subject: Courcheval Top Ski Destination In The French Alps [print this page] A reputation for having the best snow cover in the Alps, the longest ski season, as well as chic shops, fine restaurants and a bustling nightlife makes Courchevel one of the top choices for where to go for a winter holiday in a chalet catered in the most premium way possible, to offer the lap of luxury!
On the other hand, for families looking for a great place where every member can enjoy the holidays, including children and older members, its also a great choice to enjoy a few days of fun activities together.
So which ones the real Courchevel? It depends on whos searching for a chalet! Catered options may suit some while self-catering is for others; but this wonderful ski resort can adjust to your needs whatever they are. Here are the two different sides of Courchevel and theyre both very real. See which one appeals to you!
Chic Courchevel
This great location has the reputation of being the ultimate ski resort, with some of the most expensive hotels and restaurants [Michelin-starred included], so theres a bit of truth to the thinking that it is where you go when looking for the high-end in everything - including your ski chalet, catered to a premium, of course.
With a total of 600 pistes on a wide bowl-shaped area, excellent skiing opportunities abound and the highest ski lift is pegged at more than 3000 metres - this is definitely the place to go when you work hard, ski hard and play hard. Then to come home to, there is, of course, the pricey chalet catered accommodations here are at the top end but are well worth the extra cost.
Its considered the resort with the best food and aprs-ski/nightlife in the whole Trois Valles with several Michelin stars and forks to its name. Check out Chabichou and/or Le Bateau Ivre, both with two Michelin stars even if your chalet catering is flawless, you wont want to miss the creations at these places.
As for the nightlife, aprs-ski activities in Courchevel are lively and upscale definitely the place to see and be seen. The most famous place is Bar Le Jump, but there are many more that also become crowded after the slopes close.
Courchevel for Children
If the kids are very young, one may want to search for their ski holiday at one of the Courchevel villages that are on a lower altitude than Courchevel 1850, to ensure that the young ones wont need to contend with the thinner air and subsequent problems children have with thinner air. Still, this doesnt mean you will need to forgo the fun just because there are children around! Courchevel has at least six ski schools for children, a couple of crches that provide nursery programs for children over 18 months, and nanny services for those younger. The tourism office can also provide visitors with phone numbers of reputable babysitters.
No matter who you are, or what type of holiday you want, Courcheval can provide it come see for yourself.
