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Courchevel Ski Resort

Courchevel is famous for being a high-end ski resort frequented by the rich and famous. When you combine world-class skiing, fantastic accommodation, and an abundance of fabulous bars and restaurants, it’s easy to see why Courchevel attracts people who want a bit more than an average ski holiday.

Located in the Three Valleys ski area, Courchevel gives its visitors access to 600km of ski slopes. The perfectly groomed slopes are linked with a modern and well-thought-out lift system, making it effortless to explore the area.

You can expect luxury and opulence at every corner of Courchevel. It has Michelin-starred restaurants, exclusive high-end chalets and hotels and stylish boutiques.

Courchevel is made up of 6 villages, each with its own unique personalities and experiences. Courchevel 1850 is where you go for glamour, while Le Praz has a more rustic and traditional feel. But partygoers like to dance the night away in Courchevel Moriond; families love the amenities offered in La Tania, while Courchevel Village is more budget-friendly.

These villages offer a varied experience during your ski trip. You can enjoy many tree lined slopes but quickly find yourself on a vast open snowfield that allows you to stretch your legs or carve out wide, beautiful turns.

Courchevel is great for beginners, as there are many gentle slopes to get to grips with your first turns. But there are many iconic descents for experienced skiers and snowboarders, such as the Grand Couloir.

The 3 Valleys is well-known for its excellent snow cover throughout the season. This is enhanced by the area’s superior snowmaking facilities and piste grooming. Therefore, you can be sure to have the best time possible on the mountain.

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Courchevel Accommodation Map

The Best Courchevel Accommodation

Courchevel has 45 hotels catering to all budgets, including three highly prestigious six-star hotels in its tree-lined Jardin Alpin area, known as ‘palaces’.
Courchevel is the only ski resort in France to have hotels with the palace ranking.

Courchevel also has a large selection of self-catered and catered chalets and apartments, from standard to deluxe.

Ecrin Blanc Resort Courchevel
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Ecrin Blanc Resort Courchevel. This brand NEW 4 star ski-in ski-out hotel is located right next to the Aquamotion between Courchevel Village (1550) and Courchevel Moriond (1650) and next to the Grandes Combes chairlift.

Hotel La Sivoliere
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Hotel La Sivoliere. Nestled amongst the fir trees, Courchevel’s most discreet location continues in it’s quest for “well-being” during the 2020-21 season. Built in pure Savoyard tradition, the chalet of wood and stone is nestled between snow and trees. A wonderful way to reset your soul in a dream setting where every detail has been considered for your contentment only.

Hotel Les 3 Vallées – Courchevel 1850
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On the pistes, in the heart of Courchevel, Hotel Les 3 Vallées is perfectly placed to bring a different approach to Alpine luxury: local roots, contemporary design, a warm atmosphere, and a sense of refined indulgence. With the rooms and their views of the peaks, the spa, steam room and hot tub, ski shop and “table d’hôte” restaurant, Les 3 Vallées is hospitality as art.

Hotel Le Lana
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Hotel Le Lana. Since its creation in 1958, the hotel Le Lana has only had one ambition: transform your stay into a delicious moment at the heart of the resort of Courchevel. To do so, our convivial and caring team is ready to listen to you to meet all the requests you may have.

Hotel Barriere Les Neiges
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Hotel Barriere Les Neiges. Pale wood, white marble, silky fabrics and an open fire. The Hôtel Les Neiges perpetuates the warm authenticity of a mountain chalet showcased with elegant contemporary furniture. Guests have direct access to the ski slopes, ski room, the spa, pool and private cinema room throughout the day.

Hotel Le K2 Palace
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Hotel Le K2 Palace. The 20 000 sqm of the luxury hotel Le K2 are composed of a main building with 29 rooms and suites connected with 5 prestigious chalets. The hotel Le K2 displays its harmonious lines with an architecture fully integrated in the landscape. This French Palace has a magnificent view over the valley, a ski-in/ski-out access and is located at only 5 minutes from the center of the resort

Hotel Le K2 Altitude
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Hotel Le K2 Altitude. Le K2 Altitude (formerly the Kilimandjaro) is a luxury chalet-style hotel in a perfect ski-in ski-out location nestled alongside the Pralong slope in Courchevel 1850. This stylish hotel is decorated to a high standard with inspiration from the Himalayas.

