Press KitWINTER 2019/2020

From the 7th of December 2019 to the 26th of April 2020

Mountains and marvels

Contents

Highlights 3Ski area 7A mountain of activities 15Facilities 17Families 19

Environment 33Lifestyle 24

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45 hotels

(including 3 palaces)

200events during the winter

15,000Alpine skiing World Cup beanies

600 KM of ski runs in Les 3 Vallées

25,743 hours of piste grooming every winter season

88 %the maximum gradient

of the Grand Couloir,the steepest run in

Les 3 Vallées

10,000Easter eggs handed out

Courchevel in figures

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This winter, ski with us from the 7th of December 2019 to the 26th of April 2020• OPENFROM THE 7th OF DECEMBER 2019Courchevel 1850Courchevel VillageCourchevel Le Praz FROM THE 14th OF DECEMBER 2019Courchevel MoriondCourchevel La Tania

• CLOSEDFROM THE 20th TO THE 26th OF APRILOpening of high altitude area above Courchevel 1850 only, for connections to Les 3 Vallées (subject to snow cover).

HighlightsLive every moment to the full

The belles of the Alpine skiing ball17th DECEMBER 2019Ladies Alpine Ski World CupThis is a major stage of the ladies circuit, attended by the best female skiers in the world. On the programme: a giant slalom on the Émile-Allais stadium, as well as a huge ski festival and celebration.UNUSUALThis year, don’t miss flying man, Franky Zapata, inventor of the Flyboard, a device which is powered by micro turbines that can thrust the pilot into the air… Spectacular to say the least!

27th of DECEMBER 2019Ladies Night Tour FFSCourchevel hosts the first stage of the Ladies Night Tour, a night-time parallel slalom for talented French female skiers and members of the Ladies French Alpine ski team.

A WINTER OF CHALLENGESCourchevel organises a number of sporting events that are also open to amateurs, giving them lots of opportunities to go the extra mile.

From 25th DECEMBER 2019Millet Ski TouringEvery Wednesday, Courchevel hosts night-time ski touring, with a different theme every week to celebrate the event’s 10th anniversary. The grand finale and concert is held on the 18th of March.

24th-25th JANUARY 2020Le Roc MerletThe legendary Roc Merlet Derby is changing format to become Le Roc Merlet - an individual time trial. You need to be invited by a resort ambassador to take part. After a course recce the day before, participants set off from the summit of Courchevel Moriond (top of Les Pyramides button lift) and head down to the snow front.

22nd MARCH 2020Kid ContestChildren get to rise to the challenge too with the Kid Contest ski and snowboard competition for 10-18 year olds.

5th APRIL 20203 Vallées EnduroThe largest gathering of amateur skiers in the world, with a host of different challenges and plenty of surprises in store for the 18th edition of this event!

19th APRIL 2020Dynastar X3An exceptional triathlon comprising cycling, trail running and ski mountaineering. Target: 1,000 amateur competitors in 2019!

11th APRIL 2020Winter Legacy by Alexis Pinturault, an all-new challenge!This fun new event combines skiing, music and a party atmosphere! On the programme: a 4-person or individual start for a brand-new ski race comprising a series of several disciplines over the Combe de la Saulire (moguls, giant slalom, skicross, waterslide…), entertainment and a concert.

9th editionof the World Cup in Courchevel.

In 2018: 10,000 spectators,100 journalists, 80 athletes.

355 metres of vertical drop over a 1,325 metre-long Giant slalom run

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NEW!The PLUM MOONtain Races are back after a 5-year absence. This exceptional ski mountaineering climb to the Col de la Loze takes place under a full-moon (10th January, 7th February and 6th March). After dinner at Le 1928 slopeside restaurant, everyone skis back down holding a torch aloft. An accessible, highly unusual sporting event!

Not to forget:1st-2nd FEBRUARY 2020French Championships for doctors, pharmacists and dentists.

27th-29th MARCH 2020French Ski Jumping Championships This is your chance to come and support the best French athletes on the Olympic ski jumps in Courchevel Le Praz.

8th-13th APRIL 2020International Hockey Tournament

MAGIC AND WONDER TO SHARE WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS

7th OF DECEMBER 2019 « Opening» dayCourchevel opens its doors and offers a host of freebies for children: skipass, equipment, activities and entertainment, etc.

FROM THE 21st TO THE 25th OF DECEMBER 2019Arrival of Father Christmas in a fairytale atmosphere.

31st OF DECEMBER 2019 New Year’s Eve Dance Party on the snow front in Courchevel 1850 and fireworks display in Courchevel La Tania.

25th DECEMBER, 1st JANUARY,12th AND 26th FEBRUARY 2020Verdons by NightSkiing beneath the stars… what could be more magical? Don’t miss: Verdons by Night XXL on the 19th of February, night skiing with entertainment and an incredible fireworks display.

6th JANUARY 2020Courchevel celebrates Russian Christmas

11th, 18th AND 25th FEBRUARY, 3rd MARCH 2020Ski ShowSkiing, showtime, fireworks… it’s when the ski schools put on a show!

FROM THE 13th FEBRUARY TO THE 5th OF MARCH 2020International Festival of Pyrotechnic Arts Winter is coming! This year, the festival’s theme is the famous Game of Thrones series. Firework display teams from around the world will pull out all the stops in a bid to win over the jury. Keep your eye out for Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen and a few White Walkers on the resort’s snow front

19th-21st MARCH 2020Ski et Toiles FestivalEnjoy free film premieres when you come off the slopes.

22nd-24th MARCH 2020White Ink Tattoo Show, Tattoo Festival Some forty different hand-picked tattoo artists will be present at this snowsports, mountain art and hip-hop style tattoo festival.

