Situated at the very heart of one of the biggest ski areas in the world: the Three Valleys, the ski resort of Courchevel offers a wide variety of both winter and summer activities.
Activities to enjoy
in winter and summer
- skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, walking, Nordic walking, snowshoeing, quad on ice, torch-lit descents, skidoo trips, ice rink, sledging ;
- maiden flights by helicopter and plane, hot air ballooning, paragliding ;
- teepee evening, climbing, karting, local excursions ;
- baroque trails, exhibitions, tour of Courchevel organised by the FACIM international cultural foundation (Savoie High Valleys, Land of Art and History) ;
- language and IT courses, cookery courses, films, library and more!
The ski area
in numbers
528
hectares of mountain
150 km
of downhill ski runs
119
ski runs
27 green, 44 blue, 38 red and 10 black
62
ski lifts
563
snow cannons
26
snow grooming machines
66 km
of cross-country ski runs
Courchevel's recreational areas
and theme zones
Courchevel has recreational areas and theme zones accessible to everyone.
For beginners
Courchevel has set up 4 special areas for skiing beginners, also called ZEN ("Zone d'Evolutions Novices"), with safe, well-maintained wide runs.
For fans of emergency stops
Courchevel has developed an area specially designed for the foolhardy to test their capacities to brake and to make an emergency stop: discover the Stop Zone without delay!
For riders
Discover the 2 areas reserved for boardsports pros, specially designed by Courchevel for those who want to push back their limits:
- The Snowcross: a trail for races with friends (up to 4 participants)
- The Railpark: for those who want to test figures on rails and boxes
For your children
Courchevel has set up a special circuit for your children "the Indians' trail". The tribal chief welcomes your little ones and offers them a variety of activities and stories…
For mountain rescue enthusiasts: The Avalanch’ Camp are has plenty of surprises in store for you and in particular introduces you to the risks and techniques of mountain rescue, thanks to the valuable know-how of ski patrol teams.
Sources: Tourist office of Courchevel www.courchevel.com