Courchevel FAQ
Answers to 36 common questions about skiing in Courchevel, from snow and lifts to transfers and prices, all from our data.
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- Piste network
- 151 km94.0 mi
- Lifts
- 59
- Top elevation
- 2,666 m8,750 ft
- Ski area
- Les 3 Vallées
Every question about Courchevel
Frequently asked questions
How far is Courchevel from Chambéry Aix les Bains airport?
Chambéry Aix les Bains is about 92 minutes by road from Courchevel (63.9 km).
How high is Courchevel?
The highest lift-served point is 2,666 m, with the village at 1,746 m, a vertical of 1,404 m.
How many km of pistes does Courchevel have?
Courchevel has 151.2 km of marked pistes across 103 runs, measured from OpenStreetMap geometry.
How many lifts does Courchevel have?
59 lifts (8 gondolas or cable cars, 17 chairlifts and 20 drag lifts).
When does Courchevel open for 2026/27?
Courchevel is scheduled to open on 4 December 2026 and close on 18 April 2027. These dates are provisional until the resort confirms them.
Which ski area is Courchevel in?
Courchevel is part of Les 3 Vallées.
Can you get to Courchevel by train?
There is no station in the resort itself; the last leg is by road from Chambéry Aix les Bains.
Is Courchevel good for beginners?
Courchevel scores 7.7/10 for beginners; 21.3% of its piste km is green and we list 2 ski schools.
Is Courchevel good for families?
Courchevel scores 5.9/10 for families, with 1 childcare provider listed and 57.9% of its pistes green or blue.
How much snow is there in Courchevel right now?
0 cm at the base and 0 cm at the top. These depths are modelled from Open-Meteo, not measured by the resort.
How snow-sure is Courchevel?
Courchevel scores 5.4/10 for snow reliability.
Does Courchevel have glacier skiing?
No — Courchevel has no glacier skiing in the area we map.
Is there night skiing in Courchevel?
Yes — at least one piste in Courchevel is floodlit; check the resort's own timetable for the evenings it runs.
Which ski resorts are near Courchevel?
The closest resorts we cover are Méribel, La Plagne and Les Menuires.
How deep is the snow at the top of Courchevel compared with the base?
0 cm at the top and 0 cm at the base, modelled from Open-Meteo rather than measured by the resort.
Is it snowing in Courchevel now?
0 cm has fallen in the last 24 hours.
How many runs of each colour does Courchevel have?
12 green, 38 blue, 36 red and 13 black, 103 in total.
What is the longest run in Courchevel?
The longest single marked run we measure is 4.2 km.
Where can I download the Courchevel piste map?
The resort publishes the current map itself; the link on this page goes straight to it, and the lift and piste tables below are generated from OpenStreetMap.
What kinds of lift does Courchevel have?
8 gondolas or cable cars, 17 chairlifts, 20 drag lifts and 10 magic carpets.
How many lifts does Courchevel run?
59 lifts serve 103 marked runs.
When do the lifts start turning in Courchevel?
The first lifts of the 2026/27 season are scheduled for 4 December 2026.
What is the uphill capacity in Courchevel?
About 64,272 skiers an hour, summed from the lifts we hold capacity figures for.
How many gondolas does Courchevel have?
8, plus 17 chairlifts.
When does Courchevel close?
18 April 2027 for the 2026/27 season.
Which airport is closest to Courchevel?
Chambéry Aix les Bains, about 92 minutes by road (63.9 km).
How long is the transfer from Chambéry Aix les Bains to Courchevel?
About 92 minutes by road over 63.9 km, routed by openrouteservice.
How long is the transfer from Grenoble Alpes Isère to Courchevel?
About 136 minutes by road over 102.3 km, routed by openrouteservice.
How long is the transfer from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Courchevel?
About 139 minutes by road over 125.4 km, routed by openrouteservice.
Is there a railway station in Courchevel?
No — the nearest stations are down-valley; the last leg is by road.
Is there childcare in Courchevel?
1 childcare provider are listed in OpenStreetMap for Courchevel.
How many ski schools are there in Courchevel?
2.
How much of Courchevel is easy skiing?
57.9% of the piste km we measure is green or blue.
How high is the village in Courchevel?
1,746 m, with lifts to 2,666 m.
Are there magic carpets in Courchevel?
10 magic carpets are mapped in Courchevel.
Where are the official Courchevel webcams?
The resort publishes its own camera page; the link on this page goes straight to it.
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Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Open-Meteo