AMAZING SKI CHALETSCourchevel Le Praz

Courchevel has the reputation of being the world’s best ski resort and is undoubtedly the chicest in France.  The resort is split into four quite separate villages at different altitudes and between them they offer something for everyone.  They are brilliantly linked both to each other and to the whole of the Trois Vallees area, which includes the resorts of Val Thorens and Meribel.  The scenery here is beautiful and the pistes are immaculate.

The skiing is truly outstanding and on an incredible scale with over 600km of piste in the Trois Vallees area.  From 1850 the pistes and gondolas spread out in all directions providing lots of picturesque, gentle skiing for beginners or those who just want to take it easy.  For a more vertical challenge, experts can head up to the highest point Souliere with the infamous Couloirs.  Only the grand couloir remains a marked piste, but it is something of a rite of passage for all good skiers and is much trickier than it looks. 

Courchevel is just as entertaining for non-skiers with swimming, ice-skating, bowling, climbing, snowmobiling, paragliding, a 2km sledge run from 1850 down to 1550 and 20km of groomed hiking trails.  Or alternatively, flex your credit card and hit the plethora of shops.

Le Praz, (formerly known as Courchevel 1300), with its winding streets and traditional chalets, is the prettiest of the Courchevel villages and offers a quieter atmosphere, making it ideal for families. Access to and from the resort is easy with the choice of an efficient bus service, the lift system or the beautiful tree-lined runs down from the other levels. The two main gondolas provide easy access to the Croisette area and Foret which leads via the Col de la Loze to Meribel. Despite the peaceful nature of the village La Praz boasts some fine restaurants, including 'Le Bistro du Praz' one of the most famous restaurants in the Three Valleys, and a number of popular bars.

Courchevel Le Praz has a great selection of bars including L'escourchevel also known as the Sports bar, which serves great reasonably priced food and has live entertainment on many nights. In addition there is the Cave de Lys, an atmospheric vaulted wine bar that is in a great quiet spot and serves tapas style snacks. Le Praz also has a good selection of supermarkets and shops which are all just minutes away from our range of ski chalets in Courchevel.

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