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Courchevel Le Praz, France
Chalet Pierremont
10 guests·14 bedrooms·6 baths
chalet·under 5-min
Low season:£8,490per week
£849 per person
France
Luxury Ski Chalets in Courchevel Le Praz
Authentic Savoyard charm meets world-class skiing at the gateway to the Three Valleys.
5 properties available
1,300m
Altitude
3,230m
Summit
600km
Pistes
1,930m
Vertical Drop
5m per season
Avg. Snow
Mid-December to late April
Season
About the Resort
About Courchevel Le Praz
Courchevel Le Praz, also known as Courchevel 1300, is the most traditional and authentic of the Courchevel villages. With its narrow winding streets, historic wooden chalets, and a beautiful lake, it offers a stark, charming contrast to the ultra-luxurious Courchevel 1850. Le Praz retains the soul of a true Savoyard farming village while providing seamless, modern access to the largest interconnected ski area in the world.
The Resort
The recent addition of the impressive Alpinium center and a state-of-the-art 10-person gondola means skiers can be whisked up to Courchevel 1850 in just under six minutes. The village is famously home to the Olympic ski jumps built for the 1992 Albertville Winter Games, and it recently took center stage by hosting the finish line of the new, formidable 'L'Eclipse' downhill track for the 2023 Alpine World Ski Championships.
Skiing back down to Le Praz is a highlight for advanced skiers, featuring fantastic tree-lined runs like Jockeys and L'Eclipse that hold snow incredibly well and offer excellent visibility during whiteout days. After a day exploring the massive 600km Les 3 Vallées domain, visitors return to a quiet, welcoming village boasting some of the region's best traditional dining and a relaxed, cozy atmosphere.
On the Mountain
Skiing in Le Praz features some of the best tree-lined runs in the Three Valleys, perfect for challenging descents and flat-light days. While the local home runs are predominantly steep reds and blacks, the new fast gondola provides instant access to the sprawling, beginner and intermediate-friendly cruising bowls of Courchevel 1850.
Les 3 Vallées, French Alps
The largest connected ski area in the world, offering 600km of interconnected pistes spanning Courchevel, Méribel, Val Thorens, and Les Menuires.
Location
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Resort Details
Ideal For
Courchevel Le Praz is perfect for
Families
Quiet, authentic village atmosphere away from the mega-clubs, with great modern facilities like the Alpinium.
Intermediates
Immediate gondola access to endless blue and red cruising pistes across the Courchevel valley.
Experts
Home to the incredibly steep L'Eclipse piste and the legendary Jockeys black run.
Couples
Romantic Savoyard architecture, narrow streets, and Michelin-starred dining in an intimate setting.
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Where to Eat
Dining in Courchevel Le Praz
L'Azimut
Le Praz Village Center
A brilliant Michelin-starred gem offering exceptional value and exquisite seasonal dishes in a relaxed setting.
Le Bistrot du Praz
Near the Olympic ski jumps
One of the most renowned traditional restaurants in the valley, serving elevated French cuisine in a cozy chalet.
La Table de Mon Grand Père
Hotel Les Peupliers, Le Praz
Elegant dining featuring regional specialties with a beautiful terrace overlooking the Le Praz lake.
Cave des Lys
Le Praz Village Center
An intimate, vaulted wine bar perfect for après-ski drinks, tapas, and sharing platters.
Common Questions
Courchevel Le Praz FAQ
When is the best time to ski in Courchevel Le Praz?
The ski season in Courchevel Le Praz typically runs Mid-December to late April. The resort averages 5m per season of snowfall, so conditions are usually reliable throughout. The Le Praz gondola often stays open into the evening to allow pedestrians and diners easy access to and from Courchevel 1850.
What is the skiing like in Courchevel Le Praz?
Courchevel Le Praz offers 600km of pistes with a vertical drop of 1,930m. Skiing in Le Praz features some of the best tree-lined runs in the Three Valleys, perfect for challenging descents and flat-light days. While the local home runs are predominantly steep reds and blacks, the new fast gondola provides instant access to the sprawling, beginner and intermediate-friendly cruising bowls of Courchevel 1850. It forms part of the Les 3 Vallées, French Alps ski area.
What makes Courchevel Le Praz special?
Authentic Savoyard charm meets world-class skiing at the gateway to the Three Valleys. Courchevel Le Praz is a traditional alpine village, known for its distinctive character and atmosphere. Key highlights include quiet village, family friendly, extensive terrain, intermediates, advanced.
What are the snow conditions like in Courchevel Le Praz?
Courchevel Le Praz receives an average of 5m per season of snowfall. With skiing up to 3,230m, higher altitude terrain holds snow well into spring. Recent snowfall: Excellent tree-line retention with robust snowmaking.
Is Courchevel Le Praz good for families?
Courchevel Le Praz is well-suited for several types of visitors. For families: Quiet, authentic village atmosphere away from the mega-clubs, with great modern facilities like the Alpinium. For intermediates: Immediate gondola access to endless blue and red cruising pistes across the Courchevel valley. For experts: Home to the incredibly steep L'Eclipse piste and the legendary Jockeys black run.
How do you get to Courchevel Le Praz?
The nearest airport is Geneva Airport, about 140km away (approximately 2h 15min by transfer). A variety of private transfers and shared shuttles (like Altibus) run regularly from Geneva, Lyon, and Chambery airports. Courchevel Le Praz is also reachable by train via Moûtiers - Salins - Brides-les-Bains. Frequent public buses connect the nearby train station to Le Praz, and free shuttles run between all Courchevel levels.
How much is a lift pass in Courchevel Le Praz?
Lift passes in Courchevel Le Praz are available as Courchevel Valley Adult Day Pass (EUR 75), Les 3 Vallées Adult 6-Day Pass (EUR 395). Passes often cover the wider Les 3 Vallées, French Alps area, giving access to a much larger ski domain. Book accommodation and major restaurants well in advance during the French school holidays in February.
Where are the best places to eat in Courchevel Le Praz?
Standout dining in Courchevel Le Praz includes L'Azimut (A brilliant Michelin-starred gem offering exceptional value and exquisite seasonal dishes in a relaxed setting.), Le Bistrot du Praz (One of the most renowned traditional restaurants in the valley, serving elevated French cuisine in a cozy chalet.), La Table de Mon Grand Père (Elegant dining featuring regional specialties with a beautiful terrace overlooking the Le Praz lake.). With 4 recommended restaurants in total, the resort offers an impressive dining scene for a ski destination.
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