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Visitor reviews for Courchevel Ski Resort

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• January 29, 2012
  dodge from United Kingdom
  

  Courchevel is a fantastic resort. Spent New Year week at 1850 - our second visit to Courchevel having skied in many different resorts across the French Alps across many years, this is definitely our favourite. Excellent skiing for all abilities, the 3 villages of Courchevel are interlinked both with pistes and with buses, great piste grooming and pretty villages with trees - such a bonus if the weather is bad, you can still ski in almost all weather conditions. For us British, the prices are high, mostly pushed up by the visitors to the numerous 5 star hotels and super luxury chalets located in 1850, so the downside is it's expensive, eating out in restaurants is very pricey but if you can self-cater and take baguettes for lunch, that will save a lot! Well worth it for such a great resort.

• Courchevel Ratings

  Based on 18 votes. Vote

  Access: 4.2 (1) At least one overnight stop, (2) requires a whole day, (3) requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns (4) arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon, (5) there is a main airport within an hour of Courchevel.	Public Transport: 4.3 (1) There are no buses or taxis to Courchevel, (3) there are slow or infrequent buses / trains available, (5) getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections.
  Scenery: 4.4 (1) An ugly resort in a bland setting, (3) average mountain views and resort, (5) a spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town.	Accommodation: 4.6 (1) No places to stay in/near Courchevel, (3) a few places to stay in the resort, (5) a wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets.
  Cheap Rooms: 3.2 (1) No budget accommodation available, (3) just one or two hostels so book ahead, (5) several cheap hostels and pensions available.	Luxury Hotels: 5.0 (1) No luxury accommodation available, (3) just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead, (5) several up-market hotels in Courchevel.
  Ski in/Ski out: 4.9 (1) The ski area is located far from any accommodation, (3) a free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip, (5) Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available.	Childcare: 4.4 (1) There are no child care facilities at Courchevel, (5) the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche.
  Snowsure: 4.7 (1) Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing, (2) is often closed due to a lack of snow, (3) occasionally suffers from a lack of snow, (4) rarely suffers from a lack of snow, (5) Courchevel is snowsure even in the poorest seasons.	Snowmaking: 4.7 (1) Courchevel relies entirely on natural snow, (3) there are just a few snow cannons, (5) there are snowmaking facilities on all pistes.
  Snow Grooming: 4.7 (1) There are no snow groomers at Courchevel, (3) occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state, (5) all the runs at Courchevel are groomed daily.	Shelter: 4.3 (1) there is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut, (3) there are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close, (5) Courchevel is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close.
  Nearby options: 4.3 (1) If snow conditions are poor at Courchevel, it will be poor everywhere nearby, (3) there are good alternatives within an hours drive, (5) other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions.	Regional rating: 4.5 (1) Courchevel usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region, (3) has average conditions for the region, (5) usually has the best snow conditions in the region.
  Lift Staff: 4.2 (1) The staff at Courchevel are rude or unhelpful, (5) lift staff at Courchevel are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help.	Crowds/Queues: 3.9 (1) the resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues, (3) it is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays, (5) it is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare.
  Ski Schools: 4.9 (1) No ski schools available, (2) one or two ski schools but local language only, (3) a few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors, (4) plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available, (5) excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors.	Hire and Repairs: 5.0 (1) Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex. (3) there are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance, (5) good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible.
  Variety of pistes: 5.0 (1) The ski runs are featureless and unvaried, (3) the ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week, (5) Courchevel has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain.	Beginners: 4.9 (1) Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard, (3) a few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week, (3) Vast areas of gentle terrain.
  Intermediates: 5.0 (1) No intermediate terrain at Courchevel, (3) intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days, (5) vast areas of cruising runs.	Advanced: 4.9 (1) Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders, (3) enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste, (5) Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week.
  Snow Park: 4.0 (1) Not even a kicker at Courchevel, (3) average sized park quite well looked after, (5) huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails.	Off-piste: 4.3 (1) No off-piste worth mentioning, (2) off piste is out-of-bounds, (3) some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days, (5) a vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days.
  Cross-country: 3.9 (1) There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Courchevel, (3) there are some cross country trails available, (5) the area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails.	Luge/Toboggan: 4.4 (1) No designated luge or toboggan runs, (3) there are toboggan runs that open quite often, (5) Courchevel has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages.
  Mountain Dining: 4.7 (1) Nowhere to buy food by the pistes, (3) some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive, (5) there is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets.	Eating: 4.7 (1) Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. (5) A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants.
  Apres-Ski: 4.6 (1) Nothing to do, not even a bar, (3) there are a few bars in the resort but nothing special, (5) clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere.	Other Sports: 4.4 (1) No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts, (3) resort has just a small public swimming pool, (5) resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool.
  Entertainment: 4.0 (1) Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here, (3) the non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week, (5) the resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports.	Winter Walks: 4.2 (1) Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails, (3) a couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails, (5) extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities.
  Ski Pass Value: 4.4 (1) A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available, (3) the ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts, (5) ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area.	Value (National): 3.8 (1) Overall, Courchevel is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money, (3) overall represents average value for money, (5) overall offers the best value resort in the country.
  Value (Global): 3.5 (1) Overall, Courchevel is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world, (3) overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries, (5) internationally the resort offers excellent value for money.

