Forecast today: Mainly fair
The local area has a good mix of tree-lined slopes below the resort and wide, open runs above it – more than enough to keep most happy for days. However, add in access to the rest of the Three Valleys and the resorts of Méribel and Val Thorens – via the Saulire and the Col de la Loze – and the options are seemingly limitless, especially for keen piste skiers.
The resort is home to perhaps the widest selection of 5* hotels of any ski resort in the world and with this comes luxury shops, swanky bars and top-class restaurants. Nowhere more so is this the case than Courchevel 1850. The other villages are generally better value and have a much greater range of accommodation, bars and restaurants.
Courchevel has the benefit of having a good array of tree-lined slopes when compared to the other parts of the Three Valleys, making it a great place to be during a snowstorm. Above the village, most of the runs are rated blue, however steeper terrain can be found up by the Saulire – including the famous Grand Couloir – and there are good beginner slopes in each of the resort villages.
There are excellent nursery slopes above both Courchevel 1650 and 1850 and at least one free lift in each of the resort villages. At 1650, there are short drags right above the village, whilst at 1850 there are two great areas, one at Pralong and the other at the Jardin Alpin. Beyond this, progression is excellent to the longer greens at 1650 and the gentle blues at Biollay.
With so much terrain to choose from, deciding where to go can prove to be the biggest challenge. Many of Courchevel’s local slopes are ideal for practicing your turns, just watch out for some crowded intersections at weekends or during the main holiday weeks. Strong intermediates should definitely attempt to ski all of the resorts in the Three Valleys – with the easiest access from Courchevel coming via the Col de la Loze.
Although there are few blacks marked on the piste map, there are some great challenges – most noticeably the Grand Couloir from the top of the Saulire. Make sure you check out the daily grooming maps to see if any of the blacks have been groomed – especially Suisse and M – as these will be a blast with fresh corduroy. If there is fresh snow, the local options are great, but be sure to head across to Mont Vallon above Méribel for 800m of off piste vertical.
Courchevel 1850 has most of the smart hotels, luxury shops and restaurants – just don’t expect any of them to be cheap. It has several distinct sectors but most of the accommodation is ski-in-ski-out. The other resort villages are cheaper and more simple. 1650 is probably best for families and beginner skiers as the hill above it is ideal for those just starting out, whilst skiers wanting quick access to the rest of the Three Valleys should consider La Tania at the foot of the Col de la Loze.
Courchevel is a great choice for families as there is lots of convenient accommodation, all of which is within easy reach of gentle slopes. Many of the fast chairlifts have an electro-magnet system that works with special bibs to hold children securely onto the chairlifts. In town there are numerous agencies offering babysitting and at 1650 in particular, there is lots to keep little ones entertained – including an excellent toboggan trail.
Compared to the other resorts in the Three Valleys, Courchevel is the least lively of the resorts, but there are still some good bars to visit after a day on the slopes. 1850 is expensive and expect to see groups of well-heeled guests sipping champagne instead of cold beers. Perhaps your best bet are the bars in 1650, where Boulette in particular can develop into a lively après venue.
Connections to the rest of the Three Vallees network open and close on the same dates. Links to La Tania and Moriond will close a week earlier, 13 April 2025.
