Location: Courchevel in France
Car: not necessary
Courchevel villages of Le Praz(1300), 1550, 1650 and 1850 offer very quick and easy access to the main ski areas in the Courchevel valley and then to the whole 3 valleys area. The high speed Tovets, 6 person chairlift whisks you from 1550 to the centre of 1850, or take the 4 person bubble or the ski bus. Ski back to the apartments in 1550 and then to Le Praz on red and blue runs at the end of the day. For beginners Courchevel 1550 has its own ESF (French ski school) and ski nursery area. There is also an excellent British ski schools in Courchevel 1850 - take the telecabine, chair lift or bus
Courchevel 1550 retains its rustic village atmosphere and is an excellent choice for families, those wanting a less hectic nightlife and those wanting to ski Courchevel but not pay top of the range prices. It has good bars and restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets, shops selling Savoyard specialties and all the usual ski hire shops. The ski bus runs to Courchevel 1850 and 1550 until midnight.