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45 Contents hotels in figures (including 3 palaces) Highlights 3 Ski area 7 A mountain of activities 15 Facilities 17 600 KM Families 19 of ski runs in Les 3 Vallées ©David André ©David André Lifestyle 24 Environment 33

200 25,743 hours events during the winter of piste grooming every winter season ©David André Tourisme ©Courchevel

10,000 Easter eggs handed out ©Courchevel Tourisme ©Courchevel 88 % the maximum gradient of the Grand Couloir, the steepest run in Les 3 Vallées ©Courchevel Tourisme ©Courchevel 15,000 Alpine skiing World Cup beanies ©Courchevel Tourisme ©Courchevel ©MNSTR A WINTER OF CHALLENGES 4 19th APRIL 2020 Courchevel organises a number of sporting Dynastar X3 events that are also open to amateurs, HighlightsLive every moment to the full An exceptional triathlon comprising giving them lots of opportunities to go the cycling, trail running and ski extra mile. This winter, ski with us from the 7th of The belles of the Alpine skiing ball mountaineering. Target: 1,000 amateur th From 25th DECEMBER 2019 competitors in 2019! December 2019 to the 26 of April 2020 17th DECEMBER 2019 Millet Ski Touring Ladies Alpine Ski World Cup • OPEN Every Wednesday, Courchevel hosts FROM THE 7th OF DECEMBER 2019 This is a major stage of the ladies circuit, night-time ski touring, with a different Courchevel 1850 attended by the best female skiers in the theme every week to celebrate the event’s th Courchevel Village world. On the programme: a giant slalom 10 anniversary. The grand finale and th Courchevel Le Praz on the Émile-Allais stadium, as well as a concert is held on the 18 of March. FROM THE 14th OF DECEMBER 2019 huge ski festival and celebration. 24th-25th JANUARY 2020 Courchevel Moriond UNUSUAL Le Roc Merlet This year, don’t miss flying man, Franky Courchevel La Tania The legendary Roc Merlet Derby is Zapata, inventor of the Flyboard, • CLOSED changing format to become Le Roc a device which is powered by micro Merlet - an individual time trial. FROM THE 20th TO THE 26th OF APRIL turbines that can thrust the pilot into the You need to be invited by a resort Opening of high altitude area above air… Spectacular to say the least! ambassador to take part. After a course Courchevel 1850 only, for connections to th recce the day before, participants set off Les 3 Vallées (subject to snow cover). 9 edition of the World Cup in Courchevel. from the summit of Courchevel Moriond In 2018: 10,000 spectators, (top of Les Pyramides button lift) and 100 journalists, 80 athletes. head down to the snow front. 355 metres of vertical drop over a 22nd MARCH 2020 1,325 metre-long Giant slalom run Kid Contest Children get to rise to the challenge too 27th of DECEMBER 2019 with the Kid Contest ski and snowboard Ladies Night Tour FFS competition for 10-18 year olds. Courchevel hosts the first stage of the 5th APRIL 2020 Ladies Night Tour, a night-time parallel 3 Vallées Enduro slalom for talented French female skiers The largest gathering of amateur skiers and members of the Ladies French Alpine in the world, with a host of different ski team. challenges and plenty of surprises in store for the 18th edition of this event!

11th APRIL 2020 Winter 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…), ©Patrick Pachod

