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Courchevel Ski Holiday Guide

"Even after having done several seasons in Courchevel, I still haven't managed to ski the whole Courchevel area - it's massive, you'll certainly not get bored! I now return with my family and love the smaller village feel of Courchevel 1650." Cathy, Reservations Consultant.

Widely regarded as one of the best resorts in the world, Courchevel combines a traditional village atmosphere with an exclusive alpine playground. Its massive ski area with first class lift connections to the other 3 valleys resorts and immaculately groomed pistes contribute to some of the best skiing in France.

Courchevel is made up of four villages, which are all very different in character, catering for variety of ski holiday needs.

Nestled amid pine trees, the main village at 1850m is arguably the most sophisticated resort in France offering a wide variety of 5 star hotels, Michelin starred restaurants, lively bars and designer shops & boutiques.

The village at 1650 offers direct access to its own great ski area and a more informal atmosphere, whilst Courchevel 1550 offers good value for money and easy access to the rest of the ski area.

Courchevel 1350 is where many of the Courchevel locals live and although we don't feature any accommodation here it is a great choice for a lunchtime stop, with the award winning Azimut being a popular choice.

Skiing in Courchevel

Courchevel is the most extensive and varied valley within the Three Valleys and is the biggest linked ski area in the world with terrain on offer for every taste and ability ranging from wide open green runs to narrow black couloirs.

There are excellent beginner areas above both 1650 & 1850. The best beginner area is at 1850 at Pralong, above the main village, which is accessible by the resort's shuttle bus for absolute beginners. A nice blue run then links this area to 1650, allow more adventurous beginners to move further afield.

The Three Valleys is the greatest intemediates playground in the world, with enough on offer to keep you busy for months! One of the favourite runs is the long, cruising Combe de la Saulire which is ideal first thing in the morning when it has been freshly groomed & empty.

There is also plenty to interest experts within the Courchevel valley, the most popular runs being the couloirs at the top of the Saulire cable car. There is a lot of steep terrain on offer, on and off piste. If you are sucker for moguls then you'll love the black Suisses & Chanrossa runs or off piste, try the moguls under the Chanrossa chair.

If you want to venture off piste then there is plenty to keep you busy - for first timers the Tour du Rocher de l'Ombre is great and for more experiences off piste enthusiasts then Les Avals is a popular choice. However, please always remember to ski with a guide when going off piste.