Non-skier things to do in Courchevel

Can't ski, won't ski? It's not all downhill you know

Imprint: By Tracy Wise, Updated 4 September 2026

Courchevel is a great place to ski, but there are many activities to suit non-skiers of all ages.

You don't have to be a skier to fall in love with Courchevel. Whilst the valley is famous for its world-class slopes, it's also packed with unforgettable experiences for visitors who'd rather keep their feet off the pistes. From soaring cable cars and scenic mountain vistas to snowshoe walks, indulgent spas and cosy cafés with spectacular views, there's plenty to enjoy at every pace. Whether you're travelling with skiers or simply looking for a different kind of alpine escape, here are the best things for non-skiers to do in Courchevel.

Hire a guide or go on a tour

You can really get away from it all and disappear into nature on some snowshoes (raquettes). Either grab a snowshoe map from the tourist office and head out alone, or if you prefer a guided snowshoe walk, you can easily book a snowshoe excursion with an activity company to see a side of the mountains that most skiers will never see. Full day, half day and night time options are available to take you into the heart of the mountains – from the highest peaks to the wildest valleys. Equipment and transport are usually included, check when you book.

If you've decided the days of skiing up the mountain all day, everyday, are well behind you, those with previous skiing or snowboarding experience could try ski touring. Hire a guide and pull on some skins for an adventure away from the madding crowd.

Enjoy the mountains as a non-skier by buying a pedestrian lift pass. It provides access to the Three Valleys' winter walking trails. There are plenty of brilliant hiking trails around the valley ranging from easy to difficult. The best way to find these footpaths is to pop by the Tourist Office and ask for the local walking maps.

Mountain guides

Based in Méribel and Courchevel, this company offers off-piste guiding along with ski and snowboard lessons.
Backcountry ski guides

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

A private ski or snowboard session for all ability levels – on and off-piste. It’s all about fun, improvement and discovering new off piste terrain.
Off piste and mountain guiding

Location
Courchevel 1850

These mountain guides provide excellent off-piste experiences with safety equipment provided.
FT Outdoors mountain guides

Location
Courchevel 1850

These professional mountain guides offer a wide range of activities where you can discover remote areas of the mountain appropriate to your level of experience.
Indoor climbing wall

Location
Courchevel 1850

The perfect place for a bad weather day activity, for learning to climb in a safe environment or for honing you climbing skills and challenging yourself.
Snow shoe walks

Location
Courchevel 1850

Laurence is a certified mountain leader, who enjoys taking clients away from the busy pistes and spicing up your ski holiday with a guided snowshoeing trip.

Après-ski with everyone

You don't have to ski to enjoy "après-ski". Meet up with the rest of your group in a local bar and share stories from your day over a beer. Going to party at Folie Douce Meribel-Courchevel is a great way to spend the afternoon watching the amazing cabaret then dance to the live, dynamic house band. You can easily access Folie Douce with a pedestrian pass from Courchevel and the MC will tell you what time you need to leave to catch the last gondola. Or spend your time before dinner at the local ice skating rink located in the centre this is another fun activity you don’t need skis for.

Alternatively, grab a sled and head to the designated sledging zone. The luge tracks located in Moriond and Courchevel are not for the faint hearted and are a really fun way to enjoy the snow and the mountains. You can rent luges at sport shops in Courchevel Village and the luge track is free. Just watch out for skiers.

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La Folie Douce Bar

Location
Meribel

At La Folie Douce, great food and unforgettable fun go hand in hand. Perched on the slopes of Méribel-Courchevel, this legendary venue redefines après-ski with its high-energy Clubbing experience, where guests can forget the everyday and immerse themselves in alpine entertainment like no other.
Fire and Ice Bar

Location
Courchevel 1650

Chill out and soak up the alpine atmosphere at Fire and Ice, Portetta’s outdoor terrace bar and the largest in Courchevel Moriond. Nestled at the foot of the main piste, it’s the ideal spot to take a break between runs or enjoy a leisurely alpine escape. The terrace combines rustic charm with cosy comfort, featuring log-burning fires, flaming torches, fur-lined snugs, and heated bar seating, all set against the backdrop of spectacular mountain views.
La Cabane Restaurant

