Courchevel

In the Saint-Bon-Tarentaise region of the French Alps, lays the relaxing resort of Courchevel. Many tourists enjoy Courchevel holidays over most other French skiing destinations because of its reputation for being virtually queue free. Even during the resorts busiest times, you’ll hardly ever experience a wait for the lifts. According to the Daily Telegraph in the UK, Courchevel was named as the best ski resort in Europe to visit in 2008. This definitely boosted the popularity of holidays to Courchevel.

Many VIP guests head to Courchevel and it isn’t hard to see why. It is made up of four different villages, with the Courchevel 1850 being the most exclusive. There are 11 hotels in this village and each has a 5 star rating. So if you’re looking for a luxury destination, choose holidays to Courchevel 1850. There’s even two 6 star hotels in the village – a new rating introduced in France in 2011.

What to Experience in Courchevel

If you are going on Courchevel holidays, you’ll get to enjoy plenty of fine dining experiences. It features 7 Michelin star restaurants including the exclusive 2 Michelin star restaurant ‘Le Chabichou’.

There you’ll taste some of the most delicious foods in the world. Shopping wise you’ll fall in love with Courchevel. It is home to fantastic top designer stores such as Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Valentino.

Tourists on holidays to Courchevel mainly come from Britain, though there are also many wealthy Russian tourists that frequent the resort too. It’s definitely a place for the rich and famous. So if you’re searching for a budget skiing holiday this may not be the destination for you!

As well as typical outdoor activities, Courchevel holidays have so much more than most ski resorts on offer. There are even piano bars and a nightclub.

So if you’re looking for a holiday with a great nightlife scene this could be perfect. However, don’t expect it to be rowdy. The nightlife scene in Courchevel is more upmarket. The La Grange is one of the most popular nightclubs in the region.

If you’re looking for a laid back dining and entertainment experience then head to Le P’tit Drink. This is a fantastic wine and tapas bar with a really friendly atmosphere.

If you’re booking Courchevel holidays with activities in mind, you won’t be disappointed. Perhaps you’d like to see the resort from a unique point of view? If so a gentle hot air balloon ride could be the answer. Or maybe you’d like to get close to the mountain edges as you explore the area in a helicopter? Hang gliding is another activity that allows you to experience an adrenaline rush as you see the resort from the sky.

Other noteworthy activities not to be missed on your holidays to Courchevel include hiking, sledging, snowmobile riding and ice skating. There really is so much for the whole family to enjoy. Courchevel holidays are expensive but definitely worthwhile if you can afford it. Celebrities such as Robbie Williams and Peter Andre are fans of Courchevel holidays and it isn’t hard to see why.