Hotel Le K2 Djola
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Hotel Le K2 Djola. Hospitality is a mantra for K2 Collections, and this hotel has it in spades. Nestled in the centre of Courchevel 1850, the beating heart of a bustling resort, Le K2 Djola has truly overhauled the concept of a “city hotel”. Facing the largest ski resort in the world, it offers the unique style of mountain hospitality. This new oasis achieves a perfect balance between action and contemplation.

Les Chalets du Forum
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1 to 4 Bedroom apartments. Les Chalets du Forum. In the heart of Courchevel 1850 and close to the district of La Croisette and the shopping gallery in the Rue du Commerce, the Chalets du Forum put the resort’s entertainment and services within easy reach. The 4-star residence offers spacious and comfortable apartments, some of which are duplexes and is 100 metres from the slopes.

Chalet Bellarossa
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5 Bedroom + Cabin Chalet - sleeps 10 to 14 guests. You will be happy to return to your chalet after a great day on the slopes. The wellness area with swimming pool and sauna will delight young and old. On the first level of the chalet, a large Jacuzzi and an outdoor sauna occupy the terrace, ideal for bathing in the middle of the snowy fir trees.

Chalet Les Sorbiers
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5 Bedroom Chalet - sleeps 10 to 12 guests. Nestled in the peaceful Nogentil neighbourhood of Courchevel 1850, just 50 metres away from the Pralong ski lift, this chalet offers picturesque views of the snow-topped mountains and their majestic spruce forests. Chalet Les Sorbiers combines contemporary furnishings with rustic charm and lavish facilities to produce a stylish, cosy and full-of-character luxury chalet in Courchevel 1850

Chalet Le Petit Chateau
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7 Bedroom - sleeps 14. Experience ultimate luxury in one of the world’s most iconic ski locations. Chalet Le Petit Château™ provides the perfect base from which to explore Courchevel 1850, the legendary skiers’ paradise. Located on the edge of Bellecote Piste, Le Petit Château™ is a rare ski-in, ski-out lodge, giving you the ability to ski from your front door to the incomparable slopes of Courchevel 1850.

Chalet Le Petit Palais
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7 Bedroom - sleeps 14. Chalet Le Petit Palais™ is an exceptional ski-in, ski-out chalet, situated on the slopes of Bellecote Piste in Courchevel 1850 – the legendary skiers playground. With Le Petit Palais™ you get the ultimate in comfort, style and service, matched with a phenomenal vantage point from which to explore the world’s finest ski resort.

Chalet Makalu
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5 Bedroom - sleeps 10. The chalet Makalu is without doubt the most authentic and warmest of all. You are surrounded by a cossetted atmosphere with an unequalled, uninterrupted view over the mountains and the valley. The luxury chalet Makalu has an area of 270 square meters and can accommodate up to 10 people, 8 adults and 2 children. Each of the 5 bedrooms is equipped with a top of the range bathroom

Chalet Or Blanc
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5 Bedroom - sleeps 10. Chalet Or Blanc is a luxury chalet for rent in Courchevel village. It can accommodate up to 10 people in an area of 270 square meters. Its ‘look’ and its cool accessories give it a unique style while keeping the authenticity of a chalet designed with noble old wood from ancient Alpine barns.

Chalet “S” 
|Courchevel

5 Bedroom - sleeps 10. Chalet S is a luxury chalet for rent in Courchevel village. It can accommodate up to 10 people in an area of 270 square meters. Its ‘look’ and its cool accessories give it a unique style while keeping the authenticity of a chalet designed with noble old wood from ancient Alpine barns.

Chalet “M”
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5 Bedroom - sleeps 10. Chalet "M" is a luxury chalet for rent in Courchevel village. It can accommodate up to 10 people in an area of 270 square meters. Its ‘look’ and its cool accessories give it a unique style while keeping the authenticity of a chalet designed with noble old wood from ancient Alpine barns.

Chalet Kandahar
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5 Bedroom - sleeps 12. Located in Courchevel Village, Chalet Kandahar offers a unique experience of a mountain stay combining the intimacy of an exceptional chalet and the excellence of hotel service. With 370m² spread over five floors, the Kandahar chalet consists of five generously sized bedrooms and a large living space which invites you to enjoy the sweetness of life facing the snowy landscapes.

