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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
more
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
more
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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Wide Space Ski Itinerary
download piste maps on pdf format
LES CHAPELETS
An awesome run awaits you at the far end of the Courchevel 1850 ski area,
one whose slopes are punctuated by magnificently sharp drops. Few venture
this far out. Those who do say that the last wall (located just above
the chairlift's departure station) is worth the detour alone, especially
if you are in the mood to test what you are made of! Snow conditions here
are consistently excellent throughout the season.
Beginners beware: This run is not for you!
LE DOU DES LANCHES
Located at the far edge of Courchevel 1650‚s ski domain, the power of this exceptional landscape will awe you. Dominated by the neighbouring peak of La Dent de Villard, its face scored with couloirs and ravines, the terrain becomes hauntingly wild. Throughout this impressive backcountry snakes the red run called Chapelets. Downhillers lucky enough to enjoy this truly off-the-beaten-path trail switch back and forth in delight, revelling in the sensations of BIG skiing!
LES ROCHERS
Upon reaching the summit by way of either Signal's chair or surface lift,
you will find the well-known Chapelets trail but also another not-to-be-missed
run: Les Rochers. With its awe-inspiring terrain of gorges and massive
rock formations, this run is an exceptional place for carving. The slope
is neither too steep, nor too gentle ˜just the right conditions to
fully appreciate each individual turn, each shift of balance.
A true delight...
LA COMBE DES PYLONES
Opinion is unanimous concerning this run: "Whatever you do, don't tell anyone else" and "Let's try and keep this one to ourselves". It is a relatively short run (750 m) and situated in a well-known area (on the Vizille massif leading to the Combe de la Saulire). So what‚s the big deal? For starters, crowds are rare indeed, and its straightforward and even slope boasts some of the best snow in the Valley, groomed regularly. Essentially, it embodies the term "wide open skiing" and is considered by those in the know as THE spot to ski in Courchevel...
LES ROCHES GRISES
You reach it via the Creux Noirs chairlift, much appreciated by off-piste aficionados. From the summit, negotiate your way toward Les Creux by way of a deep red run (borderline black), or its variant, with only a few other skiers˜a great part of its appeal! You won't be disappointed by snow quality here for you will be skiing at an elevation of 2700 to 2400 metres.