entertainment and a concert. ©Patrick Pachod 5 6 NEW! Not to forget: MAGIC AND WONDER TO SHARE The PLUM MOONtain Races are 1st-2nd FEBRUARY 2020 WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS back after a 5-year absence. This French Championships for doctors, 7th OF DECEMBER 2019 FROM THE 13th FEBRUARY exceptional ski mountaineering climb pharmacists and dentists. « Opening» day TO THE 5th OF MARCH 2020 to the Col de la Loze takes place under th th th th 27 -29 MARCH 2020 Courchevel opens its doors and offers International Festival of Pyrotechnic Arts a full-moon (10 January, 7 February th French Ski Jumping Championships a host of freebies for children: skipass, Winter is coming! This year, the festival’s and 6 March). After dinner at Le 1928 This is your chance to come and support equipment, activities and entertainment, theme is the famous Game of Thrones slopeside restaurant, everyone skis the best French athletes on the Olympic etc. series. Firework display teams from around back down holding a torch aloft. An ski jumps in Courchevel Le Praz. the world will pull out all the stops in a bid accessible, highly unusual sporting st th FROM THE 21 TO THE 25 to win over the jury. Keep your eye out for event! th th 8 -13 APRIL 2020 OF DECEMBER 2019 Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen and a few International Hockey Tournament Arrival of Father Christmas in a fairytale White Walkers on the resort’s snow front atmosphere. 19th-21st MARCH 2020 NEW! st 31 OF DECEMBER 2019 Ski et Toiles Festival 9th-12th JANUARY 2020 New Year’s Eve Dance Party on the Enjoy free film premieres when you come 1st edition of the Winter Golf Cup snow front in Courchevel 1850 and off the slopes. Play golf on snow and enjoy gourmet, fireworks display in Courchevel La Tania. celebratory experiences on the 22nd-24th MARCH 2020 th st Belvédère cross-country skiing 25 DECEMBER, 1 JANUARY, White Ink Tattoo Show, Tattoo Festival th th area in Courchevel Moriond. Maria 12 AND 26 FEBRUARY 2020 Some forty different hand-picked tattoo Verchenova, professional golfer and Verdons by Night artists will be present at this snowsports, number 1 in is the event’s Skiing beneath the stars… what could mountain art and hip-hop style tattoo ambassador. be more magical? Don’t miss: Verdons festival. by Night XXL on the 19th of February, night skiing with entertainment and an 28th-29th MARCH 2020 incredible fireworks display. Fly Courchevel Aircraft exhibitions, first flights etc. 6th JANUARY 2020 Courchevel celebrates Russian 6th-17th APRIL 2020 Christmas Board game and video game festival It’s the Easter holidays! The perfect time for th th th 11 , 18 AND 25 FEBRUARY, families to have a go at board games and rd 3 MARCH 2020 video games available every afternoon. Ski Show Fun times! Skiing, showtime, fireworks… it’s when the ski schools put on a show! ©Patrick Pachod ©Daniel Durand ©Courchevel Tourisme ©Courchevel 8 Ski areaA dream within reach

NEW! FREERIDE LES 3 VALLÉES Even more comfort Les Creux Noirs, THE powder spot 600 km of ski runs for all levels Welcome to Freeride LAB, Courchevel’s • A new 10-seater gondola lift The Courchevel is part of the world’s powder snow laboratory, the perfect place snow front in Courchevel Le Praz, largest ski area: to become an unparalleled all-terrain the entry point to the ski area, has • 600 km of interconnected ski runs. skier! This demanding high-altitude sector been completely reconfigured for • 338 alpine ski runs. leading to renowned off-piste areas and this winter. Following a redesigned • 1,512 hectares of maintained runs. unique panoramic views is adopting a route, a new 10-seater gondola lift will • 160 ski lifts. new look: reachable on foot or ski touring connect Courchevel Le Praz to the • 35,000 hectares of nature. skis (100m difference in height) to the 2 centre of Courchevel 1850 in under Discover Les 3 Vallées for less: from red runs and the black run, which will be th th 6 minutes. The departure station the 8 to the 14 December: 39.60 € left ungroomed but made safe throughout will be housed in the new Alpinium per day (buy or recharge online). the winter. multiservice building and the arrival As well as! station will be just beneath Courchevel In summer, the ski area becomes an 1850’s Croisette. The entire snow incredible playground for cycling fans front has been redesigned to provide with the col de la Loze mountain easier and more practical links for pass and the Via 3 Vallées, reserved pedestrians, the top of the toboggan exclusively for cyclists. run has been reorganised and the Tovets chairlift has been moved to a slightly new position. 2,400 people/hr (955 before)

