Courmayeur
Courmayeur | |
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| Comune di Courmayeur Commune de Courmayeur | |
 Courmayeur from the Torino Hut in August 2009 | |
.svg) Coat of arms | |
Location of Courmayeur  | |
  Courmayeur Location of Courmayeur in Italy  Courmayeur Courmayeur (Aosta Valley) | |
| Coordinates: 45°47′N 06°58′E / 45.783°N 6.967°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Aosta Valley |
| Province | none |
| Frazioni | Dolonne, Entrèves, La Palud, Villair Dessous, Villair Dessus, Larzey, Entrelevie, La Villette, La Saxe |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Fabrizia Derriard (Independent) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 210 km2 (80 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 4,810 m (15,780 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,870 |
| • Density | 14/km2 (35/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Cormaiorini |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 11013 |
| Dialing code | 0165 |
| Patron saint | St. Pantaleo |
| Saint day | July 27 |
| Website | comune.courmayeur.ao.it |
Courmayeur is a town and comune in northern Italy, in the autonomous region of Aosta Valley. At an elevation of 1,224 m (4,016 ft) above sea level, it is located at the foot of the southern side of Mont Blanc, at 4,810 m (15,781 ft) the highest point in the Alps and western Europe (see Seven Summits), and is crossed by the Dora Baltea river. Courmayeur shares administration of Mont Blanc with its neighboring commune of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains in France, and is consequently able to claim the title of highest commune in Italy. Courmayeur also shares access to the glacial ski run of the Vallée Blanche with another French town, Chamonix, which sits at the opposite, northern, side of the Mont Blanc massif.
History
The ancient Curia Maior was always a popular tourist destination, thanks to its spa and the Mont-Blanc landscapes. During World War II, under the fascist regime and its "italianist" rule, the town was briefly renamed "Cormaiore".
Landmarks
Courmayeur’s picturesque mountain scenery make it an attractive year-round destination. It is cited as "Italy's best all-round ski resort",[3] and contains the Giardino Botanico Alpino Saussurea, which describes itself as Europe's highest botanical garden.[4] The Church of Saint-Pantaléon dates to the 18th century.
In the summer months Courmayeur is a popular destination for hikers.[5] The nearby village of La Palud is the base station of the Skyway Monte Bianco, the cable car to the Pointe Helbronner. This links to the Vallée Blanche Aerial Tramway going to the Aiguille du Midi, which connects to the Téléphérique de l'Aiguille du Midi, the cable car from Chamonix.
The Courmayeur Noir in festival, an annual film and literature event, was introduced in 1991 and takes place in December.[6]
Sister cities
Chamonix, France
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ Porter (January 1990). Italy, 1990. Prentice Hall PTR. p. 415. ISBN 978-0-13-217357-5.
- ^ Vay, David Le (4 August 2014). A Tour of Mont Blanc: And other circuitous adventures in Italy, France and Switzerland. Summersdale Publishers Limited. p. 66. ISBN 978-1-78372-215-0.
- ^ Belford, Ros (1 March 2010). Back Roads Italy. Dorling Kindersley Limited. p. 38. ISBN 978-1-4053-4531-6.
- ^ Lucci, Gabriele (2006). Noir (in Italian). Electa. p. 343.
External links
Courmayeur travel guide from Wikivoyage- Official website Template:It icon
- Courmayeur Noir in festival Template:En icon Template:It icon
- Sci Club Courmayeur Monte Bianco Template:It icon
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