Where to stay in Courchevel
Courchevel is the glossiest gateway to the Trois Vallées, the world's largest linked ski area, and it's organised by altitude, each numbered 'level' is really its own village with its own character. Pick the level, and you've picked your holiday: 1850 for glamour and ski-in luxury, Moriond (1650) for sunny family skiing, 1550 for quieter value, and Le Praz (1300) for the authentic old village. All are linked by lift and free bus, so you ski the same vast domain whichever you choose.
Price level
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Getting there
Car helpful
Ideal stay
2–3 nights
Best months
July, August, December
Best areas to stay in Courchevel
Where to base yourself, and who each area suits best.
Courchevel 1850
The highest and most famous level, designer boutiques, palace hotels, and ski-in/ski-out at the top of the resort.
Best for: Glamour, top-tier luxury, and skiers who want the best lift access money can buy.
Moriond / 1650
Sunny, relaxed, and better value than 1850, open runs, panoramic views, and a friendly family feel.
Best for: Families and intermediates who want good skiing without 1850 prices.
Courchevel Village / 1550
A quieter, more affordable alpine village just below 1850, linked up by gondola.
Best for: Budget-minded families and anyone wanting calm with quick access to the main slopes.
Le Praz / 1300
The oldest, most authentic village, rustic chalets, real Savoyard charm, and a gondola straight up to the skiing.
Best for: Character-seekers who'll trade some convenience for a genuine old-village feel.
What each price tier buys you
A quick sense of what to expect, and what to spend, across the range in Courchevel.
Head to the lower levels, self-catering apartments and simpler hotels in 1550 or Le Praz (1300), or modest places in Moriond. You ski the same Trois Vallées and ride the lifts or free bus up.
Our picks
- Fahrenheit Seven Courchevel The honest way into Courchevel: a lively lifestyle hotel on Moriond 1650's snow front where you ski to the locker door at a fraction of 1850 rates. Winter only.
- Hotel Les Peupliers A family-run auberge in Le Praz, the prettiest village of the valley, by the lake and the gondola; also opens in summer.
Comfortable three- and four-star hotels and apartment residences, strongest in Moriond (1650) and 1550, look for ski-in/ski-out or a short walk to a gondola, plus a spa or pool.
Our picks
- Ecrin Blanc Resort Courchevel The best score-per-euro in the valley: a modern four-star in Courchevel Village 1550 with ski-in access and free run of the Aquamotion waterpark; open summer too.
- White 1921 Courchevel The clever 1850 play: a 26-room designer boutique on the Croisette that puts you two minutes from the lifts for a third of palace rates. Winter only.
Courchevel 1850 is the global benchmark, more five-star palace hotels than anywhere in the Alps, plus ultra-luxe catered chalets, ski valets, and Michelin dining, all ski-in/ski-out.
Our picks
- L'Apogée Courchevel Arguably the most polished palace operation open this cycle, ski-in ski-out at the top of the Jardin Alpin with famously personal service. Winter only.
- Fouquet's Courchevel An official Palace directly on the Bellecôte piste in 1850, freshly carrying Barrière's Fouquet's name with the same team and ski-in polish. Winter only.
Live prices and availability for your dates.
Booking tips for Courchevel
- Choose your level first, not the hotel, 1850, 1650, 1550, and 1300 are genuinely different villages at different price points.
- The levels are linked by gondola and a free bus, so a cheaper bed in 1550 or Le Praz still gives you the whole Trois Vallées.
- 1850 sells the 'ski-in/ski-out' line constantly. Verify the exact lift and piste access, as 'in resort' and 'on the snow' aren't the same thing.
Where to stay in Courchevel, your questions
The practical questions travelers ask most when choosing a base here.
- Where is the best area to stay in Courchevel?
- Courchevel 1850 is the easiest first base: it suits glamour, top-tier luxury, and skiers who want the best lift access money can buy. Moriond / 1650 is the main alternative if you want something different.
- Which area of Courchevel is best for families?
- Moriond / 1650 is the easiest family base: families and intermediates who want good skiing without 1850 prices.
- Where should you stay in Courchevel for a quieter trip?
- Courchevel Village / 1550 is the calmest pick: budget-minded families and anyone wanting calm with quick access to the main slopes.
- How many nights do you need in Courchevel?
- We'd plan for 2–3 nights, long enough to settle in, do the signature excursions without rushing, and keep an easy pace.
- Is Courchevel expensive to stay in?
- Courchevel is expensive compared with other Alpine bases. Comfortable three- and four-star hotels and apartment residences, strongest in Moriond (1650) and 1550, look for ski-in/ski-out or a short walk to a gondola, plus a spa or pool.
- Do you need a car in Courchevel?
- A car is genuinely useful in Courchevel for reaching trailheads and outlying lodging, so factor in parking when you choose a place.
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