Courchevel Ski Resort Guide
Courchevel, France
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| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Total Piste Length | 93 miles |
| Highest Lift | 8,990ft |
| Resort Height | 4,265ft |
| Nearest Airports | Chambery and Grenoble |
| Save on Ski Hire | Save up to 50%  |
Courchevel
Courchevel is a renowned ski resort in the French Alps, known for its diverse terrain and upscale amenities. It offers an exceptional skiing experience for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
Summary
Courchevel is part of the expansive Les Trois Vallées ski area, boasting over 600 kilometers of pistes. With a variety of slopes, from gentle beginner runs to challenging expert terrain, it caters to every skill level.
The ski area of Courchevel is in the French Alps at an altitude of 4,265ft, with 93 miles of marked runs.
Courchevel is part of the Three Valleys ski area with access to 373 miles of downhill skiing, with 497 marked pistes, served by a total of 180 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Courchevel itself (93 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Three Valleys ski resorts of La Tania, Les Menuires, Méribel, Saint Martin de Belleville and Val Thorens.
Courchevel comprises the villages of Courchevel 1850, Courchevel Le Praz, Courchevel Moriond and Courchevel Village.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Couloirs de la Sauline'.
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Snow and Weather
Courchevel boasts reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 2 meters during peak season. For the latest snow information, including snowfall updates, visit J2Ski.
When will it snow in Courchevel?
The next notable snow forecast is light snow, expected on 16 November, with around 7in forecast over the next 7 days.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
Snow this week
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
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| Snow to 6,722ft | Snow to 4,656ft | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Courchevel Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 10 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 42 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 40 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 27 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 93 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 41 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 67 | |
The Three Valleys Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 49 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 175 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 207 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 66 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 373 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 81 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 180 | |
Courchevel Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 8,990ft |
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| Lowest Trail | 4,265ft |
| Resort Altitude (Courchevel) | 4,265ft |
| Max Vertical | 4,724ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
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| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
The resort features several ski areas, including Courchevel 1850, 1650, 1550, and 1300, with elevations up to 2,738 meters. Notable pistes include the iconic Couloir, while lifts such as the Verdons and Saulire provide access to a vast network of runs.
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Ski Lessons in Courchevel
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Courchevel Ski Schools and Courchevel Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding enthusiasts will appreciate the terrain parks, including the Family Park and the dedicated boardercross course. These parks offer features suitable for all skill levels, ensuring fun and challenging experiences.
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Location and Map
Where is Courchevel?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Albertville, Département de la Savoie.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Courchevel is Chambery, 70 minutes drive away.
Grenoble, Annecy, Lyon St-Exupéry, Lyon Bron, Geneva, Saint-Étienne and Sion airports are all within three hours drive.
To reach Courchevel, the nearest major airport is Chambery, approximately 100 km away, followed by Geneva and Lyon, both around 200 km. Regular shuttle services are available from these airports to the resort.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 67 ski lifts are able to uplift 68,350 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 13 miles of ski runs, with 617 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Courchevel open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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Talking about Courchevel
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Aprés Ski
Courchevel's après-ski scene is vibrant, with popular spots like La Grange and Le Bubble. Visitors can enjoy fine dining at restaurants such as Le Chabichou or unwind at nightclubs like Les Caves.
