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Mont Blanc Ski School , offer customised options for those with disabilities . These include mono and bi-ski wheelchairs , ‘ trotty ski ’ and special audio tools for people with visual impairments . The Courmayeur Ski and Snowboard School also offers a dedicated team of five ski instructors and two snowboard instructors , who are all specially qualified to teach people with disabilities .
Andrea Borney ’ s ‘ BASS ’ – Borney Adapted Snowboard System Andrea Borney , snowboard instructor at Courmayeur and Technical Director for ‘ Antenne Handicap ONLUS ’ has also been breaking down barriers for those with disabilities who wish to snowboard . Andrea created ‘ BASS ’ ( Borney Adapted Snowboard System ) – an apparatus that allows the snowboarder to be attached to their instructor , who guides them down the slopes to help them enjoy snowboarding as naturally as possible . This special system is exclusively available at Courmayeur Mont Blanc .
Accessibility on Courmayeur ’ s new SkyWay Monte Bianco When building the resort ’ s magnificent new SkyWay Monte Bianco cable car , the dedicated SkyWay team worked hard to ensure that every experience on offer is fully inclusive and accessible for everyone . Not only does SkyWay have 360-degree views whilst ascending from the village to the peak between Courmayeur and Chamonix , but it has easy , step-free access for the entire journey .
Accessible Accommodation The 5 * Gran Baita , part of Alpissima Hotels at Courmayeur is a truly wonderful hotel and provides wheelchair accessibility . It is worth noting that the Sales and Marketing Director for Alpissima Hotels has some family members with Multiple Sclerosis , making her more understanding of the needs of those who may need some assistance or help during their stay . Mountains 4 All and The Gran Baita are working closely together to try to ensure that the needs of future guests are met in order for everyone to have an inclusive and accessible stay .
For more information visit : www . courmayeurmontblanc . it / en , call + 39 0165 841612 or email info @ courmayeurblanc . it
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