Chalet White
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5 Bedroom - sleeps 10. Chalet White is an amazing independant chalet at 270m², situated in the heart of Courchevel Le Praz across from the lifts. 100m from the slopes and direct lift to Courchevel 1850, direct closing chair lift on the 3 Valleys are and a complimentary ski learning are/lift. Facing the lake and Olympic Games Ski Jump, the White Chalet is a jewel of internal decoration. The contemporary old wood chalet

Manali Lodge – Signature Suite Kinabalu
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5 Bedroom apartment - sleeps 10. The Kinabalu Signature suite, located on the 6th floor of the Manali Lodge Residence in Courchevel Moriond, with a surface area of 277 sqm, is perfect to welcome up to 10 people. This suite has three bedrooms with a double bed, a master bedroom with a private balcony with a hot tub, a bedroom cabin with a bunk bed and four bathrooms. The bright living room with a TV, a beautiful fireplace

Manali Lodge – Signature Suite Makalu
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4 Bedroom apartment - sleeps 8. The Makalu Signature suite, located on the 6th floor of the Manali Lodge Residence in Courchevel Moriond (1650), with a surface area of 178 sqm, is perfect to welcome up to 8 people. This suite has four bedrooms with a double bed, one with a dressing, and four en-suite bathrooms. The large living room with a TV and a fireplace has also a fully equipped kitchen and two large balconies with a view over the

Manali Lodge – Suite Lhotse
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2 Bedroom + Cabin apartment - sleeps 6. The ski-in ski-out Lhotse suite, located on the 5th floor of the Manali Lodge Residence in Courchevel Moriond (1650), with a surface area of 95 sqm, is perfect to welcome up to 6 people with a maximum of 4 adults. This suite has two bedrooms with a double bed, a bedroom with a bunk bed and two bathrooms. The living room with a TV and a fireplace has also a fully equipped kitchen

Manali Lodge – Suite Kangto
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3 Bedroom apartment - sleeps 6. The ski-in ski-out Kangto suite, located on the 5th floor of the Manali Lodge Residence in Courchevel Moriond (1650), with a surface area of 111 sqm, is perfect to welcome up to 6 people. This suite has three bedrooms with a double bed and three en-suite bathrooms. The living room with a TV and a fireplace has also a fully equipped kitchen and a large balcony with a view over the ski slopes and the

Manali Lodge – Suite Pumori
|Courchevel

3 Bedroom apartment - sleeps 6. The Pumori suite, located on the 5th floor of the Manali Lodge Residence, with a surface area of 87 sqm, is perfect to welcome up to 6 people.

Yellowstone Lodge – Chalet 3
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4 Bedroom self-catered Chalet - sleeps 10. The chalet 3, located in the Yellowstone Lodge Residence in Courchevel La Tania, with a surface area of 173 sqm, is perfect to welcome 10 people. This chalet has three bedrooms with double bed, a bedroom with two bunk beds and four en-suite bathrooms. The superb living room with a TV and a fireplace has also a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen.

Yellowstone Lodge – Chalet 2
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4 Bedroom self-catered Chalet - sleeps 8. The chalet 2, located in the Yellowstone Lodge Residence in Courchevel La Tania, with a surface area of 174 sqm, is perfect to welcome 8 people. This chalet has four bedrooms with double bed and four en-suite bathrooms. The cosy living room with a TV and a fireplace has also a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen.

Mammoth Lodge D12
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3 Bedroom apartment - sleeps 6. The D12 apartment, located on the 4th floor of the Mammoth Lodge Residence in Courchevel Moriond, with a surface area of 124 sqm, is perfect to welcome 6 people.

Mammoth Lodge D9
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2 Bedroom + Cabin apartment - sleeps 6 (max 4 adults). The D09 apartment, located on the 3rd floor of the Mammoth Lodge Residence, with a surface area of 64 sqm, is perfect to welcome up to 6 people.

Mammoth Lodge D7
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4 Bedroom apartment - sleeps 8. The D7 apartment, located on the 3rd floor of the Mammoth Lodge Residence in Courchevel Moriond (1650), with a surface area of 102 sqm, is perfect to welcome 8 people. This apartment has two bedrooms with double bed, a bedroom ideal for kids, with a bunk bed and two single beds as well as three en-suite bathrooms.

