Things to do
According to the tourist office, around 25 - 30% of visitors arrive in Courchevel with no intention of skiing or boarding. The resort has responded well by offering activities as diverse as driving a Porsche on ice to guided snow-shoe tours along the forest trails, so even if you’re not skiing, you won’t be bored.
Whether you are a non-skier, bad weather has driven you off the slopes or you just simply want a change there are a host of other things to do in Courchevel.
You can read about just a few ideas here – for more details and the full picture you’ll need to buy a guide.
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Hot air ballooning. Approx €220 per person.+33 (0)6 79 48 16 79
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Expect to pay about €80 per session for a tandem paraglider flight with a qualified instructor.+33 (0)6 71 90 21 95
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Take a tour in a light aircraft around the Three Valleys. Approx €70 per person. Contact Robert Christin.+ (0)6 62 24 82 35
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Check out these this website if you want to organise a bespoke or out of the ordinary event, from torchlit descents to skidoo races and lumberjack...+33 (0)4 79 22 01 07
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As well as a great range of bread, this boulangerie also sells wine, local honey, beer and tasty patisseries. Open 7am-1pm & 3.30-7pm.
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Snacks and hot drinks, small number of tables. Delicious pastries. Shops in 1850, 1650 & 1550. Open 7am-1pm & 3.30-8pm.
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Both places are on the Place due Tremplin. Just in case you fancy picking up a little something from Prada or Dior for apres-ski..... ...
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Explore the many footpaths on snow shoes, breathtaking scenery and silent forests. Approx €18 per person for half a day tour plus €4 for...+33 (0)4 79 01 10 12
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Wine Shop - Although the supermarkets stock good reasonably-priced wine, when you want something a bit special try Le Baricou.+33 (0)4 79 00 77 72
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Clothes shop - Great, stylish gear for men and women (but with a fairly hefty price label). Open 10am - 8pm.+33 (0)4 79 08 10 93
