In Italy, La Palud is just up the valley from the busy town of Courmayeur. At the base of the cable car station leading up to Pointe Helbronner and over to the Aiguille du Midi, this is ideally situated for a day off. There is an easy hourly bus service to the town centre, where all facilities are on offer. La Palud has no supermarkets but there are two within half an hour’s walk and we normally recommend clients to take a day’s rest here.