Photo of Courmayeur by Flickr user tmesis used under a Creative Commons license
One of the resorts, along with Chamonix in France, which shares Mont Blanc, Courmayeur is a resort for those who enjoy the challenge of skiing down steep runs and from great heights.
Courmayuer's two most famous pistes are the World Cup Downhill and the International Run; the latter is four miles long and goes through a 1000 metre drop. The Vallée Blanche run to Chamonix is another favourite.
Courmayeur itself achieves a good balance between authenticity and excitement: pedestrianisation and cobbled streets maintain its charm, but an active cafe and bar scene in the evening appeals to younger skiers.
Courmayeur Videos
We've scoured YouTube for the best Courmayeur footage we can find - see below for our best picks: