Courchevel 1300 - La Praz
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Courchevel 1550
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Courchevel 1650
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Courchevel 1850
World renowned Courchevel sits at an altitude of 1100m and is situated in the Tarentaise Valley area of the Alps. It is part of one of the largest inter-connected ski areas known as Les Trois Vallées. Le Lac Bleu was the first hotel built in Saint Bon, the original village of Courchevel, in the year 1925. This purpose-built resort has continued to grow and is now regarded as a retreat resort for the rich and famous.
Courchevel has an impressive number of runs for all levels. To get started, a free shuttle bus must to taken to the main ski area. These run every 20 minutes or so, and it is possible to ski the whole way back via a long red piste. The resort has plenty on offer for snowboarders, with the Plantrey park catering to boarders exclusively and the Verdons Canyons open to all visitors. The off-piste possibilities are almost limitless and heli-skiing is also on offer through the Mountain Guides office. There are other activities available such as snowshoeing, skidoo, parapenting, and ice skating.
Courchevel is definitely a luxury resort with all shops, restaurants and bars open throughout the season and offering top notch service. Of the four stations Le Praz, 1550, 1650 and 1850, the latter has the most in regards to the aprés ski scene, with nightclubs such as Les Caves and La Grange open till dawn. There are lots of other hot-spots around the resort; L'Equipe and L'Accord are two of the more popular spots. There are also plenty of organised events put on every week, including 2km evening descents and treasure hunts.
The resort has every type of accommodation possible from luxurious apartments to family style chalets. There is lodging available for every budget and taste. Courchevel is perfectly placed within just two hours drive from the international airports of Lyon Saint Exupéry and Geneva Cointrin, and the Moûtiers Salins railway station is just 30 minutes away. Courchevel has something to offer everyone, if you are looking for an extravagant ski trip then this resort is the perfect spot.
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