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Courchevel is one of the most outstanding scenic resorts in Les Trois Vallees (The Three Valleys) in the French Alps and is part of the largest linked ski area in the world. Courchevel comprises six resorts Saint-Bon, La Praz, La Tania, Courchevel Village, Courchevel Moriond and Courchevel, previously also known at the altitude in which they lie above sea level at; 1100, 1300, 1400, 1550, 1650, 1850 metres.

Saint-Bon

The village of Saint-Bon is where Courchevel's adventure originally started, with the building in 1908 of the first hotel, the Lac Bleu. It is the home of a baroque church and typical mountain village streets, enjoying gentle tranquillity and exceptional panoramic views over the valley. It's just a 3-minute free regular shuttle bus ride to the slopes of Le Praz, where the lifts start, but from their you can ski back to the village of Saint-Bon along a red run.

La Praz (1300)

La Praz is a rustic village that offers you a cosy atmosphere and brings the promise of luxury to your ski holiday, whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or family and friends get togethers. Lifts are never far away from your accommodation to take you speedily to the upper slopes. A new 10 person gondola whisks you off to the Courchevel 1850 slopes in just six minutes where you can also enjoy delicious food in reputable restaurants. La Praz is also home to the ski jump built for the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics, and still in use today.

La Tania (1400)

La Tania was built specially to accommodate the athletes of the 1992 Winter Olympics. It has a charm all of its own set amongst the trees. Not to be missed, and especially on a white out day, is a great run called the Folyeres which allows you to ski your way through a beautiful spruce forest. There is a free ski lift right in the village where children are well catered for. Some of the accommodation is ‘ski in, ski out’ linking to the slopes of Courchevel and Meribel. The centre of La Tania is pedestrianised where you can visit shops and various eateries without the rush of traffic.

Courchevel Village (1550)

Courchevel Village is a modern village without the rustic charm and luxury of some resorts, however, this comes with a lower price ticket than some of the other stations in Courchevel but still offers you the same amount of amazing skiing in the mountains. A Gondola takes you up to Courchevel (1850) in two and a half minutes. For the fun seeking there is a half kilometre toboggan run from Courchevel (1850) down to the village.

Courchevel Moriond (1650)

Courchevel Moriond is ideal for family holidays comprising of green and blue runs. It also offers cheaper hotel rates than Courchevel 1850 itself. The lift system is fast and efficient and there are hardly any queues, even though it is a busy resort, and will take you swiftly up to the rest of the slopes in the Trois Vallees. A newly built large water sports centre, Aquamotion, with amazing chutes, tubes, surfing and wellness centre, also offers hot tubs and a climbing wall, just on the outskirts of 1650.

Courchevel (1850)

Courchevel 1850 is a purpose-built ski resort and is much sought after by the après ski fraternity with its Michelin star restaurants, six-star hotels, bars, shops and skating rink. The highest point is the Saulire ridge, 2738 metres, which can be reached by two ski lifts and offers you an array of different slopes at various degrees of difficulty and ease, depending on your expertise. If you want a ski holiday with a touch of class, this is where to come, beware though it's not the cheapest!

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