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Resort facts
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Resort Height
1,850m (6,069ft); 1,650m (5,418ft); 1,550m (5,005ft), Le Praz 1,300 (4160ft)
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Transfer time
Chambery 2 hrs 30 mins, Grenoble 3 hrs 30 mins. Ski Train (Moutiers) 40 mins
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Typical costs
· small beer £4.00 · bottle of house wine £15.00
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Glacier High Altitude Guaranteed Snow
guaranteed snow
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Fly from
Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester
Good for...
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Advanced Ski Rating
5
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Intermediates Ski Rating
5
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Beginners Ski Rating
4
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Snowboarding Rating
4
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So what's it like?
Chic resort with some of the best skiing in the Alps
Courchevel has the reputation for being the world's best ski resort. Immaculate pistes, superbly interlinked skiing on the vast 3 Valleys ski area amidst beautiful scenery are just some of the reasons the area is so popular. Add to this an astounding range of bars, restaurants, chic boutiques and nightspots and it's no wonder that Courchevel is so highly rated. Our accommodation has been carefully selected, all villages are well linked by a FREE bus service (with lift pass) and a variety of ski lifts.
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2 for 1 equipment
2 for 1 equipment hire on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013 - get on the slopes for less with this fantastic equipment hire deal.
Available on holidays departing December 2012 - April 2013. Terms apply.
Ski information
Beginners
The slopes of Courchevel are amongst the best groomed in Europe. The Verdons and Jardin Alpin télécabines will whisk novice skiers to a number of gentle, wide pistes with easy gradients, perfect for practising basic techniques.
Intermediates
Intermediates will relish the huge variety of runs in the 3 Valleys with exciting reds, leisurely blues and the occasional black. Some of the best runs in the world.
Advanced
Experts can hit the black run under the Chanrossa chairlift and then shoot under the Roc Mugnier chair, down to Courchevel's Fruit Junction to find out the true meaning of steep and deep!! Now you've got the taste, head for the Ugly Sisters - an infamous trio of couloirs, racing down from the Saulire summit.
Nightlife
• wide selection of chic bars and restaurants in all villages, especially in 1850 • TJ's, Kalico bar, Bar Le Jump, Milk bar
Activities
· ice-skating · bowling (1850) · tobogganing · skidooing · ice climbing · hang-gliding
Eating out
· 3 course meal from approx. €30 · Fondue evenings around €34 including wine and dessert · Le Bateau Ivre, Le Chabichou, Le Chalet des Pierres, L'Eterlou, La Montagne and Le Bistro du Praz, all of which serve a wide selection of French cuisine.
Other amenities
· 2 Cinemas · Fantastic range of boutiques in 1850 with all the best designer names · Ice hockey matches at the Forum centre · Visit the impressive Olympic ski-jump at Le Praz · Alpine flights
Private Transfer
From Chambery airport
One-way (arrival) from £38 pp. Return from £71 pp. One way helicopter transfer for up to 5 passengers are also available.Helicopter Transfer
Arrive in style! Pre-book a private helicopter transfer for up to 5 passengers. See price panel for prices.
Families
Private Nanny service (6mths-8yrs) - open to all guests staying in our chalets in Courchevel. Available to groups and families booking an entire chalet, your private nanny will care for children in the comfort of your own chalet.
Pre-booking is essential.Snow Savers
Kids ski free: FREE helmet for kids booking skis & boots
Senior savers: reduced lift pass prices for seniors 65-74yrs -
Our best deals to Courchevel
Looking for the cheapest date/price combo? We've done the searching so you don't have to...
| Leaves | From | To | Board | Price | |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Stansted | Courchevel in France | Self catering |
£278 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Stansted | Courchevel in France | Bed and breakfast |
£417 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Stansted | Courchevel in France | Catered chalet |
£480 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 24 March 2012 | London Stansted | Courchevel in France | Catered chalet |
£480 based on 4 sharing |
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| Sat 17 March 2012 | London Stansted | Courchevel in France | Self catering |
£501 based on 4 sharing |