Courchevel

Courchevel
Courchevel 1850
Courchevel 1850
Courchevel is located in France
Courchevel
Courchevel
Location within France
Courchevel is located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Courchevel
Courchevel
Courchevel (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes)
Courchevel is located in Alps
Courchevel
Courchevel
Courchevel (Alps)
LocationSavoie, France
Nearest major cityChambéry
Coordinates45°24′54″N 6°38′02″E / 45.41500°N 6.63389°E / 45.41500; 6.63389
Top elevation2,738 m (8,983 ft)
Base elevation1,100 m (3,600 ft)
Trails
  • 96 total
  • 19 beginner
  • 35 easy
  • 34 intermediate
  • 8 difficult
Lift system58 (Capacity 67,254ph)
Websitewww.courchevel.com
Courchevel 1850, the highest part of the resort

Courchevel (French pronunciation: [kuʁʃəvɛl]) is a French Alps ski resort located in the Tarentaise Valley. It is a part of Les Trois Vallées, the largest linked ski areas in the world.

Courchevel also refers to the towns of Courchevel 1300 (Le Praz), Courchevel 1550, Courchevel 1650 (Moriond), and Courchevel 1850, which are named for their altitudes in metres. The resort centre of Courchevel is at 1,747 metres (5,732 ft).[1]

Sports events from the 1992 Winter Olympics and the 2023 World Ski Championships took place in Courchevel. The ski resort is considered exclusive, attracting wealthy clientele including royal families. It hosts one of the largest concentrations of 5-star ranking luxury hotels.