Resorts Facts -
Courchevel
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resort altitude
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1300 m (St Bon le Praz) to 1850 m
(Courchevel 1850)
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height at summit
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3200 m
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size of ski area
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600 km
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artificial snow
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90 km
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snow rating
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Travel Facts
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nearest airports
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chambery, geneva, lyon
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transfer time
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2 hrs (chambery), 2 ½
hours (gva/lyon) [nb. times to Courchevel - Le Praz will be shorter]
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nearest railway station
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moutiers (24 km)
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Who would love it there ?
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experts
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intermediates
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beginners
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| boarding |
snowboard park, half-pipe,
boarder cross just below 1850, terrain parks for both skiers and boarders.
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family friendly ?
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| ski schools |
The British Ski School - Native English and
small groups sizes ensure the personal attention that you need to
take your skiing to new levels of enjoyment and confidence.
email: courchevel@britishskischool.com
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Off The Slope
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eating out
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big range of
restaurants and prices. 1850's upmarket reputation is upheld by
establishments such as the nationally acclaimed Chabichou.
The areas of 1650,1550 and Le Praz also offer a good range of restaurants
and places to eat.
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apres ski
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All Courchevel's 4 areas offer a
good choice of bars and nightlife to suit every mood and budget.
Many bars provide live music throughout the week. From 1850 to
Le Praz, there really is something to please everyone.
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non skiers
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fitness centre at 1850, ice driving
circuit. Pedestrian lift passes available.
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price indicator
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