🇫🇷 French Alps
Courchevel
The Alps' most glamorous ski address — and a serene summer secret.
The poster child of the Three Valleys — the world's largest ski area — Courchevel 1850 is shorthand for luxury: Michelin stars, designer boutiques, private-jet winters. What few realize is that in summer it flips to a quiet, green base for hiking and golf at a fraction of the winter price.
How it scores
Scenery
Food scene
Romance
Family-friendly
Hiking
Value for money
Best for
- ✓Luxury travelers
- ✓Skiers
- ✓Quiet luxe summers
- ✓Couples
Who should skip it
- ✕Budget travelers
- ✕Travelers wanting historic-village character
Signature experiences
- Winter: the vast Trois Vallées domain and Michelin dining
- Summer: quiet high hikes, golf, and lake walks
- Plane-spotting at the cliff-edge altiport
Biggest mistake
Visiting in winter on a budget — Courchevel 1850 is one of the priciest resorts on earth. Summer is the value play.
Worth the splurge
Honestly the whole place — but a Michelin dinner is the signature.
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