28th-29th MARCH 2020Fly CourchevelAircraft exhibitions, first flights etc.

6th-17th APRIL 2020Board game and video game festival It’s the Easter holidays! The perfect time for families to have a go at board games and video games available every afternoon. Fun times!

NEW! 9th-12th JANUARY 20201st edition of the Winter Golf CupPlay golf on snow and enjoy gourmet, celebratory experiences on the Belvédère cross-country skiing area in Courchevel Moriond. Maria Verchenova, professional golfer and number 1 in Russia is the event’s ambassador.

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LES 3 VALLÉES600 km of ski runs for all levelsCourchevel is part of the world’s largest ski area:• 600 km of interconnected ski runs.• 338 alpine ski runs.• 1,512 hectares of maintained runs.• 160 ski lifts.• 35,000 hectares of nature.Discover Les 3 Vallées for less: from the 8th to the 14th December: 39.60 € per day (buy or recharge online).As well as!In summer, the ski area becomes an incredible playground for cycling fans with the col de la Loze mountain pass and the Via 3 Vallées, reserved exclusively for cyclists.

Ski areaA dream within reach

2,400 people/hr (955 before)

FREERIDELes Creux Noirs, THE powder spot Welcome to Freeride LAB, Courchevel’s powder snow laboratory, the perfect place to become an unparalleled all-terrain skier! This demanding high-altitude sector leading to renowned off-piste areas and unique panoramic views is adopting a new look: reachable on foot or ski touring skis (100m difference in height) to the 2 red runs and the black run, which will be left ungroomed but made safe throughout the winter.

NEW!Even more comfort• A new 10-seater gondola lift The snow front in Courchevel Le Praz, the entry point to the ski area, has been completely reconfigured for this winter. Following a redesigned route, a new 10-seater gondola lift will connect Courchevel Le Praz to the centre of Courchevel 1850 in under 6 minutes. The departure station will be housed in the new Alpinium multiservice building and the arrival station will be just beneath Courchevel 1850’s Croisette. The entire snow front has been redesigned to provide easier and more practical links for pedestrians, the top of the toboggan run has been reorganised and the Tovets chairlift has been moved to a slightly new position.

• A new 4-seater chairlift Les Grandes Combes chairlift now links the new 4-star Écrin Blanc hotel, opposite the Aquamotion aquafun centre, to Courchevel 1850. A new 1-kilometre blue run will also provide access to the area.

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ALPINE SKIThe 2023 World Championships in the starting blocksIn May 2018, the FIS entrusted the organisation of the 2023 Alpine Ski World Championships to Courchevel and Méribel. This flagship event will enhance the sporting image of our resort even further. Courchevel will host the world’s best skiers on Les Jockeys run, connecting la Loze (Courchevel 1850) to Courchevel Le Praz. The opening and closing ceremonies will also take place in the resort, as will the qualifiers. As for Méribel, it will host the Ladies events, the parallels and the awards ceremonies.

WHAT’S IN A NAME? A legends’ ski areaCourchevel’s ski runs are brimming with history: pioneers, visionaries, champions… A host of major names have lent their names to ski runs that have become legendary in their own right.Jean-Blanc: named after the valley’s former ski champion, nicknamed “the St-Bon locomotive”, who helped designed some of Courchevel’s ski runs in 1946. The run bearing his name opened in March 1966.Émile-Allais: named after the former Megève ski champion, France’s first ski instructor, and inventor of the French skiing technique (1937). He was Courchevel’s technical sports manager from 1954 to 1964 and it was here that he created the profession of ski patroller.Jean-Pachod: named after the valley’s first ski instructor (1932), a local from Courchevel Le Praz, he launched the first ski school in Courchevel Moriond in 1935.

A word from Perrine Pelen,appointed organisation committee director general in April 2019.“The World Championships will be an opportunity to showcase the sports DNA that’s been part of the resort for so long now. Our goal is to make people want to be a part of this incredible skiing experience and to join us in a huge celebration. This will be the skiing world’s flagship event of the next 15 years, and a chance to let Courchevel, Méribel, Savoie and France shine…”Her experience: Alpine ski World Champion (2 world medals), Olympic Vice-champion (3 olympic medals), Marketing Manager for Savoie Mont Blanc Tourisme.At her side: Jean-Philippe Demaël (boasting experience in both company and sports management), appointed organisation committee deputy director general.Keep up with all the latest news: www.courchevelmeribel2023.com

LE PRAZ SKI JUMPSAn Olympic heritageIn Courchevel Le Praz, you’ll find something very different: the Olympic ski jumps (90 metres and 120 metres) which were used in the 1992 Albertville Olympic Games. The site is rounded off by two other adjacent ski jumps: one 60 metres and the other 25 metres, on which beginners can have a go! And if you don’t feel like jumping, you can head inside the tower to find out a bit more about ski jumping with an exhibition tracing the sport’s history in the resort.Thanks to this Olympic site and its hotbed of young talent, the resort is considered one of the leading ski jumping sites in the whole world.

SPORTS CLUBA move on the horizonCourchevel Sports Club will soon be moving to a brand new 3,000 square metre building at the bottom of the slalom stadium (completion planned for 2023). It will comprise the administrative offices, a function room, sports hall, changing rooms and a car park for 20 cars. The project has largely been enabled thanks to a gift from British businessman and sports fan Jim Ratcliffe (whose daughter is a Club member), who wanted to provide it with high-tech infrastructure to welcome young skiers.

