Courchevel,
part of the largest ski area in the world, is a place
to see and be seen. It is without doubt, France’s
premier resort. The valley of Courchevel provides 150
km’s of downhill pistes serviced by 62 chairlifts.
Famous for its snowfall, its north facing pistes keeps
the snow longer providing superb skiing from the start
of the season to Easter.
Serviced by over 450
staff, the Société des Trois Vallées
maintains impeccable pistes that have contributed to the
resorts reputation. With an emphasis on safety, there
is an avalanche protection system, 563 snow cannons and
26 piste bashers for the 119 pistes.
As part of the Trois
Vallées, with 600 km’s of prepared and maintained
pistes, you can discover scenery from the Mont Blanc massif
to views of the Swiss and Italian Alps. You can ski the
Pointe de Thorens glacier at 3266m by way of the fast
and efficient new hands free ski lift system.Additionally
there is 66 km’s of cross-country ski runs through
the forest of Courchevel.
With an estimated 30%
of non skiing visitors, the resort offers a diversity
of other activities, such as a trip in a piste-basher,
a tour on a snow mobile or a hike in the snow covered
forests using snow-shoes. The forum houses an ice rink,
indoor climbing walls, and bowling alley to name a few
activities. The shopping in Courchevel is as diverse as
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The choice of après ski is full of options
from enjoying an aperitif or bottle of wine in a relaxing
bar, experiencing a 2 star Michelin meal to dancing
the night away in one of Courchevel’s famous nightclubs.
| RESORT
FACTS |
| Resort Height |
1850m |
| Ski Range |
1300-2700m in Courchevel
1300-3100m in the 3 valleys |
| Lifts |
63 in Courchevel, 200 in the 3 valleys |
| Courchevel runs |
86 runs total – 23 green, 22 blue,
32 red, 9 black |
| 3 valley runs |
283 runs total: 51 green, 88 blue, 105 red,
39 black. 10 in Courchevel |
| Restaurants on piste |
huge variety in the 3 valleys |
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