Courchevel is a big ski area
located in the French Alps.
As
part of the 3 Valley Ski area it is one of the largest ski centres in
Europe. Its runs range from the easy introduction of the
green to
the most challanging of black runs. There is plenty here for
all
levels of ability whether you are on a board or skies.
Accomadation
is good and the food excellent in this three level township.
1550
is smaller but cheaper and has the advantage of being the end of the
tobogan run which is great way to end the day. 1850
is the
posh end of the resort with more hotels bars and entertainment but you
are paying for all that in the prices.
Stay
in 1550 its less busy and when you want the nightlife hop on the free
bus that runs all day and night, only take 20 mins or use the gondala
that connects 1550 to 1850.
A great resort with enough runs
to keep you amused and challanged for weeks on end.
To the right and below
is a selection of "Skiing with Children" readers' favourite holiday
package options for children's and family skiing holidays in
Courchevel, in the French Alps.
Click
on the links for more details, prices and availablility direct from the
tour operators. You'll also get the benefit of any "Skiing with
Children" special discounts or promotional offers currently available.
Top
Tip: Book your holiday online
to take
advantage of the online discounts available then once you have a
booking confirmation you can contact the
tour operator directly if you need to prebook any
special extras.
In
the heart of 1850, these apart-chalets offer an excellent base for
skiers looking for comfortable accommodation at the foot of the pistes,
100m walk from the main ski lifts. These are some of the best located
apart-chalets in Courchevel allowing you easy access to all that is on
offer on and off the slopes in Courchevel. They are ideal for those
wanting to ski hard and be in a central location close to the resort
amenities.
Chalet 1
(sleeps
10-12 people): Living/dining
room with two sofa beds (for use only if party takes whole chalet),
four twin rooms with balconies. Single cabine room with shower. Single
enclosed mezzanine room with sloping ceiling. Two bathrooms and two
wcs. Satellite TV available to hire locally at a supplement. Room with
private shower available at a supplement.
Chalet 2
(sleeps
8-10 people): Open
plan living/dining room, two sofa beds in living room (for use only if
party takes whole chalet), two twin rooms with ensuite shower, basin
and balcony, one twin room with shower across corridor, one double room
with ensuite shower and basin, and two shared wcs.
Board Basis: Chalet Board.
Chalet staff live out.
* Child Discount - 25%
Hotel
Les Grandes Alpes
One of the most popular hotels in Courchevel. It is a large,
family-run, chalet-style hotel, in a superb position in the centre of
Courchevel 1850 with skiing to and from the doorstep. The hotel offers
superb accommodation, high quality service, excellent cuisine and
extensive leisure facilities.
Official rating: **** 'T' Rating: TTTT+ Bedrooms: 46 Board Basis: HB
Location
· in the resort centre of 1850 · less than a
minute to
the Jardin Alpin gondola, ski school meeting place and nursery slopes
· ski bus stop outside
Features
· dining room · lounge and piano bars
· games room
· TV/Video room · shopping arcade (25 shops)
·
café on terrace · indoor swimming pool, sauna,
whirlpool
and Turkish bath · extra charge for torchlight sleigh rides,
beauty centre and massage · internet point at reception
Meals
· buffet breakfast (room service available) · 5
course
evening meal with choice of menu and daily salad, starter and dessert
buffets · speciality evening and seafood buffet weekly
·
Christmas and New Year Gala Dinners included · guests can
have
50% reduction in the à la carte restaurant
Forum
Apartments
1
minute's walk from the lifts of 1850 · Fantastic central
location · 2 minutes' walk to ski school meeting point
·
Attractive apartments built in traditional style · 59
apartments
Part
of the Forum complex, these modern apartments enjoy a central position
in chic 1850, with easy access to the slopes.
Type E apartments - sleep 2-6:
Living/dining area with one single sofa bed and a pull-out bed. One
twin bedroom and one cabin bedroom with twin bunk beds, forming three
separate sleeping areas. Fully equipped kitchenette with
dishwasher and oven. Bathroom and WC.
Type G
apartments - sleep 2-8:
As Type E but with additonal twin or bunk beds cabin room and extra
shower room.
Type G1
apartments - sleep 2-8:
As Type E with an extra twin bedroom and extra shower room.
* FREE kids:
FREE and
reduced price holidays for children aged 2-15 years incl.
Chalet
Hotel St. Louis
Superb
location with skiing virtually to and from the doorstep · 1
minute's walk to Bellecote piste that leads to ski school meeting point
· 6 minutes' walk to centre of 1850 · Bar
· Lounge
with TV and video · Pool table (local charge) ·
Dining
room · Crystal crèche · Pre-bookable
baby monitors
· WIFI · All bedrooms with private bath
most with
private WC, some with balcony · Crystal Finest chalet hotel
hot
and cold breakfast · Afternoon tea · Pre-dinner
canapés with a glass of champagne and 3-course evening meals
with a selection of wine included (6 nights per week)
·
After dinner fresh coffee, cheese board and a glass of port
·
Services of Crystal Finest chalet hotel hosts
There
is a choice of bedrooms including twin and double rooms (some of them
have an extra bed that is suitable for a child only). There are two
quad rooms which have a twin room and room with bunk beds and are ideal
for families. There are also three suites which have a twin room and
bunk bedroom separated by a curtain.
Chalet
Hotel St. Louis offer a range of childcare for guests run by
experienced Crystal Finest qualified nannies.
The
Crystal Crèche
is for children aged 6 months-4 years and offers a stimulating
environment with indoor and outdoor activities, including games and
toys, creative play, TV and videos. The crèche is open from
8.30am-5.00pm on 6 days per week, lunch and snacks are included. Prices
are £70 (mornings), £100 (afternoons) and lunch is
£20. The crèche is open to all Crystal guests in
Courchevel 1850 but must be pre-booked.
The
Children's Club
for children aged 4-8 years, is run in conjunction with the Magic in
Motion ski school who provide specialised lessons for children in the
club. Our qualified nannies will assist with equipment, lunchtime
supervision, ski school pick-up and drop-off and club activities. Lunch
and snacks are provided. All you need to do is drop your children off
at the club in the morning and pick them up at the end of the day - our
nannies will take care of everything else! The Club is open from
8.30am-5.00pm 6 days per week at £180 (4-6yrs) and
£130
(6-8yrs) . Prices do not include lessons, see below for ski school
prices.
Children's
Ski school lessons:
"Little
Ones" 4-5 years 9.15am-11.15am or 11.15am-1.15pm (subject to change) 6
days per week. Max 6 per class. £160
"Kids
Fun Factory" 6-8 years for 4 mornings and 2 full days Max. 8 per class.
*FREE
drinks: FREE selection of wine or soft drinks with evening meals,
pre-dinner glass of champagne and after dinner fresh coffee and glass
of port included.
*FREE
kids: FREE and reduced price holidays for children aged 2-11 when
sharing with 2 adults.
