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Everything but Le Praz is a purpose-built 70’s nightmare. Although they’ve stuck up some wood to try to add some charm, it’s still an ugly place. The lift access from most accommodation is great, and there’s plenty to do with an ice rink, climbing wall, cinema, bowling alley and gyms. If you’ve got strong pants, you can organise a tandem freefall flying out of the tiny airport (March only). Remember to bring those Euros as in Courchevel, cash is king.

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Eating

Food. If you are not catering for yourself, then it’s pizza, melted cheese in various guises or raw meat cooked at the table on a hot stone. If you’ve loads of dough then get out your Michelin guide. The D'Arbeilo in Le Praz is a good rustic place.

Nightlife

Nightlife has been slowly dying as the French reclaim the resort, leaving people with little choice but the few English bars or some rip-off French clubs. At 1850 it’s the Jump bar and the tiny TJ’s. Both are hotly packed with bad rugby tops and chalet girls with pearl earrings. In 1650 the Bubble, which looks like an airport departure lounge, is cool and run by attitude-free staff. If you're staying in 1550, the Taverna's a good place for a pint.

Accomodation

Accommodation. If cash is short, the best thing to do is get a chalet with half-board, so you don’t do all your cash on food. You can get some great last-minute deals on the web. If your wallet is fat, then there’s some great French hotels and some amazing chalets with underground swimming pools and huge fireplaces.

All the big tour operators have chalets/hotels.

If you’ve got kids, try Le Praz.

ChÃ¢teau de la CÃ´te

Prices

Private room
from £73.14

Your hotel overlooks the River Garonne and its quays along which you can take a leisurely stroll. The Capitole, centre of Toulouse's cultural life, is a stone's throw away.

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Facilities
Bar * Credit cards accepte * Car Parking * Lounge area * Internet * Restaurant * Safety deposit * 24 hour hot showers * Swimming Pool

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Resort Statistics

Resort Type: Alpine
Winter: Dec to April
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 63
Cable cars: 1
Gondolas: 10
Chair lifts: 16
Drag lifts: 36
Max people per hour: 68,000
Board Leashes required: Yes

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 117
Total ride area: 100miles (160km)
Longest run: 3miles (5km)

Top lift: 2700m
Vertical drop: 1400m
First lift: 1300m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 25%
Red runs: 64%
Black runs: 11%

Lift Passes

	Low Season			High Season
	EUR	GBP	Average	EUR	GBP	Average
Day Pass	24.00	19.62	-37%	37.00	30.25	-11%
6-Day Pass	116.00	94.84	-34%	178.00	145.53	-12%
6-Day Linked area Pass	149.00	121.82	-20%	220.00	179.87	0%

	EUR	GBP	Average
Season Pass:	790.00	645.90	34%

Lift Passes:
3 Vallees
1-Day pass 43 euros
6-day pass 215 euros
Season 935 euros
Courchevel only
1 day 36,50 euros
6 days 174 euros
Season 775 euros
Lift times:8.30am to 4.00pm 4.45pm late season

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 6m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 26%

Facilities

	EUR	GBP
Days Rental of Board & Boots:	30.00	24.53
4hr Group Lesson (full day):	30.00	24.53

Snowboard Schools: Group lessons: 15hrs 195 euros
12hrs 165 euros
Private lessons: 2hrs 120 euros, 3hrs 165 euros
Snowboard Hire: 6 days 150 euros
Night Riding: : In 1650

Other activities

Heliboarding: : Heli's fly into Italy's Monta Rosa area
Snowmobiles: 60 euros

Further information

www.courchevel.com/
Email:pro@courchevel.com

Good all-round resort. Miles of groomed piste and natural terrain. An excellent intermediate/advanced resort but expensive. If you're a beginner, save your money and come here when you can fully utilise the whole resort.

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ON THE SLOPES: Excellent
OFF THE SLOPES: Okay, but stuck up
MONEY WISE: Hellishly expensive resort. Worth it if you have the cash!

HALFPIPE: Yes - 2
TERRAIN PARK: Yes - 2
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Yes
TREE RUNS:Yes

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