Courchevel 1850

World class - ski Courchevel 1850 and that's what you get. All the benefits of a sophisticated, world famous resort with extensive skiing or snowboarding in les Trois Vallées in France. A winter holiday that you will never forget! Read our resort guide to find out more.

Where?

As the highest village in the complex, Courchevel 1850 provides access right onto some of the best skiing in the world - les 3 vallées - enough to fill a week without the need to venture further afield. As with the other linked resorts, access is easy via key airports like Chambéry, Lyon or Geneva with great road access in just a couple of hours.

resort ESSENTIALS

3230 m

1930 m

1300 m

RESORT ALTITUDE :	1850 m
TOTAL PISTE :	150 km
LONGEST RUN :	8.0 km
SEASON :	December - April

SLOPES

•Beginner
19

□Easy
35

▭Intermediate
34

◊Advanced/Expert
8

WE LIKE

Extensive, varied local terrain to suit everyone from beginners to experts plus the rest of the Three Valleys is on hand.
Best off piste of all Courchevel resorts.
Well maintained pistes, groomed to perfection.

WE DON'T LIKE

Expensive, to the point of ripping you off. Rich Russians have taken over here pushing prices up and up.
Lifts can get busy especially at weekends and half terms.
Long transfers from Geneva and Lyon airports.

SUITABILITY RATINGS 1-5

SKIING

BOARDING

BEGINNERS

INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

FAMILIES

On the Slopes

Ski Courchevel 1850 and it's all about the quality of skiing and snowboarding - and it's spectacular. Beginners are well catered for, and intermediates will find miles and miles of long cruising runs to keep them happy. Courchevel 1850 is also famous for its Couloirs, three ribbons of snow that snake between the rocks from the top station of the cable-car. Grand Couloir, Sous le Téléphérique and Emile Allais will test even the best skiers, especially when they are icy.

Ski Area

If you Ski Courchevel 1850 you are also in the ski region of Les Trois Vallees.

Off the Slopes

As the largest of the villages, Courchevel 1850 ski resort is the focal point for the whole area. While it can be expensive, it offers a fantastic selection of hotels, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Many of the top places get very busy, so be sure to make a reservation so you don't miss out. For live music and cocktails try Kaliko, or if you want something more relaxed Piggy's is a cosy bar. And if dancing is your thing, the Grange is highly recommended.

Who's it Best For?

Courcheval 1850 is great for all levels of skier and boarder. Its main drawback is the cost of staying here which may put some off. You will need a good budget to ski here!

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Courchevel 1850 ski holidays offer some amazing skiing and boarding in the French Alps. The downside about this place is quite simply the price. This is the home of the luxury ski chalets and hotels, where the rich and famous come to sort of ski and be seen! Ski packages are available here but you will still pay a premium for the privilege.

We can help you secure that ski package for you may be an independent traveller who simply wants to find a chalet or apartment. We can show you accommodation listings where you can compare facilities and prices and then book direct with the owner. So whatever you holiday preference we can get you the best deal.

Why Choose Courcheval 1850 in France?

1. For sheer unadulterated luxury.

2. Amazing pistes that suit all levels.

3. Access to the Three Valleys ski area.

4. Great off piste.

Is Courcheval 1850 Right For You?

If you are sure this is the resort for your next ski holiday then search with us for the prefect ski holiday If you have no time however to sort your winter holidays out why not let our Courchevel 1850 tailormade ski holidays service help you and at no extra cost!

Chalets can be booked as either catered or non catered and many sleep large numbers whilst others are smaller more basic affairs. They can also be ski in or ski out or situated in the centre of a resort. But for many they simply embody what a ski holiday is all about.

Courcheval 1850 is literally full of luxury chalets that are quite simply amazing. By luxury we mean they have private swimming pools, their own staff and even chauffeur driven cars. So if money is no object you will get an absolutely amazing chalet here. Most of the real luxury chalets will be found up from the village centre in amongst the trees. But if money is an issue what else is available?

Where to Look For a Ski Chalet

If you really want to ski here yet you don't have a fortune to spend you may quite simply want to head down the mountain to Courcheval 1650 or as it is also known Moriond. Here you will find spacious lovely chalets but at a much cheaper price.

