Courchevel, French Alps
French Alps

Courchevel

More Michelin stars than any ski village on earth, and a western doorway into Les 3 Vallées. Courchevel stacks six villages by altitude, from the palace hotels of 1850 down to the family runs of Le Praz.

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Altitude
1,300 - 2,738 m
Vertical drop
1,438 m
Pistes
600 km
Lifts
161
Snow score
90/100
Season
Dec 7 → Apr 21

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardSnowpark
150 marked runs
Green
30
Blue
58
Red
45
Black
17
Average snow by month
125cm
Dec
185cm
Jan
230cm
Feb
220cm
Mar
140cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain and Andorra; Italy, Austria and Switzerland start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Lake Hôtel
4.7328 reviews
185
Top pick

Lake Hôtel

Excellent · 328 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Courchevel, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.7/5 from 328 reviews). It sits about 850 m from the slopes. A upper-scale option for Courchevel, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 850 m to the slopesUpper-scale
From
185/ night
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Ecrin Blanc Resort Courchevel
4.3554 reviews
150

Ecrin Blanc Resort Courchevel

Very good · 554 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Courchevel.

≈ 850 m to the slopesMid-range
From
150/ night
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Les Airelles
4.4381 reviews
170

Les Airelles

Very good · 381 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Courchevel, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 600 m to the slopesMid-range
From
170/ night
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Hôtel Le Lana
4.5184 reviews
190

Hôtel Le Lana

Very good · 184 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Courchevel, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 150 m to the slopesUpper-scale
From
190/ night
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Six Senses Residences & Spa Courchevel
4.6130 reviews
180

Six Senses Residences & Spa Courchevel

Excellent · 130 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Courchevel, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 150 m to the slopesUpper-scale
From
180/ night
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Hotel La Sivolière
4.5144 reviews
175

Hotel La Sivolière

Very good · 144 reviews

Why we like it

Strong value for Courchevel, with a high guest rating that punches above its nightly price.

≈ 600 m to the slopesMid-range
From
175/ night
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Ski-in/ski-out

Courchevel 1850 holds the densest cluster of true ski-in/ski-out palaces in the Alps. Lower villages rely on shuttles.

Get to know the resort

The famous glamour lives in 1850, with private jets at the altiport and boutiques on the snow front, but the lower villages tell a gentler story. Le Praz keeps its old-Savoyard wood and quiet, and the whole valley is wide and well-groomed enough for nervous first-weekers.

Courchevel, French Alps
Courchevel, French Alps

Hotels in Courchevel

Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Plan your trip

Frequently asked questions

Is Courchevel good for beginners?+

Courchevel offers 600 km of pistes across 161 lifts, from 1,300 m to 2,738 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Courchevel?+

The season runs from Dec 7 to Apr 21, with a snow score of 90/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

Courchevel 1850 holds the densest cluster of true ski-in/ski-out palaces in the Alps. Lower villages rely on shuttles.

How big is the Courchevel ski area?+

Courchevel has 600 km of marked pistes served by 161 lifts, between 1,300 m and 2,738 m of altitude.

Is Courchevel more for beginners or experts?+

Courchevel counts about 150 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.