Courchevel Ski Resort Guide
Courchevel, France
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 150km |
| Highest Lift | 2,740m |
| Resort Height | 1,300m |
| Nearest Airports | Chambery and Grenoble |
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Courchevel
The ski area of Courchevel is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,300m, with 150km of marked runs.
Summary
Courchevel is part of the Three Valleys ski area with access to 600km of downhill skiing, with 497 marked pistes, served by a total of 180 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Courchevel itself (150km 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.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Courchevel is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Courchevel.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Courchevel?
The next notable snow forecast is 18cm, expected on 22 December, with around 33cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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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 | 150km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 66km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 67 | |
The Three Valleys Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 49 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 175 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 207 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 66 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 600km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 130km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 180 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Courchevel Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,740m |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,300m |
| Resort Altitude (Courchevel) | 1,300m |
| Max Vertical | 1,440m |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Courchevel has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Courchevel Overview
The resort now comprises six self-contained villages of which the best known is Courchevel 1850.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Couloirs de la Sauline'.
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.
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, Geneva, Lyon Bron, Lyon St-Exupéry, Saint-Étienne and Sion airports are all within three hours drive.
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 21km of ski runs, with 617 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Courchevel open?
Opened (since 6 December 2024).
Closes : 21 April 2025.
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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