Courchevel, French Alps

Courchevel: 5 things to know before you go

French Alps, France 🇫🇷

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.

1.Is the snow reliable in Courchevel?

Yes. The base sits at 1300 m and the top reaches 2738 m, which puts snow reliability among the very best on our index (score 90/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

Ski-in/ski-out depends on the address here: some hotels are on the snow, others need a short walk or shuttle. Pick a slopeside address if skiing from the door matters to you.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

It is one of the bigger domains on the site: 600 km of piste on 161 lifts, enough to ski a different sector every day of the week. The terrain is balanced (30 green, 58 blue, 45 red, 17 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.What is the resort like?

Courchevel stands out for a polished, high-end scene, a family-friendly setup and a strong dining scene.

5.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Dec 7 to Apr 21 (about 19 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.

The full Courchevel guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

See the full Courchevel guide

More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Courchevel have?
About 1438 m of vertical, from a 1300 m base to 2738 m at the top.
Is Courchevel part of a larger ski area?
Yes. Courchevel is part of the Les 3 Vallées ski area, one of the big linked domains, so a single lift pass opens the whole thing.
Is Courchevel good for beginners?
Yes. With 30 green and 58 blue runs, there is plenty of gentle terrain to learn on.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

Lake Hôtel
4.7329 reviews
185
Top pick

Lake Hôtel

Excellent · 329 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 329 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
4.3557 reviews
150

Ecrin Blanc Resort Courchevel

Very good · 557 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
4.4382 reviews
170

Les Airelles

Very good · 382 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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Live snow reportSki-in/ski-out: France