Also check out some amazing apartments here like Pierre & Vacances Premium les Chalets du Forum. They are still expensive by most French resort standards but are cheap by Courcheval 1850 prices! Likewise residence les Ecrins offers apartments in a great location in the heart of 1850, not the prettiest, but reasonably priced!

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CHALETS

Apartments can be a great idea on a ski holiday. Many offer great value for money and can work out a great deal cheaper than a chalet. Many of the newer apartments are architecturally designed and more loft like in appearance than the concrete monstrosities from the 1960's.

In Courcheval 1850 apartments can be the only way most of us can ski here as it is such an expensive resort. It is choc full of luxury chalets that are simply too expensive for most skiers to afford.And whilst some of the apartments are as expensive you can still find reasonably priced apartments here.

Where to Look For An Apartment

Residence Les Ecrins is a good example. It isn't the prettiest building in Courcheval 1850 but the apartments are right in the centre of the resort and wont break the bank. There is also the Premium Residence Les Chalets du Forum . These apartments are a little more costly but are located right next to the Quartier de la Croisette and shopping arcade.

So apartments can not only save you money but can offer you a great location and some come with great facilities which would match any good hotel. For families travelling with other families or large groups apartments can also be a good way to get more space and independence from each other.

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Book your Courchevel 1850 hotel for this winter through GoSki.co.uk now. Whether you want budget or luxury, ski hotels in Courcheval 1850 you can book online through GoSki.co.uk having compared a number to get the right one. You'll be based in the massive and superlative Trois Vallées ski area so you can enjoy the expanse of the skiing and snowboarding runs.

Luxury hotels abound in Courcheval 1850. In fact at the time of writing it boasts 16 5* hotels. So if money is no object you will be able to stay in an amazing hotel . If you want something more reasonably priced then your choices diminish somewhat.

What Hotels are Available?

For luxury check out Le Strato and le Cheval Blanc. In the exclusive Jardin Alpin district you will find the Hotel Airelles. We could continue the list, suffice it to say that Courcheval 1850 is the epitome of the over the top luxury hotel. Here you will also find clusters of luxury chalets built around fine restaurants and other luxury facilities.

But if you want to stay in a hotel here and are not a celebrity or millionaire where do you go? Well check out hotels like the Les Ducs de Savoie a 3* hotel with great ski in ski out accommodation. Also there's the Hotel Olympic a 2* hotel located only 100m from the slopes.Do beware though, what can be classified as budget elsewhere is not always a budget price here. But it is possible to find more realistically priced hotels. Alternatively, check out some of the apartments on offer.

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Chambery is the nearest airport to Courcheval, it is 109km away and takes about 1 1/4 hours transfer. Chambery can be a bit of a nightmare though as it can close in bad weather and you may get diverted. Grenoble is 2 hours away as is Lyon and finally Geneva is about a 3 hour transfer. Geneva may look the furthest but remember it has excellent links to the Three Valleys. The best airport if you plan to drive to Courcheval is Lyon.

Courcheval does have its own altiport for those of you wishing to get a private plane or helicopter. If this option is slightly beyond your reach then you might want to consider the following options.

Booking a Private Taxi

There are a number of companies you can book a minibus with that will collect you from the airport and deliver you to your door in the resort. Most buses take up to 8 passengers. If you are not in a party of 8 then opt for the shared transfer whereby you share the minibus with others going to the same resort as you.

A shared transfer from Chambery to Courcheval, single trip would cost approximately 50 Euros, Geneva would cost 59. We would strongly suggest you pre book online your transfer before you leave home. You do get significant savings this way and you are guaranteed a seat. Remember Courcheval is a popular destination and in peak ski season these private transfers do get booked out.

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Look for Courchevel 1850 ski schools online using GoSki.co.uk and you can book your ski or snowboard lessons online before you start your holidays! With a range of great deals on everything from private, group, beginner or advanced, adults or children, don't leave anything to chance for your winter holiday!

Courchevel 1850 ski schools

Whether you want ski lessons or snowboard lessons in Courchevel 1850, you can improve your ski and snowboard technique thanks to the professional instructors available at any number of ski schools. Why not boost your confidence as well as learn some new tricks this winter!

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