Courchevel – 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 car 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.
Aeroclub des Trois Vallees
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+33 4 79 00 20 64 or +33 6 22 06 06 07
Take a tour in a light aircraft around the Three Valleys. Approx €70 per person. Contact Alexandre Combes.
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Animation services
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+33 4 79 22 01 07
Check out this website if you want to organise a bespoke or out of the ordinary event, from torchlit descents to skidoo races and lumberjack evenings.
Au delice de la source
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As well as a great range of bread, this boulangerie in Courchevel also sells wine, local honey, beer and tasty patisseries. Open 7am-1pm & 3.30pm...
Au pain d'antan
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33 4 79 08 23 07
Snacks and hot drinks, small number of tables. Delicious pastries. Shops in 1850, 1650 & 1550. Open 7am-1pm & 3.30-8pm.
Avenue Montagne and J Mendel
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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..... ...
Azimut Rando
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+33 6 83 17 78 65
Explore the many footpaths on snow shoes, breathtaking scenery and silent forests. Approx €18 per person for half a day tour plus €4...
Animation services
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+33 4 79 22 01 07
Check out this website if you want to organise a bespoke or out of the ordinary event, from torchlit descents to skidoo races and lumberjack evenings.
Centre de remise en forme - Leisure facilities
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+33 4 79 08 85 54
Situated in The Forum. A 7 day pass is approx €100. You can attend classes or use the cardio gym. They also have a sauna and hamman (steam room...
Chardon Loisirs
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+33 4 79 08 39 60
Hangliding - either from the top of La Loze or the top of Vizelle. Phone first to check weather conditions. Also have Snow rafting - raft down the...
Climbing Wall - Courchevel
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+33 4 79 08 19 50
Seven routes on a 13m wall. Insurance mandatory. Tuition is available during the evening. First climb is €8 per person. Open 9am-5.30pm & 7....
Craigs paragliding
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+33 4 79 08 43 65 / +33 6 81 64 69 70
Expect to pay about €80 per session for a tandem flight with a qualified instructor. From Bouc Blanc (at the top of the Plantrey and...
Ecole de pilotage
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+33 6 08 06 67 22
Ice driving at Le Circuit des Grandes Combes (on the road between 1550 & 1650). Drive a Porsche 996 from €230 per hour. Reservations...
Azimut Rando
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+33 6 83 17 78 65
Explore the many footpaths on snow shoes, breathtaking scenery and silent forests. Approx €18 per person for half a day tour plus €4...
Bowling - Le Forum
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+33 4 79 08 23 83
Ten pin bowling (booking ahead is advised). Min age five. A small cafe and bar is situated next to the alley serving snacks all day and more...
Centre de remise en forme - Leisure facilities
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+33 4 79 08 85 54
Situated in The Forum. A 7 day pass is approx €100. You can attend classes or use the cardio gym. They also have a sauna and hamman (steam room...
Chabichou
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+33 4 79 08 00 55
This beautiful 4 star hotel in 1850 has a spa and beauty facilities open to non-residents. Appointments are required for beauty treatments but...
Cinemas - Courchevel
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There are three cinemas in Courchevel - English films are advertised as VOST. 1850 Cinema le Tremplin - tel : +33 4 79 08 22 39; 1850 Cinema Le...
Courchevel Guides
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+33 6 23 92 46 12
Explore the many footpaths on snow shoes, breathtaking scenery and silent forests. Guided tours from around €22 per person for half a day...
Au delice de la source
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As well as a great range of bread, this boulangerie in Courchevel also sells wine, local honey, beer and tasty patisseries. Open 7am-1pm & 3.30pm...
Au pain d'antan
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33 4 79 08 23 07
Snacks and hot drinks, small number of tables. Delicious pastries. Shops in 1850, 1650 & 1550. Open 7am-1pm & 3.30-8pm.
Avenue Montagne and J Mendel
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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..... ...
Baricou
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+33 4 79 00 77 72
Wine Shop - Although the supermarkets stock good reasonably-priced wine, when you want something a bit special try Le Baricou.
Blanc bleu
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+33 4 79 08 10 93
Clothes shop - Great, stylish gear for men and women (but with a fairly hefty price label). Open 10am - 8pm.
Boucherie Bahler, le Praz
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+33 4 79 08 41 08
Very friendly butchers also offering a different prepared dish each day which you can pre-order. Prices are usually under €10 per person....
Boucherie Caquineau, Courchevel 1650
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+33 4 79 08 22 27
Small butcher just below the main roundabout in 1650. Also stocks a range of deli foods and cooked chickens. Open 7.30am-12.30pm & 4pm-7.30pm.
Boucherie, Courchevel 1850
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+33 4 79 08 20 08
Central butcher in 1850 with an appetising range of pre-cooked ready meals which you buy by weight. A good range of traditional deli food is also...
Boulangerie du Praz
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On your right as you drive into Le Praz. Good range of cakes as well as all the usual breads. Open 7am-12.30pm & 2.30pm-7.30pm.
Aeroclub des Trois Vallees
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+33 4 79 00 20 64 or +33 6 22 06 06 07
Take a tour in a light aircraft around the Three Valleys. Approx €70 per person. Contact Alexandre Combes.
How about this view? Kate and...
Azimut Rando
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+33 6 83 17 78 65
Explore the many footpaths on snow shoes, breathtaking scenery and silent forests. Approx €18 per person for half a day tour plus €4...
Courchevel Guides
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+33 6 23 92 46 12
Explore the many footpaths on snow shoes, breathtaking scenery and silent forests. Guided tours from around €22 per person for half a day...
Horse-drawn carriage rides
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Maud - +33 6 82 25 64 67 / Gerard Chardon +33 6 08 77 84 72
Take a horse-drawn carriage around 1850. They can also be booked as taxis (prices on request). Approx prices €25 for 15 minutes and...
Mont-Blanc helicopters
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+33 4 50 92 78 21
If you can't face a long transfer then dig deep and splash out on this ultimate transfer luxury. They pickup from Geneva airport and take...
Raquette evasion
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+33 6 80 33 56 11
Explore the many footpaths on snow shoes, breathtaking scenery and silent forests. Guided tours from €22 per person for half day tour (plus...
Skivol
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+33 6 83 97 53 26
Hot air ballooning, paragliding from the top of vizelle and col de la loze, plus much more. Approx €250 per person for the hot air ballooning....
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