Courchevel opens December 4, 2026 and closes April 18, 2027. Best months to visit, snow conditions, and how to time your trip.
Season Opening and Closing Dates
Courchevel opens on December 4, 2026 and closes on April 18, 2027 for the 2026-2027 season, with the full Three Valleys link running from December 5 to April 18. The resort's high altitude (up to 2,738m) and extensive snowmaking ensure reliable skiing throughout the winter.
Confirmed Season Dates (2026-2027)
Season Opening
December 4, 2026
Village, Moriond and La Tania from Dec 5
Season Closing
April 18, 2027
Moriond and La Tania close April 11
Best Times to Visit
Choosing when to visit depends on your priorities: snow quality, crowd levels, pricing, and atmosphere all vary significantly throughout the season.
January
- • Excellent snow conditions
- • Uncrowded slopes
- • 40-50% lower prices than peak
- • Cold temperatures (-10 to -5°C)
- • Short daylight hours
February (Peak Season)
- • Reliable snow coverage
- • European school holidays
- • Busiest period of year
- • Premium pricing
- • Book the festive weeks first
March (Best Overall)
- • Excellent snow + longer days
- • Warmer temperatures
- • Fewer crowds than February
- • Good value outside Easter
- • Perfect for sun lovers
Snow Conditions Throughout the Season
Courchevel benefits from its position in the heart of the Alps and significant investment in snowmaking. The resort can cover 450 hectares of pistes with artificial snow when needed, ensuring reliable skiing even in variable winters.
Snow Statistics
- ✓ Average annual snowfall: 4.5 meters at altitude
- ✓ Snowmaking coverage: 52% of ski area
- ✓ Highest point: 2,738m (La Saulire)
- ✓ North-facing slopes: Excellent snow preservation
Planning Your Visit
For the best experience, we recommend:
- First-time visitors: March for the best combination of snow, weather, and value
- Families: January (avoiding half-term) for quiet slopes
- Serious skiers: January for powder days and uncrowded terrain
- Luxury seekers: Christmas/New Year for festive atmosphere and glamour
- Spring skiing fans: Late March/April for corn snow and terrace lunches
The resort itself changes a little every winter too. For this season's openings, rebrands and the World Cup night slalom on 22 December, see what's new in Courchevel for 2026-27.
Dates settled, the next question is where to sleep. Our winter collection covers the five villages, and the two weeks that sell out first are always Christmas and New Year.
