Courchevel forms part of the Three Valleys ski area. The resorts of Meribel and the highest resort in France, Val Thorens, are not far away and the combined area is huge..

I've been to Courchevel on three occasions with my parents and family. I think that says it all. It's quite a family resort and if you've ridden in Verbier or Chamonix you'll be amazed by just how flat and easy it seems. This is deceptive as there are some brilliant off piste runs coming down right from the top lift behind Verdun and some nice ones on the way over to 1650 from 1850. The pistes are quite cool too with a bit of everything from tree runs to big wide open ones to blast down. I've always had fun in Courchevel because the riding is laid back and it's a good place to work on your tricks.

The resort is split up into three main levels - 1550, 1650 and 1850 - with 1850 being the hub of the action although you pay for it through your nose. I like 1650 best as it's more chilled but gets just as messy. Try the Bubble Bar or there's some place that I'm sure has the word Rock in its name but for obvious and shameful reasons I can't remember exactly what.
The closest airport or train link is Grenoble, which is under two hours drive from Courchevel.



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