  Based on 18 votes. Vote

• December 18, 2011
  yilmoko from Turkey
  

  Have been skiing Courchevel for the last 15 years, excellent all around resort with skiing for all levels. We have been renting Chalets in 1850 for years and have been very satisfied. Last season we rented a Chalet from the internet and got ripped off. Definitely go through the Tourist office if you don't know where to stay!!so that you don't ruin your vacation.

• December 13, 2011
  Richard from United Kingdom
  

  Courchevel is always good but some times fantastic

• December 02, 2011
  andy from United Kingdom
  

  I have just read the comments below. What I find funny is when people say it was the best snow? Where ever you go if the snow is good then it will be amazing. After all it's just weather! I have skied all over Europe, New Zealand, Canada, Alaska and Chile. I can tell you for certain that it's the same all over the world. If there's good snow you will have a good holiday and if there's bad snow you won't! I worked in Courchevel for 10 years and had some amazing powder days but also some sh*t days when it was busy and raining!
  It's a great resort and there are some well priced little places to eat, and lots of well over priced places. The variety of skiing is great for 99% of people. I would highly recommend. Stay lower i.e. 1650, 1550 etc and you will have a great holiday. If the snow's good!

• November 06, 2011
  David Mavi from France
  

  Just wanted to share, we live in Grenoble and are always looking for a place to stay in Courchevel. It's always difficult as the hotels, hostels etc are only interested in Saturday to Saturday bookings, and we want Friday evenings to Sundays, or just long weekends. However, we have found a great chalet that is split into two apartments which is 15 mins outside of the resort but rents out on a nightly basis for thirty euro per person. This in one of the most expensive resorts in Europe and is an absolute bargain, and the booking flexibility is welcome in this ski area. Don't know if I am allowed to post the web address but if I am it's ski-courchevel.org.
  You do need a car, but if like us you live locally or can hire at the airport, then this place is a steal.

• April 14, 2011
  Brian from United Kingdom
  

  Courchevel is a great resort, when there's snow...
  I would not bother coming for the last week!! 1650 is closing on Saturday and they are only keeping 3 lifts and 2 slopes open. If you've booked a holiday make sure you are bringing walking boots.....