Mammoth Lodge D10
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3 Bedroom apartment - sleeps 8. The D10 apartment, located on the 3rd floor of the Mammoth Lodge Residence in Courchevel Moriond (1650), with a surface area of 117 sqm, is perfect to welcome up to 8 people. This apartment has two bedrooms with double bed, a bedroom ideal for kids, with a bunk bed and two single beds as well as three en-suite bathrooms. The bright living room with a TV and a fireplace

Mammoth Lodge Penthouse D13
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4 Bedroom Penthouse - sleeps 9. The D13 penthouse, located on the 5th floor of the Mammoth Lodge Residence in Courchevel Moriond (1650), with a surface area of 170 sqm, is perfect to welcome 9 people. This apartment has three bedrooms with double beds, a bedroom with a double bed and a single bed and four en-suite bathrooms. The spacious living room with a TV and a beautiful fireplace has also a fully equipped kitchen island

Mammoth Lodge – Penthouse D15
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8 Bedroom Penthouse - sleeps 16. The D15 penthouse, on 4 levels (private elevator) in the Mammoth Lodge Residence in Courchevel Moriond (1650), with a surface area of 364 sqm, is perfect to welcome 16 people. This penthouse has seven bedrooms with double beds, a bedroom with bunk bed and seven en-suite bathrooms plus one bathroom. The bright living room with a TV and a beautiful fireplace

Le C – Penthouse Koh-I-Nor
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5 Bedroom Penthouse - sleeps 10. The Koh-I-Nor penthouse, located on the Le C Residence in Courchevel Moriond (1650), with a surface area of 280 sqm, is spread over 4 levels with a private elevator, perfect to welcome 10 people. This splendid penthouse has five bedrooms with double bed and five en-suite bathrooms. The beautiful living room with a TV and a fireplace has also a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen

Le C Residence – Apartment A05
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2 Bedroom + 2 Cabins - sleeps 8 (max 4 Adults). The A07 apartment, located on the 2nd floor of the Le C Residence, with a surface area of 110 sqm, is perfect to welcome up to 8 people. This apartment has two bedrooms with double bed, two bedrooms cabins with bunk bed and three bathrooms. The living room with a TV has also a dining area

Le C Residence – Apartment A07
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2 Bedroom + 2 Cabins - sleeps 8 (max 4 Adults). The A07 apartment, located on the 2nd floor of the Le C Residence, with a surface area of 110 sqm, is perfect to welcome up to 8 people. This apartment has two bedrooms with double bed, two bedrooms cabins with bunk bed and three bathrooms. The living room with a TV has also a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen and a balcony.

Keystone Lodge – Penthouse C18
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4 Bedroom Penthouse - sleeps 9. The C18 Penthouse , located on the 5th floor of the Keystone Lodge Residence in Courchevel Moriond (1650), with a surface area of 184 sqm, is perfect to welcome up to 9 people. This penthouse has three bedrooms with double bed, a bedroom with a double bed and a single bed as well as four bathrooms. The splendid living room with a TV and a fireplace has also a fully equipped kitchen and a dining

Keystone Lodge C09
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6 Bedroom apartment - sleeps 12. The C09 apartment, located on the 3rd floor of the Keystone Lodge Residence in Courchevel Moriond (1650), with a surface area of 338 sqm, is perfect to welcome up to 12 people. This apartment has four bedrooms with double bed, two bedrooms with two single beds (possibility double bed on request) and six en-suite bathrooms. The bright living room with a TV has also a fully equipped kitchen island

Whistler Lodge B03
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3 Bedroom apartment - sleeps 6. The B03 apartment, located on the 2nd floor of the Whistler Lodge Residence in Courchevel Moriond (1650), with a surface area of 156 sqm, is perfect to welcome up to 6 people. This apartment has three bedrooms with double bed and three en-suite bathrooms. The living room with a TV and a beautiful fireplace has also a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen and a furnished balcony.

Whistler Lodge B07
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2 Bedroom + Cabin apartment - sleeps 6. The B07 apartment, located on the 3rd floor of the Whistler Lodge Residence in Courchevel Moriond (1650), with a surface area of 67 sqm, is perfect to welcome 6 people with a maximum of 4 adults. This apartment has two bedrooms with double bed, a bedroom cabin with bunk bed, ideal for kids and two bathrooms. The living room with a TV has also a fully equipped kitchen and a balcony

Aspen Lodge B21-22
|Courchevel

3 Bedroom apartment - sleeps 6. The B21-22 apartment, located on the 2nd floor of the Aspen Lodge Residence in Courchevel Moriond (1650), with a surface area of 135 sqm, is perfect to welcome 6 people. This apartment has three bedrooms with double bed and three en-suite bathrooms. The large living room with a TV has also a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and two balconies to enjoy the view over the village

Aspen Lodge A32
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4 Bedroom apartment - sleeps 8. The A32 apartment, located on the 3rd floor of the Aspen Lodge Residence in Courchevel Moriond (1650), with a surface area of 110 sqm, is perfect to welcome 8 people. This apartment has three bedrooms with double bed, a bedroom cabin with bunk bed and three bathrooms. The bright living room with a TV has also a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and a balcony with a view over the mountains.

