The photos and bedroom count are only the beginning. Here is what to ask about local knowledge, services, location and the people behind the booking.
Start with the person behind the listing
A chalet listing can show beautiful rooms and still leave out the details that decide whether a week works. Before comparing bedrooms and prices, ask who is handling the booking and how long they have worked in Courchevel.
Ask a simple local question. Where would you send a first-time skier? Which village suits a family that wants quiet evenings? A person who knows the resort should answer from experience, not return with a generic description.
Ask for the service list in writing
The phrase "services included" is not specific enough. It might mean housekeeping once a week. It might mean a staffed chalet with a butler, private chef, chauffeur and daily housekeeping. Ask for the exact hours and duties of every person included in the rate.
Restaurant bookings, concierge support, ski fitting at the chalet and grocery shopping may be separate. The same applies to airport transfers and in-resort driving. A written breakdown protects both sides and gives the family a realistic budget.
Questions worth asking before you book
- Who is my contact during the stay?
- How long have you worked in Courchevel?
- Which services are included, and which are extra?
- Does the location suit our ski level and our evenings?
- Who handles changes if a restaurant or activity is full?
Choose the village around the stay you want
Courchevel 1850 is the natural choice for clients who want restaurants, boutiques and nightlife close by. Courchevel Village and Moriond can suit families who prefer more space or a quieter rhythm. Le Praz has a different character and should be assessed carefully against the family's ski plans.
The right answer depends on budget, dates, ski level and how much time the group wants to spend in the chalet. Lifts, shuttles and taxis connect the resort, but the exact location still changes the shape of every day.
