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Get a feel for the resort

Quite simply this is the creme de la creme of The Three Valleys resorts. 1850 in particular has become an infamous retreat for the Paris jet set & international stars who come back year after year to promenade, eat fabulous food in wonderful restaurants, and explore this 600km paradise. It is the northern gateway to The Three Valleys offering the most varied terrain from long gentle blues to steep couloirs, and superb skiing both above and below the tree line. Courchevel is split into four village areas, the accommodation we offer is in either smart, shop & bar filled 1850 or calmer 1650. A regular ski bus service links up the villages well into the night so it's easy to sample the apres ski available in each. With a fantastic snow record and over 600km of pistes to conquer, this resort is definitely worth a visit at least once in your skiing career.
With a fantastic snow record and over 600km of pistes to conquer, this resort is definitely worth a visit at least once in your skiing career.
There are four very different villages that go to make up Courchevel. Each is named according to its altitude. Hence 1850, is the highest, while 'Le Praz' lies on the valley floor at 1300m, with 1650 and 1550 somewhere in-between. So why choose 1850? Well, not only is it widely recognised as one of the World's top ski resorts because of its clientele as much as its on & off piste skiing, shopping & dining opportunities, it is also the main hub for the lift system with quick & easy access into the neighbouring resort of Meribel - just a short hop over the mountain. The main terrain parks are also closest to 1850. It may be the more expensive of the Courchevel resorts, but you can find cheaper options when eating out, and if you want to do it properly, with the nightlife too, then this is the place to stay.
Courchevel 1650 is a little off the beaten track compared to its higher altitude neighbour, and less busy for it. There is a charming village centre here, although surrounded by some newer, less attractive additions, but it has more of a genuine 'village' demeanour and is distinctly calmer, especially at night. The beginner slopes here are right next to the village, as are some of the best intermediate runs, so it's a good choice for those who want to improve their skiing with the option of travelling further afield later in the week.

SKI LEADING
LIVELY NIGHTLIFE
LEARN TO TURN RESORT
SELF DRIVE

The Mountain
Skiing Altitude	1260m-3230m
Resort Altitude	1650m-1850m
Pistes	600km
Number of runs	275
Green	19%
Blue	21%
Red	36%
Black	24%
Number of Lifts	167
Drags	58
Chairs	69
Gondolas	0
Cable Cars	40
Longest Run	6km
Direction of Slopes	N/S/E/W
Terrain Parks	yes
Half Pipe	yes
Cross Country Trails	33km
Night Skiing	no
Mountain Restaurants	41
Snowmaking	41% runs covered
Resort Ski Bus	yes
Linked Resorts	Meribel & Motteret, La Tania, Val Thorens & Les Menuires

The Family
Creche (1850)	18mths-3yrs
Creche (1650)	24mths-3yrs
Ski Kindergarten (1850)	4-5yrs
Ski Kindergarten (1650)	3-5yrs

The Journey
Departure Airports	Gatwick, Birmingham and Manchester
Destination Airport	Lyon
Season	20 December-11 April
Departure Day	Saturday
Transfer time	2hrs 45mins
Private taxi transfers available - please call us for details