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Courchevel Resort Reviews

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Courchevel Ratings

Overall: 4.3. Based on 68 votes and 68 reviews.

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Snowsure: 4.6

  • Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
  • Is often closed due to a lack of snow
  • Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
  • Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
  • Courchevel is snowsure even in the poorest seasons

Variety of pistes: 4.9

  • The ski runs are featureless and unvaried
  • The ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week
  • Courchevel has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain

Off-piste: 4.3

  • No off-piste worth mentioning
  • Off piste is out-of-bounds
  • Some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days
  • A vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days

Scenery: 4.4

  • An ugly resort in a bland setting
  • Average mountain views and resort
  • A spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town

Access: 4.1

  • At least one overnight stop
  • Requires a whole day
  • Requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns
  • Arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon
  • There is a main airport within an hour of Courchevel

Public Transport: 4.1

  • There are no buses or taxis to Courchevel
  • There are slow or infrequent buses / trains available
  • Getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections

Accommodation: 4.4

  • No places to stay in/near Courchevel
  • A few places to stay in the resort
  • A wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets

Cheap Rooms: 2.8

  • No budget accommodation available
  • Just one or two hostels so book ahead
  • Several cheap hostels and pensions available

Luxury Hotels: 5.0

  • No luxury accommodation available
  • Just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead
  • Several up-market hotels in Courchevel

Ski in/Ski out: 4.8

  • The ski area is located far from any accommodation
  • A free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip
  • Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available

Childcare: 4.3

  • There are no child care facilities at Courchevel
  • The resort has limited child-care facilities
  • the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche

Snowmaking: 4.6

  • Courchevel relies entirely on natural snow
  • There are just a few snow cannons
  • There are snowmaking facilities on all pistes

Snow Grooming: 4.7

  • There are no snow groomers at Courchevel
  • Occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state
  • All the runs at Courchevel are groomed daily

Shelter: 4.1

  • There is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut
  • There are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close
  • Courchevel is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close

Nearby options: 4.3

  • If snow conditions are poor at Courchevel, it will be poor everywhere nearby
  • There are good alternatives within an hours drive
  • Other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions

Regional rating: 4.5

  • Courchevel usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region
  • Has average conditions for the region
  • Usually has the best snow conditions in the region

Lift Staff: 4.3

  • The staff at Courchevel are rude or unhelpful
  • Lift staff at Courchevel are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help

Crowds/Queues: 4.0

  • The resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues
  • It is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays
  • It is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare

Ski Schools: 4.8

  • No ski schools available
  • One or two ski schools but local language only
  • A few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors
  • Plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available
  • Excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors

Hire and Repairs: 4.8

  • Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex
  • There are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance
  • Good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible

Beginners: 4.6

  • Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard
  • A few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week
  • Vast areas of gentle terrain

Intermediates: 4.9

  • No intermediate terrain at Courchevel
  • Intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days
  • Vast areas of cruising runs

Advanced: 4.7

  • Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders
  • Enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste
  • Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week

Snow Park: 4.0

  • Not even a kicker at Courchevel
  • Average sized park quite well looked after
  • Huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails

Cross-country: 3.7

  • There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Courchevel
  • There are some cross country trails available
  • The area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails

Luge/Toboggan: 4.2

  • No designated luge or toboggan runs
  • There are toboggan runs that open quite often
  • Courchevel has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages

Mountain Dining: 4.5

  • Nowhere to buy food by the pistes
  • Some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive
  • There is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets

Eating: 4.6

  • Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop
  • There are a few places to eat in the resort but nothing special
  • A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants

Apres-Ski: 4.4

  • Nothing to do, not even a bar
  • There are a few bars in the resort but nothing special
  • Clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere

Other Sports: 4.3

  • No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts
  • Resort has just a small public swimming pool
  • Resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool

Entertainment: 3.8

  • Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here
  • The non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week
  • The resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports

Winter Walks: 4.0

  • Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails
  • A couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails
  • Extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities

Ski Pass Value: 4.2

  • A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available
  • The ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts
  • Ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area

Value (National): 3.7

  • Overall, Courchevel is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money
  • Overall represents average value for money
  • Overall offers the best value resort in the country

Value (Global): 3.7

  • Overall, Courchevel is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world
  • Overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries
  • Internationally the resort offers excellent value for money

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November 29, 2010
James Theakston from Ski United Kingdom 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 Ski United Kingdom 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 Ski United Kingdom 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 Ski United Kingdom 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 Ski United Kingdom 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 Ski Pakistan Pakistan
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 Ski France 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 Ski France 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 Ski United Kingdom 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 Ski United Kingdom 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.