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Courchevel Ski Resort Guide (Alt. 1300-1850) |
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Notorious playground of the rich and famous, Courchevel is amoung the most fashionable ski destinations in the world. Located in the Three Valleys ski area, an approximate two and a half hour transfer from Geneva Airport, the resort has been attracting an elite and international clientele since the 1950s. Regular visitors include the Danish and Spanish royal families and various French presidents, both past and present. Courchevel itself is split into a number of different levels that, with the exception of Le Praz, are all known by their altitudes. Prices per square meterage of land increase directly with height above ski level. The largest and the most expensive, Courchevel 1850, is packed with the kind of extraordinarily headonistic retreats that most can only dream of, and is the level on which the entire resort's repuation is based. The resort's lower levels are all self-contained villages that are more affordable to the masses and regularly attract a family based clientele. Le Praz or 'Courchevel 1300' is a tradtional Alpine village, small, but atmospheric. Courchevel 1550 and 1650 wouldn't win any awards for their contributions to France's Alpine architectural heritage, but are lively and welcoming none the less, with plenty bars, shops, restaurants and a good range of accommodation to choose from.
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With over 600 kilometers of downhill pistes, Les Trois Vallees, 'Three Valleys' ski area is the largest linked ski domain in the world. The skiable area is situated approximately two and a half hours from Geneva, near the town of Moutiers, covering the valleys of Saint-Bon, Allues and Belleville. Principal resorts are Courchevel, La Tania, Meribel, Brides-les-Bains, Val Thorens, Les Menuires and St Martin de Belleville. With varied terrain, world class snowparks and challenging off piste on offer, skiers and snowboarders of all levels will find plenty to keep themselves occupied. |
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Located in the Allues Valley in the heart of the Three Valleys ski area, the resort of Meribel is one of Europe's most desirable ski destinations. Meribel itself is split into three seperate areas, the first and lowest being Meribel Village, a tranquil hamlet visited mainly by young families. Located roughly two kilometres up from here, is Meribel or 'Meribel Centre', the largest and livliest development by far, with buzzing apres ski and an abundance of ski-in ski-out accommodation. The final development, Meribel-Mottaret, dates from the 1970s, but still offers a good selection of bars, shops and restaurants, read more on our Meribel page ... |
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At 2300 metres, Val Thorens is the third major resort of the Three Valleys ski area and the highest purpose built ski village in Europe. Once a remote Alpine community of farmers and shepherds, the decision to develop Val Thorens in conjuction with lower Les Menuires was made during the 1970s, when the area's potential for skiing was recognised. Fortunately for Val Thorens, the original developers' early efforts to transform the palatial setting into a concrete jungle were torpedoed during the 1980s with an extensive resort-wide renovation. Read more on our Val Thorens page ... |
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