Hotel Fahrenheit Seven Courchevel
|Courchevel

Hotel Fahrenheit Seven Courchevel is ideally located at the foot of the slopes of Courchevel Moriond (1650) with true ski-in ski-out access. The stylish rooms, cosy bars, excellent food and friendly service are perfect for those seeking casual luxury. The ski-in, ski-out location right next to the main bubble makes Fahrenheit Seven ideal for both family holidays or holidays with friends

Hotel Le Portetta
|Courchevel

Hotel Le Portetta. In the best position at the foot of the slopes of Courchevel 1650, the ski in/out Portetta Hotel is still as relaxed and family friendly as ever. Enjoy Fire & Ice the best sun terrace, best lobby lounge and bar, the best restaurant and sleep in the best rooms and lofts.

Hotel Le Chabichou
|Courchevel

Hotel le Chabichou. Family owned property since 1963. At the heart of Courchevel 1850 and at the foot of the slopes stand two white wooden chalets… Le Chabichou***** Relais & Châteaux. A family hotel offering a warm welcome and personalized service.

Hotel Annapurna
|Courchevel

Hotel Annapurna. Since it was built in 1974 by the family Pinturault, still owner and director nowadays, the Annapurna hotel has kept a privileged relationship with its guests and an enviable position in the resort of Courchevel.

Chalet Pearl
|Courchevel

7 Bedroom - sleeps 14. Chalet Pearl has an enviable combination where fantastic location meets jaw-dropping views. After undergoing a €1,000,000 renovation, the chalet offers some 800 square meters and is situated in the middle of the Nogentil area, in Belle Cote.

Les Suites de la Potiniere
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Hotel Les Suites de la Potinière. Ideally located at the heart of the village, at the bottom of the ski slopes and facing the Croisette, discover the warmth of our 15 Suites of contemporary inspiration, the exceptional Penthouse, the Lounge Bar Restaurant and the Spa Biologique Recherche with its innovative and organic products.

Courchevel Info & Stats

Season

December 9, 2023 – April 21, 2024

Ski area

Courchevel has 150 kilometres of trails, including 19 green runs, 35 blue, 34 red and 8 black.

It’s part of the Three Valleys ski domain, which stretches for 600 kilometres from the Mont Blanc massif in the north to Les Ecrins massif in the south.

There’s also a terrain park with rails, jumps, moguls, boarder-crosses and a children’s toboggan slope.

Linked ski area

The 3 Valleys (7 resorts): Courchevel, Bride-les-Bains, Meribel, Les Menuires, St Martin de Belleville, Val Thorens, Orelle

  • 600 km – 327 runs (17% greens, 39% blues, 33% reds, 11% blacks)
  • 166 lifts

Non-ski Activities

Courchevel is known for its fine dining, with no less than 6 Michelin-star restaurants! This is more than any other ski resort in the world.

It’s also home to more than 160 boutique shops, including luxury stores Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Valentino, Prada, Cartier, Fendi, Dior and Chanel.

6 Villages

  • Courchevel Saint-Bon (1100) – The birthplace of Courchevel
  • Courchevel Le Praz (1300) – Discreet charm
  • Courchevel La Tania (1400) – Nestling at the heart of the forest
  • Courchevel Village (1550) – Family spirit
  • Courchevel Moriond (1650) – Sunshine and après-ski
  • Courchevel (1850) – Exceptional

Location

Location & Ski Maps

Transfer time to Courchevel:

  • Moutiers train station (closest): 25min*
  • Chambéry airport: 1hr15min*
  • Geneva airport: 2hrs*
  • Lyon airport: 2hrs*

Resorts altitude: 1,100m to 1,900m

*Transfer time is approximate, by private transfer vehicle and subject to traffic, weather and road conditions. 

Shared shuttle/bus transfers have set departure times, take much longer to travel and don’t offer door to door service which is why we recommend private transfers only.

