Ski holidays in Courchevel

You’ll find everything from classic Savoyard specialities such as fondue, raclette, pierrade and tartiflette served in welcoming mountain restaurants, to fine dining experiences where chefs put a creative twist on local produce. There are also 13 Mitchelin stars to be found in Courchevel if gourmet cuisine is more to your taste. All of the restaurants throughout the vilages can be accessed by the free resort bus, or the connecting gondolas throughout the day using your ski pass. 

La Tania has a fantastic food scene with plenty of restaurants to choose from. For a quick bite or a leisurely lunch in the sun, Le Ski Lodge at the base of the slopes is the perfect spot. The menu features a variety of international favourites, including burgers, ribs, chicken wings, salads, and sandwiches. Later in the afternoon, the atmosphere livens up with a bustling après ski scene. Embrace the luxury of Courchevel and enjoy a meal at Le Farçon. A Michelin starred restaurant where you can go on a culinary journey through the flavours of the Savoy. For a more relaxed lunch or dinner, Bistrot Machet, an annex of Le Farçon, offers a similarly inspired menu. Both restaurants focus on seasonal, locally sourced produce, where each dish is an ode to the Savoie region. 

Courchevel 1550 may be one of the smaller villages in the resort, but its food scene is impressive and varied with a wonderful mix of traditional alpine dining and international cuisine. Traditional alpine flavours take centre stage at La Caveau, where fondue, raclette and pierrade are served in a cosy, chalet style setting.  L’Oeil de Boeuf is a firm favourite for regional produce and steaks cooked over an open fire. For a more laid-back evening, La Corto is a popular choice with families, serving wood fired pizzas, pastas, burgers and local specialities.

The relaxed dining scene in Courchevel 1650 is not to be missed and there is something for every taste. If you are in the mood for tapas head to Copina, a delightful Spanish inspired tapas bar. The menu is designed to reflect the family style dining in Galicia, with regional specialities and favourite dishes from Copiña’s repertoire. If you’d prefer France’s answer to tapas, head over to Schuss Bar at the foot of the slope, where you can enjoy a selection of meats and cheeses, best savoured with a glass of wine or craft beer. For something heartier, Le Petit Savoyard is well known for its pierrade - thin slices of meat cooked at the table on a heated stone slab. Overlooking Courchevel 1850 and the Saulire mountains, Bistro Manali is a gorgeous alpine restaurant know for it's gourmet brunches, lunches and dinners. With a menu featuring reimagined traditional dishes, it's well worth a visit during your stay in Courchevel.

Up in 1850 there is a fantastic range of restaurants. For a taste of the Savoy, La Fromagerie is a traditional, cosy mountain style restaurant where you can warm up with raclette, fondue, croziflette, and tartiflette. If you are all cheesed out, Le Tremplin Creperie is known for its excellent selection of sweet and savoury galettes and crepes, though you will still find a few mountain favourites on the menu too.  When it comes to lunch, La Luge is highly recommended. From midday until 6pm you can enjoy delicious burgers, wraps, soups and salads. Come the evening the atmosphere picks up, there is often a DJ set and you can enjoy a range of rum based drinks. 

On the mountain there is just as much choice, not only in La Tania and Courchevel, but across the whole of the Three Valleys. In La Tania, Bouc Blanc, at the top of the La Tania lift, is an excellent spot for lunch. The menu features Savoyard specialities alongside poke bowls and fresh salads, all prepared with local ingredients.

Soak up the winter sun with a coffee at Le Bel Air located in Courchevel 1650 or stop for a leisurely lunch in the sun at Ferme de l'Ariondaz - owned by a local farmer you can enjoy local specialities accompanied with spectacular views of the surrounding mountain peaks.  For a quick bite to eat the Grizzly burger bar on the Bellcote piste is known for its tasty burgers made from local ingredients and its sunny terrace with views of the slope.

