Courmayeur is a ski resort in Italy, with skiing up to 2,755 m above sea level. The piste map below shows every run and lift and can be downloaded in high resolution.
Piste map of Courmayeur
The piste map of Courmayeur shows 100 km of pistes and 18 lifts on the south-facing slopes of the Mont Blanc massif, from the village at 1 224 metres up to 2 755 metres. The vertical drop of more than 1 500 metres is clearly visible on the map, with the demanding descent from Cresta d'Arp as one of the area's most challenging runs. The SkyWay Monte Bianco gondola, which takes you up to 3 466 metres at Pointe Helbronner, appears as a central link on the map and is the starting point for the legendary Vallée Blanche route towards Chamonix. With predominantly red and black pistes, Courmayeur is a destination for experienced skiers.
The map downloads as an image file. On your iPhone it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the bottom of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your iPad it lands in the Files app under Downloads. Tap the icon at the top right of the address bar to open the map straight away.On your phone it lands in the Downloads folder. Tap the download notification to open the map straight away.The file lands in your Downloads folder. You can also look for the icon at the top right of the screen and open the map from there.
Piste breakdown in Courmayeur
This is how the pistes break down by difficulty. The colours on the map follow the same scale.
How to ski in Courmayeur
The blue runs, which make up a good third of the piste network, lie mainly in the lower part of the ski area near the village at 1 224 metres. From here it is easy to get up the mountain by lift straight from Courmayeur, and the broader slopes suit beginners and families who want to practise without having to cross steeper sections.
The higher you climb towards the summit at 2 755 metres, the more red and black take over. With 40 per cent red and 15 per cent black pistes, there is plenty of demanding terrain in the upper part of the network, often on the more open and exposed flanks where the gradient steepens considerably compared with the slopes closest to the village.
The ski area is linked in such a way that you can move between the different altitudes without having to ski back down to the village between each run, which means a full day can take in both the gentler sections below and the steeper runs up at 2 755 metres. With 18 lifts spread across the network, getting around is relatively straightforward, although the higher sections do require a little more planning if you are not to end up a long way from the descent to the village.
The difference in altitude between village and summit, a good 1 500 metres, means snow conditions can vary considerably over the course of the day. The upper terrain often holds better snow quality later into the season, while the lower runs near the village can turn soft in the afternoon sun. It is worth planning the steeper outings for the morning, before the sun has softened the snow too much.
Book a ski holiday in Courmayeur
Fancy skiing the pistes and riding the lifts of Courmayeur? You book the accommodation with the lift pass included in the price, and you arrange your own travel by car, train or a flight you book separately. Read our complete guide to the resort with tips, snow statistics and price level.
Frequently asked questions about the Courmayeur piste map
The highest skiing in Courmayeur is at 2,755 m above sea level. The village sits at 1,224 m.
You can download the piste map of Courmayeur here on this page, in high resolution. Click "Download the piste map" and the map is saved as an image file, perfect to have on your phone out on the slopes.
Pistes are colour-coded by difficulty: blue runs are easy and suit beginners, red runs are intermediate and black runs are difficult, for experienced skiers. Lifts are drawn as lines between the stations, often with a symbol for gondola, chairlift or drag lift. Start by finding your base station and then follow the lifts upwards on the map.
