Complete guide to Courchevel's ski terrain, from beginner greens to expert black runs and the famous Couloirs.
The World's Largest Linked Ski Area
Courchevel forms the northern pillar of Les Trois Vallées (The Three Valleys), the world's largest linked ski area with 600km of marked pistes. The Courchevel sector alone offers 150km of runs ranging from gentle beginner slopes to challenging expert terrain, ensuring every skier finds their perfect playground.
The ski area spans altitudes from 1,260m (Le Praz) to 2,738m (La Saulire), providing exceptional snow reliability from early December through late April. With 58 lifts serving the Courchevel sector and over 100 across the Three Valleys, wait times remain minimal even during peak periods.
Courchevel Terrain Overview
Green Runs
27
Beginner terrain
Blue Runs
42
Intermediate cruisers
Red Runs
35
Advanced terrain
Black Runs
10
Expert challenges
Terrain by Ability Level
Beginner Terrain
Courchevel is renowned as one of the world's best resorts for learning to ski. Extensive beginner areas in each village provide gentle, wide slopes with reliable snow conditions.
Best Beginner Areas
- Pralong (1850): Gentle green runs, dedicated beginner zone
- Bellecôte (1850): Wide, confidence-building terrain
- Moriond (1650): Excellent beginner slopes near Aquamotion
- Le Praz (1300): Tree-lined runs, forgiving terrain
- Village (1550): Quiet nursery slopes, less crowded
Advanced & Expert Terrain
Strong skiers find excellent challenges throughout Courchevel, from steep groomed runs to legendary Couloirs and off-piste opportunities.
Expert Highlights
- Grand Couloir: Famous steep chute, requires good conditions
- Suisses: Demanding mogul run, expert only
- Jean Blanc: Long, challenging descent
- Chanrossa: Steep terrain with powder possibilities
- Couloir Tournier: Technical challenge for experts
The Three Valleys Connection
With a Three Valleys ski pass, the entire 600km ski area opens up. From Courchevel, you can ski to Méribel via the Saulire gondola (2,738m summit), then continue to Les Menuires and Val Thorens. Planning a Three Valleys day requires early starts and awareness of last lift times for return.
