Courchevel, France
Resort life
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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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.
Château de la Côte
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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. Facilities |
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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
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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Weather for Tue 22nd:| Morning | Afternoon | Night |
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| Total Snowfall | |
|---|---|
| top | 11cm |
| mid | 2cm |
| bottom | 0cm |
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