Courchevel

Village ·🇫🇷 France

Population 2,290

Area 69 km²

Time zone Europe/Paris

Official website www.mairie-courchevel.com

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Courchevel Essentials

Courchevel anchors the Les Trois Vallées, the world's largest linked ski area. This selection highlights the resort's diverse infrastructure, from the high-altitude Courchevel Altiport with its unique sloped runway to the 17th-century Baroque Église Saint-Bon. Modernist heritage is represented by the 1950s Chalet Lang, while the list also features the technical La Croix des Verdons via ferrata and the high-elevation Golf de Courchevel. Luxury dining at Le Chabichou and Cheval Blanc complements the varied terrain of the main resort and the satellite village of La Tania.

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Courchevel: Peaks & Heritage

Explore the cultural and natural landscape of Courchevel, from its 1992 Olympic legacy at the Tremplins du Praz ski jumps to its high-altitude alpine terrain. This selection includes the historic Église Saint-Bon and modernist architecture like Chalet Lang, designed by Denys Pradelle in 1950. Natural landmarks feature the white gypsum slopes of Petit Mont Blanc, the panoramic Saulire peak, and the remote alpine waters of Lac Merlet and Lac du Pêtre.

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Alpine Chapels and Refuges

Explore the historical spiritual sites and high-altitude shelters of the Saint-Bon-Tarentaise region. This collection includes 17th-century Baroque chapels and remote refuges situated within or on the edge of the Vanoise National Park. These locations, ranging from the village-center heritage of Saint-Bon to the 2,417-meter Lacs Merlet, showcase the traditional architecture and mountaineering infrastructure of the French Alps.

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Courchevel Winter Sports

Courchevel serves as a premier hub within Les Trois Vallées, the world’s largest linked ski area. This selection features the Tremplins du Praz, used during the 1992 Winter Olympics, and the Stade de Slalom Emile Allais, a frequent host for Alpine Ski World Cup competitions. The network includes high-capacity gondolas like the Saulire Express 2 and Vizelle, providing access to steep technical runs and high-altitude terrain at 2,738 meters, alongside specialized instruction centers and the purpose-built resort of La Tania.

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Alpine Peaks & Via Ferrata

This collection covers the high-altitude terrain of Courchevel, focusing on technical via ferrata routes and prominent summits within the Vanoise Massif. It includes the challenging Croix des Verdons, one of the highest via ferratas in the French Alps, and the geologically distinct Petit Mont Blanc. For active recovery, the list features Aquamotion, Europe’s largest mountain aquatic center, alongside classic peaks like the 3,051-meter Aiguille du Fruit and the gypsum-rich Dent du Villard.

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