In figures: 3,000 m2

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ESF French Ski SchoolA range of new developments• A Made In Courchevel uniformThe French Ski School Collection uniform was designed by instructors from the Courchevel 1850 French Ski School, for the ski school’s instructors, in collaboration with CEPOVETT, France’s leader in professional apparel: a ski school first. Worn in extreme weather conditions, these outfits needed to be adaptable so were designed to have multiple layers able to be worn on top of each other (down jacket interior, softshell outer layer…). Ultra-technical and attractive, this collection was tested and approved by ten ski instructors last winter.Bonus: to be eco-friendly, the uniforms will be recycled into ski gear accessories (rucksacks, belts…) available to purchase at the French Ski School shop.• A French Ski School office is opening in Courchevel Le PrazNow you can book your ski lessons in Courchevel Le Praz, from an office housed in the Alpinium building.• A new reception for the French Ski School’s Piou – Piou Club in Courchevel Moriond Extending over 160m2, this new area welcomes 3 to 5-year olds before their ski lessons and during breaks. With a dedicated reception, a large room for mid-morning and afternoon snacks, a ski room with boot warmers etc. embarking on an adventure with Piou-Piou couldn’t be more comfortable!

SKI TOURINGOn the riseFans of ski touring love the sport’s physical challenge, stretching their limits and enjoying a sense of freedom at the heart of nature. Courchevel has created two marked, groomed itineraries: one which is 3.2 km long over a 500-metre vertical climb, and another which is 5 km long over a 1,000 metre climb. As well as being used for competitions (like the Millet Ski Touring every Wednesday evening), these two itineraries are open to those wishing to have a go or improve their technique. Starting out from Courchevel Le Praz, one of the routes arrives at 1,850 metres and the other at the Col de la Loze mountain pass.

• Off-piste section at the Courchevel 1850 French Ski School:ESF Mountain AcademyThe opportunity for a real experience“Off-piste skiing with the ESF” with a safety workshop (avalanche beacon, probe…) for recognising the risks, getting to know the terrain, and of course enjoying a range of itineraries in Les 3 Vallées.• Competition stadiumsAt the Slalom Park (Courchevel 1850), learners can take their Flèche or Chamois qualifications, and take part in the Slalom Park Cup every Saturday. In Courchevel Moriond, the park becomes a night-time playground in the evening.

NEW GENERATIONA new concierge serviceThe New Generation ski school now offers an in-resort concierge service so you can organise all the elements of your stay in the blink of an eye: heliskiing, off- piste adventures, restaurant bookings, transfers, childcare, etc.

Ski school news roundup…

NEW! Courchevel Moriond is now home to «La Trace», a signposted but ungroomed itinerary. Setting off from Le Belvédère, it goes up into the forest, by the side of Les Chapelets run, arriving at the top of Le Signal.Did you know?Courchevel was the first French resort to create a marked ski mountaineering route in 2012.Great dealSki touring fitness sessions with the ESF French Ski School in Courchevel Moriond: 20 € for 2 hrs.

2, 800 starts last winter at the Slalom Park

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GUIDESEven higher!This winter, the Mountain Guides Office has 4 new products:

MOUNTAIN COACHINGSkiing and sharing tips: adapting to different snow types, managing your exertion levels, nutrition, packing your bag, learning to get your bearings, getting the best from your equipment and carrying out a rescue.SKI N’FLYA ski touring climb with a paragliding descent as your reward!SKI FITNESS NATURECombining fitness and ski touring at the heart of nature.EVEN HIGHERIn a roped party with a guide, climb an ice waterfall on a route along a wild mountain ridge.

• Guillaume Berlioux has worked with Oxygène ski school for almost 10 years and has been a supervising manager in Courchevel Valley for 3 years. With over 15 years’ experience in adapted skiing (including 6 in seated skiing), he has been able to put together a complete package. His discipline is aimed at those with limited mobility and disabilities (paraplegic, blind or partially sighted, autistic, etc.) “Why do I love adapted skiing? Because I can introduce or reintroduce the thrill of snowsports to people who didn’t think it would ever be possible.”

• Axel Fornasier is a ski instructor at the Courchevel 1850 French Ski School, as well as a professional paraglider and a proud member of the French acrobatic paragliding team. “Nothing in life thrills me more than the feeling of freedom you get from wide open spaces.”

PORTRAITSOff-piste with a guide Arthur Sordoillet, high mountain guide and member of the Courchevel Guides Office talks us through his favourite spots in Courchevel and Les 3 Vallées.

How do you choose the itinerary for the day?According to the group’s ability, snow conditions and forecast, as well as the terrain (gradient, orientation, how busy it is…). After that, we play it by ear! As an ANENA trainer (National Association for the Study of Snow and Avalanches), when I’m out, I’m always conscious of communicating with the group and giving skiers guidance so that they feel involved in the decision-making process: managing the risks and understanding the snow mantle.

What are your favourite spots in Courchevel?The Avals Valley is a must! Accessible via the ski lifts, its secret, wild, peaceful spots are great for ski touring: perfect for combining the effort of climbing with the joys of snowsports. If it hasn’t snowed recently, you can head for the Aiguille du Fruit from Chanrossa’s north-facing corridors, the powder snow there is usually really good.

And in Les 3 Vallées?Mont Vallon’s beautiful slopes in Méribel, La Gratte in Les Menuires, with the option of itineraries in the Encombres Valley or Geffriand, the majestic Gébroulaz glacier from Val Thorens… The potential for off-piste in Les 3 Vallées is incredible!

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On the slopes… without skis!Hurtle down the slopes on a Fat Bike (a mountain bike with oversized tyres) as an après-ski activity with Espace VTT. What’s more, this winter a new route means Fat Bikers can go all the way to Courchevel Le Praz. An amazing experience that you can enjoy as a family with teenagers. From age 12/13.

NEW!The great escape!This winter, Courchevel Aventure is launching its very own Escape Game in the unusual surroundings of a yurt! Participants need to work together to solve several puzzles based on a mountain theme. Give it a go from December onwards.

