View of Courchevel 1850 from the Chenus ski run

About Courchevel 1850.....

Courchevel is one of the prettiest and most sophisticated resorts in the "Three Valleys" area. A separate web site promoting the "Three Valleys" ski area with links to web cams etc. has now been constructed to promote the area. Please click here to view the site.

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When it comes to skiing, Courchevel is renowned for having the best groomed slopes in the world. The piste has excellent links meaning superb access to all the slopes whether you are seasoned regular or nervous beginner. The entrance roads to the resorts of 1650 and 1850 have seen an enhancement to emphasise the beauty and surroundings of Courchevel and numerous buildings are now having a "face lift" to improve the natural beauty of stone, pine and slate roofs.

Advanced skiers....

Courchevel offers excellent off piste deep powder black runs under the Chanrossa chairlift and the famous Fruit Bowl Junction and if you are up to it you can take on the "Ugly Sisters". There are 11kms of difficult runs and 66 km of cross country.

Intermediate skiers....

Courchevel has an excellent, almost unlimited range of runs (63km), including fast skiing on the pralong, cruises on Courchevel boulevard and the chance to cross the Three Valleys region.

Beginners....

English speaking schools and well groomed pistes mean that even a novice can have the best start. There are gentle wide piste on the higher slopes (26km of easy runs) and five free nursery lifts. Even youngsters (aged 2-12) can join the ski school or the non-ski kindergarten.

Apres ski....

Courchevel 1850 has a cosmopolitan air and jet set image. It is exciting and exclusive with its gourmet restaurants and intimate bars. It boasts a full range of activities and facilities from ice skating, bowling, swimming and health/fitness centres to boutiques, cinemas, superb restaurants, piano bars and nightclubs.

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