Skiing in Courchevel

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.

Courchevel Winter Sports — Map

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Courchevel Ski Resort

Courchevel is a French Alps ski resort located in the Tarentaise Valley.

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La Tania Ski Resort

La Tania is a ski resort in the Courchevel area of Les Trois Vallees located at 1400 metres above sea level.

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Tremplins du Praz

Olympic ski jumping hills used during the 1992 Albertville Winter Games, featuring K-120 and K-90 jumps.

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ESF

Instruction center for the French Ski School offering lessons in downhill skiing, snowboarding, and Nordic disciplines.

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Stade de Slalom Emile Allais

Professional competition arena hosting Alpine Ski World Cup events, named after the French skiing pioneer and Olympic medalist.

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Vizelle

High-altitude lift transporting passengers to the 2,659-meter summit of Vizelle, providing access to technical red and black runs.

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Saulire Express 2

High-speed lift connecting the mid-station to the 2,738-meter summit of Saulire, the highest point between Courchevel and Méribel.

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Dou des Lanches

Detachable chairlift providing access to the Col de la Loze and steep terrain above the La Tania and Le Praz sectors.

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Pas du Lac 2

Upper section of the gondola linking Méribel-Mottaret to the Saulire peak at an elevation of 2,738 meters.

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Ariondaz

Primary gondola for the Moriond sector, serving wide blue runs and connecting to the higher altitude Bel Air area.

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