Description Courchevel, France

Valley of Courchevel is one of the most prestigious and elite ski resorts in the world. The most famous and respected people in the world and France, among them the Prince of the Kingdom of Monaco, choose this place for their winter rest. Courchevel - a winter dream and get there - the dream of anyone who more or less fond of mountain sports. Courchevel is notable not only diversity of trails and routes, but also the presence of numerous luxury boutiques, sports shops and great restaurants.

Courchevel is located 140 km from Geneva airport and 180 km from the airport of Lyon.

Courchevel is located in the heart of the "Three valleys" (Les Trois Vallees) - the largest ski area in the world. Courchevel resort consists of 5 campuses located at different altitudes: San Bong (1100 m), the traditional village of La Praz (1300 m), comfortable, Courchevel 1550, Courchevel Forest-1650 and the most luxurious resort of France and one of the most prestigious resorts in the world Courchevel -1850.

Vertical drop in the area - from 1030 to 1850 m. At each level skiers provides direct access to skating in the area of the Three Valleys. A single subscription provides access to 195 ski lifts. Courchevel is surrounded by fabulously beautiful pine forests and well equipped technically.

In Courchevel more luxury hotels than at any other resorts. In terms of hotels, quality of service and variety of entertainment Courchevel is certainly one of the leading ski resorts in the world: the numerous cafes, bars and restaurants (some of them the best in the Alps), nightclubs, discos and bars with live music will allow you to enjoy and be happy to free skating time.

Such traditional village trace holidays like Carnival, and violent parties in bars and night spots are an integral part of life in Courchevel. Also do not forget that at this resort hosts various sporting events and numerous high-level ski racing.

Trails:
Beginner is best to get back on skis in the areas of skating Pralon (Pralong) and Bellecôte (Bellecote), there are long and gentle slopes, under carriage Jardin Alpin many "green" and "blue" routes. Excellent light slopes are also at an altitude of 1650 m.

For intermediate skiers are best trails in the area of La Wiesel (La Vizelle), are especially good "red" route Creux (Creux) and Marmot (Marmottes) - long and fast.

Very beautiful descent Buk-Blanc (Bouc Blanc), passing through forest and ending in LA TANIA. Simple "black" hills Pyramide and Grandes Bousses located at an altitude of 1650 m - they are classified as "black", but, in fact, this "red" route of increased complexity.

Some of the coolest "professional" runs down to the station solo (Saulire, 2738 m) - Kohl district du Ras-du-Lac (Col du Pas du Lac), you can test their strength in the areas of Kilwa Skating Grand Prix (Grand Couloir ) and Les Aval (Les Avals). From the station, Col de la Loze (Kohl-de-la-Laws, 2274 m) down to the level of 1300 m are two interesting "black" route length of about one and a half miles.

Height of resort: 1850 m.
Number of lifts: 67 lifts: 33 drag-lifts, 18 chairlifts, 10 cabin, 1 funicular.
Area skating: 1300-2738 meters.
The length of routes: about 180 km, at an altitude of 1650 m route covers several times a week until 19.00. Number of routes 100: blue - 53 red - 36, black - 11
Snowboard: 1 stadium for snowboarding
The plain trails: 66 km of trails for cross-country skiing

Challenging tracks in Courchevel little, but they are really interesting. You will have a convenient opportunity to get on a lift from the center of the village in any part of skating and neighboring valleys. All the lifts in Courchevel - modern, large capacity, so there is virtually no queues.

Trails for the most part pass through the picturesque wooded slopes, protected from the wind. A wide variety of trails for medium and beginners. A well-designed system of the lower trails with artificial snow.

Well-groomed slopes, impressive lift system, as well as luxury hotels, excellent restaurants, diverse entertainment, lively nightlife, boutiques of the leading companies in the world - all Courchevel.