Ski access
True ski-in ski-out · Chenus gondola
Summit access
Direct to 2,738m · Three Valleys
Village
6–10 min walk
Peak season
From £20,000/week
Why Les Chenus
Les Chenus is built around a single, clear premise: the gondola. The Les Chenus gondola is the primary artery for getting out of Courchevel 1850 — it connects to the Saulire summit at 2,738m, from which you can reach the entire Three Valleys network. Properties in the Chenus sector have this gondola at the end of the street.
The ski-in ski-out access here is among the most honest in the Alps. The Chenus piste runs directly through the neighbourhood. You ski out in the morning on a well-groomed blue run; you ski back in the evening on the same run. There is no variation by snow conditions, no "walk 200m to the slope" asterisk.
The sector's character is practical and focused. The architecture is built for skiing: large boot rooms, excellent ski storage, south-facing terraces for afternoon sun. Less of the ornate alpine grandeur of Jardin Alpin; more of the functional intelligence of a sector designed by people who ski every day.
Experienced skiers in groups or families who want to maximise time on snow consistently choose Les Chenus. Jardin Alpin is the address; Chenus is the access.
Insider Notes
- →The Les Chenus gondola opens at 8:30am. From a Chenus sector chalet, you can be first on the gondola in under 3 minutes.
- →Chenus is the most practical sector for large groups (6–14 people) who need consistent ski-in ski-out for all ability levels.
- →Some of the most comprehensively renovated chalets in 1850 are in the Chenus sector — interior quality often exceeds expectations.
Compare Courchevel 1850 Sectors
Every sector has a distinct character. Choose the one that matches how you ski.
Jardin Alpin
Ultra-luxury. The highest address in 1850.
Piste-sideBellecôte
Ski-out to Piste de Bellecôte. Classic 1850.
Best value in 1850Nogentil
Residential, quiet, 15–25% cheaper than Jardin Alpin.
True ski-in ski-outLes Chenus
Gondola access from the door. Built for skiers.
Currently viewing
Space & privacyPralong
Largest plots in 1850. Families who want room.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Les Chenus sector in Courchevel 1850?
Les Chenus is the sector of Courchevel 1850 built around the Les Chenus gondola — the main artery to the summit (2,738m) and the Three Valleys connection via Saulire. Properties here have direct access to the gondola and the Chenus piste, making it the most practical ski-in ski-out sector in 1850 for dedicated skiers.
Is ski-in ski-out really possible in Les Chenus?
Yes — and more consistently than in any other 1850 sector. The Les Chenus gondola base is embedded in the neighbourhood, and the Chenus piste runs directly through it. Properties positioned on the piste offer genuine ski-in ski-out: you exit the gondola and ski directly to your chalet. For ski-out, you click in from the garden and ski to the gondola.
How does Les Chenus compare to Jardin Alpin for skiing?
Both sectors offer genuine ski-in ski-out access to the Chenus area. Jardin Alpin is more elevated and more prestigious; Les Chenus is more directly connected to the gondola infrastructure. For pure ski convenience — first gondola of the day, last run to the door — Les Chenus is arguably the more practical choice. Jardin Alpin wins on prestige and views.
What types of chalets are available in Les Chenus?
The Chenus sector has a mix of classic 1970s-1980s chalets (many renovated) and more modern builds from the 2000s onward. Properties tend to be 4–8 bedrooms, built with practical ski storage and boot drying rooms — the architecture reflects the sector's ski-first identity. Many have private saunas; a smaller number have full indoor spa suites.
Is Les Chenus walking distance to Courchevel 1850 village?
Les Chenus is 6–10 minutes on foot from the main village of Courchevel 1850. It's slightly further than Bellecôte or Nogentil, which is the trade-off for the ski access. Most guests in Les Chenus properties either ski to the village or take a short taxi; the consensus is that the ski access is worth the extra 5 minutes of walk.