Located in the heart of the Tarentaise area, Courchevel is basically 4 villages at different altitudes (1300m, 1550m, 1650m and 1850m) all linked together by shuttle bus. This is a lively resort offering a wide range of cultural and sporting activities throughout the year and it is also well-known for its excellent terrain for skiers and boarders of all levels.
Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 67 Km Cross-country skiing: 67km of trails (13 loops over the 4 levels of the resort with links to the trails at Meribel and La Tania).
APRÈS-SKI Leisure: Paragliding, snow scooters, snow shoeing, ice-rink, tobogganing, fitness centre (swimming pool, sauna) Cinemas, nightclubs, piano bars, restaurants, shops. Apres Ski 1850>>> 1650>>> 1550>
PRACTICAL INFORMATION Useful Information: Courchevel is within easy reach by coach or taxi from the train station in Moutiers (25km) or Geneva Coitrin airport (140km). The resort has all the required facilities for you to spend a great winter holiday: > shops. > bars/restaurants. > doctors. > pharmacy. This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the Tourist Office (Tel.0033.479.08.00.29) or log on to www.courchevel.com
Otherwise known as "The Roof of Europe", Savoie is an area rich in natural treasures.
The flora and fauna of Savoie is varied and exceptional...
From tiny paths to steep trails, discover the Alpine peaks, the Alpine gastronomy, small villages with colourful stories and most importantly, breathe in the fresh and revitalising mountain air.
Ski aside, there is also a wide range of activities to choose from: snowmobile, dog-sledding, snowshoeing...
Land of gourmets and culinary arts, with 340 sorts of cheese and 450 quality wines...Be a guest to France's finest table. From the North to the South, the country takes pride in its writers & poets, its world famous castles, churches, cathedrals and museums, all of which worked their magic, attracting holiday-makers from all around the globe. France boasts some of the most magnificent and diverse landscapes which influenced and became models for paintings by impressionist and surrealist masters, arousing the curiosity of people who came to see with their own eyes what it was all about...
Whether you enjoy sports, both on land or at sea, or you have a liking for remains of the Past, or if you are simply a nature lover, France will welcome you with open arms. People from all regions, towns and villages are expecting you and may even tempt you to take up residence in a country where the living is easy.
A word of advice from Lagrange : French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep money handy.
THE 3 VALLEYS is the largest ski domain in the world with 5 resorts sharing it: La Tania, Courchevel, Meribel, Les Menuires, Val Thorens. * Europe's finest snowsure resorts * Extensive skiing for all levels * Unlimited off-piste opportunities * Lots of snowboard- friendly lifts, fun parks in Courchevel, Val Thorens and Les Menuires. www.les3vallees.com
Height: 600km of pistes. 52 green slopes / 131 blue slopes / 118 red slopes / 34 black slopes. 200 ski lifts and more than 1500 snow cannons.