• April 05, 2011
  Maintenance Mike from France
  

  Well, for those of you waiting to hear the latest news (or should I say duty rumour/gossip) of the end of the season...I have had it on good authority that the season will not be ending early. This has been confirmed by ski pass office officials (quote: emphatically refute the early closure of the resort due to no snow). So...there you have it...it looks like the seasonaires will be working to the end of their contracts although the meeting today between the piste workers, ESF and other controllers of the resort will add more fuel on the fire of those that believe the early closure to an already dead Courchevel will leave many businesses in a bind. The tourist office will keep trying to entice visitors to Courchevel even though there is no snow because they want people to spend their hard earned money here. I feel so sorry for them. I live here and would not even entertain going on the so called snow/slush/ice/crap...many of the staff want to go home and the end couldn’t come any quicker for many others. The weather has not been like this in 50 years (according to a local source). Out of my window I see wonderful skies and at 1300 people sit by the lake enjoying a picnic. I for one will be here during the summer and it looks like we will be missing out on spring as summer is already here. While working outside I eagerly watch birds in the trees, butterflies and bees going about their business as if it were June. I was in Moutiers the other day lying by the river in 32C weather while here today I enjoyed a comfortable 24C in resort whilst working outside on some furniture. The forecast is indeed good for those wishing to undertake some downhill bike riding or other outdoor activities apart from skiing. Camping weather is here folks, so bring your walking boots piton hammer and climbing gear as summer takes a hold...

• April 01, 2011
  russ from United Kingdom
  

  Well, looks the the season is well and truly over (did it actually ever begin?). The temperatures forecast this coming week in Courchevel look more like the south of France that the Alps. This is the first time in the past 10 years I haven't gone skiing at the Easter holiday break. Totally P'd off!
  Booked to go to Marrakesh instead. Guess what .. yep there's heavy rain forecast and the temperatures are dropping. Might be worth taking the skis and hopping on a donkey up the Atlas mountains and skiing there .. ridiculous!!

• March 29, 2011
  Jon from Chad
  

  Hi, this isn't really a Courchevel review even though I have lived in 1850 for the last 3 years. 1850 is everything people have said, expensive, extravagant and a bit soulless, however, the skiing is as good as it gets (when there is snow) no queues, good terrain, with an up to date lift infrastructure, and with no real competition for the good stuff when it's on because most people are busy being seen....shopping??
  Anyway, my main point in this post is directed at snow-forecast.com... I don't know which tour operator or tourist office pays your wages or bought the 'random weather forecast machine' but never have I seen a service as consistently wrong! I appreciate weather forecasting (especially in the mountains) is no exact science but I am definitely sure that I would have had a better success rate if I just made up the forecast a year in advance!
  Having a bad snow season is one thing,, but to be consistently lied to about imaginary snow just to try and fill resorts is like salt in the wound.
  Seriously, anyone checking the forecast before you book a holiday use another site not sponsored by tourist information, or if you really have to ask your neighbour or grandparents or children, I would rely on them more than this...
  I could go on but I'm gonna get an early night because I'm getting first lifts for the 20cm that's on it's way tonight!...according to?
  I hope I eat these words tomorrow and get some pow! Well see..

  [Editor's note: it is unfortunate to read about your bad experience with the forecasts. We do hope our service can help you in the future.]

• March 21, 2011
  Dill Tart from United Kingdom
  

  Must be one of the poorest years for snow fall I can remember, particularly as the last 3-4 years have been good. The pistes can best be described as ice rinks separated by mounds of snow/ice. The higher runs are holding up 'just' but stones and rocks coming through and after 2 weeks staying in Bozel (great central location) moved onto Val D'Isere for a week. They had just had a reasonable snow fall but again the surface of the runs are being hard packed and polished and even competent skiers are struggling to gain an edge. The 'face' run into the resort is mayhem and I was narrowly missed by borders & skiers alike who had fallen and gathered speed! Decided the telecabin was the best route down at the end of the day.

• March 15, 2011
  Brian Latto from United Kingdom
  

  Well, it is true this is a fantastic resort with many excellent areas to test your silky skills. Also if you're only in it to be seen and people watch then this is the place for you, and your Bogner Clothing. However, the current snow report levels are complete fiction. There are for example closures to the bottom sections of runs above 1850 because of lack of snow. This does not match up to a 77cm base layer. The majority of runs are open, but you will find grass and rock patches a plenty, so I suggest not bringing your best gear with you. Today the snow was all time pap, more akin to waterskiing, but, on snow, what happens is that unfortunate sticking sensation. Hopefully things will pick up with a serious drop in temperature and snowfall. At the moment I would have to say if you don't like skiing terrain parks, it sucks the big one. I can only sadly suggest you go to North America this season if you want good skiing. Good luck whatever you do.

