Your property in Courchevel
Buying a property in Courchevel in the ultimate luxury with the area possessing some of the most expensive real estate in France.
Astounding Alpine chalets and apartments are spread across the resort’s different clusters that ascend the mountains, providing uninterrupted views across the Alps.
Ease of access to the slopes, superb amenities and cutting-edge ski lifts make Courchevel an excellent location for a second home or an investment property.
Inside Courchevel
Frequented by royalty and filmstars, Courchevel is France’s original ski resort, purpose-built for skiing after the Second World War rather than extending from an existing village.
The prestige of property in the Courchevel Valley is matched by the overall quality of the resort, making it a truly premier destination. Courchevel’s resorts were previously known by their altitudes, however, they are more commonly known by the names Courchevel (1850), Courchevel Moriond (1650), Courchevel Village (1550) and Courchevel Le Praz (1350).
Off the snow, the area provides ample trails for walking and hiking, with some reaching various picturesque Alpine lakes such as Lac de la Rosière, and plunging into hidden valleys in La Vallée des Avals and Vanoise National Park.
Landscape
Courchevel is part of Les Trois Vallées, the largest ski area in the world with more than 600 kilometres of pistes and more than 180 lifts.
As the resort was specifically constructed for skiing, it offers fewer historical sites and architecture but more than makes up for it in natural beauty with several nature reserves and parks nearby.
Activities and Entertainment
With guaranteed winter snow due to Courchevel’s altitude and its huge number of snow canons, the resort offers almost peerless skiing.
Other modes of transport are also popular in Courchevel, with dog-sledding, snow-mobiles and snow scooters extremely popular. The high elevation also means paragliding, hot air balloons and helicopter tours are readily available.
Off the powdered snow, spas, bowling alleys, cinemas and Europe’s largest mountain Aquamotion centre create opportunities for family time.
Arts and Culture
Courchevel excels at putting on a lavish festival, with Europe’s premier fireworks competition hosted in the resort.
Its events calendar is also filled with huge celebrations of film, the area’s love of flying, and music to name just a few.
The resort also brims with exclusive shopping boutiques and specialist galleries for art lovers, while some of its Michelin-starred chefs offer cooking courses.
Food and Drink
Courchevel itself has eight Michelin-starred restaurants, with several others named in the wider Michelin Guide, making it a haven for exceptional cuisine.
The cosmopolitan nature of the resort means its gastronomic excellence is inspired by a mix of modern cooking styles and more traditional methods.
Excellent local wine from the four surrounding AOCs, or Appellation d'Origine Contrôlées – Savoie, Haute-Savoie, Ain and Isère – ensure superb whites and reds, while génépi and chartreuse are must-try spirits.
Accessibility
For access by air, the closest commercial airport to Courchevel is Chambéry Airport, roughly 110 kilometres away, while the Alpes-Isère Airport near Grenoble is 130 kilometres distance.
Airports in Geneva and Lyon are 150 kilometres and 190 kilometres away, respectively.
Private planes and helicopters can access the Courchevel Altiport.
By train, there are excellent links to Courchevel from Chambéry Airport and Geneva Airport and Moutier.