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Things to see in Courmayeur (Italy): 180 places and when to go
Courmayeur is a town in Italy, and this site lists 180 places in and around it, mainly Nature (132), Mountains (108), Hiking (36). The best known are Mont Blanc, Mont Dolent and Mont Blanc de Courmayeur. The best time to come is September; also possible: October to August. 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
- Italy · 45.8263, 6.9833
- Places
- 180 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (132) · Mountains (108) · Hiking (36) · Snow (5) · History (2) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- September.
- Also possible
- October to August.
- Nearest airport
- MXP Ferno (VA), 137 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 Alps9.2 km
- Mont DolentMountain in the Mont Blanc massif12 km
- Mont Blanc de CourmayeurRidge prominence on the south-east ridge of Mont Blanc8.8 km
- Dent du GéantMountain in the Mont Blanc Massif in the Alps4.7 km
- Dôme du GoûterMountain in the Mont Blanc massif in the Alps11 km
- Mont MauditMountain in the Alps8.6 km
- Mont Blanc du TaculMountain in the Mont Blanc massif of the Alps8.1 km
- Aiguille Blanche de PeutereyMountain in the Mont Blanc massif in the Alps7.9 km
- Aiguille de BionnassayMountain in the Mont-Blanc massif in the Alps13 km
- Grand GolliatMountain of the Pennine Alps9.8 km
- Pic Luigi AmedeoMountain in the Mont Blanc massif9.2 km
- Aiguille de TrioletNature · Mountains11 km
- Aiguille de RochefortNature · Mountains4.4 km
- Mont BrouillardMountain in the Mont Blanc massif in the Alps9.2 km
- Punta BarettiMountain in the Mont Blanc Massif in the Alps9.4 km
- Dôme de RochefortMountain in the Alps4.4 km
- Argentière GlacierGlacier in France13 km
- Grand Pilier d'AngleMountain in the Mont Blanc massif in the Alps8.0 km
- Aiguille de Tré la TêteMountain in France and Italy14 km
- Bossons GlacierGlacier in France10 km
- Tête de FerretMountain shared by Switzerland and Italy11 km
- Tour du Mont BlancLong distance hiking route in France, Italy and Switzerland2.8 km
- Aiguille Noire de PeutereyMountain in Mont Blanc Massif (Alpes)7.1 km
- Dômes de MiageNature · Mountains14 km
And the other 156, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Miage Glacier, Tour Ronde, Grand Capucin, Pointe Helbronner, Aiguille de Leschaux, Pointe Allobrogia, Aiguille des Angroniettes, Aiguille du Goûter, Brenva Glacier, Petit Grépillon, Pointe de Drône, Aiguille de Talèfre, Grande Rochère, Pointe Walker, Petites Jorasses, Pic Eccles, Aiguille de la Brenva, Aiguille du Tacul, Pré de Bar glacier, Triolet Glacier, Glacier de Leschaux, Géant Glacier, Rocher de la Tournette, Aiguilles Marbrées, Planpincieux Glacier, Glacier de Talèfre, Mont Mallet, Petite Bosse, Pointe Bayeux, Aiguilles d'Entrèves, Aiguille de Toule, Glacier de Frêney, Mont Blanc Glacier, Glacier of A Neuve, Dôme Glacier, Tacul Glacier, Les Périades, Mont Chétif, Mont Fourchon, Punta Croz, Pointe Lachenal, Punta Whymper, Punta Innominata, Aiguille de l'Éboulement, Aiguille de l'Évêque, Glacier du Brouillard, Lex Blanche Glacier, Frébouze Glacier, Bionnassay Glacier (Italy), Glacier de Miage, Tête Rousse Glacier, Grand Flambeau, Grande Bosse, Les Dames Anglaises, Mont Berrio Blanc, Monte Colmet, Punta Elena, Punta Margherita, Aiguille des Sasses, Aiguille Savoie, Charpoua Glacier, Périades