Getting There
By Bus -- Thirteen daily buses connect Courmayeur with Aosta (1 hr.). At least hourly buses (more in summer; tel. 0165-841-305) run between Courmayeur's Piazzale Monte Bianco and Entrèves and La Palud (10 min.), just above Entrèves.
By Car -- Autostrada A5 from Turin to the Mont Blanc tunnel passes Courmayeur; the trip from Aosta to Courmayeur on this much-used route takes less than half an hour (lots of time in tunnels; for scenery, take the parallel S26, about 1 hr.), and total travel time from Turin is less than 2 hours.
Visitor Information
The tourist office in Courmayeur, Piazzale Monte Bianco 8 (tel. 0165-842-060 or 0165-842-072; www.comune.courmayeur.ao.it/turismo or www.regione.vda.it/turismo), provides information on hiking, skiing, and other outdoor activities in the region, as well as hotel and restaurant listings. Office hours vary widely depending on the time of year; it's best to call ahead.