FitnessUelys Montagne has come up with a «Mountain and Well-Being» package that combines nordic walking or Bungypump in the morning with an osteopathy session in the afternoon. Nordic walking, or Bungypump (with resistance poles) offers a good overall workout using 90% of the body’s muscles, with osteopathy helping to highlight any imbalances or blockages. In the afternoon, a personalised osteopathy session focuses on observations made during the morning.

Pure relaxationQualified practitioner of Ayurveda massage and traditional well-being treatments, Cler Fiorelli has added Tuina Chinese massage to her offering for this winter. This energising treatment is given while clients are fully clothed as it does not require the use of oils. It removes blockages, encourages self-healing, boosts blood circulation, improves range of movement and regulates organ functions.Try this with Cler too: embark on a journey through dance and music with Brazilian dance classes. From age 12.

Aquamotion Sports sessionsThe newly extended fitness suite now boasts a schedule of group classes to suit all: stretching to awaken the muscles (before skiing), sports recovery (after skiing), sports training course (muscle tone), Pilates etc.From 14 € per session.

NEW!When hotels and well-being go hand in hand• Every morning, guests at the Aman Le Mélézin***** can enjoy a 30-minute yoga session. The best way to speed down the slopes with total peace of mind!• At the Cheval Blanc Courchevel*****PALACE, guests can enjoy new “sports and well-being” experiences. The first on offer is unique and exclusive, which is just how Cheval Blanc likes it: with the sun barely in the sky, guests are invited to climb La Saulire before the slopes open to the public for the ultimate feeling of freedom as they leave the very first tracks of the day. The second promises an intense “sealskin” sports session in the heart of nature. On the way back to the Cheval Blanc, guests are invited to enjoy a detox breakfast and a spa treatment followed by a stretching session.• Residents of the new L’Écrin Blanc**** Hotel enjoy privileged access to the Aquamotion centre thanks to a private tunnel.

A mountain of activitiesAt the height of relaxation

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A new multiservice buildingAlpinium is a new multiservice building that blends perfectly into the landscape.The aim is to modernise and improve the resort’s facilities, rearrange the snow front in Courchevel Le Praz and provide additional parking.• A 2-storey car park for 500 cars.• A 350 m2 modern multimedia library comprising a games room and art workshop.• A sports ground that will be home to the 2023 Alpine World Ski Championships finish line, with a roof terrace viewing point.• A new gondola lift and new lift arrival station connecting Courchevel Le Praz to the centre of Courchevel 1850.• As well as: an indoor children’s play area, multi-purpose hall, entrance lobby with skipass sales desk, ESF French Ski School desk, Courchevel Tourisme information area, toilets, ski lockers, a room for local associations…

The only altiport of its kind in EuropeWith the highest gradient in the world (up to 18.5%) and its 537 metre-long runway, Courchevel’s altiport is the oldest mountain-based aerodrome. It is also the only altiport in Europe to be kept clear of snow and accessible all winter.

FacilitiesMore services

NEW!This winter welcomes the arrival of a brand new, comfortable departure lounge.Article idea: at the heart of the air traffic control tower with Jean-François Deltour, altiport manager: find out all there is to know about this unique aviation facility.

18,000 m2

3 levels500 parking spaces

26,6 million euro investment

1961 : altiport was built.2,007 metres: the highest runway in Europe.

537 metre runway.8,785 rotations (winter 2018/19),

of which 73 % carried out by helicopters15,093 passengers.

240 hours of snow clearing.

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A very warm welcome to Mira!

Snowshoe escapeChildren are in good hands with Natur’Elle Rando’s Laurence, who’s been a mountain guide in Courchevel for 14 years. From 5-6 years old, little ones can experience the tranquil joys of snowshoeing, through the heart of a mysterious forest or alongside a mountain stream before it meets Lake Rosière. A warm drink, a snack, equipment and transfers, everything is taken care of! Parents can entrust their little ones to Laurence either to give themselves a bit of free time or share in this fun nature-based experience as a family.

Ensuring teenagers aren’t left behind!Ski schools are always vying to come up with the best way to help the whole family enjoy their break to the max, especially teenagers. For example, First Tracks offers also activities that complement skiing depending on the weather and time of year. At the Courchevel 1850 French Ski School, a new Top 6 Freeski lesson lets 13 – 18 year olds discover freestyle, freeride and thrills in small groups (6 maximum). At the Courchevel Moriond French Ski School, Team Rider courses are aimed at young snowsports enthusiasts: boardercross-skiercross, safe off-piste skiing sessions for beginners, as well as jump sessions for beginners and improvers. And on top of all that, Aquamotion passes for teens are included with every course.At Oxygène ski school, teenagers with an appetite for snow can take part in Pro-Rider group lessons. The aim: to gain more confidence and improve your technique on the slopes with moguls, boxes, slalom stadium and powder snow.As well as The Mountain Guides Office runs Wintercamps for 13 – 18 year olds. On the programme: 3 days of off-piste skiing with an introduction to ski touring, while acquiring the mountain safety basics.

FamiliesA fairytale winter

All winter, children can meet Mira, Courchevel’s very fluffy, very happy new mascot. Whether on the slopes or during activities and events, she’s only too happy to pose for photos with families, for whom she has some wonderful surprises in store.Did you know ? Courchevel bears the Family Plus label, the guarantee of a great family holiday! Personalised welcome, entertainment and activities, adapted to suit all ages, special rates, accessible services and shops: the whole resort bends over backwards to make young children and their parents feel like VIPs.

