📜 Picturesque mountain village with a pedestrian center, bars, and shops at the southern foot of Mont Blanc.🔍 Offers pleasant red slopes on Checrouit and Val Veny, with freeride and heliskiing options.Optimal for 1-2 day visits. # Why Go 🏞️ Stunning views of Mont Blanc⛷️ Well-maintained red and black slopes⛷️ Diverse ski slopes for all levels🏂 Freeride and heliskiing opportunities🏂 Wide range of snow and non-skiing activities🚶 Charming pedestrian center with amenities, shopping, food, and après-ski. # Why Avoid ⏳ Optimal stay 1-2 days, not a full week⚠️ Not ideal for absolute beginners🚠 Some older, uncomfortable chairlifts without protective covers🚠 Limited capacity on upper cable cars🚫 No direct resort return run👥 Can be busy on weekends, Youla cabin often has queues. # Tips ❄️ Optimal snow conditions from December through April📅 Ski season typically runs late November to early April🎟️ Buy ski passes online to avoid waiting🅿️ Parking 3 EUR/day for cars, 2 EUR/hour at SkyWay🎟️ Val d'Aosta 6-day skipass allows 2 trips to other resorts and SkyWay views. # 💰 Cost Adult 1-day skipass 67 EUR, 6-day 344 EUR (2024/25 season). Ski packages from 259€/day per person including accommodation and ski pass. # 🕒 Hours Season typically from late November to early April. Ski area: Weekdays 08:45-17:00, Weekends/Holidays 08:25-17:00. Cable car open daily until midnight. # 🅿️ Parking Dolonne: Covered, €1.50/hr (8am-4pm), €0.50/hr (4pm-8am). Courmayeur: Covered, €6.00/day, €3.00/half day. Overnight prohibited. Val Veny: Not covered, €5.00/day, €0.20/half hr. Overnight prohibited.