Courchevel ski and snowboard resort

Courchevel is truly one of Europe’s top winter ski and snowboard resorts. The skiing and snowboarding is linked together with the three Valleys lift system which includes the winter resorts of Méribel, Val Thorens and les Menuires. This forms the worlds largest interlinked lift serviced ski and snowboard region and Courchevel is the upmarket cousin of this huge skiing and snowboarding domain.

Courchevel has always been a favourite of the Paris chic and now also attracts the super rich from Russia and China. Courchevel’s skiing and snowboarding facilities are world class and the quality of the piste grooming is second to none. Courchevel offers a huge choice of skiing and snowboarding pistes that cater for all abilities and top snowsports professionals including ski instructors and snowboarding teachers are in abundance. Courchevel has everything to offer skiers, snowboarders and telemarkers from beginners to experts.

Courchevel resort ski lift system

The three Valleys skiing and snowboarding region makes up the worlds largest interconnected lift system. From Courchevel’s ski and snowboard area it is possible to descend into Méribel and then further on to Val Thorens and Les Menuires. The sheer size of this ski and snowboard area insures that skiers and snowboarders of all levels can find something suitable and challenging. This region is a mecca for piste mileage enthusiasts who travel here year after year and yet never manage to experience every ski and snowboard run. A qualified ski instructor, snowboard teacher or mountain guide will let you make the most of this extensive region.

Courchevel, France

Courchevel is split into different satellite villages at varying altitudes. Courchevel 1850 is not just the highest in terms of meters but also in terms of affluence. The sheer amount of top class hotels and chalets in this part of Courchevel is unrivalled in any other French winter resort. Courchevel 1650 has a different feel altogether and retains much of the authentic appeal of a traditional alpine town. It also offers greater value for money than its sister resort higher up. Courchevel 1550 directly below 1850 has good links to the ski and snowboard area and has grown in size and popularity during the last few years. Le Praz or Courchevel 1300 is a delightful place to be based with a good choice of restaurants and excellent access to the main ski and snowboard area.

Courchevel resort details

Travelling times to Courchevel (are approximate)

Mountain Restaurants and Apres Ski in Courchevel

A huge choice of mountainside eateries are available including everything from good value lunch stops to Michelin starred establishments. The Bel Air at the top of the 1650 gondola is good value and serves traditional Savoyarde food. On the way down from Saulire, Chalet de Pierres serves high quality food on a sunny terrace and is certainly worth a visit. Le petit Savoyarde and L’Eterlou in Courchevel 1650 both serve good quality pizzas.

The sheer abundant choice of restaurants and bars in Courchevel is fantastic. For a 2 star Michelin experience try Le Bateau Ivre in Courchevel 1850 which is situated in the hotel Pommes Du Pin. Hotel Le Chabichou has similar status. In Courchevel 1650 prices are considerably lower. L'Eterlou and La Montagne come highly recommended. In Courchevel 1550, L'Oeil de Boeuf is situated in an old mountain barn. In Le Praz, La Table de Mon Grand Père in Hotel Les Peupliers has a great reputation for traditional cuisine. L'Ecurie is in an old converted stable that has a fantastic atmosphere.