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Getting Around Guide

How to get around in Courchevel

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Courchevel 1850
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There's plenty going on in Courchevel, so it pays to know how to get around. We've put together this handy guide on the best way to get around.

Courchevel, being spread across a wide area at different altitudes can present a challenge to navigate, but there are various options for getting around and between the resorts.

  • Couchevel 1850 is called Courchevel
  • Courchevel 1650 is Moriond
  • Couchevel 1550 is Courchevel Village
  • Le Praz is Courchevel Le Praz
  • La Tania is very much a part of the ski domaine of Courchevel

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  1. Courchevel local buses
  2. Train
  3. Driving in resort
  4. Taxis
  5. Bike
  6. On foot
About Local Buses in Courchevel

Courchevel local buses

A free bus โ€œnavette gratuiteโ€ operates across all areas and even links down to Bozel. The buses link all areas running in both directions. In winter it runs every 30 minutes, and every every hour in summer.

See our Buses Guide

About Trains to Val Thorens

Train

The nearest train station to Courchevel is โ€˜Moรปtiers - Salins - Brides les Bainsโ€™ - approximately 18km (12 miles) from the resort. 

See our Trains Guide

Taking your car with you to

Driving in resort

Whilst itโ€™s tempting to drive between the resorts, parking can be difficult during peak seasons and itโ€™s not exactly ideal for the environment. If you do drive, carpool when possible and ensure your vehicle has winter tyres or chains between late November and early April.

See our Driving Guide

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Taxis in Courchevel

There are several taxi options in Courchevel. It is advisable to book your taxi in advance, especially if you are out after the free bus service ends.

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On foot

In both winter and summer you can use the lifts to get around the resort, whether you're a pedestrian or on skis. You can even luge it (winter only) from Courchevel to Villages 1850 to 1550.

Latest News & Reviews

Find out all about what is happening in the Courchevel area and how to make the most of your time here. The latest news, reviews of fun activities, current events and the trendiest restaurants, as well as interviews with leading locals, insider's guides and our top choices for things to do, see and experience in the region. Plus, during the winter season, our famous snow reports and dump alerts all in the same place.

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Upcoming Events

There are loads of events in Courchevel and the 3 Valleys year round. From quirky local events to large scale sporting spectacles, there is always something worth visiting. Every February, the spectacular International Festival of Pyrotechnic Art comes to resort. Summer highlights include the Courchevel Air Show, the 3 Vallées VTT mountain bike event and the occasional stage of the Tour de France.

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