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Courchevel Ski Resort Guide

Courchevel, France

Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length150km
Highest Lift2,740m
Resort Height1,300m
 Nearest AirportsChambery 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 23 December.

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Ski Area Stats

Courchevel Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
10
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

Piste and Lift Stats
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

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,740m
Lowest Piste1,300m
Resort Altitude (Courchevel)1,300m
Max Vertical1,440m

Ski Slope Aspects

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Courchevel has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Courchevel
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

Find a Ski Instructor

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 December 6, 2024).

 Closes : April 21, 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.

Piste Map

Courchevel Piste Map
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