Val Veny

Courmayeur (Aosta Valley), Italy

Home to the Peuterey wood, the highest in Europe, and the Celtica festival.

Places in Val Veny

Celtica international festival An international Celtic music, art and culture festival held in Courmayeur and the Peuterey wood in Val Veny, the highest in Europe.

Best time to visit: December to March for skiing at the foot of Mont Blanc, or June to September for hiking and the Celtica music festival.
Getting around: Courmayeur's town centre is walkable, with cable cars accessing the surrounding ski slopes and Mont Blanc views.
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: Italian. English is common in tourism.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Courmayeur continues drawing serious foodies to its alpine-Italian fusion cuisine, with 'Lo Matsòn,' an open-air farmers' market dedicated to Aosta Valley food products, reflecting the resort's deepening focus on authentic regional ingredients alongside its ski culture.

Town centre — The traditional heart of the resort, full of family-run businesses handed down through generations.
Dolonne and Entreves hamlets — Neighbouring hamlets offering centrally located apartments and traditional accommodation.