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Courchevel — On the piste
Welcome to the biggest linked ski area in the world and also one of the most impressive. If you haven’t skied here before, nothing prepares you for the vastness that awaits you. America’s six largest ski resorts would fit into the Three Valleys. There are over 200 lifts, all with hands-free pass systems, and you can probably travel around this ski area for an entire week without covering the same ground twice.
Beginners are best served by excellent nursery areas in the villages of 1650 and 1850 and early intermediates will probably have sufficient terrain around Courchevel to never leave the one valley all week. Red run skiers will love the long, sweeping Creux or the more challenging Combe de la Saulire. More advanced skiers can test their mogul skills on Suisses but will also love Chanrossa. The Tour du Rocher de l’Ombre is a great first foray into off-piste, but a guide is essential.
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BASS - British Alpine ski and snowboard school
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+44 20 32863661 / +33 4 50 73 93 75
A British ski school with branches in Chamonix, Chatel, Courchevel, Les Contamines, Les Gets, Megeve, Meribel, Morzine, St Gervais, Tignes and Val d...
Momentum Snowsports
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+33 6 73 44 89 89, or UK +44 131 208 2079
This small British ski school, based in Courchevel and La Tania, can offer you lessons for all ages and abilities. 10% discount for all MadDogSki...
Ski Set
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+33 1 55 39 30 23
MadDogSki can save you up to 45% on your ski hire with Ski Set - just use this link
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Bureau de guides
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+33 4 79 01 03 66
Heli skiing prices are around €1200 for four people, two drops and one guide.
Day trip: Meribel to Mottaret and Mont Vallon
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Make the most of the morning sun in Méribel, Mottaret and Mont Vallon. Simply download the Day trip by left clicking the image below or right...
DZ ski school
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+33 6 77 03 61 37 / +33 6 62 072 844
New ski school based in Courchevel 1850. All instructors speak English along with quite a number of other languages.
ESF - Courchevel
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+33 4 79 08 07 72
700 instructors in the familiar red uniform makes the Courchevel ESF ski school the largest in France. A large children's programme makes them a...
First Tracks
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+33 479 079 993
Ski or snowboard coaching in groups of four - eight or private tuition and they take children from the age of six. Also offer off piste guiding,...
Guides
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+33 6 23 92 46 12
Located in Le Forum opposite the climbing wall. Private guides start from €230 and group tours from €66 per person for four hours (9am-1pm...
Inspired 2 Ski
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0208 133 8240
Teaching for all skiing levels and abilities. They have an array of classes on offer including instructor courses.
Day trip: Meribel to Mottaret and Mont Vallon
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Make the most of the morning sun in Méribel, Mottaret and Mont Vallon. Simply download the Day trip by left clicking the image below or right...
Ski Set
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+33 1 55 39 30 23
MadDogSki can save you up to 45% on your ski hire with Ski Set - just use this link
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Jean Blanc Sports
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+33 479 082 641
Ski hire shop which has two shops - this one and another branch on the Rue des Tovets as you come into 1850 on the right hand side. Good range of...
Privilege Ski
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+33 6 83 51 50 21
Ski and snowboard hire which can be ordered on line and delivered to you upon arrival. They also offer ski service and storage if you have your own...
Ski Higher
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+33 4 79 00 51 70
This British-run chain of ski hire shops has a good range of equipment and offer a helpful and efficient mobile service throughout Courchevel....
Skimium.com
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Book your rental requirements online before you go and they promise to have your skis waiting for you in resort. This is part of the Decathlon group...
Skis Direct
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+33 6 09 41 21 26
British-run mobile ski hire delivering skis, boards & boots to your accommodation. Phone from the UK or when you arrive in resort, alternatively...
Snow Coco
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+33 4 79 08 37 61
One of the best ranges of snowboarding clothing and equipment. Open 9am - 7.30pm.
Snowrental
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0845 501 2352
If you are planning on hiring equipment when you are out in resort then you can book online, decide what you want and have it waiting for you...
BASS - British Alpine ski and snowboard school
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+44 20 32863661 / +33 4 50 73 93 75
A British ski school with branches in Chamonix, Chatel, Courchevel, Les Contamines, Les Gets, Megeve, Meribel, Morzine, St Gervais, Tignes and Val d...
ESF - Courchevel
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+33 4 79 08 07 72
700 instructors in the familiar red uniform makes the Courchevel ESF ski school the largest in France. A large children's programme makes them a...
First Tracks
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+33 479 079 993
Ski or snowboard coaching in groups of four - eight or private tuition and they take children from the age of six. Also offer off piste guiding,...