• 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. ©Courchevel Tourisme ©Courchevel ©Arthur Bertrand 9 10 ALPINE SKI SPORTS CLUB WHAT’S IN A NAME? The 2023 World Championships A move on the horizon A legends’ ski area in the starting blocks Courchevel Sports Club will soon be Courchevel’s ski runs are brimming In May 2018, the FIS entrusted the moving to a brand new 3,000 square with history: pioneers, visionaries, organisation of the 2023 Alpine Ski World metre building at the bottom of the slalom champions… A host of major names Championships to Courchevel and stadium (completion planned for 2023). It have lent their names to ski runs that Méribel. This flagship event will enhance will comprise the administrative offices, have become legendary in their own the sporting image of our resort even a function room, sports hall, changing right. further. Courchevel will host the world’s rooms and a car park for 20 cars. The Jean-Blanc: named after the valley’s best skiers on Les Jockeys run, project has largely been enabled thanks former ski champion, nicknamed connecting la Loze (Courchevel 1850) to a gift from British businessman and “the St-Bon locomotive”, who helped to Courchevel Le Praz. The opening and sports fan Jim Ratcliffe (whose daughter is designed some of Courchevel’s ski closing ceremonies will also take place a Club member), who wanted to provide it runs in 1946. The run bearing his name in the resort, as will the qualifiers. As for with high-tech infrastructure to welcome opened in March 1966. Méribel, it will host the Ladies events, the young skiers. Émile-Allais: named after the former parallels and the awards ceremonies. ©Olivier Brajon Megève ski champion, ’s first 2 ski instructor, and inventor of the A word from Perrine Pelen, In figures: 3,000 m appointed organisation committee French skiing technique (1937). He director general in April 2019. was Courchevel’s technical sports “The World Championships will be manager from 1954 to 1964 and it was an opportunity to showcase the LE PRAZ SKI JUMPS here that he created the profession of sports DNA that’s been part of the An Olympic heritage ski patroller. resort for so long now. Our goal is Jean-Pachod: named after the valley’s In Courchevel Le Praz, you’ll find to make people want to be a part of first ski instructor (1932), a local from something very different:the Olympic ski this incredible skiing experience and Courchevel Le Praz, he launched the jumps (90 metres and 120 metres) which to join us in a huge celebration. This first ski school in Courchevel Moriond were used in the 1992 Olympic will be the skiing world’s flagship event in 1935. Games. The site is rounded off by two of the next 15 years, and a chance to other adjacent ski jumps: one 60 metres let Courchevel, Méribel, and and the other 25 metres, on which France shine…” beginners can have a go! And if you don’t Her experience: Alpine ski World feel like jumping, you can head inside Champion (2 world medals), Olympic the tower to find out a bit more about Vice-champion (3 olympic medals), ski jumping with an exhibition tracing the Marketing Manager for Savoie Mont sport’s history in the resort. Blanc Tourisme. Thanks to this Olympic site and its hotbed At her side: Jean-Philippe Demaël of young talent, the resort is considered (boasting experience in both company one of the leading ski jumping sites in the and sports management), appointed whole world. organisation committee deputy director general. Keep up with all the latest news: www.courchevelmeribel2023.com ©Alexis Cornu 11 12 Ski school news roundup… ESF French Ski School SKI TOURING A range of new developments On the rise • A Made In Courchevel uniform • Off-piste section at the Courchevel Fans of ski touring love the sport’s physical The French Ski School Collection 1850 French Ski School: challenge, stretching their limits and uniform was designed by instructors ESF Mountain Academy enjoying a sense of freedom at the heart from the Courchevel 1850 French Ski The opportunity for a real experience of nature. Courchevel has created two School, for the ski school’s instructors, in “Off-piste skiing with the ESF” with a marked, groomed itineraries: one which collaboration with CEPOVETT, France’s safety workshop (avalanche beacon, is 3.2 km long over a 500-metre vertical leader in professional apparel: a ski school probe…) for recognising the risks, getting climb, and another which is 5 km long first. Worn in extreme weather conditions, to know the terrain, and of course over a 1,000 metre climb. As well as being these outfits needed to be adaptable so enjoying a range of itineraries in Les used for competitions (like the Millet Ski were designed to have multiple layers 3 Vallées. Touring every Wednesday evening), these able to be worn on top of each other • Competition stadiums two itineraries are open to those wishing (down jacket interior, softshell outer At the Slalom Park (Courchevel 1850), to have a go or improve their technique. layer…). Ultra-technical and attractive, learners can take their Flèche or Chamois Starting out from Courchevel Le Praz, one this collection was tested and approved qualifications, and take part in the Slalom of the routes arrives at 1,850 metres and by ten ski instructors last winter. Park Cup every Saturday. In Courchevel the other at the Col de la Loze mountain Bonus: to be eco-friendly, the uniforms Moriond, the park becomes a night-time pass. will be recycled into ski gear accessories playground in the evening. (rucksacks, belts…) available to purchase NEW! at the French Ski School shop. 2, 800 starts last winter at the Slalom Park Courchevel Moriond is now home • A French Ski School office is opening to «La Trace», a signposted but in Courchevel Le Praz ungroomed itinerary. Setting off from Now you can book your ski lessons in NEW GENERATION Le Belvédère, it goes up into the Courchevel Le Praz, from an office housed A new concierge service forest, by the side of Les Chapelets in the Alpinium building. run, arriving at the top of Le Signal. • A new reception for the French Ski The New Generation ski school now offers School’s Piou – Piou Club in Courchevel an in-resort concierge service so you can Did you know? Moriond organise all the elements of your stay in Courchevel was the first French resort Extending over 160m2, this new area the blink of an eye: heliskiing, off- piste to create a marked ski mountaineering welcomes 3 to 5-year olds before their adventures, restaurant bookings, route in 2012. ski lessons and during breaks. With a transfers, childcare, etc. Great deal dedicated reception, a large room for Ski touring fitness sessions with the mid-morning and afternoon snacks, a ski ESF French Ski School in Courchevel room with boot warmers etc. embarking Moriond: 20 € for 2 hrs. on an adventure with Piou-Piou couldn’t be more comfortable! ©Patrick Pachod 13 14

