Courchevel 1850

Courchevel 1850-France - is a high quality ski resort located in the Tarentaise Valley, part of the Savoie region of the French Alps.  It forms part of Les Trois Vallées, the largest linked ski area in the world and popular and highly recommended by the rich and famous. The resort boasts outstanding terrain, a very reliable snow record and Courchevel 1850 offers a wide range of luxury ski chalets, apartments and luxury hotels for luxury ski holidays. Many are ski in ski out. Courchevel 1850 is part of Les 3 Vallées the largest interlinked resorts in the world with 600 kilometres of endless marked trails plus unlimited off piste terrain. You could ski or snowboard Les 3 Vallees terrain for weeks and not cover it all. "Zen Zones" or beginner improvement zones were introduced in the Courchevel Valley. The zones are located in 1850, 1650 and Le Praz were specifically designed for beginners and nervous skiers. The lifts are easy to access and the slopes are very well groomed and uncrowded. There are seven ski and snowboard schools in the Courchevel Valley with more than 650 instructors speaking 25 different languages. Lessons and packages are available for all ages and ability levels. The Courchevel Valley has four ski in ski out Villages all named after their altitudes; Courchevel 1850, Courchevel 1650 Courchevel 1550 and Courchevel 1300.

Courchevel 1850 is the largest and most popular village where the majority of luxury properties, designer shops, restaurants and bars are located. All four Courchevel villages have gourmet restaurants serving traditional local French Savoyard cuisine, Italian, Chinese and Spanish cuisine. Ther are numerous Michelin-star restaurants. Courchevel 1850 is without any doubt the most glamorous resort in the French Alps. It also has its own airport. Finest Holidays offer the most luxurious ski chalets in Courchevel 1850 with indoor swimming pools, private spa facilities, cinema and much more. Available for rent catered and self-catered. Top locations are La Croisette, Cospillot and Nogentil.

Skiing
Courchevel has 58  lifts and over 150km runs, with a top vertical descent of more than 4,700 feet.
Highest ski pistes: 3250m
Kilometres of Pistes: 600km
Slopes:
17% Beginner
73% Intermediate
12% Advanced