France Resort guide

Courchevel Opening Dates 2026/27

Courchevel opens on 4 December 2026 and closes on 18 April 2027 for the 2026/27 season (provisional, from the resort's website).

Tessa Worley, 1 run of Giant Slalom, Alpine Skiing World Cup of Women in Courchevel, 20 december 2015

Photo: Krzysztof Golik via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Piste network
151 km94.0 mi
Lifts
59
Top elevation
2,666 m8,750 ft
Ski area
Les 3 Vallées
Pre-seasonOpens in 74 days · ProvisionalOfficial season page

2026/27 season

Opens
4 December 2026
Closes
18 April 2027

Provisional Dates have not yet been confirmed by the resort.

Source

Season by season

Season dates for Courchevel
SeasonOpensClosesGlacierVerified
2026/274 December 202618 April 2027Provisional

Early and late season

  • Snowmaking helps the resort open early and stay open late in the season.

Frequently asked questions

When does Courchevel open for 2026/27?

4 December 2026, provisionally — the resort has not confirmed it yet.

When does Courchevel close?

18 April 2027 for the 2026/27 season.

How long is the season in Courchevel?

135 days between the scheduled opening and closing dates.

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).

Which ski area is Courchevel in?

Courchevel is part of Les 3 Vallées.

Data updated · Sources: The resort’s official website