Very «kid-friendly» hotels• Family atmosphereAs well as a fantastic games room, the loan of all the practical equipment required for taking care of young children, and bespoke spa treatments using donkey’s milk, The 4-star Les Sherpas family hotel has a number of surprises in store for families, including magic shows, welcome gifts, special children’s menus and flexible meal times.• A dream Kids’ ClubAt the 5-star Hotel Barrière Les Neiges, Le studio by Petit VIP offers creative workshops and introductions to a wide range of artforms collected under the umbrella theme of cinema.The 5-star K2 Altitude and 5-star K2 Palace boast dedicated children’s areas: a slide, soft toys, board games, arcade games, snooker, video games… An entertainment coordinator is also on hand to offer a range of activities (magic tricks, painting, ice skating…).At the 5-star Les Airelles Palace Courchevel, The Children’s Kingdom offers younger children a host of child-friendly facilities, including private cinema, arcade games, carousel, ice-rink and tree house. What’s more, during the school holidays, complimentary activities are laid on for them: dog-sledding, snowmobiling, ski joëring, baking lessons and magic shows.

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NEW!Ludiboo Club (for 3 to 6 year olds): parents can enjoy a well-deserved break at the aquawellness area or on the slopes whilst their little ones enjoy fun child-friendly activities, in and out of the water with the centre’s activity teams.

NEW!A mini-village welcomes children in the morning, the nursery has been revamped, as has the Top 6 reception area (Top 6 – ski lessons for 6 children maximum).

NEW!This winter, the Native Americans are returning to their territory in the wild canyon of Courchevel Moriond. Skiers can follow in the tracks of the brave young American Indian Kaya, and meet the spirits of the mountains whilst having fun.

TOP 5A family winterThe magic of the mountains: with so many activities to enjoy together, there’s sure to be something to suit everyone!

• Dive inSwim, dive, surf, splash, relax… enjoy precious family time together at Aquamotion. For the past 4 years, Courchevel’s aquafun centre has been welcoming visitors of all ages, in winter and summer alike.

• Immediate takeoffThe Inca-themed Family Park is home to an easy boardercross with whoops and banked turns, accessible modules to get your first taste of freestyle, as well as a Big Air Bag® to practice your moves. An unmissable fun zone where you can learn and improve in total safety.

• Racing car skids and slidesIn Courchevel, toboggan through the forest Grand Prix style, for a moment of fun and laughter! A 2km run winds through the forest from Courchevel 1850 to Courchevel Village. Formula 1 fans will love the Moriond Racing run: set off from the top of the Ariondaz gondola lift for 3km of skids and slides on a Grand Prix style track with tunnels, zigzags and straight sections where you can release the brakes!

• The land of knights and princesses! Learn to ski in the land of fairytales and dragons at the ESF French Ski School’s Children’s Village in Courchevel 1850. And the whole family can enjoy the atmosphere at the Drago Show: medieval funfair with skittles, mini snowmobiles and tobogganing.

• An Indian WinterLittle papooses, big chiefs, pretty squaws and budding cowboys… are all very welcome at the Western Ski Park this winter - an enclosed area with wide runs, gentle slopes and magic carpets to learn to ski in total safety. They’ll also get the chance to meet Perle de Lune at the Indian camp, discover animal footprints, learn how Indian headdresses are made and taste traditional American Indian drinks.

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Our new cosy cocoons• Écrin Blanc 4-star hotelConnected by private underground tunnel to Aquamotion , the 4-star L’Écrin Blanc comprises 127 rooms for 2 to 8 people, 3 restaurants, 8 conference rooms, a ski room, Kids’ Club, multi- brand shop etc. The stone and wood-clad building is the picture of understated elegance. The departure station for the new ski lift installed just next door will provide access to Courchevel 1850 on skis or on foot.

• Canyon LodgeThis winter sees the opening of three exceptional chalets at the foot of the slopes in Courchevel Moriond’s Belvédère quarter, with unique facilities including balcony Jacuzzies, private spa, ski room… Set over 4 floors, the chalets can sleep up to 12 people.• Manali LodgeCourchevel Moriond’s iconic Manali hotel has been turned into 18 apartments: from 2 bedrooms + alcove to 5 bedrooms + alcove (a 260 m2 penthouse for 14 people). You will also find a spa, swimming pool, gym, ski room, 2 restaurants...

• Le PhoenixIn Courchevel Village, the former Maeva Club Hotel is now Le Phoenix, characterised by clean architectural lines, a prime position and outlook, durable, quality materials, equipped terraces and balconies, carefully selected facilities and environmentally friendly refurbishments. This new residence offers 27 apartments with 2 to 5 rooms, ranging from 51m2 to 245m2.On the ground floor, you’ll find 250m2 of shops, hotel services and a ski room.

• Les Bois du PrazNestling in Courchevel Le Praz, this luxury residence houses 11 generously sized apartments (2 to 3 bedrooms). Enjoy unspoilt views, and admire the traditional architecture Le Praz (‘lauze’ stone-tiled roof, natural wood cladding, grey stone façade…).• Les Chalets de la StelvioThis new development comprises 3 chalets, including 4 apartments featuring multiple facilities (well-being and fitness areas, swimming pools, ski room, garages) and balconies enjoying excellent views over the surrounding summits. In honour of David Poisson, an excellent World Cup skier who passed away in 2017, the four chalets are named after the different sections of the World Cup circuit he skied in La Stelvio (Bormio, Italy): Chalet Carcentina, Chalet Ciuk, Chalet San Pietro, Chalet Coston.

