Courchevel ski holidays Skiing & snowboarding holidays in Courchevel, 3 Valleys
Overview
A Courchevel ski holiday combines exceptional skiing, beautiful Alpine scenery and a choice of villages with very different characters. Located in the heart of the French Alps, Courchevel forms part of the extensive 3 Vallées ski area, giving skiers access to hundreds of kilometres of interconnected pistes.
Courchevel is made up of several villages, including Courchevel Le Praz, Courchevel Village, Courchevel Moriond and Courchevel 1850, each offering its own atmosphere and choice of accommodation. This makes Courchevel suitable for a wide range of ski holidays, from family trips to luxury Alpine escapes.
Away from the slopes, Courchevel offers excellent restaurants, après-ski, shops and winter activities, while its position in the 3 Vallées makes it an excellent base for exploring the wider ski area.
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| Altitude | 1550 m |
| Top lift | 3266 m |
| Piste (km) | 600 km |
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| Nearest airport | Chambery (110 km) |
Courchevel chalets & apartments
Find chalets and apartments to rent in Courchevel for your next ski holiday. Choose from self-catering accommodation across the different Courchevel villages, from apartments and traditional chalet-style properties to luxury accommodation. Depending on where you stay in Courchevel, the ski holiday accommodation varies enormously. Each village offers something different in terms of the accommodation from designer ski chalets to modest apartments.
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Which Courchevel village is right for your ski holiday?
Courchevel 1850
The highest and most internationally recognised part of Courchevel, known for luxury accommodation, restaurants, shopping and direct access to the slopes.
Courchevel Le Praz, 1300m
A traditional Alpine village with a quieter atmosphere and attractive mountain setting. It provides access to the Courchevel ski area and is a good option for visitors looking for village character.
Courchevel Village
A family-friendly base with convenient access to the slopes and links to the higher parts of Courchevel.
Courchevel Moriond 1650m
Often associated with excellent family skiing and a lively village atmosphere, with access to the wider Courchevel ski area.
Saint Bon 1100
Sitting at the entrance to Courchevel, Saint Bon is an ideal place to relax in a traditonal atmosphere. The nearest ski lift is at Le Praz via a free ski bus.
Courchevel and the 3 Vallées
Courchevel forms part of the 3 Vallées, one of the world's largest interconnected ski areas. From Courchevel, skiers can explore neighbouring resorts including Méribel, Val Thorens, La Tania, Les Menuires and Orelle. With such a large connected ski area, Courchevel is an excellent base for skiers who want to explore different mountains and resorts during their holiday. Explore the Courchevel piste map to see the layout of the local ski area and its connections into the wider 3 Vallées.
Family ski holidays in Courchevel
Courchevel is a popular choice for family ski holidays, with beginner areas, ski schools and accommodation suitable for different group sizes.
Families can choose from apartments and chalets and combine skiing with activities away from the the resort centre yet still close to the ski lifts.
For information about children's and adult ski lessons and mountain guides, see our Courchevel ski schools guide.
Why choose a Courchevel ski holiday
Courchevel is a superb ski resort catering for complete beginners to extreme skiing experts.
Ski in the 3 Vallées
Courchevel sits at the heart of the 3 Vallées, giving visitors access to an enormous network of interconnected pistes and lifts. The wider ski area includes Meribel, La Tania, Les Menuires, Val Thorens and Orelle.
Skiing for different abilities
Meribel offers skiing suitable for beginners through to advanced skiers, while its position within the 3 Vallées makes it easy to explore terrain throughout the wider ski area. For detailed information about skiing by ability, see our Courchevel resort guide.
Family-friendly ski holidays
Courchevel is a strong option for families, with beginner areas, ski schools and accommodation for different group sizes.
A great base for exploring
Its central position within the 3 Vallées makes Courchevel particularly useful for skiers who want to explore the 8 resorts connected by 155 lifts during their holiday.
Several villages to choose from
One of Courchevel's biggest advantages is that it isn't simply one village. The different resort levels have distinct personalities, from the traditional character of Le Praz to the luxury associated with Courchevel 1850.
Courchevel ski holidays FAQ
Is Courchevel good for a ski holiday?
✔ Courchevel is centrally located in the 3 Vallées and offers skiing for a wide range of abilities, together with restaurants, après-ski, activities and a choice of holiday accommodation.
Is Courchevel good for family ski holidays?
✔ Courchevel can work well for family ski holidays, with beginner areas, ski schools, family-friendly activities and accommodation for different group sizes.
Is Courchevel good for advanced skiers?
✔ Definitely, Courchevel is known for its advanced trails with steep pistes, plenty of off-piste itineraries and the long verticals in nearby Val Thorens.
Can I rent a chalet or apartment in Courchevel?
✔ Mychaletfinder has a dedicated selection of Courchevel holiday rentals, including chalets and apartments.
How many ski areas are connected to Courchevel?
✔ There are 7 other ski resorts that are accessible from Courchevel and together, they provide over 600 kms of lift-linked pistes.
Is it easy to get to Courchevel?
✔ Transfers to Courchevel take just over an hour away from Chambery airport and it's only 25kms from Moûtiers railway station. See our how to get to Courchevel guide.
Ski holiday extras
If you are looking for an airport transfer, hire ski equipment or rent a car for your ski holiday in Courchevel, we have teamed up with leading providers where you can book directly online.
