Courchevel 1850 has the reputation for being the world's best ski resort. Immaculate pistes, superbly interlinked skiing on the vast 3 Valleys ski area amidst beautiful scenery are just some of its features. Add to this an astounding range of bars, restaurants, chic boutiques and nightspots and it's no wonder that Courchevel is so highly rated.

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The Courchevel ski area, with 63 ski-lifts, and 117 downhill skiing runs with an accumulated length of 150 km, guarantees you quality snow cover (thanks to its 562 snow cannons) and the skiing of your dreams, from the beginning to the end of the season. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced skier, a back-country enthusiast, a family skier, or a rider, Courchevel offers the skiing experience you're looking for.

Courchevel is not just one resort but five; Courchevel 1850, Courchevel 1650, Courchevel 1550, Courchevel Le Praz 1300 and La Tania. They all share the same Courchevel skiing area and are an important part of the Trois Vallees, connecting Courchevel, Meribel and Val Thorens. They are all different in character; from the sophisticated chic of Courchevel 1850 to the charming and traditional village atmosphere of Le Praz.

Skiing in Courchevel

The immediate skiing in Courchevel is hard to beat and offers slopes for all abilities; anybody who tires of it during their ski holidays in Courchevel always have the rest of the Trois Vallees at their disposal. With over 470 snow cannons and 22 piste bashers, the pistes are always immaculately groomed and snow is perhaps more reliable than the rest of the Trois Vallees as most of the slopes are North facing. The lift system is also very modern, fast and efficient. Ski schools abound and offer classes in 8 languages for every standard and discipline, from snowboarding to telemark. To get the most out of your day on the slopes, why all on the services of Picnics on the Piste, who can organise a lunch to remember with breathtakeing views and mouth watering cuisine.

Lying to the west of Lyon the resorts of the Three Valleys must have the greatest concentration of British skiers. Resorts include Courchevel, Méribel, St Martin de Belleville, Les Menuires and Val Thorens. There is a direct train to this area from London on Friday nights and Saturdays and it is relatively easy to make an overnight connection via Paris, Lille or Brussels