Courchevel ski map

Courchevel Valley trail map 2022
Courchevel Valley trail map 2022

3 Valleys ski map

The 3 Valleys trail map 2022
The 3 Valleys trail map 2022

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FAQ

The best and most luxurious hotels and chalets in the world are located in Courchevel, France.

Courchevel has arguably the best ski chalets on the planet, is home to 6-star “Palace” hotels and offers the most luxury 5-star hotels and Michelin starred restaurants than any other ski resort in Europe.

To top it off, Courchevel is situated in the largest linked ski area in the world – The 3 Valleys, with over 600km of runs.

If you are looking for the ultimate winter alpine chalet experience, look no further than Courchevel Ski Resort.

Courchevel is most suited for families or groups of friends looking to catch up and spend quality time together in their own private chalets away from the crowds, whether it be self-catered or fully-catered complete with your own private butler and French chef (not for people on a small budget).

The exquisite luxury hotels of Courchevel with their ski-in ski-out quality designs, top-class service, restaurants, spas and facilities, and awe-inspiring views, equally appeal to romantic couples.

The ski resort itself consists of 6 unique but interconnected ski-in-ski-out villages, each with its own charm and appeal:

1) Saint-Bon – the birthplace of Courchevel
2) Courchevel Le Praz – discreet charm
3) Courchevel La Tania – nestled in the forest
4) Courchevel Village – family ambiance
5) Courchevel Moriond – sunshine and après-ski
6) Courchevel 1850 – Exceptional all-round!

Shopping lovers will take delight in all the high end boutiques on offer in Courchevel 1850 such as Hermès, Chanel, Prada, Dior, Moncler and Louis Vuitton just to name a few.

The non-skiing winter activities in Courchevel are endless and include:

Adventure Camp (inuit experience, ice diving, snowmobiling, dog sledding, theme evening dinner up in a refuge on the mountain etc);  Aquamotion (biggest and best water park in the French Alps incl indoor surfing infinity wave, spas, treatments, rock climbing, fitness classes); Bowling, Cinéma, Climbing, Dancing, Dog sledding, Fat Bike, Fitness, Flying, Hang-gliding, Helicopter, Hiking and Snowshoeing, Hot-air balloon, Ice climbing, Ice skating, Languages and other courses, Library, Paragliding, Private functions, Sightseeing, Skydiving, Snow cat driving, Snow-scooter, Snowmobile, Spas, Theme evenings, Tobogganing, Torchlit descent, Yoga.. and the list goes on!

Courchevel is a 2-hour drive by private transfer from either Lyon or Geneva Airport.
It’s a 25min drive from Moutiers train station, the closest train station in France to Courchevel.

A shared shuttle transfer from Geneva will take over 4hrs and will only drop you off at the village bus stop, not at your accommodation – not ideal if you are travelling with ski gear and luggage and don’t know your way around.

Top Snow Travel can also arrange helicopter or scenic flight transfers from all airports or other ski resort altiports in the region.

Next winter, Courchevel Ski Resort is scheduled to open from December 9th 2023 to April 21st 2024.

There are 7 ski resorts which are part of the 3 Valleys system which include: Courchevel, Meribel, Bride-les-Bains, Les Menuires, St Martin de Bellevile, Val Thorens and Orelle.

January 6th to Feb 10th 2024 is the cheapest and best time to go (low season), followed by 9th March until mid-April 2024 (the shoulder season).

For Australians travelling to France to ski during our January summer holidays, we benefit from the cheaper rates on offer in the French ski resorts’ low season.  This happens to be when the French and Europeans go back to work and school after the 2 week Christmas and New Year holiday period.

Europeans and the Brits flock to the resorts through February into March (DO NOT TRAVEL from 10th Feb to 9th Mar 2024 as this is the French school holidays). The slopes are extremely busy, the queues at the lifts are long and the price for accommodation is very expensive during that time.  Even all the restaurants are booked out!

Typically, in January, the snow is dry with the largest build up. It is also the coldest time, so you will need to make sure that you dress warmly. It is still wise to choose a high-altitude resort in case mother nature has not been kind earlier in the season. Bear in mind though, that snow-making is used to supplement natural snowfall in high traffic areas.

So, not only is January the cheapest time to go skiing in the French Alps, it is also the best time to go thanks to the weather conditions, the lack of queues, more availability and choice of accommodation and you get to breathe fresh air with your loved ones, rather than with thousands of other people!