• March 12, 2011
  Stu Mathieson from United Kingdom
  

  I have lived and worked in Courchevel for 14 seasons, so feel fairly well qualified to review the resort as it stands now. Sure the snow hasn't been forthcoming this year, and prices in Courchevel 1850 are notoriously high, but you cannot escape the fact that Courchevel and the 3 valleys is by far and above the best skiing to be found in France. The resort grooms pistes better than anywhere else I have visited, and even though the lack of snow means very little powder skiing this year, nearly everything is open because of their very good piste preparation! There are cheaper places to ski sure, but lets face it, Courchevel is very chique and very classy! So go on spoil yourself if you like but don't then complain about the cost!

• February 24, 2011
  Mae Vees from France
  

  I was worried because of the lack of new snow, but Couchevel has kept its pistes very well. I stayed at ski-courchevel.org must be the cheapest chalet near the resort. Well impressed with how Courchevel copes with a 'dry' season. Very good to know for future trips. Also the chalet could be booked on a nightly basis which was good so we missed the dreaded Saturday changeover.

• February 20, 2011
  Brian Latto from United Kingdom
  

  Well, what can I say. The resort, including the other 2 main centers, is my top place to ski in the world after many, many years of touring around. The area is expansive and has lots to offer every level of skier, including experts. Unfortunately, this season, I'd definitely have to suggest you leave this out, as with the rest of Europe really as the snow situation is completely dire all over the mountain range. I seriously would not go if I was not already living there and paid up for the season. Gutted, gutted, gutted about the crap state of affairs this year in Europe. Go to North America people, don't go to Europe until next season, if the snow arrives then.

• February 07, 2011
  russell baker from United Kingdom
  

  Just got back from the Three Valleys. I was there over the new year period and it hasn't snowed since. I must admit that I was in trepidation about the weather conditions before I went. However, it was much better than I could ever have hoped. There are a few steep runs which have been closed but, generally, I would say over 95% of the runs are open.
  It's advisable to just go high as the runs into Meribel and to a lesser extent Courchevel are sheet ice! It's certainly honed my ice skiing .
  On the plus side, I have experienced the new La Folie Douce in Val Thorens.'OMG .fabulous food and drinks, amazing music, brilliant singer and saxophonist. It's just a shame I had to ski back to Meribel, which was an interesting experience after a few drinks .
  On the down side, why have the people who bought Chalet Pierre changed it? It has been ruined. It was expensive before but 9 Euro's for a tiny coffee is taking the mickey. It was virtually empty.
  The weather shows no sign of changing anytime soon so things will only get worse and when it snows I really hope the extreme skiers don't chase the powder. The off-piste runs are complete ice fields and once the snow eventually comes then I worry that there will be a lot of accidents with avalanches.
  Keep to the manicured pistes and stay high.
  
  
  
  
  

• February 05, 2011
  Mini Mansell from United Kingdom
  

  For weekend trips, any day arrival you could try www.skicourchevel.net
  Down in Bozel it's not on-piste. But a free 12 minute bus ride away. Because it's not on-piste it's actually affordable, The local bar does a beer for 2 Euro instead of 6 in 1850 and a tenner for a pizza. This makes Courchevel affordable to stay at.
  I have just had 2 fantastic weeks there.

• February 04, 2011
  Mary Lumb from United Kingdom
  

  We have been to Courchevel 4 times over the last 8 years, staying in 1650 with Le Ski. I've had lessons with New Generation and can highly recommend them. We've just returned from a week with bright sunshine but more snow needed. I must say that the piste staff do a fantastic job maintaining what they have and providing more with snow cannons. What could have been disappointing was a really enjoyable week's skiing. All of the Courchevel valley is a pleasure to ski: great slopes, pretty villages, excellent restaurants. Yes, it's expensive in places, but it's easy to picnic in the sun! Can't wait to return.