Location
Courchevel 1850

Ski-in restaurant and bar with a great terrace in the heart of Courchevel 1850. Enjoy cheeseburgers, street food and Savoyard classics in a modern mountain setting. Open daily for lunch and dinner with a warm and lively après-ski vibe.
Le Bar de Madame at Hotel la Sivoliere

Location
Courchevel 1850

Step into Le Bar de Madame, the secret gem of Courchevel, where style, sophistication, and conviviality combine. Known simply as “Madame,” this chic bar has become the go-to meeting place for those seeking festive, foodie moments in a relaxed yet elegant setting. Whether you’re catching up with friends over expertly crafted cocktails or savouring fine wines, the atmosphere here is effortlessly lively and intimate, making every visit feel special.
La Mangeoire Restaurant and Piano Bar

Location
Courchevel 1850

This restaurant and piano bar remains one of the most popular places to eat in Courchevel 1850.
Le Caterail Bar

Location
Courchevel 1550

Ideally situated in the heart of Courchevel Village, just a short four-minute ride from Courchevel 1850 via the new Grangettes gondola, Le Catérail offers a warm and friendly setting for a casual après-ski experience. With its welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to relax after a day on the slopes or catch up with friends over drinks.

Nordic skiing

Cross-country skiing is an extremely popular mountain sport, known as 'ski de fond' in France, there are 67km of perfectly groomed cross-country tracks in Courchevel, with looping trails providing an array of terrain. You can hire the lightweight boots, poles and skis fairly cheaply in resort and book a lesson from most ski schools. You can find your way around with the cross country skiing maps.

Private ski lessons

Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in Courchevel. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
Group ski lessons

This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
Private ski lessons

Backed by more than 30 years of excellence teaching across the French Alps, their mission is to transform your time on snow into something unforgettable.
Private ski lessons

Run by an Anglo-French team since 2001, this ski school knows the Three Valleys inside out. Their highly qualified, multilingual instructors specialise in tailor-made lessons designed to suit every skier or snowboarder.
Private ski lessons

Parallel Lines is Meribel’s biggest British Ski and Snowboard School, offering private lessons in La Tania and Courchevel tailor-made to focus on developing your skiing/snowboarding technique.
Group ski lessons

Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in Courchevel and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.

Book a table up the mountain

Courchevel is the ski resort with the most Michelin starred restaurants, so if you are one for fine dining experiences then this is one of the best places to be. Each of the resorts has at least one, or more, fantastic restaurants where you can sample raclette, fondue, tartiflette or pierrade (meat cooked on hot rocks). It can be a heavy, cheese experience so make sure you aid digestion with a bit of French white wine as the locals do.

L'Adray Telebar Restaurant

Location
Meribel

Immerse yourself in the warm and authentic world of their restaurant Le Télébar, a true tribute to traditional Savoyard cuisine. Here, they invite you to discover homemade dishes, carefully prepared using local and quality ingredients.
La Soucoupe Restaurant

Location
Courchevel 1850

Located at the top of La Loze, this romantically rustic restaurant serves up quality cuisine with meats cooked on the open fire. A very warm and friendly atmosphere.
La Petite Cuisine Restaurant

Location
Meribel

This great value self-service canteen style mountain eatery is situated at the mid station of the Saulire Express cable car, adjoining the famous Folie Douce après-ski bar.
Le Chalet de Pierres Restaurant

Location
Courchevel 1850

This authentic Savoyard restaurant welcomes you with a variety of fine-dining possibilities for your lunch break in the Courchevel Valley.
La Fruitière Restaurant

Location
Meribel

This restaurant is ideally situated right on the slopes of Meribel at the Saulire Express mid station with easy access from the Maudit and Biche pistes. La Fruitière serves some of the best food to be had on the slopes with their dishes lovingly prepared by Franck Mischler, Maître Cuisinier de France.
Le Base Kamp Restaurant

Location
Courchevel 1850

Situated on the Pralong piste, with a large decked terrace overlooking Courchevel's mountains, at this restaurant you can stop for lunch or a bite.