PORTRAITS • Guillaume Berlioux has worked Off-piste with a guide with Oxygène ski school for almost 10 years and has been a supervising Arthur Sordoillet, high mountain manager in Courchevel Valley for 3 guide and member of the Courchevel years. With over 15 years’ experience Guides Office talks us through his in adapted skiing (including 6 in favourite spots in Courchevel and Les seated skiing), he has been able to 3 Vallées. put together a complete package. His How do you choose the itinerary for discipline is aimed at those with limited the day? mobility and disabilities (paraplegic, According to the group’s ability, snow blind or partially sighted, autistic, conditions and forecast, as well as etc.) “Why do I love adapted skiing? the terrain (gradient, orientation, how Because I can introduce or reintroduce busy it is…). After that, we play it by the thrill of snowsports to people who ear! As an ANENA trainer (National didn’t think it would ever be possible.” Association for the Study of Snow and • Axel Fornasier is a ski instructor Avalanches), when I’m out, I’m always at the Courchevel 1850 French Ski conscious of communicating with the School, as well as a professional group and giving skiers guidance so paraglider and a proud member of the that they feel involved in the decision- French acrobatic paragliding team. making process: managing the risks “Nothing in life thrills me more than the and understanding the snow mantle. feeling of freedom you get from wide What are your favourite spots in open spaces.” GUIDES Courchevel? The Avals Valley is a must! Accessible Even higher! via the ski lifts, its secret, wild, peaceful This winter, the Mountain Guides Office spots are great for ski touring: perfect has 4 new products: for combining the effort of climbing with the joys of snowsports. If it hasn’t MOUNTAIN COACHING snowed recently, you can head for Skiing and sharing tips: adapting to the Aiguille du Fruit from Chanrossa’s different snow types, managing your north-facing corridors, the powder exertion levels, nutrition, packing your snow there is usually really good. bag, learning to get your bearings, getting the best from your equipment and And in Les 3 Vallées? carrying out a rescue. Mont Vallon’s beautiful slopes in SKI N’FLY Méribel, La Gratte in Les Menuires, A ski touring climb with a paragliding with the option of itineraries in the descent as your reward! Encombres Valley or Geffriand, the SKI FITNESS NATURE majestic Gébroulaz glacier from Val Combining fitness and ski touring at the Thorens… The potential for off-piste in heart of nature. Les 3 Vallées is incredible! EVEN HIGHER In a roped party with a guide, climb an ice waterfall on a route along a wild mountain Tourisme ©Courchevel ridge. 16

