The best trekking and mountain bike routes in Courmayeur

Trekking routes in Courmayeur?

Tour du Mont Blanc: international circular itinerary crossing Italy, France, and Switzerland, spectacular views, alpine huts, stages suitable for experienced and intermediate hikers.

Col Ferret: trail that reaches the Swiss border, views of the Val Ferret and the Alps, a crossing point on the Tour du Mont Blanc and quiet areas.

Balconata Val Veny: high-altitude route with continuous views of the Mont Blanc massif, huts, glacial lakes, wooded sections, and the possibility of encountering rare alpine flora.

Balconata Val Ferret: panoramic trail that crosses several historic huts, green valleys, water flows, and open views of the highest peaks of the western alpine arc.

Lago del Miage: easy trekking from the valley floor to the glacial moraine, glacial landscapes, colorful reflections, with the possibility of spotting wildlife along the natural path.

Tour della Val Sapin: quiet crossing in the woods above Courmayeur, offering shady sections, beautiful views of the town, crossing small alpine pastures and protected grassy areas.

Anello Tête de la Tronche: circular hike suitable for experts, crossing pasture areas, rocky ridges, views of glaciers, possible sightings of chamois and marmots.

Rifugio Elisabetta (Val Veny): classic trail that gently climbs between waterfalls, small lakes, and alpine meadows, offering views of glacial cliffs and the wide Val Veny.

Rifugio Walter Bonatti (Val Ferret): panoramic route with spectacular glimpses of the entire Mont Blanc group, cozy hut, well-marked trails, and quiet areas.

Climb to Monte Chetif: challenging trekking, starting from Courmayeur, crossing ancient forests, panoramic point over the town, recommended for spectacular photos at dawn.

Alta Via 2: great crossing of the Aosta Valley, also passing through the Courmayeur area, continuous views of lakes and peaks, hut stages, perfect for those seeking adventure.

Trail to Casermetta: short route, marked trails, leading to a former border barracks, open views of Val Ferret, easy access from Courmayeur.

Lago delle Marmotte (Val Veny): easy route immersed in greenery, family-friendly, with the possibility of seeing marmots, resting near clear alpine lakes.

Pas Entre deux Sauts (Val Ferret): moderately challenging route, crossing pastures, small streams, stunning views, ideal in summer months for coolness and tranquility.

Trekking to Rifugio Monzino: alpine trail starting from the valley floor, through forests and moraines, access to the hut with a frontal view of the south face of Mont Blanc.

Mountain bike routes in Courmayeur?

Tour du Mont Blanc MTB: international route for experienced cyclists, crossing three countries, challenging climbs and descents, glacial views, alpine huts, memorable high-altitude stages.

Val Veny Bike Trail: trail that runs entirely through the valley, mixed terrain, flat and technical sections, suitable for both MTB and electric bicycles for all levels.

Val Ferret Bike Trail: flat route among the meadows and huts of Val Ferret, ideal for families, dirt road, open views of the Mont Blanc massif.

Giro Courmayeur–Val Ferret–Courmayeur: loop of about 30 km, mixed landscapes, passages through woods and along watercourses, suitable for all cyclists looking for variety.

Col des Chavannes circuit: challenging climb suitable for MTB and e-bikes, panoramic descents, passages near alpine lakes, possibility of spotting local wildlife at high altitude.

Tour Celtico Val Ferret: route among the Celtic paths of the valley, mixed terrain, vibrant landscapes, also suitable for guided groups thanks to marked trails and safe stages.

Gravity Versante Checrouit Flow Trail: fast descent on slopes, flow trail track of over 1 km, suitable for adrenaline lovers, direct access from ski lifts.

Sentiero Ottoz Downhill: technical route in the Checrouit area, descent of difficulty S2, challenging terrain, jumps and curves, ideal for downhill MTB, starting from the Dolonne cable car.

Maison Vieille Flow Trail: flow trail of 1.5 km, gentle climb, stunning views of Val Veny, arriving at Plan Checrouit, suitable for intermediate cyclists.

Planpincieux–Arnouva: easy and panoramic MTB route, regular terrain, ideal for beginners and companions, crossing woods, meadows, and river areas in Val Ferret.

Bike Area Checrouit: network of MTB routes in the ski area, various difficulty levels, technical descents and climbs, flow track, access to lifts open in summer.

Cross-country trails La Thuile: itineraries connected to the nearby locality, possibility of long tours and passages through woods, spectacular panoramic points, recommended for experienced bikers.

Zerotta–Visaille circuit Val Veny: MTB loop circuit, direct access from Courmayeur, easy route among the meadows of the valley, continuous view of the surrounding mountains.

Tour dei Rifugi Courmayeur: MTB itinerary among alpine huts, mixed terrain, spectacular views, refreshment areas, ideal for group excursions among marked trails.

Bike Shuttle Mont Blanc: bicycle transport service to explore the area, connection with Chamonix, multiple itineraries, suitable for MTB and e-bikes, perfect for cross-border tours.