12 chalets for between 6 and 22 guests

The skiing
Courchevel lies at the eastern end of the Three Valleys, the largest ski area in the universe (as far as we know - come on NASA, get out there!) with a phenomenal 600km of piste waiting for you to explore. With more skiing than Vail, Verbier, St. Anton and Jackson Hole put together there’s plenty for every level of skier – from novice to nutter! But size is not Courchevel's only virtue; it has an incredibly efficient lift system, so you won’t spend too much time queuing, and a World-beating 'piste-bashing' schedule. Lots of pistes are smooth ‘corduroy’ when you start out every morning and these are shown on a special free map printed each day so you know where to go for an easy time! The Courchevel Valley alone features 65 lifts and 117 runs and links easily with Méribel and Val Thorens and Les Menuires. Aforementioned novices can find their feet on the free lifts, whilst the nutters can throw themselves down the infamous and super-steep Grand Couloir. There are also acres of flattering reds and blues to perfect your carving technique. The Courchevel Valley is North-facing (you can see Mont Blanc from most runs), which means that it keeps its snow longer than most resorts.

The resort
The valley of Courchevel is made up of four separate, distinctive resorts known by their altitude in metres. Courchevel 1850 is the place to be for A-list celebs, Russian oligarchs and is great if you like being ripped off! 200 metres down the road at 1650 (also known as Moriond) we feel much more at home. All Le Ski chalets are in 1650 where relieved skiers were first delivered to the top of the slopes by a lift in the 1950s, rather than having to hike up! We have been in 1650 for over 25 years and really feel part of the community. We’ve seen big improvements too, and the village is constantly being improved and upgraded with smart new chalets, hotels and facilities springing up each summer (a covered escalator linking lower parts of 1650 with the centre opened this December). A free bus service links all the Courchevel villages from morning until late evening. 

Our chalets in 1650
Le Ski’s 12 chalets are all close to the village centre and easily within 10 minutes’ walk of the lifts. (See the village map for precise locations). Our chalets in ‘Vieux Moriond’ – the original part of the village – are close to the slopes and French-owned with stacks of character and are great for families and groups. Our newer chalets also have fantastic facilities like steam rooms and saunas. Courchevel 1650 is great for spectacular views and sunsets and most of our chalets have balconies from which to admire the scenery with an aperitif! Read on for further details, and to see more pictures and videos of the resorts and chalets.

The rest
Courchevel has many experiences to offer beyond skiing: perhaps a gentle flight on the Le Ski paraglider over the forests of La Tania? Aeroplane trips from the Altiport in 1850 can also give you an entirely different view of the Valley. If you prefer your feet firmly on the ground, hire snowshoes and explore the terrain on foot, leaving you to relax and enjoy the picturesque scenery. There’s a great variety of shops up in 1850, selling anything from the local liquor ‘Génépi’ to designer ski-wear. There’s also a bowling alley, an ice-rink and a climbing wall, a gym for those who can’t get enough exercise, and hotels with spa centres for our guests who’ve come on holiday to take it easy. There really is something for everyone in Courchevel.

Hardy's Skiing and Snowboarding Guide 2009 awarded Courchevel 1650 'Best Family Resort'

Have a look at this fantastic video of the Le Ski parapente flying extremely high around the Courchevel area this summer. Click here to view.