Courchevel Ski Holidays Resort Guide

Courchevel is located in the heart of the Three Valleys Ski resort in France and is part of the largest Ski area in the world. Courchevel Ski resort is made up of four separate resorts that fall under the banner of Courchevel; 1850, 1650, 1550 and 1300, also known as Le Praz. Courchevel Ski holidays offer outstanding skiing and boarding terrain on an enormous scale, as well as having a reputation as being arguably the world's best Ski resort, with immaculate pistes, superbly interlinked skiing on the Three Valleys Ski area as well as beautiful scenery.

Courchevel skiing also has a reputation for attracting the rich and famous and many a celebrity has been spotted on its flawless slopes. Hotels in Courchevel range from Luxury to basic value for money apartments. Courchevel also has an astounding range of bars, restaurants, chic boutiques and nightspots; there is certainly something for everyone in the beautiful Three Valleys Ski area. Courchevel Flights are available from most UK Airports all bookable online at Holiday Hypermarket!

• Resort height – 1850m
• Highest lift –3200m
• Number of lifts –198
• Km of pistes – 600kms
• Number of runs – 275
• Longest run –5km
• Snowboarding parks – 1

Beginners – With some of the best-groomed slopes in Europe, Courchevel is ideal for beginners to learn to ski. There are also a number of gentle, wide pistes with easy gradients which are perfect for practicing the basic techniques of skiing.

Intermediates – As Courchevel has access to the Three Valley Ski area, intermediate skiers will enjoy the huge variety of slopes available to them, from exciting reds, leisurely blues and some occasional black runs that will certainly present a challenge.

Advanced – The more experienced skiers will undoubtedly enjoy the challenging steep and deep slopes that are available in the Courchevel skiing area, as well as the fast black runs that are available.

Snowboarding – Courchevel offers a large dedicated snow park ideal for boarders of all abilities to test out their tricks and skills. There are also numerous off-piste challenges available throughout Courchevel.

Après Ski – There is a wide selection of bars offering varied entertainment in all of the villages, especially in Courchevel 1850. There is also a good selection of restaurants serving a wide selection of French cuisine. Courchevel also offers a good choice of other activities including snow rafting, tobogganing, ice-skating, bowling, snowshoeing and ice climbing. Courchevel also has an indoor pool and a heated outdoor pool for all to enjoy.

Transfers – Courchevel is situated approximately 1hr 30minutes from Chambery, 2hrs 30minutes from Lyon and 3hrs from Geneva.

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