Visit some local highlights

Wander around Courchevel and you can't fail to miss Le Forum in Courchevel 1850. A shopping mall, as well as containing an arcade, indoor climbing wall, bowling alley and ice skating rink all under one roof - it’s the best place to buy some souvenirs or some of the latest ski gear. You can also grab some lunch in one of its many eateries. It offers a variety of services and will easily keep you entertained for an afternoon.

And you can catch up with the latest films by dropping into the local cinema. Grab a box of popcorn and relax - look for VOST or VO (version originale) for English language films.

Daniel Besseiche Art Gallery

Location
Courchevel 1850

This gallery has an exhibition space in Courchevel but you'll often find pieces on or next to the pistes in winter.
Vanoise National Park

Location
Champagny-en-Vanoise

The Vanoise National Park is one of the highlights of the Tarentaise region.

Treat yourself

If all of that sounds far too active and you really just want to pamper yourself and read your book, or stare at the view, there are numerous spas and treatment rooms you can enjoy. Many hotels have some of the most exclusive luxury spas in France, which are open to non hotel guests offering saltwater caves, chocolate massage, saunas, outdoor hot tubs, infinity pools and treatments using salt rock extracted from a glacier; you name it, Courchevel has it.

Aman Le Mélézin Hotel spa

Location
Courchevel 1850

This large spa, located in the Hotel Le Mélézin covers one whole floor of the building.
La Sivolière Hotel spa, Courchevel

Location
Courchevel 1850

At Hôtel la Sivolière, the emphasis is on relaxation and enjoyment. The spa is the ideal spot to ensure relaxation and well-being.
Le K2 Hotel Goji Spa, Courchevel

Location
Courchevel 1850

Relax and regenerate after your day on the slopes... or take the day off and enjoy a world class spa experience at the K2 Palace Hotel.
Le Chabichou Hotel spa, Courchevel

Location
Courchevel 1850

Located in the five-star Chabichou Hotel, this Sothys Spa has a water area, and a long treatment menu with Sothys' products.
Spa L'Apogée by La Prairie

Location
Courchevel 1850

There are five treatment rooms, one of them a double special for their Bania ritual, ideal for après-ski therapy. Facilities also include a subterranean pool, aromatherapy steam room, salt sauna, fitness centre with personal trainers, hair salon and a beauty room.
Les Thermes du Carlina Hotel spa

Location
Courchevel 1850

Whether you choose to ski or not the spa at the Hotel Carlina is a fantastic option for a day time pamper or an après-ski treat.

Things to do in Courchevel

Courchevel offers plenty of off-slope adventures, from tandem paragliding flights and helicopter tours to husky sledding, skidoo excursions and guided Segway tours. Drive your own husky team, explore snowy trails by snowmobile or discover the resort on two wheels, with advance booking recommended for popular activities. For relaxation, head to Aquamotion, a spectacular alpine leisure centre with indoor and outdoor heated pools, waterslides, a wave zone, hammams, saunas and jacuzzis. Easily reached by free shuttle bus, it's the perfect place to unwind after a day in the mountains.

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Rafting In The Alps

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

White water rafting is accessible to all who love the natural environment and who are in search of a bit of adventure. These excursions will leave you with some unforgettable memories.
Hydrospeeding

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

This activity is accessible to those comfortable in water, no need to be a professional diver or swimmer, you just have to be smart at using the water movements, obstacles and waves.
Heliskiing/boarding

For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.
Helicopter tours

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
Courchevel golf course

Location
Courchevel 1850

Located on the Les Verdons Plateau there is the wonderful Courchevel golf course.
Le Tremplin Cinema

Location
Courchevel 1850

English and French films with subtitles at La Croisette, Courchevel 1850

More inspiration...

As you can see there is more than enough to keep you occupied here during a no-ski skiing holiday. So unpack all those books you planned on reading, you simply won't have time.

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