Guides
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+33 6 23 92 46 12
Located in Le Forum opposite the climbing wall. Private guides start from €230 and group tours from €66 per person for four hours (9am-1pm...
Magic Snowsports Academy
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Following the merger of two British ski schools in Meribel and Courchevel (Ski Academy and Magic in Motion), Magic Academy offers a range of lessons...
Mountain Tracks
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+44 20 8123 2978
Mountain Tracks are a team of mountain professionals specialising in small group guided mountain adventure. If you want to get off the beaten track...
Piste2Peak
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+33 6 14 03 47 22
Could your skiing do with a little spit'n'polish? Think this might be the year to get off your plateau and do something really exciting? P2P...
Rob Sewell
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+33 6 10 14 47 62
Independent instructor who has been teaching in the Three Valleys for over 10 years. Provides private lessons in Meribel and Courchevel.
RTM
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+44 7989 988774 / +33 6 15 48 59 04
The only dedicated snowboarding school in Courchevel offering private and group tuition to all levels of competence with video analysis to help your...
Simon Christy
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+33 6 89 57 32 11
Independent Courchevel-based ski instructor with 13 years experience coaching worldwide. Off-piste a speciality with extensive knowledge of three...
BASS - British Alpine ski and snowboard school
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+44 20 32863661 / +33 4 50 73 93 75
A British ski school with branches in Chamonix, Chatel, Courchevel, Les Contamines, Les Gets, Megeve, Meribel, Morzine, St Gervais, Tignes and Val d...
Bureau de guides
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+33 4 79 01 03 66
Heli skiing prices are around €1200 for four people, two drops and one guide.
ESF - Courchevel
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+33 4 79 08 07 72
700 instructors in the familiar red uniform makes the Courchevel ESF ski school the largest in France. A large children's programme makes them a...
First Tracks
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+33 479 079 993
Ski or snowboard coaching in groups of four - eight or private tuition and they take children from the age of six. Also offer off piste guiding,...
Guides
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+33 6 23 92 46 12
Located in Le Forum opposite the climbing wall. Private guides start from €230 and group tours from €66 per person for four hours (9am-1pm...
Simon Christy
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+33 6 89 57 32 11
Independent Courchevel-based ski instructor with 13 years experience coaching worldwide. Off-piste a speciality with extensive knowledge of three...
Ski Presitge
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+33 6 19 18 18 17 / +33 4 79 08 21 05
Ski Prestige offers skiing, snowboarding and heli-skiing. They are also one of the few schools to promise a maximum of five people per group lesson....
Lift pass
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+33 892 56 73 73
If you are going on holiday with a package or with a chalet company they will often sort this all out for you. Otherwise the ticket offices are...
BASS - British Alpine ski and snowboard school
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+44 20 32863661 / +33 4 50 73 93 75
A British ski school with branches in Chamonix, Chatel, Courchevel, Les Contamines, Les Gets, Megeve, Meribel, Morzine, St Gervais, Tignes and Val d...
Momentum Snowsports
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+33 6 73 44 89 89, or UK +44 131 208 2079
This small British ski school, based in Courchevel and La Tania, can offer you lessons for all ages and abilities. 10% discount for all MadDogSki...
DZ ski school
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+33 6 77 03 61 37 / +33 6 62 072 844
New ski school based in Courchevel 1850. All instructors speak English along with quite a number of other languages.
ESF - Courchevel
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+33 4 79 08 07 72
700 instructors in the familiar red uniform makes the Courchevel ESF ski school the largest in France. A large children's programme makes them a...
First Tracks
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+33 479 079 993
Ski or snowboard coaching in groups of four - eight or private tuition and they take children from the age of six. Also offer off piste guiding,...
Inspired 2 Ski
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0208 133 8240
Teaching for all skiing levels and abilities. They have an array of classes on offer including instructor courses.
Magic Snowsports Academy
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Following the merger of two British ski schools in Meribel and Courchevel (Ski Academy and Magic in Motion), Magic Academy offers a range of lessons...
New Generation
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+44 844 484 3663 or +33 479 01 03 18
Based in Courchevel they are a British run ski and snowboard school. In 2005, Which Guides and the Snow Awards voted New Generation the Ski School of...
Oxygene
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Oxygene pride themselves on being the Alpine ski school of choice for children. They have a mix of nationalities working for them including some...
Piste2Peak
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+33 6 14 03 47 22
Could your skiing do with a little spit'n'polish? Think this might be the year to get off your plateau and do something really exciting? P2P...
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