Courchevel is where I go when I want skiing and sophistication to live in complete harmony. The sheer scale of Les Trois Vallées means I can chase fresh snow for hours, yet somehow the day always ends in a chalet or restaurant that is perfectly placed and beautifully curated. There is a certain ease here, a blend of Michelin-level dining, sweeping views and a cosmopolitan crowd that makes every moment feel elevated. I come for the mountains, but Courchevel always reminds me that winter can be as chic as it is exhilarating.
Ski Essentials
Best runs:
Combe de la Saulire for sweeping high altitude descents.
Crest Voland and the gentle tree-lined pistes above 1650.
The runs that connect into Méribel and Val Thorens for a full Trois Vallées exploration.
Best hotels:
Hotel Les Airelles
Cheval Blanc Courchevel
L’Apogée Courchevel
Season window:
Early December through late April, with peak conditions from mid-December through March.
Snow quality:
Beautifully maintained grooming, exceptional coverage, and abundant powder in the higher bowls.
