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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*

New Generation Ski School

Courchevel 1850 and Moriond 1650

Ski LessonsSnowboard Lessons

New Generation has schools in Courchevel 1850 and Moriond 1650, with ski and snowboard lessons. Choose your village and experience level when booking; the Moriond school offers private lessons and adult and children’s options.

Why we like it

The choice of two villages helps fit lessons around where you are staying. Confirm the teaching language and meeting point with your chosen school before travelling.

Best for:

Private instructionFamiliesDeveloping technique
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

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ESF Courchevel Village

215 Rue des Rois, Courchevel Village

Ski LessonsSnowboard Lessons

The Courchevel Village ESF offers ski and snowboard instruction, children’s group programmes and private lessons. Its separate daycare options can help families plan around children who are not taking a lesson.

Why we like it

A useful starting point for families staying in Courchevel Village. Choose the lesson or childcare programme you need and use the meeting point in that booking.

Best for:

Families in Courchevel VillageChildren’s lessonsPrivate instruction
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, ski lessons, snowboard lessons.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

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Skiset Le Lana

Snowfront, Rue de l’Église, Courchevel 1850

RentalsBoot FittingTuning

Le Lana is a named Skiset rental shop on Courchevel 1850’s snowfront, on Rue de l’Église. It offers ski and snowboard hire, with boot fitting and a repair workshop listed among its services.

Why we like it

A concrete 1850 pickup option for reserving equipment before arrival. Contact the shop about boot-fitting or workshop work when planning your rental.

Best for:

Courchevel 1850 staysSki and snowboard hireBoot-fitting enquiries
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, rentals, boot fitting, tuning.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

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L’Atelier Bohème — Precision Ski

Rue de Plantret, Courchevel 1850

Rentals

L’Atelier Bohème is the named Precision Ski rental option on Rue de Plantret in Courchevel 1850. Reserve ski or snowboard equipment through the operator and select this shop for collection.

Why we like it

A specific shop to use when comparing equipment pickup options in 1850. Check the equipment category and collection arrangements in your reservation.

Best for:

Courchevel 1850 staysSki and snowboard hireAdvance rental booking
Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, location, description, recommendation details, website, rentals.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-30

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Pro Tip: Book Early

Lessons and rentals at popular resorts often book up quickly, especially during peak season and holidays. We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks in advance to secure your preferred times.

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

Compare the kind of instruction or equipment you need. The provider can match your ability, age and dates to a current program.

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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