Courchevel, French Alps

Courchevel: 5 things to know before you go

French Alps, France πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

More Michelin stars than any ski village on earth, and a western doorway into Les 3 VallΓ©es. 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.

Where to stay

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

Ecrin Blanc Resort Courchevel
4.3555 reviews
€150
β˜… Top pick

Ecrin Blanc Resort Courchevel

Very good Β· 555 reviews

Why we like it

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

Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.3/5 from 555 reviews). It sits about 850 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Courchevel, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

β‰ˆ 850 m to the slopesMid-range
From
€150/ night
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Les Airelles
4.4382 reviews
€170

Les Airelles

Very good Β· 382 reviews

Why we like it

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

β‰ˆ 600 m to the slopesMid-range
From
€170/ night
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HΓ΄tel Le Lana
4.5184 reviews
€190

HΓ΄tel Le Lana

Very good Β· 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.

β‰ˆ 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 Β· 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.

β‰ˆ 150 m to the slopesUpper-scale
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€180/ night
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