If you are up in the Altiport area, Le Cave de Cruex has a wide choice of dishes on the menu often including regional specialities, fish dishes and Asian fusion recipes. And on a sunny day you can see as far as Mont Blanc,  A visit to the Three Valleys is not complete without going to La Folie Douce. If après isn't your thing, you can still enjoy fine dining at the famous La Folie Douce La Fruitiere restaurant, ideally situated right on the slopes of Meribel at the Saulire Express mid station. 

You are never far from a great après spot in Courchevel. Whether you want to cosy up with a vin chaud, keep up with the latest sports game or dance on the tables, there is something for everyone.

In La Tania, Le Ski Lodge at the base of the slopes is a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike. There's often DJ sets, live music and a lively atmosphere throughout the week. If you'd rather have a more chilled evening, head to La Tagia opposite the La Folyeres piste for a cocktail or two - they also offer good value skiers menus featuring regional specialities. 

Courchevel 1650 is full of lively options. The Funky Fox often has live music, DJs and dancing into the evening, while the Pelican offers a more laid back pub style evening. Sports fans will enjoy Schuss Bar where the big screens broadcast the latest sporting events.

The après ski energy is Courchevel 1850 is unmatched. When the lifts have closed,  Plante de Baton at the ski font is the ultimate spot for dancing, DJs and live music - it's not to be missed. If you would rather have a more relaxed evening, La Luge in the Forum is a great alternative. You will still find DJ sets and a mix of alternative music, however the atmosphere is more laid back and ideal for catching up with friends and family after a day on the slopes. Keep the family entertained after the slopes have closed at the ice skating rink or bowling alley, located in the Forum, it's fun for the whole family.

Many of our properties in Courchevel have their own residents only wellness facilities. If you are staying at the Hotel Les Flocons in 1550 or Hotel Fahrenheit Seven in 1650 you can unwind in the sauna or steam room. Guests staying at the Hotel Les Sherpas, can make the most of the hotels own wellness area which includes a heated indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room. 

After a day of exploring the Three Valleys, the public Aquamotion Centre located between Courchevel 1550 and Courchevel Moriond (1650) is the perfect spot to relax and recharge. The centre features a large indoor-outdoor pool, a salt bath, and five different saunas and hammans for guests age 18 and over. For the thrill seekers and families, there are two large pools (one indoor and one outdoor) with diving boards and waterslides open to all ages. If you are after something different, there's also a wave machine and large indoor climbing centre accessible throughout the day.

For those staying on a self catering basis there are a number of supermarkets across La Tania and Courchevel where you can stock up on the essentials. If you’re in the mood for cheese and charcuterie, Farto (in 1650 or 1850) and the Cheese Cooperative (in 1650, 1850, and Le Praz) offer a wide selection of specialist meats and cheeses.  A must visit is Combe de Saveurs in Courchevel 1550, a regional produce shop selling fantastic local foods. If you are after items for a piste picnic, you can also find delicious sandwiches at the deli counter.

If it's fashion you are after, Courchevel offers some of the most glamorous boutiques in the Alps. The snow covered street of Croisette (1850) is lined with all of the top designer brands including Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Prada. For sporting goods, the Forum in 1850 is the main hub. La Luge specialises in street and skating inspired styles, alongside a wide selection of ski wear from brands such as Burton, Vans and Superdry.

Courchevel 1650, 1550 and La Tania also have a variety of shops, though on a smaller scale. Intersport and Sport 2000 stock a range of ski wear and après-ski clothing, perfect for looking the part both on and off the slopes.

There is a traffic light system in the Tarantaise Valley controlling traffic and stopping cars and coaches sitting in places where rocks could fall, and to make snow clearing easier when snowing.

Transfers may be longer during bad weather conditions or French school holidays. French school holidays span 20 Dec 25-05 Jan 26, 07 Feb-10 Mar 26 and 04-25 Apr 26.

Private transfers and self drive options are available.