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Late-afternoon light on the peaks above the frozen lake at Courchevel Le Praz.

Luxury ski chalets in Courchevel 1300

About Courchevel 1300

Courchevel's oldest village, at the foot of the slopes

Le Praz, also called Courchevel 1300, is the lowest and most traditional of Courchevel's villages, with narrow streets, wooden chalets and a small lake. A gondola takes you up to 1850 and on into the Three Valleys. It suits groups who want the skiing without the bustle higher up.

Village
1,300 m
Pistes
150 km here, 600 km in the Three Valleys
Season
Early December to mid-April
From Geneva
2 h 15 min by road

Resort facts: Wikipedia, courchevel.com and Skiresort.com, checked 4 Oct 2026.

  • Courchevel Le Praz in the valley with its ski jumps and pistes cutting through the forest above.

    The mountain · Le Praz and its pistes

  • Three skiers on a wide piste bordered by dark fir forest below a snowy summit.

    The skiing · L'Éclipse, above Le Praz

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Who it suits

Is Courchevel 1300 right for you?

  • FamiliesOffers a quiet, safe village atmosphere and easy transport links to the beginner zones up the mountain.
  • Food loversBoasts some of the best dining in the valley, ranging from rustic Savoyard bistros to Michelin-starred establishments.
  • CouplesThe authentic architecture and cosy, romantic ambiance provide the perfect alpine escape.
  • Expert skiersDirect access to legendary black pistes like L'Eclipse and Jockeys that drop directly into the village.

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Which Courchevel 1300 chalets should you look at first?

4 of our 19 places, for different sizes of group. Each card shows how far it is from a lift and a piste, measured from its location.

See all 19 in Courchevel 1300

Where to stay

Where should you stay in Courchevel 1300?

Our 19 places in Courchevel 1300, nearest the lift first. 13 of them are within 500 m of a lift. Choose one to see its nearest lift and run.

19 places · nearest the lift first

  • Chalet EtagneB&B chalet · 6 bedrooms · 12 guests230 m from the Praz gondolafrom£7,422a week
  • The White ChaletSelf-catered chalet · 5 bedrooms · 10 guests240 m from the Forêt chairliftfrom£8,256a week
  • Chalet Bois des BarmesB&B chalet · 5 bedrooms · 10 guests300 m from the Praz gondolafrom£10,883a week
  • Chalet Bois du BanB&B chalet · 5 bedrooms · 10 guests300 m from the Praz gondolafrom£10,883a week
  • Chalet Bois de L'AbbayeB&B chalet · 4 bedrooms · 12 guests300 m from the Praz gondolafrom£9,757a week
  • Chalet Bois du FontanilSelf-catered chalet · 4 bedrooms · 12 guests300 m from the Praz gondolafrom£9,382a week

Distances are straight-line, from each of our places to its nearest lift or run on the piste map.

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When to go

Best snow in January, February and March

Over the last 20 winters (2006/07 to 2025/26), Courchevel 1850 had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 93% of days in January, February and March. Higher up, the top (2,738 m) had it on nine days in ten or more from December to April. For quieter slopes, go between 4 January and 5 February, or between 8 and 25 March, outside the UK and French school holidays.

Best time to ski in Courchevel 1300Courchevel snow report
  1. Dec51%
  2. Jan93%
  3. Feb98%
  4. Mar98%
  5. Apr69%

Days with 30 cm or more of natural snow at Courchevel 1850

School holidays, winter 2026/27

Snow today: 2 cm at the top (Saulire, 2,738 m) · 27 cm forecast in the next six days

Snow history: Météo-France's snowpack model (SAFRAN-Crocus), 2006/07 to 2025/26

Side by side

Courchevel 1300, Méribel, St Martin de Belleville or Val Thorens?

In a quieter week, a chalet for 8–12 costs about £10,000 in Courchevel 1300, against about £7,000 in Méribel and £7,000 in St Martin de Belleville.

Courchevel 1300 compared with Méribel, St Martin de Belleville and Val Thorens
CompareCourchevel 1300MéribelSt Martin de BellevilleVal Thorens
Village altitude1,300 m1,450 m1,450 m2,300 m
Ski areaThree Valleys · 600 kmThree Valleys · 600 kmThree Valleys · 600 kmThree Valleys · 600 km
A week, chalet for 8–12£10,000–£20,000£7,000–£15,000£7,000–£10,000Too few to say
Median distance to a lift, of ours430 m · all 19 measured260 m · 91 of 92 measured410 m · all 25 measuredToo few to say
Adult lift pass€421 · 6 days€421 · 6 days€421 · 6 days€421 · 6 days
What it feels likeTraditional alpine villageA wooden chalet village with lively aprèsTraditional alpine villageHigh, modern and practical
Choose it forFamilies and food loversMixed groups who want all of the Three ValleysCouples and familiesSnow in March and April

Prices come from each of our chalets for 8–12 at its own published price, from quieter weeks to peak weeks, rounded. They show where we have 5 or more from more than one partner. Distances are straight-line, from each of our places to its nearest lift.

Common questions

Courchevel 1300 questions, answered

Which part of Courchevel 1300 is ski-in/ski-out?
One of our 19 places is within 50 m of a piste. 13 of the 19 are within 500 m of a lift, and the median is 430 m. Distances are straight-line, measured on the piste map.
When is the best time to ski in Courchevel 1300?
Courchevel 1300's most reliable snow is from January to March: Courchevel 1850 had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 93% of days over 20 winters. For quieter slopes, go between 4 January and 5 February, or between 8 and 25 March, outside the UK and French school holidays.
How much does a chalet in Courchevel 1300 cost?
A chalet for 8–12 in Courchevel 1300 usually costs £10,000–£20,000 a week: the lower end in quieter weeks, the top at Christmas, New Year and February half-term. Each place's own page shows its price for every week.
Is Courchevel 1300 cheaper than Méribel?
No, it costs more. In a quieter week, a chalet for 8–12 costs about £10,000 a week in Courchevel 1300 and about £7,000 in Méribel, and both ski the same Three Valleys.
What is the skiing like in Courchevel 1300?
The main ski areas in Courchevel 1300 are L'Eclipse, for experts; Jockeys, for strong skiers; Saulire, for experts; Folyères, for intermediates; and Pralong, for beginners. Its lifts link to 600 km of pistes in the Three Valleys ski area.
How do we get to Courchevel 1300 from the UK?
Fly to Geneva Airport, then it's about 2 hours 15 minutes by road (140 km). The nearest railway station is Moûtiers - Salins - Brides-les-Bains.
How much is a lift pass in Courchevel 1300?
An adult six-day Three Valleys pass costs €421 for 2026/27.
When is the ski season in Courchevel 1300?
The season runs early December to mid-April.
Where are the best places to eat in Courchevel 1300?
Well-known places to eat include Le Bistrot du Praz (village centre), L'Azimut (village centre), Restaurant La Petite Bergerie (Near the Alpinium) and Cave des Lys (Old Village Streets).
Is Courchevel 1300 good for families?
Yes. Offers a quiet, safe village atmosphere and easy transport links to the beginner zones up the mountain.

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