• January 30, 2011
  Rachael Cunningham from France
  

  We go to Courchevel a lot, it's a great resort. We always wanted to go for long weekends but found the resort only caters for weekly tourism. However, we found a few B&Bs and self catering apartments on line through Google earth. We have a car so can go a few km away if necessary: much cheaper, which means we can come more often and spend more money?

• January 12, 2011
  Stephen Knight from United Kingdom
  

  Courchevel is over-priced, over-rated and becoming over-used. My sincere advice to all of you is to find somewhere else to ski! xxx

  P.S. We are property owners in Courchevel.

• December 05, 2010
  Julia Holloway from United Kingdom
  

  We have been going to Courchevel for 12 years now and it is fantastic. We always stay in Courchevel 1650. It's much more relaxed than 1850 but it not only has some of the best beginner skiing, but excellent, safe off-piste skiing in the "Chaplets" area. The whole of the Three Valleys (over 600 kms of piste) is accessible by skis and lift. Try the "Grand Couloir" if you want to be scared silly!
  Just remember to go to Kaie's bar (La Boulotte) in 1650 on Thursdays for apres-ski. It's complete madness, but fantastic fun!

• November 29, 2010
  James Theakston from United Kingdom
  

  We're heading back to Courchevel for the 6th year running. We find the slopes cater for all abilities and although it can be expensive there are some great bargains to be had if you are able to shop around and leave things to the last minute.

  Our main advice would be, if you're travelling with a tour operator, arrange your own lift pass, ski hire and ski school. Tour operators will tell you that they save you money and that they only use the 'best' suppliers but their recommendations are based only on the fact they get commission paid to them for each client they send to them! A quick search on Google can find you better quality and cheaper alternatives.

• April 07, 2010
  Liliane Hunter from United Kingdom
  

  There is no better resort in Europe than Courchevel 1850. The resort is picture perfect with wooden chalets everywhere. Even though the visitors of the resort are all quite high profile the resort has a very laid back, relaxed atmosphere. Much better then Verbier of St Moritz. We stayed in a lovely apartment in the Jardin Alpin area, charmingly decorated, ski-in ski-out and next to the gondola.The owners website is CourchevelApartment.com. Not cheap but money well spent. Apparently Courchevel 1850 has the best snow conditions of the 3 Valleys so don't hesitate and go!

• January 05, 2010
  RB from United Kingdom
  

  Had new year in Courchevel . . . absolutely fantastic . . . the weather while unsettled was still fabulous. 100% snow coverage .
  The restaurants, as always, are ridiculously expensive . . . but still amazing . . . Cap Horn is truly historic . .
  On new years eve we spent the night in there dancing in front of the croisette. . over 5000 people having a fantastic time . the fireworks display was brilliant . .
  The town itself is becoming more and more pretty as the buildings are being upgraded from the horrid 60's and 70's flat roof buildings . . . it has a real alpine feel with the buildings being constructed in old timber. .
  The shops are totally excessive!!!
  It's Bond street on ice !!!
  I still believe it's the finest ski resort in Europe . . totally excessive but totally wonderful. .
  Enjoy Courchevel for its excesses . . .
  

• September 23, 2009
  Rachel from United Kingdom
  

  This New Year we are going to stay in a fantastic chalet at Courchevel. The chalet is called Chalet Charmily. I will hire Sam Burrows from Ultimate Snowsports. I hope he rises to the high praise that he has been given.
  I have been to Courchevel 1850 before but not anywhere as incredible as this chalet (Chalet Charmily).

