The three stunning valleys are linked by eight
ski resorts which, together, attract more skiers
and snowboarders than any other region in
the world.
The area’s popularity is due in part to the fact
that 85% of the slopes are above 1,800 metres
elevation, guaranteeing excellent snow conditions from early December to late April. To
support the pre- and post-season weather,
this winter paradise is backed up by no less
than 1,920 snow cannons and 76 motorised
trail groomers.
In the summer, the Courchevel resort transforms itself from a premier ski area into a
wonderland of warm-weather outdoor activities. The same mountain trails used by skiers
open up a summer haven, with high altitudes
accessed by a variety of lifts.
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Those who do not care for the hiking, mountain biking, paragliding, rock climbing or the
other outdoor activities available may use the
lifts to reach mountaintop terraces where they
can soak up the sun and dine, surrounded
by magnificently beautiful panoramas.
Courchevel sits at the edge of Vanoise National
Park, a protected area of outstanding natural
beauty and wildlife.
With seven designated fishing sites,
Courchevel is an angler’s haven, from calm
fishing on the banks of Lac du Praz, to the
more strenuous sport offered by Lac de la
Rosière, or one of the other five magnificent
high-altitude lakes.
The most chic and exclusive area of the
resort is Courchevel 1850 (now simply called
‘Courchevel’). It offers activities guaran-
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