How big is Courchevel?
Courchevel has 150 pistes served by 60 lifts — 11th for pistes of the 15 resorts we track in France. On lifts it ranks 5th of the 15.
Courchevel resort guide
Savoie, France
Luxury skiing at its finest with Michelin-starred restaurants and designer boutiques
Courchevel at a glance
150
Pistes
60
Lifts
2,738m
Top
1,100m
Base
1,638m
Vertical
CMF
Nearest airport, 64 km
14% beginner40% intermediate46% advanced
Courchevel is synonymous with luxury skiing, offering world-class facilities, gourmet dining, and exclusive shopping.
Your questions about Courchevel, answered
How high is Courchevel?
The lifts run from 1100m at the base to 2738m at the top, a vertical of 1638m. Of the 15 resorts we track in France, that is the 11th highest, with the 8th biggest vertical.
Is Courchevel good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Courchevel split 14% beginner, 40% intermediate and 46% advanced, against an average of 27% beginner and 32% advanced across the resorts we track in France.
On those numbers it suits confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.
With under 15% of runs graded beginner, first-timers may find the easy terrain limited.
For off-piste, our guide documents 5 zones at Courchevel, with the lift to take and the avalanche risk for each.
When is the ski season at Courchevel?
Over the last ten winters Courchevel has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 15 November to 1 June, about 200 days.
January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 143cm, 113cm of new snow and 5.1 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Courchevel?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF), 64km away in a straight line. Annecy Meythet (NCY) is 71km, Turin (TRN), Italy is 83km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift pass at Courchevel?
A 6-day adult Les 3 Vallées costs €421 for 2026/27, or €70 a day. For value it ranks 3rd of the 15 resorts we price in France.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Courchevel
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Chambéry Aix les BainsCMF64 km
- Annecy MeythetNCY71 km
- TurinTRN83 km · major airport
Travel time to Courchevel
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Chambéry Aix les Bains (CMF)Quickest
- Flight
- 1h 40m · 798 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 20m · 86 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h
- Fly to Annecy Meythet (NCY)
- Flight
- 1h 40m · 781 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 30m · 96 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 10m
- Fly to Turin (TRN)
- Flight
- 1h 50m · 918 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 45m · 112 km
- Total
- ≈ 3h 35m
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Courchevel lift pass 2026/27
€4216-day adult Les 3 Vallées · ≈£362
€70 per day · 8.6 km of piste per € · #3 of 15 for value in France
93value scoreOutstanding value
Courchevel piste map
The official Courchevel piste map, published by Les 3 Vallées. It shows every run, lift and sector across 150 pistes served by 60 lifts, from 1,100m at the base to 2,738m at the top.
Always check the resort's live piste status before setting off. Runs shown on a map are not necessarily open, and off-piste terrain is never patrolled unless the map says so.
Why go to Courchevel
- Luxury skiing experience
- Excellent snow conditions
- World-class dining options
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Great for families
- Connected to largest ski area
Things to know
- Very expensive
- Can be crowded
- Limited challenging terrain
- Not ideal for budget travelers
- Requires advance booking
- Limited nightlife
Skiing and snowboarding Courchevel by ability
Beginners
Courchevel is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts. The luxury facilities make learning comfortable and enjoyable.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Courchevel offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts. The connection to the Three Valleys provides endless intermediate skiing options.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find good terrain at Courchevel, though it's not as challenging as some other resorts. The connection to the Three Valleys provides access to more challenging terrain in other areas.
Our take on Courchevel
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Luxury
Facilities
Official resort website: courchevel.com
More on Courchevel
- Courchevel snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Courchevel snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Courchevel lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Courchevel off-piste guideWhere the powder is, which lift to take and the avalanche risk
- Courchevel off-piste guidesMountain guides and schools offering off-piste, touring and heli-skiing here.
- Ski resorts in FranceLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in France
Ski resorts near Courchevel
Distances are straight-line, not by road.