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Funivie Monte Bianco
Mont Blanc year-round, an
unforgettable experience
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Glaciers terrace
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Just a few km from Courmayeur, at the border between Italy
and France, are the Funivie Monte Bianco. In 20 minutes from
La Palud you reach Punta Helbronner (3462 m) and its
fantastic Terrace on the Glaciers where
the view on Mont Blanc (4807 m) and
the Giant’s tooth is breathtaking. On the horizon: the
Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and Gran Paradiso.
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At Punta Helbronner the Permanent Mont Blanc Crystal
Exhibition hosts 150 minerals and quartzes found by a
local group Les Amis de Berrio in Mont Blanc Massif. |

Mont Blanc crystals
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Off-piste paradise
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Vallée Blanche off-piste
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Thrilling powder descents along the fabulous itineraries from Punta
Helbronner (3462 m) to Courmayeur and Chamonix.
The Vallée Blanche offers a unique experience skiing amongst granite
pillars sculpted by ice ages following one of the biggest glaciers in the Alps, the
Mer de Glace, all the way down to Chamonix.
The ideal pic-nic spot during this long descent, is the vast plain of the “Salle
à manger” where the panorama is breathtaking. |
The Toula glacier
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An entirely “Italian” off-piste descent from Punta
Helbronner down to Pavillon du Mont Frèty (2173 m) or depending on snow conditions
all the way down to the entrance of the Mont Blanc Tunnel. |
Pavillon Restaurant
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At 2200 m a warm welcome from one of the most charismatic chefs in the
Alps who will introduce you to the pleasures of the local cusine.
Enjoy your lunch comfortably sat outside with the whole Aosta Valley at your feet.
At Pavillon du Mont Fréty for the young ones inflatable games to have
fun with. |

Pavillon restaurant
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Monte Bianco - snow and golf
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Snow and golf |
Panoramic driving range on the terrace and a 5 hole golf course on the snow.
The beauty of the natural surroundings will make this an extraordinary experience.
Useful information:
At 3400 m sunlight is very strong. Please wear sunglasses and use a highly
protective sun cream.
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Prices and time schedule
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Funivie Monte Bianco
(c) 1997-2008 E. Massetti
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