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Courchevel Facts

Everything you need to know about the world's most prestigious ski destination.

Each resort fact links to the official source it was checked against; the date of every check is listed at the bottom of the page. Catalogue figures are read live when the page loads. The two measured snapshots, peak-week premiums and the highest recorded weekly price, carry the date they were measured.

Key Facts at a Glance

Ski Area

600km

Les 3 Vallées, the world's largest linked ski area

Source: Les 3 Vallées (official resort site)

Courchevel Sector

150km+

Slopes within Courchevel's own area

Source: Courchevel Tourisme — Trails and lifts

Michelin Stars

13

13 stars across 8 restaurants in the 2026 Guide

Source: MICHELIN Guide

Villages

5

1850, Moriond, Village, Le Praz, La Tania

Palace Hotels

5

Holding the French Palace distinction, above five stars

Source: Atout France — établissements distingués Palace

Courchevel 1850

1,747 m

Actual altitude of the resort centre — the name is historic

Source: Courchevel Tourisme — the heights of Courchevel 1850

Our Catalogue

268

Chalets and apartments, counted live when this page loads

Source: Courchevel.Rentals live catalogue

Altiport

2,007 metres

Courchevel's own airstrip, per the Courchevel town hall

Detailed Information

Location

  • Courchevel is located in the French Alps, in the Tarentaise Valley of the Savoie department.
  • The resort is part of Les 3 Vallées, the largest linked ski area in the world. [source]
  • The resort centre of Courchevel 1850 sits at 1,747 m. The "1850" in the name is historic, not an altitude. [source]
  • Courchevel spans altitudes from roughly 1,300m at Le Praz to 2,738m at the top of the ski area.
  • The usual airports are Geneva, Lyon, Chambéry and Grenoble, and Courchevel has its own altiport. We do not publish a transfer time: the climb from the valley floor varies with traffic and road conditions, and a Saturday in February is not a Tuesday in January. We arrange the transfer and give you the real time for your arrival day.
  • Courchevel's altiport sits at 2,007 metres, according to the Courchevel town hall.

Villages

  • Courchevel 1850 is the main village and the most prestigious, home to Palace hotels and high-end boutiques.
  • Courchevel Moriond (1650) offers excellent skiing access and a more relaxed atmosphere.
  • Courchevel Village (1550) is family-friendly with a charming traditional feel.
  • Le Praz (1300) hosted the 1992 Olympic ski jumping events and maintains an authentic village character.
  • La Tania was developed by the former commune of La Perrière at the end of the 1980s, as a modern resort ahead of the 1992 Albertville Olympics.

Skiing

  • The Courchevel sector covers more than 150 km of slopes. [source]
  • Les 3 Vallées offers 600km of marked runs across seven linked resorts. [source]
  • The ski season typically runs from early December to late April; the 2026-27 season opens on 4 December 2026 and runs to 18 April 2027.
  • Around 65 ski lifts serve the Courchevel sector. Published counts vary between sources and the resort does not publish an official figure.

Accommodation

  • Our catalogue currently lists 268 chalets and apartments, counted when this page loads. [source]
  • Most chalet rentals run from Saturday to Saturday.
  • Service levels in our catalogue are Essential and Comfort (both self-catered), Prestige (breakfast service) and Excellence (half-board).
  • Many chalets in our catalogue list a spa area, an indoor pool or a cinema room on their property file.
  • Courchevel has 5 hotels holding the French Palace distinction, the official rank above five stars. [source]

Dining

  • Courchevel holds 13 Michelin stars across 8 restaurants in the 2026 Michelin Guide. [source]
  • Le 1947 at Cheval Blanc holds 3 Michelin stars. [source]
  • Le Chabichou holds 1 Michelin star in the 2026 Guide (chef Stéphane Buron, MOF). [source]
  • Many luxury chalets offer private chef services.
  • Traditional Savoyard specialties include fondue, raclette, and tartiflette.

Prices

  • The cheapest winter week currently open in our catalogue is €1,050, for an apartment in Courchevel Moriond, read live when this page loads. Minimum currently published, not an average. [source]
  • At the Excellence level (half-board), the cheapest winter week currently open is €50,000, across 14 Excellence properties with a priced week. [source]
  • The highest weekly price recorded in our catalogue snapshot on 25 September 2026 was €298,000, for the week starting 27 December 2026. [source]
  • Christmas runs 43% and New Year 79% above a normal January week, compared only on the properties available in both weeks (baseline week 2027-01-09, measured on 27 September 2026). [source]

Best Time to Visit

  • Peak season runs from Christmas through New Year and during French school holidays in February.
  • January offers quieter slopes and often excellent snow conditions.
  • March provides longer days, warmer temperatures, and spring skiing conditions.
  • Early December and late April offer lower prices but variable snow conditions.
  • The resort is also popular in summer for hiking, mountain biking, and golf.

Activities

  • Beyond skiing, Courchevel offers snowshoeing, ice skating, and paragliding.
  • The Aquamotion centre features pools, spas, and a surfing simulator.
  • Horse-drawn sleigh rides are available through the villages.
  • Helicopter tours offer views of Mont Blanc and the surrounding peaks.
  • Shopping options include luxury boutiques from Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Dior.

The Five Villages

Courchevel 1850

1,747 m

The most prestigious address in the Alps. Home to Palace hotels, designer boutiques, and the see-and-be-seen atmosphere that defines luxury skiing.

Best for

Ultimate luxury, fine dining, exclusive shopping

Courchevel Moriond (1650)

1,650m

Courchevel's tourist office describes Moriond as perched on a large naturally sunny balcony.

Best for

Families with children, beginner skiers

Courchevel Village (1550)

1,550m

Traditional Savoyard village atmosphere. Authentic alpine charm with modern amenities and direct lift access.

Best for

Authentic atmosphere, local experience

Le Praz (Courchevel 1300)

1,300m

The original village, home to the Olympic ski jump. Charming streets, excellent restaurants, and genuine mountain community.

Best for

Local charm, families

La Tania

1,400m

A purpose-built resort developed at the end of the 1980s, its original centre organised around large apartment residences. Courchevel describes it as a ski-in/ski-out resort: that describes the village, not the access from each property.

Best for

A compact, self-contained ski stay

Sources

Every figure on this page comes from one of the sources below, with the date we last checked it. Where no official source publishes a figure, we say so rather than round it. Journalists are welcome to reuse anything here with attribution.

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