Golf Club Courmayeur et Grandes Jorasses
A historic mountain club where golf feels inseparable from the Mont Blanc summer season
Golf Club Courmayeur et Grandes Jorasses has the charm of an older alpine world in which golf, grand hotels and mountain society still belong naturally together. In Val Ferret, beneath the Mont Blanc massif, the course offers a flatter and more walkable rhythm than many mountain layouts, yet the surrounding peaks give the experience constant grandeur. Its nine holes with double tees create a round that feels intimate rather than monumental, but never minor. The value of Courmayeur lies in style, setting and continuity with a place long associated with refined summer life in the Alps. This is not a modern power venue; it is a club for travelers who appreciate proportion, atmosphere and the ability to fold golf elegantly into a broader mountain stay. Played within a few days in Courmayeur, with hiking, spa time and long alpine evenings, it becomes one of the most civilised golf escapes in northern Italy.
Courmayeur makes the most sense when treated as part of a complete Alpine stay: a morning round, hiking or spa in the afternoon, and the club's character becomes immediately clear.
Great mountain charm and a very strong link to Courmayeur
Perfect to integrate into a high-level alpine stay
9-hole format less central for those seeking a classic championship test
Depends heavily on the context of the stay to express its full value
Golf Club Courmayeur et Grandes Jorasses has the charm of an older alpine world in which golf, grand hotels and mountain society still belong naturally together. In Val Ferret, beneath the Mont Blanc massif, the course offers a flatter and more walkable rhythm than many mountain layouts, yet the surrounding peaks give the experience constant grandeur. Its nine holes with double tees create a round that feels intimate rather than monumental, but never minor. The value of Courmayeur lies in style, setting and continuity with a place long associated with refined summer life in the Alps. This is not a modern power venue; it is a club for travelers who appreciate proportion, atmosphere and the ability to fold golf elegantly into a broader mountain stay. Played within a few days in Courmayeur, with hiking, spa time and long alpine evenings, it becomes one of the most civilised golf escapes in northern Italy.
On the technical side, the course is a mountain layout of 9 holes playing to a par of 70 with a slope rating of 124. Visitor ratings underline the point: striking natural setting, excellent value for money.
The best time to visit Golf Club Courmayeur et Grandes Jorasses is May, June, July, August, September. Among its most appreciated strengths: Great mountain charm and a very strong link to Courmayeur; Perfect to integrate into a high-level alpine stay.
The facilities include putting green, restaurant, pro shop.
The nearest airport is Ginevra (GVA), approximately 1h 30 min by car. Courmayeur makes the most sense when treated as part of a complete Alpine stay: a morning round, hiking or spa in the afternoon, and the club's character becomes immediately clear.
What is the best time to play?+
The best time to play is May, June, July, August, September. Outside this window the club may be closed or operating with reduced services.
Is a handicap certificate required?+
Golf Club Courmayeur et Grandes Jorasses does not specify a mandatory minimum handicap for visiting players. We recommend contacting the club to confirm their current policy.
How do I get to the club?+
The nearest airport is Ginevra (GVA), approximately 1h 30 min by car. Car rental is recommended for maximum flexibility.
Is there on-site accommodation?+
Golf Club Courmayeur et Grandes Jorasses does not have on-site accommodation. There are various lodging options in the surrounding area; contact the club for partner recommendations.
How many holes does the course have, and how challenging is it?+
The course has 9 holes playing to a par of 70 with a slope rating of 124. Difficulty is medium-high, suitable for intermediate to advanced players.
Exclusive Experiences
Secrets found in no guidebook, curated by our concierge.
Skyway Monte Bianco — Salita panoramica fuori punta
Skyway is a well-known experience, but for Courmayeur it remains a meaningful gem when done properly: a few hours, high air, nearby ice and an almost physical sense of Mont Blanc. It works as an extension of the club because it pushes the day further into altitude without turning it into a technical mountain outing.
“Avoid the central hours and go in late afternoon or on a clear day outside the heaviest flow: the difference between a spectacular experience and an overly touristy one is mostly a matter of timing.”
QC Terme Pré-Saint-Didier — Circuito serale ai piedi del Bianco
Pré-Saint-Didier is the most natural wellness gem for Courmayeur: hot water, mountain views and a sense of recovery that here feels physical, not merely aesthetic. After golf or after a morning walk, the thermal circuit works because it softens the body without cutting you off from the landscape.
“Choose an evening weekday slot and spend most of the time in the outdoor pools: the real payoff is the contrast between cold air and warm water with the massif still clearly legible in front of you.”
Val Ferret — Passeggiata morbida e sosta in rifugio
Val Ferret is Courmayeur's most convincing hidden gem when you experience it not as a sporting feat but as a valley to move through slowly: meadows, larches, stream and one or two well-chosen huts. It is the right place to close a post-round afternoon with a simple, beautiful walk and nothing to prove.
“Pick an easy stretch toward a hut you can reach without hurry and stop for a board or a glass before heading back: the real luxury here is to leave the valley while it still feels light, not to conquer it.”
Lago di Combal — Specchio glaciale a fine valle
At the far end of Val Veny, where the road surrenders to the Miage glacier, a glacial lake opens up in rare stillness. The water is opaque and milky, the alpine sky reflected in it like old enamel. Few tourists make it this far — most stop at the lower huts — and this place remains suspended in silence.
“Take the small electric shuttle from the Plan Ponquet car park: it skips the uphill road walk and gets you there while the morning light is still low.”
Castello di Fénis — Affreschi cortesi in pietra medievale
The castle of Fénis holds some of the most extraordinary medieval frescoes in the western Alps, painted by Giacomo Jaquerio in the early fifteenth century. In the inner courtyard, saints and knights unfold in a continuous frieze of almost miniature elegance. It is learned, refined art, born far from any centre of power yet carrying no trace of provincialism.
“Book the second-to-last afternoon slot: tour groups have already dispersed and guides linger longer over the less obvious iconographic details.”
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