Apartment Durand

Your home for your stay is in the heart of one of the world's most legendary and recognised ski resorts.

It's easy to get here with major airports, including Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble and Chambery. Although the distance between airports varies, you'll be able to arrive at the property within three hours by car. Courchevel is well-vested in tourism, making it logistically easy. Upon arrival, you can use the shuttle service, private taxi or a private vehicle rental service directly from the airport.

The draw here is the staggering natural beauty. Its charm is that it's idyllic in a way few places today truly are. It embodies and celebrates winter in every way, making it ideal for those who favour (and savour) the colder months. You can enjoy the fairy-tale woods and the dominating views of the famed Alps.

You're perfectly positioned to enjoy the slopes – closest to the Front de Neige slope. You can very easily enjoy adventures in this snowy wonderland. It doesn't matter if you're a veteran glued to your skis or a total beginner who wants to try something new; the terrain is vast and diverse, allowing skiers of all experience levels to test their mettle. Experts can enjoy challenging, adrenaline-inducing slopes, while beginners enjoy a softer introduction to this extreme sport.

Although skiing is central to many people's experiences of the area, there's plenty more to enjoy in Courchevel, including paragliding over the peaks, touring the mountain and enjoying a traditional horse-drawn sleigh. The village of Courchevel itself is a fantastic village where you can effortlessly whittle away some time. The streets are plentiful with pretty boutique shops where you can select local foods, winter wear and Alpine souvenirs for your nearest and dearest.

Those with an affinity for gastronomy will enjoy the thriving food scene. There are heavenly French pastries on offer, as well as extravagant hot chocolates and a vast array of gourmet restaurants. 

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Courchevel is made up of six satellite villages, each with their own distinct style and atmosphere, and picturesque forest roads to lead you in-between. Most well known is the illustrious Courchevel 1850 with its reputation for exclusivity and an A-List clientele. 1850 is certainly the place to go for five-star hotels, swanky bars and extravagant nightlife. The other Courchevel villages (such as Courchevel Moriond) have a much more laid back vibe and are certainly the more affordable choice.  

The skiing in Courchevel is split into four levels and you can take an excellent free ski bus in between. At the resort itself you have 150 kilometres of pistes at your feet and while you can get a Courchevel lift-pass you can also ski the whole of the Three Valleys with an area-pass. Since the slopes here face north, the snow at Courchevel is more reliable than elsewhere in the Three Valleys. Courchevel pistes are absolutely unrivaled, meticulously maintained and perfectly positioned to align with the landscape.

With its highest lift at 2740m altitude, Courchevel is exceptionally good for high altitude skiing with incredible alpine views, and the most impressive runs are best suited for intermediate and advanced skiers. But for the little ones just finding their snow legs, the resort has a fantastic children’s village where they can learn in a stress-free environment. Ski season here lasts until late April and even if you prefer not to ski at all, you’ll be well entertained with everything from scenic walks to classical music concerts. 

In the evenings, the Courchevel night skies are lit up by spectacular firework displays that could get anyone in the mood for a night on the town. The bars here are a good mix of casual and upmarket, so there’s plenty for all tastes to enjoy when it comes to après-ski. Courchevel also has a well-earned reputation for being the best ski resort when it comes to gastronomy.