Lifestyle Accommodation

Écrin Blanc

Manali Lodge

Le Phoenix

Les Chalets de la Stelvio

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The land of gourmets• Two new restaurants are opening at Le Manali Lodge in Courchevel Moriond: the first on the ski slopes (in the same location as the previous restaurant) opens for lunch and a second inside the main building opens in the evening.Portrait idea: Chef Antony Trezy, previously Chef at Bistrot Le C, loves working with fresh, locally sourced produce, and creating vegan and gluten-free dishes. His career has seen him manage a gastronomic restaurant, working with chef Éric Frichon at The Lanesborough in London, and become partner chef at Yoann Conte’s two Michelin-starred restaurant in Annecy.• At the heart of the new Écrin Blanc hotel, Le Grill offers simple, quality cuisine made from seasonal, local produce. The dishes can be enjoyed indoors, as guests soak up the sunshine streaming through the large bay windows, or out on the terrace, where you can also choose from a pizzeria and oyster bar.Designed as a local concept store, Le Cellier describes itself as a genuine meeting place where you can try local produce in the form of elegant snacks, whilst enjoying a glass of wine. Live performances from artists three times a week.And also… the restaurant accessible from the Aquamotion swimming pools is changing its name to Le Cellier Bis. An entirely new décor and updated menu are on offer for a gourmet getaway in a sociable atmosphere with snacks to share.

Lakeside…Last winter, high mountain guide Roland and his restaurateur partner Nathalie opened the Chalet du Lac de La Rosière. With its laid-back style, warm, welcoming atmosphere and wood-fired stove, this peaceful haven in the heart of the snow-covered forest was designed as a “mountain creperie” and is the perfect place to enjoy a savoury tartiflette or raclette-style galette made from organic buckwheat flour. Platters of locally cured meat from La Dent du Villard, omelettes and winter vegetable and Beaufort soups are also available, as is Reblochon fondue enjoyed with Belledone bread soldiers. And to warm up after a lovely snowshoe session, try a delicious cup of L’Or Vert coffee roasted in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, a hot chocolate or a ‘hot white’- delicious according to Roland!Accessible by foot, on skis or snowshoes.

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Beautiful renovations• At the 4-star Fahrenheit Seven Courchevel, the 24 apartments in Courchevel Moriond’s former Les Cîmes Blanches residence have been updated and turned into the °F7 apartments. Ranging between 29m² and 45m² and decorated in the same cosy vintage style as the hotel, they can accommodate up to 5 people and boast the establishment’s full complement of hotel services. All at the foot of the slopes!• °F7’s bonus: 20 “Family Room” bedrooms renovated last year to welcome families or groups of friends, able to accommodate up to 5 people.• La Loze 4-star hotelIn April 2019, La Loze hotel was awarded a 4-star rating. Its rooms and hallways have been renovated in the same style, with natural wood and floral decor.

Unbeatable deals!• From 159 € per room for 2: stay at the authentic and elegant 3-star Les Monts Charvin hotel in Courchevel 1850 and enjoy a delicious organic breakfast every morning.• From 455 € per person for 7 nights in full-board accommodation at the 3-star Hotel Blanche Neige in Courchevel Moriond: for a low-cost full board holiday.

For December 2020!• AlpamayorThis exceptional new development will comprise 10 apartments and 7 semi-detached luxury chalets (67m2 to 278m2). The most spacious chalets (Sira, Neva and Yerpa) will each boast a Jacuzzi, fireplace and private garage, and will be able to accommodate 9 to 14 people. Tasteful elegance, quality materials, panoramic views: all attributes making it a unique and rare offering at the heart of Courchevel Village.• Les AncoliesIn Courchevel Village, Les Ancolies hotel is being transformed into a hotel residence with 14 new luxury apartments (for 4 to 10 people). Refined, welcoming décor, magnificent panoramic views, hotel services for owners (reception, housekeeping, laundry, access to the Cimalpes concierge service…), it has it all!

Le Chabichou• Maryse and Michel Rochedy, owners of the mythical Le Chabichou hotel & restaurant since 1963, decided to hand over the reins to a new family : the one of Jean-Claude Lavorel, who is now going to write a new history for this legendary place while keeping its authentic and family spirit. Moreover, Stéphane Buron remains the executive chef of the doubly starred restaurant. A new Savoie inspired decor, authentic and contemporary, adorns the entire hotel: reception, bedrooms, Kid’s club, bar and both restaurants.

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Travel the world!• When Peru came to Courchevel For its second season L’Altiplano at the 5-star K2 Altitude is paying homage to one of the most creative cuisines on the American continent: Peruvian. Launched by talented South-American chef Manuel Balmaceda, under the guidance of Gatien Demczyna, the establishment invites gourmets to make astonishing discoveries on a sensory journey to Lima.HighlightLomo saltado, a traditional delicacy made from sautéed beef, is a product of the crossover between Peruvian and Asian history.• Galician delightsAn elegant marble bar, custom-mixed cocktails, comfortable tapas restaurant… at Copiña, you can sample a wide choice of Spanish and specifically Galician cuisine, accompanied by wines and artisanal beers from around the world.Special offer: set menu for 4 for 80 € (20 € per person), including Iberian ham, chilli squid, pan-fried chorizo, chicken in Catalan sauce, tortilla…

• Rising sunAt the 5-star Aman Le Mélézin, Le Nama restaurant honours Japanese tradition through washoku: a style of cuisine recognised by Unesco, that elevates cooking to an artform. The menu showcases authentic, simple Japanese dishes, sushi and sashimi in particular, as well as exceptional dishes such as Wagyu beef and Otoro tuna. At Le Koori restaurant in the 5-star L’Apogée Courchevel hotel, the Koori dragon rolls and Black Cod and Miso sauce are unmissable.

PORTRAITJean-Luc Lefrançois, chef at Le Koori and L’Apogée’s Le Comptoir, passionate about Japan and the country’s rigorously prepared, pared back, subtle cuisine… as well as a dedicated ski touring enthusiast!

