Courchevel is one of the premier ski resorts of the Alps, situated in the famous Three Valleys area, it’s home to 339 ski runs totaling 600km spread out between the resort, Meribel and Val Thorens. It’s actually made up of four different villages, from the budget-friendly La Praz to the uber-luxe 1850. Ski purists love it for the variety of skiing on offer – as do beginners as each of the slopes leading back to all four villages of the resort are mainly easy-to-ride greens and blues. They’re also north facing, which means they hold the snow even into spring. Boarders will love the range of parks on offer offering small, medium and large kickers and jumps.
Courchevel of course is also popular with the rich, the famous and the party set – but don’t let that put you off.