Courmayeur is preparing for a major transformation next winter, with two brand-new gondolas set to open for the 2026/27 season.
The Italian resort – on the other side of Mont Blanc tunnel from Chamonix at the top of the Aosta Valley – is known for its charm, off-piste terrain and traditional feel.
Upgrade to Chécrouit Gondola
Construction has already started on two state-of-the-art gondolas in Courmayeur, ready to be operational in time for the following winter.
In the Plan Chécrouit sector, the existing six-person Chécrouit gondola will be replaced with a modern 10-seater.
The travel time will be slightly reduced to 5 minutes 30 seconds from 7 minutes and 20 seconds, but the major improvements will be for skiers in terms of comfort and accessibility. The new capacity will be 2200 skiers and snowboarders per hour.
New gondola for Maison Vieille
The second project is the improvement of the Maison Vieille chairlift. This old-style two-person lift will be replaced with another ten-person gondola operating on the same route.
The new gondola will be produced by Leitner, with a speed of 6 metres/second and an uplift capacity of 2000 skiers and snowboarders per hour.
Accommodation in Courmayeur
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