Courmayeur is a prestigious Italian resort that offers ski trails for both beginners and professional athletes. Every year, numerous guests visit this marvelous winter resort to enjoy a vacation here. In the opinion of many, this region is incredibly beautiful, and picturesque local nature invokes a feeling of peace, harmony, and serenity in the hearts of guests. Courmayeur is present in many postcards with popular Italian destinations. Thanks to the mountains that surround the resort, the weather in Courmayeur is always windless. There are no avalanches and storms at the resort, so this area is perfectly suitable for winter holidays. Needless to say, there are always many foreign guests in Courmayeur. The valley, in which Courmayeur is situated, is at the foot of Mont Blanc. The history of the resort started in the 18th century. This is when first mineral springs were discovered at the territory of the modern resort. Numerous locals and foreign guests have proved the healing power of the springs since that time. The Royal Savoy family also heard about that. Having visited the resort, they decided to move to Courmayeur. Later, the region became a shelter for many aristocrats and members of noble families. The Association of Mountain Expeditors was launched in the mountain resort in 1850. After this, local people called Courmayeur “gem of the Alps”. Members of the association accompanied celebrities and nobles in expeditions and ascension to the mountain tops. The
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