Courchevel, France

Visitor reviews for Courchevel

• February 19, 2008
  Nick Clark from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  As a moderate intermediate skier all I can say is once you've skied Courchevel and the Three Valleys then you'll have been so spoiled that when your mates ask if you fancy a week in somewhere like Bulgaria "cos it's cheap" then you're going to pull a face like a bulldog chewing a wasp!

  Have stayed in Le Praz several times now and having come back 3 weeks ago have decided to go back for an unscheduled trip in mid March. My advice...avoid first two weeks of Jan while the barmy Russians raise all the bar prices by 100% and give the place a bit of a "heavy" atmosphere and you'll be fine. Fantastic trails over to La Tania, Meribel and Val Thorens with superb and stunning views. Always seems to have snow there and without doubt the biggest and bestest ski area in the world. You should ski it at least once before you die!!!

• February 18, 2008
  jane izard from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  If you are a beginner I recommend you stay at 1650. It has a cozy feel and good green runs, is less busy than 1850 and there are some good bars and restaurants which are not a rip-off. There is a free bus that links up the 5 Courchevel villages. Try New Generation for lessons and Le Ski for the best chalet experience ever! We had two big dumps and the most fabulous conditions - can't wait to go back!

• November 30, 2007
  Ian M from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Stayed at 1400 and 1650 on separate ocassions. The vast area that is the 3 valleys is enough to keep you coming back even when conditions aren't the best. One trip at Easter the snow was melting so fast that by 11am you where down to your T-shirt and making damned sure you didn't go through any puddles, Skiing in the afternoon that trip was a task that was rather unrewarding.
  That said, the lure of the 3 valleys is still strong and I would be out like a flash.

• February 27, 2007
  colin from IRELAND
  

  Stayed in 1850 on Jan 13 to 20, 2007. Fantastic snow when the rest of the Alps were bare. So many runs we hadn't time to ski them all. The resort was a bit expensive but on an all in deal we were fine and good value could be found.
  Fantastic holiday all 'round.

• February 03, 2007
  Gudski Err from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Stayed in 1850, Feb 2006. On the Bellecote run, ski in ski out. It is expensive but there are bars that are reasonable. The weather was great for the first half of the week and brilliant for the 2nd half. I am going back for 2007 and recommend the skiing to anyone!

• September 22, 2006
  Tom age 13 from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  I went to Le Praz (also known as Courchevel 1300) in the Christmas of 2005. The snow was fantastic which meant that most of the lifts were open. It also meant that we could ski down to 1300 which in all the times I have been to Courchevel I have never been able to do. I highly recommend it!!! :)

• February 26, 2006
  Connor from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  I spent two weeks in Courchevel, from late January to the beginning of February, and I couldn't believe how good it was. This was only my second ski holiday and I went independently, staying in Le Praz (a lovely village away from the madness of 1850) with Ellis Jackson Ski Holidays. It was a fantastic experience learning how to ski properly on some of the more difficult slopes. I was also very impressed with the way that the pistes were maintained each night, even with the lack of snowfall.

• December 20, 2005
  Tony Twort from FRANCE
  

  I met my wife in La Tania and the snow was fantastic as well. We were so impressed by the whole area we sold up in England and moved to the three valleys so now powder days are more frequent. The snow at the moment is great with good cold temps and still snow making. Why go anywhere else!!!

• November 27, 2005
  Neil from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Courchevel is the daddy of them all!
  We go as a group of mad keen intermediate skiers and skiing all day every day on freshly pisted tracks is a joy. Don't think anyone does it like Courchevel.
  There are 5 resorts and each are great in their own way. If you don't want to spend a fortune DON'T go to 1850 and DON'T eat in Chalet de Pierre (28€ for 2 cokes and a bottle of water - ouch!)
  We stay in LE PRAZ and enjoy the real village atmosphere and its great bars and restaurant. Apres ski downstairs in the hotel is just sheer bliss! There are 4 superb runs into the village although I would say only 2 are guaranteed skiable for the entire season.
  Never stayed with any of the big tour operators in Courchevel (gave up on their inflexibility long ago) but have been with a couple of independent operators www.skivolution.com and for the last 3 seasons (and booked up for next again) www.tangerineski.com Great choice of wine with every meal, great value for money and great fun!

• January 25, 2005
  Chris James from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  Another excellent week at Courchevel 1850 with qski.net Last three days playing in the powder were deep joy.
  I'll be back

• January 04, 2005
  mel & darran from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  We have just had the most fantastic time in Courchevel 1850 for xmas. It is expensive for everything, but you only need to travel down to la Tania or across Meribel to get a decent Gluwein at less than 1/2 the price, & thats for 2!
  I can highly recommend a full 3 valleys lift pass if your intermediate, as all runs are easy & now way are the blacks anything like the steep runs in Val D'Isere. It's well worth the extra pennies. Staying in Meribel Motteret would be the best area to stay in to get the best out of the area, as it is slap bang in the middle of all the valleys!
  have fun.

• August 26, 2004
  p goddard from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  good sking from jan onwards; very expensive, there,s a dent in the wall at bar le jump where the arsenal went out of europe last year; but i,m going back in dec 2004 so praying it snows hard, its a great place good atmosphere and very busy

• March 23, 2004
  Mick Kirkland from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  I've stayed in Courchevel over a dozen times in the last ten years, and i've never had a bad week. Without doubt Inghams offer the best value for money deals in all of the courchevel vilages.
  I'm going out there fo the second time this season at Easter. If anyone new to the area would like a guide I'll willingly show them around. This applies particularly to Canadians or other visitors. When I skied in Canada the local skiers were so hospitable and were only too willing to show visitors the slopes - I'd willingly reciprocate .

• November 14, 2003
  andrea from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  oh forgot to add try 'le ski' great chalet's, good prices, book early get lift pass inc! lots of wonderful food

• November 14, 2003
  andrea from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  excellent slopes - powder in jan02 wild stuff, for eats try bottom of 1650 slopes le chenin blanc (i think)good food, good prices - going jan03 wahoo

• November 11, 2003
  Steve from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  What a place to ski. Great snow, good for all levels of skier, on or off piste. The only negative comment I've heard about this ski resort is the high cost. So don't stay at 1850! I usually stay at Le Praz (1300). Theres a lift that takes you to 1850. The lift network is terrific - interlinked to all three valleys, Meribel & Val Thorens. Lots of places to eat on the mountain. If you're on a tight budget go for an all in challet package. Try www.skivolution.co.uk. I'm going back for my third season and can't wait to hit the slopes (might even try my first black run)

• October 09, 2003
  Jimbo from UNITED KINGDOM
  

  I can only really comment on 1850 - didn't go further down the valley. Overall it's a great resort - the most beautiful of the three valleys - and certainly the most expensive ! Prepare yourself mentally for paying ?8 for a beer and, if you go to Chalet du Piere (sp ?) ?18 for an omelete (a very nice omelete - but just a load of beaten eggs none the less !)

  For beginners the resort is great - loads of easy, wide runs. For the more advanced it also has loads of good runs - It's also very easy to get over to Meribel and Val Thorens if you fancy going a bit further afield.

• September 16, 2003
  Dave from AUSTRALIA
  

  Courchevel is a fantastic resort. It has the best snow that I have ever experienced and the trails are long and interesting. There is terrain for all skiers and the village is spectacular! I strongly recommend this resort to any sierious skier!