A mountain of Atactivities the height of relaxation

On the slopes… without skis! Fitness NEW! Hurtle down the slopes on a Fat Bike (a Uelys Montagne has come up with a When hotels and well-being mountain bike with oversized tyres) as an «Mountain and Well-Being» package that go hand in hand après-ski activity with Espace VTT. What’s combines nordic walking or Bungypump • Every morning, guests at the Aman more, this winter a new route means Fat in the morning with an osteopathy session Le Mélézin***** can enjoy a 30-minute Bikers can go all the way to Courchevel in the afternoon. Nordic walking, or yoga session. The best way to speed Le Praz. An amazing experience that you Bungypump (with resistance poles) offers down the slopes with total peace of can enjoy as a family with teenagers. a good overall workout using 90% of the mind! From age 12/13. body’s muscles, with osteopathy helping to • At the Cheval Blanc highlight any imbalances or blockages. In Courchevel*****PALACE, guests can the afternoon, a personalised osteopathy enjoy new “sports and well-being” session focuses on observations made experiences. The first on offer is during the morning. unique and exclusive, which is just how Cheval Blanc likes it: with the sun Pure relaxation barely in the sky, guests are invited Qualified practitioner of Ayurveda to climb La Saulire before the slopes massage and traditional well-being open to the public for the ultimate treatments, Cler Fiorelli has added Tuina feeling of freedom as they leave Chinese massage to her offering for this the very first tracks of the day. The winter. This energising treatment is given second promises an intense “sealskin” while clients are fully clothed as it does sports session in the heart of nature. not require the use of oils. It removes On the way back to the Cheval blockages, encourages self-healing, Blanc, guests are invited to enjoy a boosts blood circulation, improves detox breakfast and a spa treatment range of movement and regulates organ followed by a stretching session.

©Scott - JN Uzannaz functions. • Residents of the new L’Écrin Try this with Cler too: embark on a Blanc**** Hotel enjoy privileged journey through dance and music with access to the Aquamotion centre Brazilian dance classes. From age 12. thanks to a private tunnel. Aquamotion NEW! Sports sessions The great escape! The newly extended fitness suite now This winter, Courchevel Aventure boasts a schedule of group classes to is launching its very own Escape suit all: stretching to awaken the muscles Game in the unusual surroundings (before skiing), sports recovery (after of a yurt! Participants need to work skiing), sports training course (muscle together to solve several puzzles tone), Pilates etc. based on a mountain theme. Give it a From 14 € per session. go from December onwards. ©Courchevel Tourisme ©Courchevel 18

