The apartment was extremely clean, comfortable and attractively furnished, with lovely wooden floors, lots of clever storage space, several full-length mirrors and a super modern bathroom with large twin shower. However, the kitchen, though modern and well-designed, lacked some of the appliances a British family might expect, such as a toaster, microwave and even kitchen scissors. There was no kettle either, but when we mentioned this, the owner obligingly bought one that same day.
The bedrooms were in the modern alpine style and very comfortable, and we were not disturbed by either the church bells, which ring charmingly throughout the day, or the neighbours.
The greatest drawback, from our point of view, was the rather dark, claustrophobic feel of the living area. The ceiling seemed quite low and even with the sun streaming through the sliding doors, it didn't illuminate the room. Consequently, when we were sitting on the sofa bed, we could not read a book without putting the overhead light on. There is a narrow passageway stretching the length of the property and overlooking the streets behind the building and the wonderful mountain views above. However, it has a solid, chest-high wall and insufficient room to sit out on a chair, unless it is placed sideways, so I would hesitate to describe it as a balcony. Directly opposite the apartment there is another one facing, which blocks much of the view and reduces the amount of privacy in the living and bedroom areas.
The location is as central as it is possible to be and Courmayeur is a beautiful upmarket resort with lovely shops and restaurants. Unfortunately, we mistimed our visit and many of the shops, bars and restaurants were closed for all or part of the week we were there. Since the summer season had not yet begun, the ski lifts were also closed, and we were only able to reach the mountains by walking. Naturally, the cafes at the summits were seldom trading either, so I would recommend any June hikers take their own refreshments with them ,rather than relying on there being any food and drink available on the route.