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Major city · France

Courchevel

Spend 2–3 days for skiing and resort amenities; one night works only for a quick lift pass and dinner.

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Courchevel sits in Les Trois Vallées, the world’s largest ski area (372 km of runs, 198 lifts). Luxury hotels and Michelin restaurants raise costs, so a short ski stint fits a 2‑day stay; longer trips let you explore neighboring villages and enjoy spa time.

basic guide: no trip line yet
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
EUR
Best months
Dec–Mar (peak ski season)
avoid Jul–Aug (off‑season, limited lift operation)
Airports
CVF · GVA
Nights
2–3

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Courchevel: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • France and Monaco ↗France has run temporary identity checks at its internal Schengen land borders since 2015; carry a passport or EU/EEA national ID on trains and buses from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
  • France and Monaco ↗Nights in France and Monaco draw on the same Schengen 90-in-180-day allowance as the rest of the area; Monaco does not reset or pause it.
  • France ↗France is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors' fingerprints and photo at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
  • France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
  • France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
  • France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Courchevel17 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Courchevel, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

World‑class ski areaLuxury hotels and Michelin restaurantsHigh‑end boutiquesLes Trois Vallées connection
Airports
CVF Courchevel Altiport (Highest airport in Europe; transfers to Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble.) · GVA Geneva Airport (Main international gateway, 149 km (93 mi) away; shuttle or private transfer.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    2°C (36°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    4°C (39°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    9°C (48°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    19°C (66°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    23°C (73°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    26°C (79°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    26°C (79°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    22°C (72°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    8°C (46°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    3°C (37°F)

Best: Dec–Mar. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F) low), wettest Dec (10 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Courchevel: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

2°C (36°F)

−5°C (23°F)

8 rd

Feb

4°C (39°F)

−4°C (25°F)

7 rd

Mar

9°C (48°F)

0°C (32°F)

6 rd

Apr

14°C (57°F)

4°C (39°F)

5 rd

May

19°C (66°F)

9°C (48°F)

4 rd

Jun

23°C (73°F)

13°C (55°F)

3 rd

Jul

26°C (79°F)

15°C (59°F)

2 rd

Aug

26°C (79°F)

15°C (59°F)

3 rd

Sep

22°C (72°F)

11°C (52°F)

5 rd

Oct

15°C (59°F)

5°C (41°F)

7 rd

Nov

8°C (46°F)

0°C (32°F)

9 rd

Dec

3°C (37°F)

−4°C (25°F)

10 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Ski lifts within the resort; free shuttle bus links 1850, Le Praz and Courchevel Altiport. Private transfers from Moûtiers station or Geneva are common.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Meribel

go

Door to door: ≈20 min

Ski via Les Trois Vallées lifts, about 15 min downhill

Same ski pass covers Meribel slopes.

Val Thorens

go

Door to door: ≈45 min

Ski through Les Trois Vallées, 30 min total travel

Highest ski resort in Europe; same lift ticket.

Brides‑les‑Bains

go

Door to door: ≈15 min

Bus from Courchevel Altiport or shuttle, 10 min

Thermal baths and easy access to Moûtiers station.

Saint‑Martin‑de‑Belleville

go

Door to door: ≈20 min

Bus or shared transfer, 12 min

Village with historic church and market.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

1850

Luxury hotels, ski‑in/ski‑out; best for high‑budget stays.

Le Praz

Mid‑range lodgings, close to lifts and shops.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€80–120 (≈ US$95–140) excl. lift pass
Mid
€150–250 (≈ US$180–300) excl. lift pass
High
€300 (≈ US$350)+ excl. lift pass

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Coffee€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
Ski lift pass (1‑day)Check current season rates.€70–90 (≈ US$85–110)
Meal at mid‑range restaurant€30–45 (≈ US$35–55)
Taxi (5 km from Altiport to 1850)€25–35 (≈ US$30–45)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Courchevel is safe for tourists; main risks are icy sidewalks and occasional avalanches – stay on marked paths and heed ski patrol warnings.
  • Lift tickets are expensive; check current price before arrival.
  • Altitude can cause shortness of breath; stay hydrated.
  • Private helicopter landings are limited and weather‑dependent.

Emergency numbers

Police
17
Fire
18
Medical
15

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My bed tonight

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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police17
  • Fire18
  • Medical15

Embassy

US consulate in Lyon; other nations have consulates in Grenoble or Paris.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Geneva → Courchevel Altiport (shared shuttle): about €80 (≈ US$95), 2 h30 (check)
  • Moûtiers → Courchevel (bus): ≈€12, 20 min (check)

Say or show

  • Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
  • Merci — Thank you (merci)
  • C’est combien ? — How much is it? (say kɛ̃ kɔ̃byen)
  • Où est le téléski ? — Where is the lift? (u ɛ l telɛski)
  • Puis-je avoir une carte ? — Can I have a map? (pɥi ʒə avwaʁ yn kaʁt)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Courchevel. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Dec–Mar (peak ski season) · avoid Jul–Aug (off‑season, limited lift operation) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to France

Sources

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