FacilitiesMore services

A new multiservice building The only altiport of its kind in Europe Alpinium is a new multiservice building With the highest gradient in the world that blends perfectly into the landscape. (up to 18.5%) and its 537 metre-long The aim is to modernise and improve runway, Courchevel’s altiport is the oldest the resort’s facilities, rearrange the snow mountain-based aerodrome. It is also the front in Courchevel Le Praz and provide only altiport in Europe to be kept clear of additional parking. snow and accessible all winter. • A 2-storey car park for 500 cars. • A 350 m2 modern multimedia library comprising a games room and art NEW! workshop. This winter welcomes the arrival of • A sports ground that will be home to the a brand new, comfortable departure 2023 Alpine World Ski Championships lounge. finish line, with a roof terrace viewing Article idea: at the heart of the point. air traffic control tower with Jean- • A new gondola lift and new lift arrival François Deltour, altiport manager: station connecting Courchevel Le Praz to find out all there is to know about this the centre of Courchevel 1850. unique aviation facility. • As well as: an indoor children’s play area, multi-purpose hall, entrance lobby 1961 : altiport was built. with skipass sales desk, ESF French 2,007 metres: the highest runway in Europe. Ski School desk, Courchevel Tourisme 537 metre runway. information area, toilets, ski lockers, a 8,785 rotations (winter 2018/19), room for local associations… of which 73 % carried out by helicopters 15,093 passengers. 18,000 m2 240 hours of snow clearing. 3 levels 500 parking spaces 26,6 million euro investment ©Inexa ©Courchevel Tourisme ©Courchevel 20 Very «kid-friendly» hotels • Family atmosphere FamiliesA fairytale winter As well as a fantastic games room, the loan of all the practical equipment required for taking care of young children, Ensuring teenagers aren’t left behind! and bespoke spa treatments using A very warm welcome to Mira! donkey’s milk, The 4-star Les Sherpas Ski schools are always vying to come up family hotel has a number of surprises in ©Geoy with the best way to help the whole family store for families, including magic shows, enjoy their break to the max, especially welcome gifts, special children’s menus teenagers. For example, First Tracks and flexible meal times. offers also activities that complement • A dream Kids’ Club skiing depending on the weather and At the 5-star Hotel Barrière Les Neiges, time of year. At the Courchevel 1850 Le studio by Petit VIP offers creative French Ski School, a new Top 6 Freeski workshops and introductions to a wide All winter, children can meet Mira, lesson lets 13 – 18 year olds discover range of artforms collected under the Courchevel’s very fluffy, very happy freestyle, freeride and thrills in small umbrella theme of cinema. new mascot. Whether on the slopes groups (6 maximum). At the Courchevel The 5-star K2 Altitude and 5-star K2 or during activities and events, she’s Moriond French Ski School, Team Palace boast dedicated children’s areas: only too happy to pose for photos Rider courses are aimed at young a slide, soft toys, board games, arcade with families, for whom she has some snowsports enthusiasts: boardercross- games, snooker, video games… An wonderful surprises in store. skiercross, safe off-piste skiing sessions entertainment coordinator is also on hand Did you know ? for beginners, as well as jump sessions to offer a range of activities (magic tricks, Courchevel bears the Family Plus label, for beginners and improvers. And on top painting, ice skating…). the guarantee of a great family holiday! of all that, Aquamotion passes for teens At the 5-star Les Airelles Palace Personalised welcome, entertainment are included with every course. Courchevel, The Children’s Kingdom and activities, adapted to suit all ages, At Oxygène ski school, teenagers with offers younger children a host of child- special rates, accessible services and an appetite for snow can take part in friendly facilities, including private shops: the whole resort bends over Pro-Rider group lessons. The aim: to cinema, arcade games, carousel, ice-rink backwards to make young children gain more confidence and improve your and tree house. What’s more, during the and their parents feel like VIPs. technique on the slopes with moguls, school holidays, complimentary activities boxes, slalom stadium and powder snow. are laid on for them: dog-sledding, Snowshoe escape As well as snowmobiling, ski joëring, baking lessons Children are in good hands with Natur’Elle The Mountain Guides Office runs and magic shows. Rando’s Laurence, who’s been a mountain Wintercamps for 13 – 18 year olds. On guide in Courchevel for 14 years. From the programme: 3 days of off-piste skiing 5-6 years old, little ones can experience with an introduction to ski touring, while the tranquil joys of snowshoeing, acquiring the mountain safety basics. 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. ©David André 21 22 TOP 5 A family winter The magic of the mountains: with so many activities to enjoy together, there’s sure to be something to suit everyone! • Immediate takeoff The 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. • Dive in Tourisme ©Courchevel Swim, 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.

• Racing car skids and slides NEW! In Courchevel, toboggan through the forest Grand Prix Ludiboo Club (for 3 to 6 year olds): parents can enjoy style, for a moment of fun and laughter! A 2km run winds a well-deserved break at the aquawellness area or on through the forest from Courchevel 1850 to Courchevel the slopes whilst their little ones enjoy fun child-friendly Village. Formula 1 fans will love the Moriond Racing run: activities, in and out of the water with the centre’s set off from the top of the Ariondaz gondola lift for 3km of activity teams. skids and slides on a Grand Prix style track with tunnels, ©Alexis Cornu zigzags and straight sections where you can release the

brakes! Tourisme ©Courchevel

• An Indian Winter Little papooses, big chiefs, pretty squaws and budding cowboys… are all very welcome at the Western Ski Park • The land of knights and princesses! this winter - an enclosed area with wide runs, gentle slopes Learn to ski in the land of fairytales and dragons at and magic carpets to learn to ski in total safety. They’ll also the ESF French Ski School’s Children’s Village in get the chance to meet Perle de Lune at the Indian camp, Courchevel 1850. And the whole family can enjoy the discover animal footprints, learn how Indian headdresses atmosphere at the Drago Show: medieval funfair with are made and taste traditional American Indian drinks. skittles, mini snowmobiles and tobogganing.

