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COURCHEVEL

📍Courchevel, Savoie, France

🍺 Après Capital🏔️ Expert Paradise🏞️ Scenic Cruiser7 Days on Epic☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: DimiTalen · CC0 1.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
4,593 ft*
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Skiable terrain
3,700 acres*
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Avg snowfall
157 in*
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Lifts
58*

THE VIBE

Courchevel combines six villages with access to Les 3 Vallées. Courchevel 1850 has the most conspicuous luxury hotels and dining, while Moriond, Village, Le Praz, La Tania and Saint-Bon offer different settings. Gentle learning areas, groomed cruising and demanding Saulire terrain give mixed groups plenty to compare. Choose your village and lesson meeting point before booking.

Best For

  • ✓Luxury travelers who want five-star everything
  • ✓Advanced skiers who appreciate impeccable grooming
  • ✓Foodies seeking Michelin-star dining on the mountain

Skip If

  • ✗Your budget is limited — Courchevel 1850 is famously expensive
  • ✗You prefer gritty, authentically local ski culture
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TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner
25%
Intermediate
35%
Advanced
25%
Expert
15%
🎿Ideal for progressing skiers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
8,858 ft*
Base elevation
4,265 ft*

* Historical planning figures

Trail map · official source
🗺️Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗Courchevel official website
Terrain DNA · editorial
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Groomers50 / 100

Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.

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Resort-reported snow

BASE TRACKER

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SEASON PLANNING

Typically early December to late April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
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INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

MUST-SKI RUNS

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Grand Couloir

Demanding Courchevel-side terrain near Saulire; experts only, when open and conditions suit.

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Combe de la Saulire

A scenic descent from the Saulire sector; check the current map and conditions for the appropriate route.

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Bellecôte

Gentle skiing in the Courchevel 1850 sector, with access around Jardin Alpin.

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Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

Hiking, cycling and mountain biking, climbing, golf and swimming.

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Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Courchevel 1850, Courchevel Moriond, Courchevel Le Praz, Courchevel Village

Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

Typically early December to late April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Hiking, cycling and mountain biking, climbing, golf and swimming.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Skiable area (acres), Lifts, Runs, Reported average snowfall (in), Base elevation (ft), Summit elevation (ft).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Courchevel villages and skiing ↗Six villages; local pistes linked to Les3Vallees. Gentle areas Pralong/Ariondaz/Bellecote. Connections and snow conditions determine access. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Courchevel transport ↗Free village shuttle network and onward taxis/transfers from Moutiers or regional airports. No exact guaranteed journey time. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Les3Vallees terrain ↗Tournier descends Meribel side of Saulire; Courchevel north couloirs separate. GrandCouloir expert option; no beginner itinerary across ridge. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Courchevel1850 piste choices ↗GrandCouloir expert, Bellecote reached JardinAlpin in1850, CombeSaulire demanding route. Correct location without universal grooming promise. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Airelles Courchevel ↗Official page identifies Courchevel1850 Palace, direct ski-area access,44rooms/suites, restaurants, spa and children’s pool; Austria-Hungary-inspired design. Current restaurant introduction names AdrienTrouilloud, not legacy PierreGagnaire/two-star claim. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hôtel Edelweiss Courchevel ↗Operator identifies family-run hotel in CourchevelMoriond, short walk to slopes/lifts, breakfast included, family suite and apartment choices, RestaurantHenri, ski locker/boot warmers; current winter booking route. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Résidence Pierre & Vacances Le Moriond ↗Exact residence in Courchevel1650 near slopes/shops with ski lockers and receptionWi-Fi; current page states not open for reservation at the moment. This is a channel availability statement, not proof of permanent closure. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hôtel Le K2 Palace ↗Retained passed property review; no changes or new checks. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hôtel Le Chabichou ↗Retained passed property review; no changes or new checks. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

New Generation ski schools ↗Courchevel 1850 and 1650 branches; ski and snowboard instruction. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

New Generation Courchevel 1650 ↗Moriond school offers private, adult and children’s instruction with a multilingual team. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

ESF Courchevel Village ↗Village school lists lessons, children’s groups, daycare and its Rue des Rois address. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Skiset Le Lana ↗Named 1850 snowfront shop offers ski and snowboard hire, boot fitting and repairs. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

L’Atelier Bohème — Precision Ski ↗Named ski rental shop on Rue de Plantret in Courchevel 1850. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Precision Ski Courchevel 1850 ↗Operator directory names L’Atelier Bohème and offers ski and snowboard rentals. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Courchevel tourism: Le Bel Air ↗Le Bel Air at Ariondaz gondola arrival in Courchevel Moriond ski area; pedestrian access as well as slopes; south-facing terrace, large windows, fireplace; traditional French/Savoyard food and vegetarian choices. Booking advised. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Courchevel tourism: La Saulire ↗La Saulire, gastronomic restaurant at 16 place du Rocher, Courchevel 1850. Warm atmosphere; wine list; summer terrace. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

La Saulire operator: restaurant ↗Small chalet in central Courchevel; gastronomic dining for couples, friends and families; cosy winter chalet and summer terrace. Black truffle is a house specialty; substantial wine cellar with Bordeaux focus. · Checked Oct 30, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Restaurant le Chabichou ↗Retained checked record: Restaurant le Chabichou; 90 route des Chenus, Courchevel 1850; gastronomic cuisine. No original source excerpt retained in snapshot. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Le Cap Horn - Courchevel ↗Le Cap Horn. Période d'ouverture: Du 10/12 au 06/04, tous les jours. Restaurant traditionnel, Grill / Rôtisserie, Pizzeria, Restaurant d'altitude. Cuisine méditerranéenne, Cuisine traditionnelle française, Cuisine végétarienne, Cuisine italienne, Plats sans gluten, Cuisine végétalienne, Spécial viande, Cuisine savoyarde, Fruits de mer. Terrasse, parking privé, parking gratuit, restauration enfants, chaise bébé. Adresse: 2029, Route de l'Altiport, Courchevel 1850. Téléphone: +33 4 79 08 33 10. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Les 3 Vallées resort schedule ↗

    Village, Moriond and La Tania start December 5; latter two finish April 11.

  • Summer activities in Courchevel ↗

    Hiking, cycling and mountain biking, climbing, golf and swimming.

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