COURCHEVEL IN WINTER
- Country: France
- Region: The 3 Valleys
- Altitude: 1850 m
- Highest lifts: 3.200
- KM piste: 600 km
- Longest Run: 5 km
- Cross Country: 67 km
- Snow Parks: 4
Courchevel is amidst the stunning scenery in Les TroisVallees 'TroisVallees' or '3 Valleys'.
The ski area encompasses the resorts of Courchevel, Meribel, Les Menuiresand Val Thorens and offers a huge variety of skiing on widely differing terrain. The Three Valleys skiing includes over 600(!) kilometres of pisted runs and reputedly one of the most efficient ski lift systems ever built with some of the best groomed slopes in Europe.
Courchevel and the Three Valleys is renowned for its many and varied runs, suitable for every standard of skier - beginners to experts. Many of these runs are tree lined making it a very picturesque ski resort as well as being useful in snowy weather.
With over 200 ski lifts the scope is unlimited. When the weather conditions are right, touring Les Trois Vallees across to Meribel, Mottaret, Val Thorens and Les Menuires offers an exhilarating day skiing. The Grand Couloir in Courchevel is thought to be one of the ten most challenging runs in the world. The deep powder and steep black runs will also give enjoyment to the best of skiers.There are also a huge amount of green and blue runs for those who are less experienced.
Courchevel itself is split into 5 different areas. The higher areas are named after the height (in metres) at which they are based, Courchevel 1550, Courchevel 1650 and Courchevel 1850 and the 2 lower areas are Le Praz and La Tania (both at 1300m).
Our luxurious Chalet 'Chasseforet' is located in Courchevel 1850. Courchevel 1850 is the highest of the 5 villages of Courchevel, and with skiing as high as 2738 metres on the Sauliremountain, the skiing and boarding season lasts from early December until the end of April. Courchevel 1850 has an international reputation as one of the very smartest resorts, and there is certainly plenty of shopping and nightlife for those that need more than just a vast skiing terrain.
| Courchevel | The 3 Valleys | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest runs | 2,738m | Highest runs | 3,230m |
| Lowest runs | 1,300m | Lowest runs | 1,300m |
| Highest village | 1,850m | Highest village | 2,300m |
| Lowest village | 1,300m | Lowest village | 600m |
| 150 kms of pisted runs | 600 kms of pisted runs | ||
| Green Runs | 31 | Green Runs | 68 |
| Blue Runs | 41 | Blue Runs | 104 |
| Red Runs | 40 | Red Runs | 120 |
| Black Runs | 12 | Black Runs | 35 |
| Snowparks | 4 | Snowparks | 9 |
| Snow Cannons | 519 | Snow Cannons | 1500 |
| Ski Lifts | 67 | Ski Lifts | 197 |
Courchevel Attractions
- COURCHEVEL - Chic and Stylish - THE place to be on and off piste!
- 60 lifts in Courchevel Valley itself, 174 in the whole Three Valleys accessing over 300 runs and extensive off-piste.
- 75 piste grooming machines and over 2000 snow cannons back up the natural snow conditions - ensuring all ski runs and snow parks are in the best condition possible.
- Varied and challenging skiing to cater for all levels. Enjoy the steeps of the couloirs or just cruising back to 1850 in time for champagne après-ski.
- Designer shopping, from fashion and eyewear, gifts and home decorations, luxury jewellers and art galleries to delicatessens, wine cellars and local markets with regional foods and specialities.
- Gourmet dining in some of the Alps' most renowned restaurants. Ski into the Michelin starred Chabichou, dance on the tables in La Mangeoire, enjoy the Cap Horn’s enormous terrace and relax with a long lunch in the legendary Bistrot du Praz.
- Daily après-ski in sophisticated piano bars, irresistible restaurants and smart night clubs.
- A host of activities for all ages; horse-drawn sleighs, snowmobiles, ice skating, ice karting and ski-doos, bowling, indoor climbing wall and a floodlit luge track. And even more...
- Extending over different height levels from Le Praz 1300, La Tania, 1550, 1650 and 1850, each part of the Courchevel Valley has a different character and we recommend you explore them all!
Each week a programme of events keeps you entertained during the day or after skiing. There are firework displays, torch-lit descents, ski races, musical soirees and regional and local markets. Christmas and New Year celebrations showcase an array of activities - especially for the younger ones, with fireworks and all-night dancing on the fond de neige. Russian Christmas in early January is feted in sumptuous style and the snow polo at the Altiport is a unique way to pass an afternoon later the same month.
Other Activities
For the non-skier or those with energy to burn after skiing there are many other activities to offer in Courchevel: Ice skating, Bowling, Toboganning, Skidooing, Ice-climbing, Snowshoewalking, Swimming, Hand-gliding, Snow raftings, Arts galleries, Fitness Centre, Squash, Cinema,...
There are many walking tracks and pedestrian passes can be bought for some of the lifts and busses. Courchevel 1850 has many and varied shops, and once a week a local market. The cinema in 1850 does show English language films.
ACCOMODATION
- Ski-in/ski-out chalet
- Direct access to the ski piste
- Luxurious accommodation for 12 people
- Full service catering
- Jacuzzi
- Entertainment system (sat TV, DVD, IPod)
- Ski room
- Free WIFI
- Private parking
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