General information about Courmayeur

Location and history of the resort.

The geographical location where Courmayeur is located begins at the foot of the majestic Mont Blanc, which is part of the Alpine Mountains and neighbors the world-famous tunnel that connects France and Italy to each other. Not far from this area is the French town of Chamonix. Tourists visiting this mountain resort will have the opportunity to ride on both Italian and French territory.

The history of Courmayeur dates back to the distant XVIII century, when the British first discovered thermal springs here. The exact date when Courmayeur was founded has not survived to this day. Its territory was not always open to vacationers, as the Savoy royal family settled here first. The Piedmontese families of the noble family also took a liking to these fertile places.

As for the currency of Courmayeur, here, as in other European places, it is the Euro (EUR). If necessary, you can change it in numerous exchange offices or in the bank. You can use a credit card to pay for all kinds of services.


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