Whymper, Aiguille de l'Éboulement, Aiguille de l'M, Aiguille de la République, Aiguille de Roc, Aiguille des Pèlerins - Secteur du Plan, Aiguille Mummery, Dent du Caïman, Dent du Crocodile, Frébouze Glacier, Grand Flambeau, Les Dames Anglaises, Les Grands Mulets, Punta Elena, Punta Margherita, Pointe Morin, Aiguille Savoie, Glacier de Blaitière, Charpoua Glacier, Glacier de Lognan, Nantillons Glacier, Glacier des Pélerins, Périades Glacier, Glacier du Mont Mallet, Glacier du Nant Blanc, Gros Rognon, L'Isolée, Monte Gruetta, Pointe Carmen, Pyramide du Tacul, Aiguille à Bochard, Aiguille de Saussure, Aiguille du Passon, Aiguille Forbes, Aiguille Ravanel, Ghiacciaio del Gruetta, Ghiacciaio di Entreves, Ghiacciaio di Toula, Ghiacciaio occidental du Mont Gruettaz, Envers de Blaitière Glacier, Envers du Plan Glacier, Pendant Glacier, Thendia Glacier, Verte Glacier, Pierre-Joseph Glacier, Glacier de Pra Sec, Trélaporte Glacier, Glacier de Tronchey, Améthystes Glacier, Grandes Jorasses Glacier, Grands Montets Glacier, Rognons Glacier, Rouges du Dolent Glacier, Capucin Glacier, Chardonnet Glacier, Dolent Glacier, Glacier du Gendarme Rouge, Milieu Glacier, Moine Glacier, Glacier du petit Mont Gruettaz, Tour Noir Glacier, Trident Glacier, Rond Glacier, Glacier Septentrional des Aiguilles Blanches, L'Enfant de Chœur, L'Évêque, La Maye, La Nonne, Le Cardinal, Petit Rognon, Petite Fourche, Pointe Croux, Punta del Domino, Pointe Lépiney, Pointe Mieulet, Tête de Trélaporte, Aiguille Carrée, Aiguille Rouge de Triolet, Aiguille Sans Nom, Aiguilles Marbrées Nord, Aiguilles Marbrées Sud, Crêtet de la Gouille, Doigt de Rochefort, Vallée Blanche, La Vierge, Mont Grépillon, Mont Rouge de Peuterey, Petit Flambeau, Pic de la Brenva, Pic Wilson, Pointe de Frébouze - Antoldi, Pointe des Hirondelles Sud, Pointe Isabelle Nord / Punta Isabella Nord, Pointe Young, Signal Forbes, Tour d'Entrèves, Tour des Courtes, Tour des Jorasses
- Mountains: Argentière Hut, Leschaux Hut, Cosmiques Hut, Couvercle Hut, Torino Hut, Refuge de L'Envers des Aiguilles, Charpoua Hut, Grands Mulets Hut, Refuge du Plan de l'Aiguille, Refuge du Requin, Bivacco Giusto Gervasutti al Fréboudze, Rifugio Cesare Dalmazzi, bivacco Cesare Fiorio, Refuge du Col de Balme, Bivouac du Dolent
- Snow: Grands Montets, Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix), Courmayeur, Les Planards (Chamonix)
- Food and drink: Micro Brasserie de Chamonix
When to go to Courmayeur
The best time to visit Courmayeur is July to September; also possible: October to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:51
- FebPossible10:07
- MarPossible11:37
- AprPossible13:19
- MayPossible14:44
- JunPossible15:31
- JulBest time15:12
- AugBest time13:57
- SepBest time12:18
- OctPossible10:40
- NovPossible9:12
- DecPossible8:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. In July, 178 of the 182 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Courmayeur
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône), 150 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Courmayeur?
The best known: Mont Blanc, Aiguille du Midi, Mont Dolent, Aiguille Verte, Mer de Glace. In all, 182 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Courmayeur?
July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29.
How do you get to Courmayeur?
The nearest main airport is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 150 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Courmayeur as the destination and these 182 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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