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Courchevel (1850)

The world famous chic part of the resort with exclusive facilities and services

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Courchevel 1850 is the pinnacle of luxury skiing, known for its five-star hotels, exclusive chalets and access to the vast Three Valleys ski area. Favoured by celebrities and wealthy visitors, it offers top-notch facilities, designer shopping and a peaceful alpine setting. While some more affordable options exist nearby, expect to pay a premium to stay in this chic and exclusive resort.

Courchevel 1850 is the ultimate destination for luxury lovers during the winter ski season. Sitting at around 1,747 metres, it’s the highest and most glamorous part of the resort, renowned for its impressive range of five-star hotels, exclusive chalets and world-class skiing across the vast Three Valleys ski area.

If you’re after five star service, boutique style and the very best facilities, this is where you want to be. The village caters to a wealthy and celebrity clientele, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself sharing a lift with someone famous. With its own private airport and top-notch infrastructure, Courchevel 1850 combines a peaceful alpine setting with all the luxury shopping and services you could need — from designer boutiques to the latest tech.

While there are some more affordable apartments and catered chalets in nearby areas like Le Plantrey, expect to pay a premium for the privilege of staying in the heart of this chic and exclusive resort, where skiing, dining and après-ski are on another level.

LocationKm from CouchevelBest for
Courchevel 18500Luxury, exclusive with some of the best plaaces to stay in teh Alps
Courchevel La Praz8Peaceful Savoyard village, great for families, direct lift access, the locals favourite
Courchevel Village4Family skiing and a traditional alpine village
Courchevel Moriond3.5More affordable with good links, friendly vibes and great nightlife
La Tania10.4Purpose built resort with cheaper accommodation options
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Sights & Attractions in Courchevel 1850

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Dining in Courchevel 1850

After an active day on the mountains, visitors can sample some of the gourmet treats to be had in Courchevel. One of the most popular Savoyard restaurants is La Mangeoire which serves a variety of regional and French dishes accompanied by a great selection of wines. There is also an equally popular Italian restaurant, La Cortona

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Things to do in Courchevel 1850

Courchevel has plenty on offer in addition to beautifully groomed pistes. Just some of the other amenities include a bowling alley, an ice rink, a cinema (which shows films in English) and an indoor climbing wall. Families and friends can also enjoy the thrill of the Luge sledging run down to Courchevel Village or take a relaxing sleigh ride to view the breathtaking scenery.

As well as the ski area the resort is also a popular destination during the summer and there is plenty to keep guests entertained. There is hiking, climbing and mountain biking on offer, the hamlet has a nine hole golf course and a driving range with 27 bays (nine of which are covered). Visitors can also get involved in activities such as canyoning, rafting, paragliding and paint-ball, just to name a few. If you prefer to take your holiday at a slower pace, the resort is a popular destination for cookery courses, some of which are run by Michelin starred chefs, or you can enjoy a peaceful hot air balloon ride over the Alps.

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Nightlife in Courchevel 1850

Courchevel has an active nightlife and there are plenty of bars and nightclubs to be discovered, one of the trendiest being Les Caves de Courchevel.

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Chalets in Courchevel 1850

As you'd expect in such a high-profile resort, some of the chalets on offer are pretty spectacular, coming with their own chauffeurs, chefs and a small army of staff. There are, however, many that suit a smaller budget and are just as comfortable and well equipped.

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Holidays Rentals in Courchevel 1850

There is a great selection of apartments available in the heart of the resort, from the more affordable to the very expensive, catered or self catered, there's something to suit every budget and taste.

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Hotels in Courchevel 1850

Just some of the exclusive hotels in resort include the La Sivoliere Hotel, Le Saint Joseph, Le K2 Palace and Les Airelles. These hotels, like many others in the area, provide extensive services and include gourmet restaurants with Michelin starred chefs. You don’t have to break the bank though to holiday here, there are plenty of good quality affordable places to stay and dine such as La Loze and Les Flocons.

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