Snowy Shenanigans in Courchevel A Resort Guide

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Also known as Le Praz, this village is the lowest in altitude in Courchevel. Its also the oldest with many of its rustic buildings relationship back to the nineteenth century. Traditional, quiet and friendly, it offers scenic tree-lined runs when the snow is first rate. But youll wish to time your stay for those first rate conditions when the warm weather comes, you run the risk of sparse snow and slopes scattered with stones. On the other hand, the village is perfect for people who want a peaceful, traditional break in a real alpine community. A stay in 1300 can also serve as a lessen-cost way to entry the higher resorts.

Making Your Choice

Courchevel 1850

Courchevel 1650

This is a satellite village for Courchevel 1850, which sits above it. Two lifts provide simple entry to the higher town, but dont worry about getting stuck the runs back down are gentle blues. For any critical kind of nightlife, youll wish to travel up the valley to 1850, as its a quiet kind of place. However, for those looking for entry to all that 1850 has to offer at a higher price, 1550 is the acceptable choice.

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Renowned for its glitz and glamour, 1850 is where the worlds rich and famous come to ski. To put this into perspective, this small section of the resort alone offers nine 5-star hotels... Whats more, the skiing promises not to disappoint. At the highest altitude, 1850 offers the superb entry to all the other villages, in addition to to the neighbouring valley of Mribel. There are extensive zones right above the village exclusively reserved for beginners, whilst further up the mountain youll find some critical red and black runs. Only the most experienced skiers ought to attempt the black run Grand Couloir its labelled vertical on the piste map for a reason

Whichever village you pick out, all have the additional advantage of boasting a fantastic selection of accommodation, such as self-catered and catered ski chalets. With your accommodation sorted and the snow all but assured to be first rate, the scene is decided for an acceptable winter break.

Arguably the superb option out of all of the villages in the resort, 1650 is popular for its fantastic skiing, relatively reasonable prices and diverse aprs times. Divided by the street that leads up the mountain, the village offers condo blocks on one side and self-catered and catered ski chalets on the other. Just above the village, theres an expanse of simple slopes for beginners to find their feet. For more experienced skiers, there are quite numerous challenges in the winding reds and blues that lead off from the Signal chairlift.

Courchevel 1550

The 600km of skiable domain in the Three Valleys make the area a unique and world-class ski vacation spot. With pistes for skiers of all talents, fantastic snow conditions, well-connected ski locations and a huge variety of slopes, the Three Valleys has whatever issue for everyone. And if theres one resort which exemplifies all of these qualities, its Courchevel. Famous for having the most diverse skiing in the Three Valleys, some of the superb snow and fantastic self-catered and catered ski chalets, Courchevel is the perfect resort for times both on and off the piste.
Courchevel 1300