Courchevel ski resort
Snow Range
1224-3248m
Resort Quote
chic resort with some of the best skiing in the Alps
Intro
Courchevel is one of the world's most exclusive ski resorts with chic boutiques, gourmet restaurants and exclusive nightspots. One of the resorts making up the 3 Valleys ski area with 600km of piste, Courchevel has amazing skiing for all abilities. The perfectly groomed pistes into resort are excellent for beginners whilst intermediates and advanced will be spoilt for choice.
- the experience
- the slopes Courchevel snowboarding
- Courchevel lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Courchevel
The experience
Courchevel Nightlife
• wide selection of chic bars and restaurants in all villages, especially in 1850 • TJ's, Kalico bar, Bar Le Jump, Milk bar
Activities
· ice-skating · bowling (1850) · tobogganing · skidooing · ice climbing · hang-gliding
Eating out in Courchevel
· 3 course meal from approx. €30 · Fondue evenings around €34 including wine and dessert · Le Bateau Ivre, Le Chabichou, Le Chalet des Pierres, L'Eterlou, La Montagne and Le Bistro du Praz, all of which serve a wide selection of French cuisine.
Other amenities
· 2 Cinemas · Fantastic range of boutiques in 1850 with all the best designer names · Ice hockey matches at the Forum centre · Visit the impressive Olympic ski-jump at Le Praz · Alpine flights
Resort features
- Green resort
Transfer time
Chambery 2 hrs 30 mins, Grenoble 3 hrs 30 mins. Ski Train (Moutiers) 40 mins
The slopes
Ski Information Beginners
The slopes of Courchevel are amongst the best groomed in Europe. The Verdons and Jardin Alpin télécabines will whisk novice skiers to a number of gentle, wide pistes with easy gradients, perfect for practising basic techniques.
Ski Information Intermediates
Intermediates will relish the huge variety of runs in the 3 Valleys with exciting reds, leisurely blues and the occasional black. Some of the best runs in the world.
Ski Information Advanced
Experts can hit the black run under the Chanrossa chairlift and then shoot under the Roc Mugnier chair, down to Courchevel's Fruit Junction to find out the true meaning of steep and deep!! Now you've got the taste, head for the Ugly Sisters - an infamous trio of couloirs, racing down from the Saulire summit.
Ski Information Snowboarding
There is a large dedicated 'snow park' under the Plantrey chair as well as numerous off-piste challenges throughout Courchevel. The area near the Biollay chairlift is especially popular, where the ridge known as 'The Lip' is a favourite spot for getting big air.
Slope facts
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Total Kms of Piste
600kms (Three Valleys)
Piste type No. of runs Easy 183 Intermediate 119 Difficult 33 -
Number of Lifts
183 (Three Valleys) (3 cable cars, 37 gondolas, 69 chairlifts, 74 drag lifts)
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Snow Cannons
25%
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Longest Run
5kms (Cîme de Caron)
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Mountain Restaurants
43
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Snow Range
1224-3248m
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Resort Height:
1,850m (6,069ft); 1,650m (5,418ft); 1,550m (5,005ft), Le Praz 1,300 (4160ft)
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Transfer
Please enquire for prices to upgrade to a private transfer
One way helicopter transfer for up to 5 passengers are also available
Lift passes and tuition
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| 6 Days | Adult | Child | Senior |
| Courchevel Local | £173 | £122 | £147 |
| Three Valleys Area | £215 | £163 | £183 |
| Special 6 Day Family Pass* | Local | Area |
| 2 Adults 2 Children | £556 | £677 |
| 2 Adults 3 Children | £678 | £834 |
| 2 Adults 4 Children | £801 | £992 |
Lift pass coverage: Local lift pass includes Courchevel/La Tania only. Area lift pass includes the entire 3 Valley ski area.
Photo required for lift pass? Free passes only (under 5 and over 74)
Ski/Board Tuition
| Adult | Child | |
| Ski (6 x 2 hrs am ESF) | £177 | £177 |
| Board (6 x 3 hrs am ESF) | £182 | £182 |
| Adult beginners (Magic) | £214 | - |
| Adult intermediate - level 0-1 (Magic) | £186 | - |
| Adult intermediate - level 2-4 (Magic) | £154 | - |
| Little Ones ski school (6 x 2hrs)LS | - | £224 |
| Little Ones ski school (6 x 2hrs)HS | - | £242 |
| Kids Fun Factory (6 x 4hrs)LS | - | £317 |
| Kids Fun Factory (6 x 4hrs)HS | - | £438 |
| Jumps, bumps & powder (3 x 2.5hrs pm) | £112 | - |
| Private lesson (1 x 3 hrs am) ESF LS | £135 | £135 |
| Private lesson (1 x 2 hrs am) ESF HS | £205 | £205 |
| ESF Piou Piou Club** | Child |
| 6 x am | £149 |
| 6 x pm | £131 |
| 6 x full day (no lunch) | £228 |
| 6 x full day (with lunch) | £359 |
Adult levels 0-1 start on Monday. Little Ones 4-5yrs, Kids Fun Factory 6yrs +.
Jumps, Bumps & Powder: ESF are running a fantasic new 3 day course designed for intermediate skiers looking to work on some new techniques. The course will include instruction on off-piste, carving, mogul fields for skiers and jumps. Lessons start on either Sunday or Wednesday, run from 1400-1630 and are for adults only. (max. 4-6 people in class).
Children: Ski 5-12 yrs, board tuition 8-12 yrs, same hours as adults. **Piou Piou Club 3-5yrs meet in 1550. HS: 27/12-01/01 & 12/02-27/02, LS: all other dates. am 0915-1215, pm 1345-1645, HS 2 hrs only, hours vary. Lunch 1215-1345.
Ski Pack Further Information
Ski/Board carriage £30 when pre-booked.
Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-74yrs
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| 6 Days | Adult | Child* | Mini** |
| Bronze skis | £55 | £30 | £20 |
| Silver skis | £75 | £40 | - |
| Gold skis | £90 | - | - |
| Ski/board boots | £35 | £20 | £15 |
| Snowboard | £75 | £40 | - |
| Superior snowboard | £90 | - | - |
| Helmet | - | £15 | - |
** Mini Ski 3-5yrs incl.
Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-74yrs
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.
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