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Creation of a new three
hour 'anytime' lift pass for the Courchevel 1650 or Vallée de
Courchevel ski areas - learn
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What about fitness levels
needed for skiing? We have the info and training advice needed to get
you into the best shape for the piste, now with warm up routines on video - read
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Are there consequences
for the alpine environment as a result of snowsport activity? Can we
yet see any effects of climate change upon the ecostructure? - read
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Opening in safety overnight
here's how and why - read on
Three Valleys packed with
legendery slopes and hidden treats for you to discover. Here's a sample
to get you started -
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Star Ski Itinerary
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LES CHAPELETS (Red runs)
Located at the edge of the Courchevel 1650 area. You'll first be amazed by the force of an exceptional landscape, where the nearby mountain (La Dent du Villard), slashed with couloirs and ravines, gives an impressive backcountry flavour. In this wild environment, the Chapelets red run meanders and twists down the mountain to the delight of downhillers happy to enjoy this well-kept secret far from the crowds.
LES FOLYÈRES (Blue runs)
Located at the edge of the Courchevel 1850 area, the Folyères run follows the natural contours of the terrain. The result is pure pleasure, a run through the forest where the entire family can have a great time.
LE DOU DES LANCHES (Red runs)
Located at the edge of the Courchevel 1850 area. A beautiful run with fantastic sharp drops in the slope, rarely crowded, and with a last wall just above the chair lift station, which merits a detour to show everyone what you're made of. Excellent snow that lasts a long time. This run is not for beginners!
LES NOIRES DU PRAZ (Black runs)
The Jean Blanc and Jockey black runs have a lot in common. They both start at La Loze and descend to Le Praz, are about 3 km long with a 930 m vertical drop, and face north in the Le Praz forest. They're never crowded, and when conditions are good, they're awesome.
LES COULOIRS DE LA SAULIRE (Black runs)
This place has been legendary since 1954 when the first aerial tram of La Saulire enabled everyone to get there easily. It was also here that one of the very first freeride competitions took place in 1994. In short: a tough spot (an average incline of 62% in the couloir under the tram) reserved for expert skiers who are sure they can master this spot. (falls are NOT recommended…). However, beware: only the large couloir is a run (black, of course), the access ridge is sometimes very tricky, and you should never set out on it if the ski patrol has closed the access.
Illustration courtesy www.courchevel.com