Experiences
Discover the winter wonderland that is Courchevel 1850.
Explore the Mountains
The husky sledding tour takes you through the forest in the safe hands of a professional musher while you remain comfortably seated in the sledge. The age-old tradition of horse-drawn carriage rides has always fascinated young and old alike, an unusual excursion through beautiful landscapes to the pace of authentic draft horses. To celebrate a special event, such as a birthday or wedding, the horse and its carriage are available to make your celebration even more exceptional in Courchevel 1850.
Once the ski runs have closed for the day, try your hand at driving a 500cc snowmobile through the forest and the empty pistes, stopping occasionally to take in the panoramic views - you may even spot Mont Blanc. You will have an expert guide with who will give you instruction and be with you throughout the trip. This is an incredible way to see Courchevel moon lit with only you and the stunning wild nature of the mountains.
Lunch on the Slopes
Originally an Alpine cheese ripening cellar and sheepfold, the restaurant now has a warm and unique atmosphere. La Cave des Creux is run by local and young, former ski instructors and serves a refined brasserie menu with regional specialities, and Asian fusion dishes. The authentic décor brings together mountain and industrial styles.
Aptly named, Le Panoramic is perched 2,700 metres up on the summit of the Saulire at the junction between Courchevel and Meribel. Take a seat on one of the restaurants several outdoor terraces and order from a sumptuous, traditional menu. Despite its height above the sea, the restaurant specialises in seafood and sushi. Its maritime decor accompanies the taste of the dishes with a very warm and friendly atmosphere and a cellar with over 900 different wines. The large sun terrace is the ideal place to enjoy lunch, music and dancing.
At Bagatelle you will find “joie de vivre”, delicious French cuisine, excellent service and energetic music that creates a one-of-a-kind festive atmosphere. A unique, chic and welcoming environment that contributes to creating the world-renowned Tropezian “art de vivre” ambiance.
For the Daredevils
Carried by the wind, swirling in the thermals and gliding over ranges and valleys, all while on skis … welcome to paragliding skiing. Tandem flights take off from high up on the Loze near to la Soucoupe restaurant with experienced instructors offering a moment of escape and freedom above the Les Trois Vallées ski area.
If you have a reason to celebrate, why not take off with the sun rise in a hot air balloon and soar above the ski resort while enjoying a glass of Champagne high above the mountains. In private or shared baskets, you’ll enjoy a truly unique view looking down on the ski piste below and across the valley toward Mont Blanc visible in the distance. An inspired gift idea and wonderful experience not to be missed.
Skydiving is available over the French Alps from mid-March to mid-April. Operating daily between 10AM and 5PM, as long as the weather permits, view the scenery from above on an adrenaline fuelled, once in a lifetime dive.
For a Relaxing Day…
The Family Park is a wonderland of rails, tables and jumps, moguls, boarder crosses, a big air bag and more. It opens one night a week as part of the Verdons By Night, which a great chance to enjoy the park and music beneath the stars. The Verdons By Night XXL event, held twice during the season, is a feel-good celebration with large-scale firework displays and beautiful torch-lit descents.
Courchevel is renowned for being one of the most stylish resorts in the Alps, and this is well reflected in the selection of shopping opportunities on offer. If you can tear yourself away from the slopes or the comfort of your apartment, Courchevel is home to a wide array of designer boutiques stocking high-end French labels and independent designers including Fendi, Dior, Gucci, Chanel
and many more.
A Little Bit Different!
The luge experience is where you take your life in your own hands down the luge tracks and is not for the faint-hearted.
Another bucket-list experience is having a go at driving a giant piste basher, flattening everything that lies in your path. This somewhat quirky experience will make you appreciate all the hard work that goes into preparing the pistes at night, especially on your first run down the pristine piste the next morning that you helped to prepare.
