The world-famous ski resort of Courchevel is ideally placed in the legendary area known as «Les 3 Vallées» (the Three Valleys). The resort's unique geographical position makes almost the whole area available for skiing, and the snow cover lasts until early April.
The Courchevel ski areas are divided by altitude as follows:
- 1300;
- 1550;
- 1650;
- 1850, although the resort itself actually lies at an altitude of 1,750 m above sea level.
The total skiing area is about 150 hectares. The resort offers not only an active holiday, with downhill, cross-country or leisure skiing, but also a chance to relax and enjoy the picturesque scenery, plenty of boutiques, restaurants and cafés.
Skiing the Pistes in Courchevel
All the resort's pistes are divided into 4 groups according to difficulty:
- Green – 27. The simplest and easiest, used mainly by beginners, as the slopes are quite wide and not very steep.
- Blue – 44. A little harder, but also excellent for beginners who want to hone their skiing technique in Courchevel.
- Red – 38. Best suited to intermediate skiers.
- Black – 10. The steepest pistes, for professionals. They have many difficult sections, so beginners are strongly advised not to try to conquer them.
In total there are 119 pistes with a combined length of more than 150 km. So anyone coming for a holiday in Courchevel will certainly be able to ski even at the height of the season.
For your convenience and safety, more than 900 trained and experienced instructors work in the ski schools, ready to help anyone who wants to learn, regardless of age, skill level or spoken language. If you have arrived with a child, there is no need to worry either. There are "Children's Villages" on site, which make your holiday more comfortable and let children develop while having fun. The resort staff look after all guests, even the smallest.
Winter Skiing in Courchevel
The ski resort offers an active holiday for visitors of any age and skiing level. You can also ski in various themed zones to get the most out of your stay. For those who like to ski after dark, the night piste "Verdons By Night" is open.
Skiing in Courchevel will not only fill your trip with memories for years to come but also let you recharge and return home rested.
For easy travel and to save time, book a transfer to Courchevel or in the other direction. We can make your trip as comfortable and safe as possible.