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Guide To Courchevel

Courchevel is the largest ski area in the world. It offers a huge variety of different skiing terrain that is suitable for everybody. On the one hand, the famous black runs are considered to be among the most difficult in existence, while alternatively, there is practically an army of Ski School just waiting to show you the ropes (or poles).

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When To Go

Due to its vastness, there is always good snow available at Courchevel. Generally, the resort is at full-steam in terms of bars and activity between December and April, but you can count on it being pretty busy with tourists all season. If you have kids, Ski School takes them on from the age of three.

Top 5 Places To Stay

  • Hotel Les Ancolies

    A modern ski hotel set on the edge of the forest, Ancolies looks out over Courchevel and is just 100m from the slopes. With stone and wood decor, guestrooms include balconies, satellite TV and the Internet. Guests can enjoy gastronomic cuisine in the restaurant, relax over a drink in the bar or unwind in the sauna and steambath.

  • Hotel Edelweiss

    Located in the centre of Courchevel 1650, this hotel is 30m from the ski lifts. The hotel has a traditional alpine pine-clad bar with a billiards table, and there is on-site ski storage too. The 27 guestrooms feature pine decor and blonde wood furnishings and balconies (with mountain views).

  • Hotel les Grandes Alpes

    This traditional mountain chalet was built in 1946, and is 25m from the ski lift. The 45 guestrooms have traditional furnishings and pastel décor, and the hotel has its own ski rental shop, along with an indoor swimming pool, jetted tub, steam room and massage room.

  • Hôtel des Trois Vallées

    100m from the ski lifts at Courchevel 1850, this ski-in/ski-out hotel is built in the typical Alpine style of pine wood and stone. Guests returning from the slopes can stay active in the gym or relax with a sauna, steam and massage. Guestrooms open out onto balconies with views of the surrounding landscape and are fairly typical with all standard amenities.

  • Hotel de la Loze

    A traditional Savoyard ski chalet, Loze comes complete with frescoes and decorative woodwork. Situated next to the slopes and ski lifts, guestrooms feature traditional Alpine decor with wooden latticework. Saunas and steam baths are also on site.

Top 5 Things To Do On Your Visit

  • Val Thorens

    One for the more advanced skiers, the glacier at Val Thorens is immensely fun. You can reach some great speeds skiing it, and it’s a real test of endurance and concentration at times.

  • Sledging

    Departing in Courchevel 1850 and arriving in Courchevel 1550, this fantastic 2km sledgerun is floodlit from start to finish, so it’s ideal for an Après Ski activity.

  • Snowmobile

    After the pistes close at 17:30, Courchevel comes alive with snowmobiles. An instructor will guide you along a set course and, if the weather is good enough, through the powder. Most trips last about an hour, by which time you’ll be suitably satisfied.

  • Tourist flights

    Ranging from ten-minute flights to hour-long tours, there are several companies offering passenger plane tours of the Alps. On a sunny day, the views are unbeatable.

  • Paragliding

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