Courchevel Le Praz Ski Resort Guide
Courchevel Le Praz, France
Highest Lift | 2,740m |
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Resort Height | 1,300m |
Nearest Airports | Chambery and Annecy |
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Courchevel Le Praz
Courchevel Le Praz offers a picturesque ski experience. Nestled in the Three Valleys, it combines traditional charm with excellent slopes.
Summary
This resort is part of the expansive Three Valleys ski area, boasting over 600 km of interconnected runs. Courchevel Le Praz is ideal for families and beginners, with a selection of gentle slopes and stunning views.
The ski area of Courchevel Le Praz is in the French Alps at an altitude of 1,300m.
Courchevel Le Praz is part of the Courchevel ski area with access to 150km of downhill skiing, with 102 marked pistes, served by a total of 67 ski lifts. From Courchevel Le Praz you can ski to the other villages of Courchevel 1850, Courchevel Moriond and Courchevel Village.
With ski lifts as high as 2,740m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Snow and Weather
Courchevel Le Praz enjoys consistent snowfall with depths often reaching 2 meters in peak season. For up-to-date snow conditions and depth information, check J2Ski for the latest updates.
When will it snow in Courchevel Le Praz?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Courchevel Le Praz.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Courchevel Ski Area
Black Pistes Expert Trails | 10 | |
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Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 42 | |
Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 40 | |
Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 27 | |
Downhill Total Length | 150km | |
Cross Country Total Length | 66km | |
Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 67 |
Courchevel Le Praz Altitudes
Highest Lift | 2,740m |
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Lowest Piste | 1,330m |
Resort Altitude (Courchevel Le Praz) | 1,300m |
Skiing
The ski area features the iconic Dent du Villard and peaks reaching up to 2,738 meters. Notable pistes include the easy blues like Plan Fontaine and the challenging red runs of Émille Allais, accessed by modern lifts such as the Praz Gondola and the Grangettes lift.
Ski Lessons in Courchevel Le Praz

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Courchevel Le Praz Ski Schools and Courchevel Le Praz Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding enthusiasts will appreciate the terrain park at Courchevel, which includes various features for all levels. The park is well-maintained, providing a fun environment for both tricks and jumps.
Location and Map
Where is Courchevel Le Praz?
This ski resort is in the French Alps in Courchevel, The Three Valleys.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Courchevel Le Praz is Chambery, 73 minutes drive away.
Annecy, Lyon St-Exupéry, Grenoble, Lyon Bron, Geneva, Turin Caselle and Saint-Étienne airports are all within three hours drive.
To reach Courchevel Le Praz, fly into Geneva or Lyon airports, both offering convenient shuttle services. From Geneva, it's approximately a 2.5-hour drive, while Lyon takes about 3 hours.
Season Dates
When is Courchevel Le Praz open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Piste Map

Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, enjoy the cozy atmosphere at Le Praz pub or indulge in fine dining at La Table de Mon Grand-Père. For nightlife, Club 1850 in nearby Courchevel is a popular choice.