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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).

Elevation

Summit

8982ft
Vertical Drop

4717ft
Base

4429ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

20%

Intermediate Runs

36%

Advanced Runs

36%

Expert Runs

Runs

93 MILES

Skiable Terrain

150 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 71
Gondolas & Trams: 12
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 20
Triple Chairs: 3
Double Chairs: 6
Surface Lifts: 30

Tourist Office

BP 37

73122 COURCHEVEL

France

Phone: 33 479 80029

pro@courchevel.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/08/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/26/2013

Years Open: 13

Average Snowfall: 567"

Courchevel Reviews

by blblblbl 25th March 2013
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 5
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 2
une bonne station mais ce qui va Ã¨tre dit plus bas en dit long aussi

Pros: Pour venir Ã Courchevel, privilÃ©gier l'hÃ©lico plutÃ´t que la voiture. Si vous ne faites pas
Cons: Pour venir Ã Courchevel, privilÃ©gier l'hÃ©lico plutÃ´t que la voiture. Si vous ne faites pas
by Chelanne 14th March 2013
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 4
Bon ski et aprÃ¨s ski

Pros: Ski de qualitÃ© et beaucoup d'animations
Cons: Navettes surchargÃ©es
by janpol18 20th January 2011
- Overall Rating 2
- Family Friendly 0
- All Mtn. Terrain 0
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 4
Seul le fric les intÃ©resse!

Pros: AccÃ¨s au reste des 3 vallÃ©es, plus attrayant
Cons: Tarifs et clientÃ¨le correspondante
by JammingStand27 30th October 2010
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 4
Courchevel = Porte-monnaies bien garnis

Pros: Gestion des pistes, Ville animÃ©e la nuit, Shopping
Cons: TrÃ¨s trÃ¨s cher, esprit sportif oubliÃ©s par les touristes riches

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Fresh snow in Courchevel. March 15, 2013

Blue skies and fresh snow in Courchevel March 3, 2013

Common Misspellings

Courcherval, 3-VallÃ©es, Les Trois VallÃ©es, Couchevel, Courcheval, Chourchevel, Courcevel, Courchevelle, Corcheval, Courchaval, Coursewell, Corchevel, Courchavel, 3 VallÃ©es, Les 3 VallÃ©es, Coucehevel