• April 14, 2009
  Robert from United Kingdom
  

  Courchevel really is the best of all worlds. Beautiful villages with chocolate box style chalets are only minutes away from the largest linked ski area in the world. Endless skiing on perfectly groomed pistes accompany endless off-piste for any ability. Not only this but in under and hour and without getting on a bus you can be glacier skiing in Val Thorens. Having just returned from my third year in Courchevel 1650 staying at Les Montagnettes,Ii am truly addicted. It was another excellent year for snow depths where we experienced deep powder, on-piste powder and groomed corduroy; not a stone in sight. When it is lunch time there is always a fabulous restaurant and sundeck to relax on: Belair, Le Soucoupe and Le Bouc Blanc are notable favourites. At the end of the day we retired to the comfort of Le Montagnettes spa which was excellent. All in all, Courchevel is one of the finest resorts in the world, and if your budget can stretch to it, it is well worth it.

• April 07, 2009
  Khaled Mohamed Mousverkibinifastan-Al Saud from Afghanistan
  

  It can't get better than the 3 Valleys for skiing and Courchevel 1850 matches any international hot spot. Hotels, restaurants, shops; all in top notch range. You can have any demand realised with the according zeros in your bank account. Snow is plenty and the slopes in Courchevel's domain are enough for you not to bother for Meribel or Val Thorens. Afternoon wise, go bowling and drink beer. Prices of course are crasy-crasy but Russians and Arabs have cut down an '0' from their accounts taking it to the 100s of thousands instead of millions. All around, Courchevel is 'the place' to be if you can afford it, if not go to Courch 1750, 1650 or 1450 according to the descent of your income ability.

• February 26, 2009
  Taskin ServicePrive from France
  

  This year (08/09) is another good year for Courchevel. The snow is excellent. Hotels are still behaving as if there is no financial crisis going on. Sure, they will change their attitude very soon. Instead of paying for a name, try and pay for a hotel that is really worth paying for.
  Hotel Le Chabichou is a great example. This is a very cozy family hotel owned by a 2 star Michelin cook. It is a great place to stay and at the same time enjoy 2 star French gastronomique food. The hotel is situated on a main slope at Courchevel, so ski-in and out is guaranteed.
  Looking for a real professional Sport shop where you can arrange all your ski equipment and skiwear? Jean Blanc Sport would be my recommendation. I know this place very well. They have existed since 1947, so I hear. So this is the oldest and the most professional shop I have ever been to in Courchevel. I still remember the faces of the staff who already have been working more than 10 years for the shop.

• February 10, 2009
  Taskin. Serviceprive from France
  

  Courchevel offers the most diversity between all the 3 valleys. It serves all budgets and all level of skiers. Good seasons or bad seasons. There is always enough snow to ski properly and safe.
  The resort is open until the third week of April but any time of the season is a good time to come to Courchevel. April is nice and warm with long sunny days and good snow conditions. 1850 is hot, 1650 is a family village and Le praz is special. I heard many people saying that this is the most complete ski resort of the world. Try and never regret.

• February 10, 2009
  oliver harvey from United Kingdom
  

  Doing a season in La Tania, 10 mins ride away from Courchevel. For anyone (snowboarding or skiing) who wants to ride park, rail, pipe don't even think about it. I was in Morzine/Avoriaz during the last 2 seasons and their small park (there's about 4 in the same area) is bigger than the main park in Courcheval. They seem content to close most jumps off at about 2pm. For such a big ski area Freestyle is certainly not catered for.
  Apart from that the pistes, at Courchevel, are well looked after more so than in Morzine and there is probably more challenging off-piste.

• February 08, 2009
  Matthew Castleton from United Kingdom
  

  Just came back from a wicked week's skiing in Courchevel. Compared to previous years there were certainly less Brits in the resort (more Dutch and French as far as I could hear). We stayed with Le Ski (recommended in the Where To Ski Book) and had a week of intermediate lessons with Thomas from New Generation - both were excellent and highly recommended. Best part of the holiday was the leek and potato soup in La Boulotte in 1650, yum. It was only 6 euros. My tip - don't eat in the mountain restaurants at Courchevel - lunch in 1650, drink at happy hour and enjoy the chalet wine. Oh, and order curry for chalet night off - much cheaper. Fingers crossed the euro improves - looking forward to next year.