Christmas Week in the Alps
Christmas in Courchevel 1850 is unlike any other ski week. The resort opens fully, the snow is deep, and the atmosphere in the village, the lights, the markets, the Michelin-starred restaurants with festive menus, makes every evening feel earned. A private chalet lets you set your own pace.
Christmas week availability: 19-26 December 2026
Ski-in ski-out access to the Three Valleys
Private chef for festive Christmas Eve dinner
Decorated chalets with seasonal touches on request
Concierge pre-arrival grocery and gift hamper service
Fresh snow conditions at altitude, skiing from day one
Available for Christmas Week
Courchevel 1850 · 19-26 December 2026 · Saturday to Saturday
Why Book a Christmas Chalet in Courchevel 1850
Christmas week, running Saturday to Saturday, 19 to 26 December in 2026, is one of the most popular booking periods in Courchevel, and one of the first to sell out. The village centre sits at 1,747 metres, but the snow reliability comes from the ski area above it: 85% of the Three Valleys lies above 1,800 metres and the terrain rises to 2,738 metres at the Saulire. Courchevel and Le Praz open on 4 December 2026, Village, Moriond and La Tania on 5 December, so the full network is running well before Christmas week.
One thing worth knowing about this particular season. Christmas Day 2026 falls on a Friday, which splits the New Year period into two different weeks. The classic changeover is Saturday 26 December to Saturday 2 January. The alternative runs Sunday 27 December to Sunday 3 January, and it gets families home the day before school returns on Monday 4 January. That second rotation is in far higher demand than usual this year, and it is the one that disappears first. If your dates have any flexibility, deciding between the two early is worth more than any other choice you will make about the week.
A private chalet changes the quality of Christmas entirely. No queuing for breakfast. Christmas Eve dinner prepared by your own chef. Christmas morning without hotel noise. The flexibility to ski hard, sleep in, or do both on consecutive days. For families, couples, or groups of friends who want to do Christmas their own way, it is the only sensible option.
Courchevel 1850 is the natural centre of gravity for Christmas week. The village is at its most alive, the bars and restaurants fill with guests who are genuinely there to celebrate, and the access to terrain, from gentle blues to the demanding blacks of the Saulire, means every ability level in the group is catered for.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I book a Christmas chalet in Courchevel?
Christmas week is the first period to sell out each year. We recommend enquiring by September for the best selection. Many repeat guests rebook immediately after their current Christmas stay.
Is the skiing good in late December?
Courchevel has reliable snow cover by mid-December, and it comes from the ski area rather than the village: 85% of the Three Valleys sits above 1,800 metres, with the Saulire at 2,738 metres. Courchevel and Le Praz open on 4 December 2026, the other villages on 5 December, so by Christmas week the majority of the 600km is operational.
Should I book the Saturday or the Sunday changeover for New Year 2026?
Christmas Day 2026 is a Friday, so there are two credible weeks rather than one. Saturday 26 December to Saturday 2 January is the traditional rotation. Sunday 27 December to Sunday 3 January brings families home the day before school starts again on Monday 4 January, which is why it is under real pressure this season and sells out first. Tell us which of the two you need when you enquire, because availability differs sharply between them.
Can you arrange a Christmas Eve dinner in the chalet?
Yes. Our concierge arranges private chef service for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner. We handle menu planning, ingredient sourcing, and table setting. Most guests consider this one of the highlights of the week.
Do chalets come decorated for Christmas?
We can arrange seasonal decorations on request, a tree, lights, and a hamper of festive provisions for your arrival. This is a popular add-on for families with young children. Let us know when you enquire and we will include it in the welcome package.
Chalets available for Christmas week
Courchevel 1850, Saturday 19 to Saturday 26 December 2026, with the number of bedrooms and the sector.