Courchevel ski resort, France

Courchevel is one of the most glamorous ski resorts in the Alps and therefore a regular holiday destination for many celebrities. The resort of Courchevel is actually made up of 4 separate villages: Courchevel 1850, 1650, 1550 & 1300 (Le Praz). The numbers relate to the height of the village in metres.

Courchevel 1850 – The village of Courchevel to be in, for big nights out. Some bars and restaurants are expensive, however it does boast some excellent Michelin star restaurants.

Courchevel 1650 – A trendy village with the number of Apres Ski bars increasing steadily over the past few years.

Courchevel 1550 & 1300 (Le Praz) – A lot quieter than the higher villages, giving much more of a relaxed environment for a lovely evening out.

The Courchevel slopes offers an excellent range of skiing for all abilities - from trouble-free skiing (to get those ski legs back) to some exciting red and blacks higher up. Further a field takes you throughout the Three Valleys network where certain areas challenge even the most advanced skier.

Resort statistics

Altitude (m)	1850
Highest ski lift (m)	2738
Total piste (km)	600
Longest descent (km)	5
Ski Lifts	198

Pistes
Easy (green)	101
Intermediate (blue/red)	146
Hard (black)	28

Terrain / Snowboard Park	Yes

Ski Resort Ratings
Beginners	5/5
Intermediates	5/5
Advanced	4/5
Snowboarders	4/5
Families	4/5
Non-Skiers	4/5
Apres-Ski	4/5
Ski Resort Charm	3/5

Apres Ski

You are better heading up to 1850 for a busy nightlife if that is what you are after.

Courchevel 1850 has lots of nightlife to offer, a free bus runs till late linking all the areas of Courchevel.

The many restaurants are typically French though you will find international dishes as well many lively bars. Popular bars are Kalico, Bergerie and bar L’Equipe.

Eating out

• 3-course meal from approx. 30 Euros
• Fondue evenings around 35 Euros (meat or cheese) including wine and dessert
• Crêpes from 8 Euro
• Good quality restaurants include: La Bateau Ivre, Le Chabichou, Le Chalet des Pierres, L'Eterlou, Le Montagne and Le Bistro du Praz, all of which serve a wide selection of French cuisine. Le Kalico for pizzas, Le Tremplin for crêpes.

Activities

Courchevel welcomes a vast array of non-ski activities for people throughout the day. To name a few include Ice-skating * Bowling * Tobogganing * Ice climbing * Hang-gliding * Snow-rafting * Hot Air Ballooning * Fitness Centres.

Children's facilities

Ski-School: From 4-12 years, same hours as adult lessons. Lessons are only for two hours in high season.

Kindergarten/Crèche: From 18 months in 1850 and 1650, from 9 am to 5pm.

Snow Reports

Courchevel: (last updated on 29/03/2010)

Weather:-	Snow forecast
Lower Slopes:-	113cm
Piste Conditions:-	Excellent
Num Lifts Open:-	51 of 56
Upper Slopes:-	168cm
Off Piste:-	Varied
Date of last snow:-	28 March 2010
Comments:-	Great ski conditions

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