Hotels in Courchevel, France

Courchevel, in the French Savoie region, is one of the most exclusive ski resorts in Europe. Founded in mid-1900 as a resort for anyone, it has lately become a favorite place for the European jet-set, with local 5-star hotels among the most exclusive in the mountains of all Europe

Courchevel is not merely a ski resort. Courchevel is the home of luxury, a place where exclusivity is the watchword.

French Savoie’s ski resort during the winter, in the Tarentaise Valley, Courchevel is divided into five districts between 1300 and 1850 meters. The available skiing area is immense: there are 150 kilometers of ski runs in Courchevel - with almost 200 ski lifts - which become more than 600 km including other stations in the district "3 Vallees". The tracks are easier on the plateau of Courchevel 1850, while the most challenging are in Chanrossa and Saulire Combe. For snowboarders, the daily appointment is at the park Le Plantrey, at canyon of Les Verdons or at Biolley.

The country is divided into five villages with names depending on their height, Saint-Bon-Tarentaise 1100, Le Praz (Courchevel 1300 ) Courchevel 1650 (known as 'Sunny Moriond' because sunny for most of the day), La Tania and Courchevel 1850 with its super luxury 5-star hotels. Of course, there are also areas for departure and landing of small planes and helicopters.