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March 15, 2019
Ian from
United Kingdom
Ian from

Disagree with another reviewer. Last 3 seasons in 1650 have been great at the end of December over Christmas and New Year. The last 2 years being particularly good. The new Ariondaz lift (replaced for 2017 season) has close to doubled the capacity of the old lift and will get you over to Meribel or Val T in no time at all. But then you’ll hit the queues of hungover students in Val and wish you’d stayed in Courchevel.
October 27, 2017
Jonah from
United Kingdom
Jonah from

I have been going to Courchevel every year for the last 12 years. I go at the end of December/ very early January. Often there is very little snow on 1650 and medium snow on 1850. This creates over-crowding on the limited slopes open at that time of the year. Snow is coming later and later in the season - ...?climate change. If you are going to Courchevel, I suggest you go mid-January onwards. If you go earlier, there is likely to be limited number of slopes open; lots of slopes but half of them mud and grass at the end of December.
Val Thorens for me this winter.
March 07, 2016
Martin Dore from
United Kingdom
Martin Dore from

We stayed in Courchevel 1650 (Moriond) and had a great time. It's at the far left end of the piste map and with very changeable weather we didn't make it as far as Val Thorens or Les Minueires but we did have one run down to St Martin. If you are planning a big ranging day from 1650, it's worth getting one of the very regular buses up to 1850 where the Verdons then Viselle or Saulire lifts will drop you over Meribel really quickly. Otherwise, 1650s ageing Arondinaz bubble will slowly get you above some lifts to take you to the same place.
The skiing above 1650 is great with gentle wide blues, a few greens and a few good reds; all with great views. One thing to note, the Vallee des Avals accessible from here with a short hike is a great adventure but quite a serious avalanche risk (the clue's in the name) so take a guide if unsure. It's also got a longish hike at the bottom back to the lifts. The rest of the skiing in Courchevel and the 3 vallees is as good as everyone says. We went in the last of the French half term weeks and found a fair bit of piste-side powder although it was snowing a lot! Queues in the Courchevel valley were very short but the Chaudanne in Meribel was really packed at times. Mottaret seemed easier to get through.
The village itself is cute enough but not Austrian chocolate box perfection. There are some good bars and our favourite was the Schuss Bar over the road from the bubble. Prices in 1650 are fairly high (7 euros for a pint) but not as bad as we'd feared. It's definitely not going after the same brash loaded crowd as 1850.
March 11, 2013
JK Oxford from
United Kingdom
JK Oxford from

Have been lucky enough to have visited Courchevel for the last seven years and love it every time. The kids have learnt to ski here and with it's gentle runs down to the Croisette and a well marked green down from the top Chenus it made those early years enjoyable for all.
We have always used Magic for lessons and their positive attitude has led to the kids enjoying their skiing whislt giving them confidence to push themselves. Some places are pricey, but go self catering. Stop off in Moutier on the way and enjoy some of the best skiing anywhere in the world.
Love it.
February 02, 2013
Joe from
France
Joe from

I have been to Courchevel on numerous occassions, it gets better every year! The size of the ski area means you really will never get bored, there's always a new corner of the three valleys to explore. My family and I love to stay in le Praz, which has direct access to 1850, and has more of a traditional French mountain village feel about it than the other resorts, no high rise buildings, only beautiful wooden chalets! Our children have been having lessons with magic in motion, who have fun and friendly instructors, they love their lessons which allows us oldies to go off and explore at put own pace. Have a fun holiday!
January 01, 2013
Dom from
United Kingdom
Dom from

Been to lots of places including Austria and Switzerland. Going to 1650 for our 4th visit in Feb 2013 and can't wait. We don't spend loads as we drive from England and eat in at nights as a group after a few après beers. Doesn't need to be expensive to be good, just avoid expensive meals out and silly priced on resort shopping.
You just can't beat it!
December 31, 2012
Russ from
United Kingdom
Russ from

Came back from skiing in Courchevel on the 22nd Dec. What an absolutely fabulous week. The snow was incredible. There was lots of new snow most days and because the slopes were quiet per Christmas, it was pretty much fresh tracks every day. The highlight being the off-piste down to St Martin de Belleville. It was waist high and like skiing in talcum powder. Wow. We stayed at the Saint Louis in Courchevel, run by FlexiSki. It was fantastic. I've stayed at the finest hotels in Courchevel but this was a revelation. If anyone says you can't stay cheaply in Courchevel well book this hote . It cost £595 inc flights and transfers from Geneve. This was half board!! Food: great and the staff were brilliant. They even throw in a ski guide for people who don't know the resort!! Historic!! Can't wait to get back in Feb. They have enough snow for the rest of the season. Getting booked for 2013. It's looking like it will be a good one.
December 06, 2012
russ from
United Kingdom
russ from

Well the ski season is upon us and the snow looks incredible. Heading to Corchevel on the 15th Dec for what will hopefully be the first of several trips. Never skied pre christmas before so hoping it won't be too quiet. Booked to go to Le Mangeoire for the 21st Dec. If you havent been, book it! The party doesn't really get going until midnight but when it does its amazing! 9 days to go. Bring it on!
November 27, 2012
Harry from
United Kingdom
Harry from

Courchevel. Where to start. This February will be my 12th year, and I'm 16. We have an apartment in Courchevel 1650, which is directly next to a chairlift taking you up into the resort. The snow is usually great, 2010/11 was a rotten year, but earlier this year was absolutely incredible! There were 3m drifts off the sides of some of the higher pistes... It can be expensive, but my advice is to do the whole thing yourself - either drive from England or get the train (changing in Paris because it's cheaper!) and then get a bus up from Moutiers (some taxis are alright but be prepared to negotiate with the friendlier drivers!). At New Year, 1850 is full of Russians, but February half-term is great snow time, on average. 1650 or 1550 are cheaper and less crowded than 1850, but you can still get there with great ease. If you're competent, it really is worth and early start to hike it over to Val Thorens and Les Menuires - La Masse at Menuires has excellent runs! Another hotspot is Mont Vallon in Meribel, and the Olympic downhills (Jean Blanc and Jockeys) are incredible on a Saturday morning! Also, if you're new to the resort, take Grand Couloir with a pinch of salt - I've seen the best skiers and snowboarders go tumbling down: it is VERY easy to break bones if you fall there. Ski shops wise, Sport Gliss is the friendliest shop there - my parents have been going there for 20 years and we get Myrtle jam every year without fail. The patisseries may tempt you, but Au Pain D'Antan is monstrously expensive and Sherpa do fantastic pain au chocolats if you get there at 7:55 on the dot. Hopefully you'll enjoy Courchevel as well as I have, and by the way, definitely use Ecole Du Ski Francais even if your kids don't speak a word of French - it's their country, it's their resort, they have the best tuition! Enjoy!
March 13, 2012
fred from
United Kingdom
fred from

France in general and the Three Valleys in particular is becoming just way too expensive. 15 euros for a coffee and small piece of cake, more in an expensive place. 20 euros for a nasty bowl of spag bol, 200 euros to eat out for a family of four with a cheap bottle of wine.
Transfer prices are often more expensive than flights, which are also high now..with extra charges for everything.
It's also way too busy..sixty seven thousand people on a busy day...seemingly mostly all at the same lifts with a load of rude people pushing in and grumpy lift staff.
And you cannot trust the snow reports from the resort; it's like putting a rabbit in charge of a lettuce! Independent reports would be welcome!!
On the bright side, although the snow conditions in the last few years have been variable, it's great ski terrain when it's quiet and you can afford it!