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Courchevel Only | |||
Adult (Aged 18-74) | €72 | N/A | €360 |
Child (Aged 5-17) | €58.30 | N/A | €291.50 |
Three Vallees | |||
Adult (Aged 18-74) | €79 | N/A | €395 |
Child (Aged 5-17) | €54.70 | N/A | €323.90 |
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Max temp | 2.3°c | 2.3°c | -1.5°c | 1.3°c | 1.3°c | -2.2°c | 1°c | 1°c | -2.6°c | 0.9°c | 0.9°c | -3°c | 0.1°c | 0.1°c | -4.2°c | -3°c | -3°c | -6.2°c | -3.6°c | -3.6°c | -5.5°c | -2.4°c | -2.4°c | -5.7°c | -2.9°c | -2.9°c | -5.4°c | -2.2°c | -2.2°c | -5°c |
Min temp | -1.5°c | -1.5°c | -2°c | -1.7°c | -2.2°c | -2.7°c | -2.5°c | -2.7°c | -2.8°c | -2.4°c | -3.3°c | -3.3°c | -3°c | -4.2°c | -4.5°c | -5.1°c | -6.2°c | -6.3°c | -6°c | -5.8°c | -6°c | -5.6°c | -6°c | -6°c | -5.6°c | -5.5°c | -5.6°c | -5.1°c | -5°c | -5.3°c |
Feels like temp | -1.5°c | 2°c | -1.5°c | -1.7°c | 1.1°c | -2.2°c | -2.5°c | 0.9°c | -2.7°c | -2.4°c | 0.8°c | -3.3°c | -3°c | -2.7°c | -7.6°c | -9.1°c | -6.6°c | -10.8°c | -10.1°c | -7.2°c | -9.6°c | -9.3°c | -2.4°c | -9.7°c | -9.1°c | -2.9°c | -9.1°c | -8.7°c | -2.2°c | -8.4°c |
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Max temp | 2.3°c | 2.3°c | -1.5°c |
Min temp | -1.5°c | -1.5°c | -2°c |
Feels like temp | -1.5°c | 2°c | -1.5°c |
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Max temp | 1.3°c | 1.3°c | -2.2°c |
Min temp | -1.7°c | -2.2°c | -2.7°c |
Feels like temp | -1.7°c | 1.1°c | -2.2°c |
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Max temp | 8.7°c | 8.7°c | 2.7°c | 8.5°c | 8.5°c | 2.9°c | 8.5°c | 8.5°c | 2.6°c | 7.7°c | 7.7°c | 2.2°c | 7.4°c | 7.4°c | 1.4°c | 4.1°c | 4.1°c | -0.7°c | 3.2°c | 3.2°c | -0.5°c | 4.1°c | 4.1°c | -0.5°c | 4°c | 4°c | -0.1°c | 4.8°c | 4.8°c | 0.3°c |
Min temp | 1.1°c | 2.7°c | 1.8°c | 1.3°c | 2.9°c | 1.8°c | 1.2°c | 2.6°c | 1.3°c | 0.7°c | 2.2°c | 1°c | 1.2°c | 1.4°c | 0.5°c | -0.6°c | -0.7°c | -1.5°c | -1.7°c | -0.5°c | -1.3°c | -1.3°c | -0.5°c | -1.5°c | -1.8°c | -0.1°c | -0.6°c | -1.1°c | 0.3°c | -0.5°c |
Feels like temp | 1°c | 7.8°c | 2.5°c | 1.2°c | 7.7°c | 2.7°c | 1.1°c | 7.8°c | 2.4°c | 0.6°c | 7°c | 2°c | 1.1°c | 6.7°c | 1.3°c | -0.6°c | 2°c | -0.7°c | -1.7°c | 1°c | -0.5°c | -1.3°c | 3.7°c | -0.5°c | -1.8°c | 3.6°c | -0.1°c | -1.1°c | 4.3°c | 0.3°c |
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Max temp | 8.7°c | 8.7°c | 2.7°c |
Min temp | 1.1°c | 2.7°c | 1.8°c |
Feels like temp | 1°c | 7.8°c | 2.5°c |
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Max temp | 8.5°c | 8.5°c | 2.9°c |
Min temp | 1.3°c | 2.9°c | 1.8°c |
Feels like temp | 1.2°c | 7.7°c | 2.7°c |
Snowfall | Next 3 days | No information |
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Depths | Upper piste depth | 210 cm |
Lower piste depth | No information | |
Snow conditions | Snow quality | No information |
Lifts | Lifts open | No information |
Resort opening date | Sat 23 Nov 2024 | |
Resort closing date | Sun 04 May 2025 |
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The Ski Club runs a varied programme of Experiences in both Méribel and Courchevel this winter:
Pre Half-Term (05 Jan – 9 Feb 2024) |
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Courchevel & Meribel |
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Monday | 6 Hours | Intermediate Piste Performance |
Tuesday | 6 Hours | Off Piste Essentials |
Wednesday | 6 Hours | Advanced Piste Performance |
Thursday | 6 Hours | Off Piste Technique |
Friday | 6 Hours | Off-Piste Performance – Foundations |
Post Half-Term (26 Feb to 18 Mar 2024) |
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Courchevel & Meribel |
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Monday | 6 Hours | Intermediate Piste Performance |
Tuesday | 6 Hours | Off Piste Essentials |
Wednesday | 4 Hours | Learn to Ski Tour |
Thursday | 6 Hours | Off Piste Technique Booster |
Friday | 6 Hours | Touring and Backcountry Sessions |
*Should you wish to travel between Méribel and Courchevel, as well as up from La Tania, to attend sessions, it is possible to do so via the Three Valleys lift system; skiers staying in Courchevel 1650 should use public transport to reach Courchevel 1850 before taking the lift over.