Related Regions: Chambéry-Savoie Airport (CMF), Courchevel Valley, Europe, France, Grenoble, Grenoble-Isère Airport (GNB), Les 3 Vallées, Northern Alps, Savoie, Savoie Haute Savoie, Ski France

Courchevel Overview

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Courchevel

Courchevel is a winter playground for the rich and famous - attracting a steady influx of stars from Beyonce to Beckham. Ironically, the resort was originally planned to create jobs and skiing for the masses, but somewhere along the lines it morphed into the luxury resort of The Alps.

There are 50 five-star hotels in the whole of France and nine of them are in Courchevel. As well as top hotels, the resort now boasts three Michelin-star restaurants. The multi-level resort, complete with heated pavements, is dotted with more than 100 boutiques - you'll find as many diamond dealers here as ski-hire shops. The tourist board does stress they offer a range of amenities for a wider clientele; it's not all Hermès, Louis Vuitton and Valentino.

The resort consists of four ski villages: Courchevel 1300 (La Praz), Courchevel 1550, Courchevel 1650 and Courchevel 1850. While 1850 has the most high-end hotels and shops, its modern development is decidedly lacking in charm. Fans of the traditional French feel should head to Courchevel 1650.

Courchevel is a good all-round resort. Its ski area offers a good selection of runs for all levels and it is also popular with families, off-pisters and non-skiers. The resort's 150 kilometres is enough for most, but the avid skier can buy a pass to the vast Three Valleys ski area, opening up 600 kilometres of lift-linked runs. Ski Pass for access to the vast lift-linked ski area in the world (600km).

By Alicia Taylor

Elevation

  • Summit
    8983 Ft.
  • Vertical Drop
    4593 Ft.
  • Base
    6070 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

16%

Intermediate Runs

38%

Advanced Runs

9%

Expert Runs

37%

KM of Nordic Open

N/A

KM Pistes

150.00

Terrain Parks

N/A

KM Night Skiing

N/A

Lifts

  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • Gondolas & Trams: 16
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 7
  • Triple Chairs: 3
  • Double Chairs: 6
  • Surface Lifts: 30

Common Misspellings

Chourchevel, Corcheval, Corcheval, Corchevel, Corchevel, Coucehevel, Couchevel, Courcevel, Courchaval, Courchavel, Courcherval, Courcheval, Courchevelle, Courchevelle

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: Dec 3, 2011

Projected Closing Ski Season: Apr 28, 2012

Projected Days Open: N/A

Days Open Last Year: N/A

Years Open: 2012

Courchevel Reviews

  • by janpol18 Jan 20, 2011
    • Overall Rating 2.0
    • Family Friendly 0.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 0.0
    • Terrain Park 0.0
    • Nightlife 4.0

    Seul le fric les intéresse!

    Pros: Accès au reste des 3 vallées, plus attrayant
    Cons: Tarifs et clientèle correspondante

     
  • by JammingStand27 Oct 30, 2010
    • Overall Rating 3.0
    • Family Friendly 3.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
    • Terrain Park 3.0
    • Nightlife 4.0

    Courchevel = Porte-monnaies bien garnis

    Pros: Gestion des pistes, Ville animée la nuit, Shopping
    Cons: Très très cher, esprit sportif oubliés par les touristes riches

     
  • by cubertafond Sep 25, 2010
    • Overall Rating 5.0
    • Family Friendly 5.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
    • Terrain Park 5.0
    • Nightlife 5.0

    Ne pas venir si budget restreint

    Pros: qualité d'entretien de la neige exceptionnelle
    Cons: pas

     

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