Ski runs and lifts in Courchevel

Courchevel is one of the elite resorts and is known not only for its luxury hotels and entertainment. It has earned its fame thanks to the gorgeous slopes and trails that will not leave anyone indifferent. Let's start with the fact that the maximum height in the resort is 2738 m and the elevation difference is 1638 m. The resort has five stations at different heights; 1100 m, 1300 m, 1550 m, 1650 m and 1850 m. It is worth noting that 85% of the territory of Courchevel is located above the 1800 m mark. 

In total, the Three Valleys complex has about 600 km of pistes, of which 150 km are Courchevel pistes. A distinctive feature of the slopes of the resort are wide and smooth green and blue runs. Also, it is here that the longest track is located, 3.9 km long. Courchevel is connected by a network of lifts and slopes with Meribel, Val Thorens, Les Menuires, Brides Le Bains, La Tania, Champagny-en-Vanoise. All resorts have a single ski pass and ski bus services are available. There is transfer's booking to Courchevel.

Mountain infrastructure in Courchevel

Well the resort has 109 runs; 27 green, 34 blue, 38 red and 10 black. Almost all difficult trails have an alternative descent on an easier route.

In addition to the slopes, the resort has three snow parks.

• The Family Park is a special free zone for skiing and snowboarding activities, fenced off the slope for safety. 
• Snake Park is located at Courchevel 1650. 
• Fun Park is located at Courchevel 1650. 

And also Woodpark - 5 entertainment modules among the trees in the forest near the Tovets ski lift. As well as one half-pipe and 66 km of cross-country skiing trails. The total skiing area is 150 hectares, on which 523 snow cannons and 51 ski lifts operate. In total, there are 28 drag lifts, 20 chairlifts and 13 closed cabins on the territory of the resort.

Ski runs in Courchevel

Beginner skiers are advised to ski on the slopes of the Pralong and Bellecote areas; there are long and soft slopes. Beneath the Jardin Alpin lift there are plenty of green and blue runs.

For intermediate skiers, the slopes in the La Vizelle area are suitable, the red Creux and Marmottes are especially good. The descent of the Bouc Blanc is very beautiful, passing through the forest and ending in La Tania. The easy black slopes of Pyramide and Grandes Bousses are classified as black, but in fact they are red slopes of increased difficulty.

Steep "professional" slopes descend from the station "Solire" (Saulire, 2738 m) - the Col du Pas du Lac area (Col du Pas du Lac), there are difficult sections in the Grand Couloir ski areas and Les Avals. From the station "Col de la Loze" (Col de la Loze, 2274 m) down to the level of 1300 m are two interesting black trails with a length of about 1.5 km. The slopes in the Le Praz area are in the forest - they are good to ride in bad weather.

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