Glacier, Glacier du Mont Mallet, Gros Rognon, L'Isolée, Mont de la Saxe, Monte Gruetta, Petit Mont Blanc, Pointe Carmen, Picco Gugliermina, Pyramide du Tacul, Testa di Crevacol, Tête entre deux Sauts, Aiguille de Saussure, Estelette Glacier, Ghiacciaio del Gruetta, Petit-mont-Blanc Glacier, Ghiacciaio di Entreves, Ghiacciaio di Toula, Châtelet Glacier, Ghiacciaio occidental du Mont Gruettaz, Oriental du Petit-mont-Blanc Glacier, Envers du Plan Glacier, Glacier de Combalet, Aiguille de Tré-la-Tête orientale Glacier, Pierre-Joseph Glacier, Glacier de Pra Sec, Glacier de Tronchey, Grandes Jorasses Glacier, Rouges du Dolent Glacier, Capucin Glacier, Col des Dômes Glacier, Col de Miage Glacier, Dolent Glacier, Glacier du Gendarme Rouge, Moine Glacier, Glacier du petit Mont Gruettaz, Glacier Oriental de l'Aiguille Blanche, Glacier Septentrional des Aiguilles Blanches, Pain de Sucre, Piton des Italiens, Punta del Domino, Pointe Mieulet, Punta Fetita, Punta Valletta, Testa Bernarda, Testa di Liconi, Tête de Fonteinte, Tête de la Tronche
- Mountains: Vallot Hut, Elena Hut, Elisabetta Hut, Leschaux Hut, Durier Hut, Gonella Hut, Refuge Mont-Blanc, Rifugio Monzino, Torino Hut, Rifugio Gabriele Boccalatte e Mario Piolti, Refuge Walter-Bonatti, Bivacco Gianni Comino, Bivacco Giusto Gervasutti al Fréboudze, Rifugio Cesare Dalmazzi, bivacco Cesare Fiorio, Bivacco Gino Rainetto, Refuge Bertone, Bivacco Luigi Pascal, Rifugio Maison Vieille Bar - Ristorante, Rifugio Pavillon, Rifugio Pier Giorgio Frassati, Bivacco Cosimo Zappelli, Rifugio Bertone, Rifugio Combal, Rifugio Le Randonneur
- History: Châtelard Castle, Aosta Valley, Fortificazioni del Colle San Carlo
- Museums and art: Duke of the Abruzzi Alpine Museum
- Temples: Notre Dame de Guérison sanctuary, Saint Pantaleon's Church
- Hot springs: Thermes de Pré-Saint-Didier
- Snow: Aiguille du Midi (Chamonix), Centro Fondo Arpy - Morgex, Courmayeur, Courmayeur Val Ferret, Crévacol
- Hiking: Alta Via della Valle d'Aosta n. 1, Alta Via della Valle d'Aosta n. 1, Alta Via della Valle d'Aosta n. 1, Alta Via della Valle d'Aosta, Alta Via della Valle d'Aosta, Alta Via della Valle d'Aosta, Cammino Balteo (Bassa Via della Valle d'Aosta), Tappa 14, Tour des Combins - Stage 8, Tour du Mont Blanc - Variante de la Tête Bernarda, Tour du Saint-Bernard
- Food and drink: Azienda vitivinicola Ermes Pavese
When to go to Courmayeur
The best time to visit Courmayeur is September; also possible: October to August. 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
- JulPossible15:11
- AugPossible13:57
- SepBest time12:18
- OctPossible10:40
- NovPossible9:13
- DecPossible8:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. In September, 175 of the 180 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Courmayeur
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 137 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Courmayeur?
The best known: Mont Blanc, Mont Dolent, Mont Blanc de Courmayeur, Dent du Géant, Dôme du Goûter. In all, 180 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Courmayeur?
September; also possible: October to August. 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 Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 137 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 180 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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