• On the Italian borderAt Cucina Angelina, the 4-star Portetta hotel restaurant, British celebrity chef Angela Hartnett offers mountain dishes with an Italian twist inspired by her memories of cooking in the kitchen with her Italian grandmother.• On UK timeAt the Ski Lodge, discover the atmosphere of an English pub and the food to go with it: soups, burgers, fish ‘n’ chips, side of barbecue pork, etc. With themed nights, concerts and live sports matches on TV in the background, you could almost be on the other side of the Channel… in Courchevel La Tania!

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Sébastien VauxionThe first pastry chef to be awarded a Michelin star, Sébastien Vauxion offers a brand-new concept at K2PALACE: Le SarKara dessert restaurant. On the menu: a combination of unexpected flavours.

What are your first memories of cooking? As a child, at the back of my uncles’ bakery & cake shop, I remember the smell of strawberries, chocolate… Watching my uncle spin sugar and seeing the confectionary centrepieces really left its mark on me, as did my dad’s job as a market gardener.

What draws you to baking?I’m a real foodie! And it’s also a fantastic way to express yourself, coupled with my desire to make people happy. I’ve always loved discovering and combining different flavours (chocolate, spices, fruit…), searching out all the little aromatic notes, and bringing them together to create a sense of emotion. The only rule is that it has to taste good, or even excellent.

How do you create your menu? According to the season and the local produce in our very beautiful region. As I’m here all year, I search out black elder, cranberries, mountain caraway, rosehips… The trick is to work between seasons, so you end up with candied fruit, juices and jams. Baking allows me to combine very exotic ingredients with local produce. In one of my dishes I mix parsnip chervil ravioli with local cranberries and black cardamom: a geographical melting pot that tastes exceptional!

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Where did you get the idea of creating a restaurant just for desserts?A lot of pastry chefs dream about having somewhere to express themselves without being constrained by the savoury side of things, turning the gastronomic service rules on their head. The menu includes starters (served cold, with vegetables and fruit), main courses (served hot), cheese (fromage frais with grated hard goat’s cheese) and desserts. I asked myself what would happen when we came to the end of a meal (as we’d been eating desserts the whole time), and came up with the idea of making familiar flavours: floating islands, profiteroles… The chronology works, it’s a complete meal in itself.

Your life in Courchevel…In winter, even though I’m an adrenalin junkie ski fan, I don’t get out on the slopes much, but my children really make the most of it! In spring, when the flowers bloom it’s incredible to be that close to such an amazing natural environment, it’s really inspiring. I did some training with a herbalist so I could recognise mushrooms, herbs, lichen… I try to take the whole family when I go picking, the children love it.

STARS IN THEIR EYES…7 of Courchevel’s restaurants currently hold Michelin stars, the highest concentration in the mountains. Prepare to have your taste buds tantalized.• LE 1947***Cheval Blanc Courchevel 5-starPALACE

Michelin-starred since 2010 Yannick AllénoLe 1947 elegantly conducts a waltz of flavour and expertise composed by chef Yannick Alléno. His modern mountain cuisine is both bold and creative, and skilfully showcases regional produce.• LE CHABICHOU**Le Chabichou****Michelin-starred since 1979 Stéphane Buron Le Chabichou is part and parcel of Courchevel’s heritage. Whilst Michel Rochedy and his wife, who had owned the property since 1963, handed over the reins to a new family at the end of last winter, executive chef Stéphane Buron will continue to ensure the restaurant remains a hotspot for French gastronomy.• LE KINTESSENCE** K2 5-starPALACE

Michelin-starred since 2013 Jean-Rémi CaillonUnder the aegis of talented chef Jean- Rémi Caillon, whose cuisine is all about flavour, Le Kintessence has created the perfect blend between the mountain environment and quality seasonal produce, resulting in exquisite taste sensations.• LE MONTGOMERIE** K2 Altitude 5-star hotelMichelin-starred since 2013 Gatien DemczynaGatien Demczyna’s extremely delicate creations carefully combine ingredients from his birthplace - the Rhône Alpes region, with exceptional produce from elsewhere.

• LE BAUMANIÈRE 1850* Le Strato 5-star hotelMichelin-starred since 2013 Jean-André CharialThis Courchevel gastronomy highlight comes from Jean-André Charial. Mentored by the Michelin-starred chef, Thomas Prod’Homme and his team now hold the reins full time. The menu is Mediterranean-inspired with Savoyard influences, resulting in a beautiful marriage of flavours.• LE FARÇON*Michelin-starred since 2013 Julien MachetAn instinctive and passionate chef, Julien Machet’s cuisine is just like him. Influenced by his grandmother Mado, from whom he draws inspiration, he loves working with raw produce and enhancing it with inventiveness and generosity.• LE SARKARA* K2 5-star PALACE

Michelin-starred since 2019 Sébastien VauxionIn February 2019, Le SarKara became the first gastronomic dessert restaurant to be awarded a Michelin star. Handmade sweet treats by talented “pastry chef of 2018” Sébastien Vauxion, come as a light starter, a hot main course and a gourmet dessert.

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Après-ski relaxation and partyingRelax on the terrace and soak up the last of the day’s sunshine (Le Tremplin, in Courchevel 1850), mingle with the masses in a buzzing pub (Ski Lodge, in Courchevel La Tania), enjoy a drink and some late afternoon shopping (La Luge concept store, Courchevel 1850), live acoustic music (Le Zinc, in Courchevel Moriond)… the après-ski choice is yours!

A teatime visit“Teatime” at the 5-star Palace Les Airelles, is sacred. Every day, chef duo Giovanni Amato and Elena Mosetti concoct a buffet of around thirty different pastries, including vegan and gluten-free options. Indulge as you sit beside a crackling fire in the impressive dining room fireplace.

