Courmayeur manages to cater as much for its non-skiing visitors as it does for the powder hounds. If you’re not mad about the pistes, or simply would like a day off, there is plenty to keep you occupied from a blissful thermal spa or well-equipped sports hall to over 100 boutiques in the village.
Five to try
- Swing through the trees on wires and platforms at Parco Avventura – great for adults and kids alike
- Relax in the healing waters of the spectacular thermal spa at Pre-Saint-Didier
- Get on top of the world and take the Funivie Monte Bianco cable cars up to a breathtaking 3462m at Punta Helbronner
- Browse the Alpine Museum’s collection of photos and documents in the original house of the Alpine guides society
- Visit the Forum Sports Centre and take part in one of the many sports on offer
Shopping
- Spend your cash in one of the many boutiques on offer including Hermes, Cartier and Prada
- Be adventurous and try the range of local cheese on offer at this local cheesemaker
- Sample one of the many flavoured breads from Pan Per Foccacia
- Stock up with presents to take home from delis such as Da Graziella minimarket
- Take a picnic up the mountain with supplies from the prepared vegetables and salads on offer at S.Grosse Frutta Verdura
