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les Trois Vallées

les Trois Vallées, Courchevel

 MM212 Says:  Courchevel is part of the ski area known as les Trois Vallées (the Three Valleys). This contiguous skiable domain is the largest in the world, comprising of a total of 600 kms of pistes, and 8 ski resorts! La Vallée de Courchevel is only one of those three; the other two are... 

Ski, Ski and Ski

Ski, Ski and Ski, Courchevel

 MM212 Says:  What else would one do in Courchevel? The resort offers some of the best skiing in the world, so make the most of it! Of course, snow-boarding is an option too. Courchevel alone has 119 runs, 150 kms of pistes, which go from an altitude of 2700 metres down to 1300 metres - a... 

Col de la Loze

Col de la Loze, Courchevel

 MM212 Says:  Although not the highest peak around, Col de la Loze is still an impressive backdrop to many photos in Courchevel. The peak rises to a height of only 2274 metres and it separates la Vallée de Courchevel with that of Méribel. It is from this point that one can cross from one... 

la Grande Casse

la Grande Casse, Courchevel

 MM212 Says:  At 3855 metres, la Grande Casse is the highest mountain in the Massif de la Vanoise, the central Alps of France. Although not within the skiable terrain of Courchevel, the giant mountain dominates the views on the opposite side. Immediately next to it is a peak known as... 

Saulire

Saulire, Courchevel

 MM212 Says:  The highest peak within the skiable domain of Courchevel, Saulire rises to an altitude of 2733 metres. Immediately below it is the highest skiable point in the resort of Courchevel, at just below 2700 metres. The majestic peak provides a breathtaking backdrop to the views in... 

la Croisette

la Croisette, Courchevel

 MM212 Says:  La Croisette is the base of the ski lifts at Courchevel 1850. It is from here that one purchases ski passes, reserves ski lessons and obtains information related to the ski resort. The complex also contains a bank and other amenities. 

Courchevel 1850

Courchevel 1850, Courchevel

 MM212 Says:  The village of Courchevel was built on three levels, 1550, 1650 and 1850 metres, each of which has become known by its altitude. Courchevel 1850 is the largest and contains the best hotels and restaurants. It is also the most central to the slopes. Many of the hotels here... 

Hotels  

Le Kilimandjaro Mountain Resort

 1 Review and 8 Opinions  This is an incredible hotel which is comprised of 11 chalets that are all connected in the central... 

Hotel Annapurna

 1 Review and 8 Opinions  definetly recommend. ideal for everyone- great restaurant, comfy rooms (tough a bit small for that... 

Restaurants  

Le Tremplin: Dining at the base of 1850

Le Tremplin: Dining at the base of 1850, Courchevel

 MM212 Says:  Located next to "La Croisette", the base of the ski lifts at Courchevel 1850, le Tremplin is a convenient place for any meal. The restaurant is open from 8am until 10:30pm, so one could come here breakfast, lunch, dinner or an après-ski drink. It is in fact a complex of... 

le P'tit Drink: Bar Tapas

le P'tit Drink: Bar Tapas, Courchevel

 MM212 Says:  A great option for a low key evening, le P'tit Drink serves wine and tapas. It is located in the heart of Courchevel 1850. 

le Mountain: Cuisine savoyarde et montagnarde

le Mountain: Cuisine savoyarde et montagnarde, Courchevel

 MM212 Says:  One cannot leave Courchevel without trying Alpine specialties and le Mountain is the perfect place for it. The elegant restaurant, located in the heart of 1850, serves dishes associated with the local region, le Savoie. Typical dishes include, of course, fondue and raclette. 

la Chapelle: Small is beautiful

la Chapelle: Small is beautiful, Courchevel

 MM212 Says:  A small restaurant in the heart of Courchevel, la Chapelle is perhaps one of the town's most charming. A large fire place dominates the tiny dining room. It serves great French food that appears to have been prepared in a home, accompanied by excellent wines. It's only open... 

il Vino: From the world's best sommelier?

il Vino: From the world's best sommelier?, Courchevel

 MM212 Says:  Brought to Courchevel by Enrico Bernardo, said to be the world's best sommelier, il Vino is a branch of the same restaurant in Paris. It serves excellent dishes paired with the best of wines, a concept designed for lovers of wine. The pairings, though, are not obligatory, so... 

Le Hussard (Hotel Saint Joseph): Cuisine Italienne

Le Hussard (Hotel Saint Joseph): Cuisine Italienne, Courchevel

 MM212 Says:  An upscale Italian restaurant, le Hussard is part of the chic hotel, le Saint Joseph. It serves excellent Italian food in an elegant dining room, right in the heart of Courchevel 1850. Dinner only. 

la Soucoupe: Best restaurant on the slopes

la Soucoupe: Best restaurant on the slopes, Courchevel

 MM212 Says:  Upon entering its super charming dining, one instantly falls in love with la Soucoupe: wooden furniture, floral curtains, chandeliers and breathtaking views. It is considered the best restaurant on the slopes of Courchevel, naturally only open for lunch, whose specialty is... 

Crêperie Grand Marnier: The best crêpes in France

Crêperie Grand Marnier: The best crêpes in France, Courchevel

 MM212 Says:  Nothing will replenish lost calories better than one (or more) crêpes here at the end of a ski day. Crêperie Grand Marnier serve the best crêpes in France and is one of a few locations that operate in the Alps in winter and on the Côte d'Azur in the summer (what a lovely... 

NEAR THE AIRPORT

NEAR  THE AIRPORT, Courchevel

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Shopping  

Very Expensive

Very Expensive, Courchevel

 Skigirl Says:  Everything in Courchevel is expensive. I thought this summed it up . . .Have you every been to a ski in/ski out Louis Vuitton Store???? 

Sports & Outdoors  

The best place for skiing

The best place for skiing, Courchevel

 tony18 Says:  The Courchevel valley is the most long skiing place of the world with 650 km for skiing or snowboarding. Courchevel is connect with Meribel, Val Thorens, and Les Menuires. It's the great place and very beautiful with the Mont Blanc 

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COURCHEVEL

COURCHEVEL, Courchevel

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COURCHEVEL, Courchevel

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Courchevel et les Trois Vallées

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 Located in the Savoie region of the French Alps, Courchevel is one of the world's most prestigious ski resorts. Its namesake valley is one of three in les Trois Vallées, the largest contiguous skiable... 

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Courchevel 1850

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 Courchevel 1850 set atop some of the most beautiful landscape in the world. It is a skiers paradise with multiple areas to ski. The service is top notch and prepare yourself because so are the prices.... 

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courchevel - 3-tired town

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 view from hotel room 

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Courchevel 1850

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Courchevel. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Skiing in La Tania, Courchevel

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 La Tania is a great base for skiing across the 3 Valleys and I'd definitely recommend it! 

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