Our shopping ideas• A kit for making your own Génépi liqueur from Les P’tits Papiers.• Wooden ski run signs from Igloo.• Homemade foie-gras from La Maison Lespinasse.• Artisanal Toodoux sheepskin-lined flip- flop slippers from Sun Valley.• Clothing from the 2020 summer collection exclusively from Zadig and Voltaire.• Authentic, artisanal chocolates from Piste Noire.• A tartan blanket made using traditional ancestral wool-making methods from Maison Arpin.• A stunning cashmere jumper in the new Brunello Cucinelli boutique opening this winter at the 5-star Palace Les Airelles.

Après-ski… Artists on the slopes

A great “arty” ideaThroughout the winter, several of the resort’s hotels and restaurants put on exhibitions of local and non-local art. It’s an opportunity to make some wonderfully unexpected discoveries over the course of a night or meal out, or an overnight stay.

Art flowArt is everywhere in Courchevel, especially in the resort’s numerous prestigious galleries. As an example, at Galerie Frédéric Got, photographer David Yarrow’s evocative and immersive approach to life on Earth will be exhibited between the 21st of December and the 4th of January. Over at Galerie 337, you can admire paintings by Daniel Castan, Jerlef, Grangil and horned animal sculptures by Ge Pellini.Galerie Saint-Martin focuses on contemporary art, neo pop-art and street art, featuring renowned artists such as Laurence Jenkell, Erro, C215, David Cintract, Peter Klasen, etc.In their gallery, Galerie MC Grulier which has been open 23 years, Marie-Christine and her daughter Johanna seek to promote contemporary art by exhibiting established international artists and newcomers to the art world.Galeries Bartoux, which also organises the Art at the Summit exhibition, shows contemporary artists and sculptors, as well as great artists from the 20th century to the modern day.Finally, the best-selling French artist in the world who regularly exhibits at the resort’s summits also has his own self-titled gallery: Richard Orlinski where he exhibits his magical, colourful menagerie.

Art (still) at the summitEvery year, the resort transforms into a genuine open-air museum. This winter, for the 11th edition of Art at the Summit, one artist is in the seat of honour: Bruno Catalano. Famous for his “Travellers” bronzes of men with missing sections holding suitcases, the artist is exhibiting several sculptures in the resort centre and one on the ski area, at top of La Vizelle.

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«Montagne Propre» (Clean Mountain)Every year in June, the “Man of the day - Montagne Propre” association organises a litter picking day. Equipped with gloves and bin bags, tens of volunteers set about cleaning up the resort slopes.

Going greenAs part of its work running the ski area, S3V has implemented measures to preserve the environment for several years. Here are a few specific examples:• The installation of winter protection zones for black grouse.• Using local seeds and grasses during building work on the ski runs (e.g. in Ariondaz).• Using energy emitted by electricity cabinets to heat staff chalets.• Updating the artificial snowmakers so that they produce more snow using fewer resources (water and electricity).• Installing solar panels on gondola lifts (Les Grangettes).

HOTELS ARE PLAYING THEIR PARTA word from Bilal Amrani, chef at La Sivolière 5-star hotel«“Le 1850 Be Organic” is La Sivolière’s gastronomic, organic and ethically sourced restaurant. As the chef there, I now offer food that is made from 100% organic or wild ingredients. I’ve selected producers who use environmentally friendly practices and suppliers who are part of the “better consumption” campaign. Our clients appreciate our commitment to healthier produce that’s good for their health and for the planet!»

COURCHEVEL HOTELThe 5-star L’Apogée Courchevel hotel has been awarded Green Globe certification. For 6 years, the hotel has been committed to a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) approach which involves both employees and guests. For example, “Giving Bags” are available in bedrooms through which guests can donate clothing to local organisations. The hotel also sponsors the Vanoise National Park, supporting the protection of the Alpine Ibex: a soft ibex toy is available for clients to ‘adopt’, with proceeds going to the Park.

June 2019 figure:880 KG of litter and 6,600 cigarette butts collected…

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eNational charter for sustainable developmentIn 2007, Courchevel joined the national charter for sustainable development in mountain resorts. The membership conveys the resort’s strong commitment to sustainable tourism, in other words, tourism that is sustainable in the long term, ecologically and economically, as well as being ethically and socially fair, especially for local inhabitants.

What is the charter’s action plan?• To promote sustainable development in the region.• To develop a sustainable habitat policy respecting architectural heritage.• To preserve landscapes and natural spaces.• To promote balanced resource management: public lighting (installing a street light system that reduces energy usage by half), water management (waste water treatment carried out by a modern filtration system employing bio-filtration).• Privileging high-performance, environmentally friendly modes of transport (free shuttlebuses, making ski lifts free at certain times, promoting car sharing).• Developing tourist activity that blends well into the natural landscape and is run in an environmentally friendly way. • Educating the resort’s various users to encourage them to adopt eco-friendly behaviour (‘giveboxes’, 200 recycling collection points, the installation of Tree6clope ashtrays to collect and recycle cigarette butts).

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Green attitudeLe Flocon Vert, or Green Snowflake, is a label that guarantees sustainable development in mountain tourism destinations. This label was developed by the Mountain Riders association to promote exemplary tourist destinations to mountain holidaymakers. In 2018, Courchevel joined the “Flocon Vert” scheme to ramp up and promote the steps that the region is taking to support sustainable development.And the Station Verte or Green Resort label? This ecotourism label, awarded to Courchevel in 2017, recognises and categorises towns labelled as ‘nature’, ‘authentic’, ‘environmentally friendly’ destinations committed to preserving the region’s natural and cultural heritage and its inhabitants’ well-being.

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