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

Luxury ski chalets in Courchevel Le Praz

About Courchevel Le Praz

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 Le Praz right for you?

  • FamiliesQuiet, authentic village atmosphere away from the mega-clubs, with great modern facilities like the Alpinium.
  • IntermediatesImmediate gondola access to endless blue and red cruising pistes across the Courchevel valley.
  • ExpertsHome to the incredibly steep L'Eclipse piste and the legendary Jockeys black run.
  • CouplesRomantic Savoyard architecture, narrow streets, and Michelin-starred dining in an intimate setting.

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Which Courchevel Le Praz chalets should you look at first?

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

Where to stay

Where should you stay in Courchevel Le Praz?

Our 4 places in Courchevel Le Praz, nearest the lift first. The nearest is 580 m from a lift. Choose one to see its nearest lift and run.

4 places · nearest the lift first

  • DOMA Chalet Le PecletApartment · 2 bedrooms · 4 guests580 m from the Forêt chairliftfrom£1,660a week
  • DOMA Chalet Le PralinApartment · 3 bedrooms · 6 guests580 m from the Forêt chairliftfrom£2,077a week
  • DOMA Chalet Le OuraApartment · 2 bedrooms · 4 guests590 m from the Forêt chairliftfrom£1,660a week
  • Chalet KhotonB&B chalet · 5 bedrooms · 10 guests650 m from the Forêt chairliftfrom£14,594a 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.

  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 Le Praz, Méribel, St Martin de Belleville or Val Thorens?

Courchevel Le Praz compared with Méribel, St Martin de Belleville and Val Thorens
CompareCourchevel Le PrazMéribelSt 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 8–12Too few to say£7,000–£15,000£7,000–£10,000Too few to say
Median distance to a lift, of oursToo few to say260 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 intermediatesMixed 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 Le Praz questions, answered

When is the best time to ski in Courchevel Le Praz?
Courchevel Le Praz'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.
What is the skiing like in Courchevel Le Praz?
The main ski areas in Courchevel Le Praz are L'Eclipse, for experts; Jockeys, for strong skiers; La Tania Forest, for intermediates; and Pralong / Altiport, for beginners. Its lifts link to 600 km of pistes in the Three Valleys ski area.
How do we get to Courchevel Le Praz 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 Le Praz?
An adult six-day Three Valleys pass costs €421 for 2026/27.
When is the ski season in Courchevel Le Praz?
The season runs early December to mid-April.
Where are the best places to eat in Courchevel Le Praz?
Well-known places to eat include L'Azimut (Le Praz village centre), Le Bistrot du Praz (Near the Olympic ski jumps), La Table de Mon Grand Père (Hotel Les Peupliers, Le Praz) and Cave des Lys (Le Praz village centre).
Is Courchevel Le Praz good for families?
Yes. Quiet, authentic village atmosphere away from the mega-clubs, with great modern facilities like the Alpinium.

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