NEW! NEW! This winter, the Native Americans are returning to their A mini-village welcomes children in the morning, territory in the wild canyon of Courchevel Moriond. the nursery has been revamped, as has the Top Skiers can follow in the tracks of the brave young 6 reception area (Top 6 – ski lessons for 6 children American Indian Kaya, and meet the spirits of the

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Lifestyle Accommodation

Our new cosy cocoons • Canyon Lodge • Le Phoenix • Les Bois du Praz • Écrin Blanc 4-star hotel This winter sees the opening of three In Courchevel Village, the former Nestling in Courchevel Le Praz, this luxury Connected by private underground tunnel exceptional chalets at the foot of Maeva Club Hotel is now Le Phoenix, residence houses 11 generously sized to Aquamotion , the 4-star L’Écrin Blanc the slopes in Courchevel Moriond’s characterised by clean architectural lines, apartments (2 to 3 bedrooms). Enjoy comprises 127 rooms for 2 to 8 people, Belvédère quarter, with unique facilities a prime position and outlook, durable, unspoilt views, and admire the traditional 3 restaurants, 8 conference rooms, a including balcony Jacuzzies, private spa, quality materials, equipped terraces and architecture Le Praz (‘lauze’ stone-tiled ski room, Kids’ Club, multi- brand shop ski room… Set over 4 floors, the chalets balconies, carefully selected facilities and roof, natural wood cladding, grey stone etc. The stone and wood-clad building can sleep up to 12 people. environmentally friendly refurbishments. façade…). is the picture of understated elegance. • Manali Lodge This new residence offers 27 apartments • Les Chalets de la Stelvio 2 The departure station for the new ski lift Courchevel Moriond’s iconic Manali hotel with 2 to 5 rooms, ranging from 51m to This new development comprises 2 installed just next door will provide access has been turned into 18 apartments: from 245m . 3 chalets, including 4 apartments 2 to Courchevel 1850 on skis or on foot. 2 bedrooms + alcove to 5 bedrooms + On the ground floor, you’ll find 250m of featuring multiple facilities (well-being alcove (a 260 m2 penthouse for 14 people). shops, hotel services and a ski room. and fitness areas, swimming pools, ski You will also find a spa, swimming pool, room, garages) and balconies enjoying Écrin Blanc gym, ski room, 2 restaurants... excellent views over the surrounding summits. In honour of David Poisson, an Le Phoenix excellent World Cup skier who passed away in 2017, the four chalets are named Manali Lodge 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.

Les Chalets de la Stelvio ©EMERGENCE ©Hôtel Écrin Blanc ©Alpine Lodges Studio ©Valentin 25 For December 2020! Gastronomy 26 • Alpamayor This exceptional new development will comprise 10 apartments and 7 semi-detached luxury chalets (67m2 The land of gourmets Lakeside… to 278m2). The most spacious chalets • Two new restaurants are opening at Last winter, high mountain guide Roland (Sira, Neva and Yerpa) will each boast Le Manali Lodge in Courchevel Moriond: and his restaurateur partner Nathalie a Jacuzzi, fireplace and private garage, the first on the ski slopes (in the same opened the Chalet du Lac de La Rosière. and will be able to accommodate location as the previous restaurant) opens With its laid-back style, warm, welcoming 9 to 14 people. Tasteful elegance, for lunch and a second inside the main atmosphere and wood-fired stove, this quality materials, panoramic views: building opens in the evening. peaceful haven in the heart of the all attributes making it a unique and Portrait idea: Chef Antony Trezy, snow-covered forest was designed as rare offering at the heart of Courchevel previously Chef at Bistrot Le C, loves a “mountain creperie” and is the perfect Village. working with fresh, locally sourced place to enjoy a savoury tartiflette or • Les Ancolies produce, and creating vegan and raclette-style galette made from organic In Courchevel Village, Les Ancolies gluten-free dishes. His career has seen buckwheat flour. Platters of locally cured hotel is being transformed into a him manage a gastronomic restaurant, meat from La Dent du Villard, omelettes hotel residence with 14 new luxury working with chef Éric Frichon at The and winter vegetable and Beaufort soups apartments (for 4 to 10 people). Lanesborough in London, and become are also available, as is Reblochon fondue Refined, welcoming décor, magnificent partner chef at Yoann Conte’s two enjoyed with Belledone bread soldiers. panoramic views, hotel services for Michelin-starred restaurant in Annecy. And to warm up after a lovely snowshoe owners (reception, housekeeping, • At the heart of the new Écrin Blanc hotel, session, try a delicious cup of L’Or Vert laundry, access to the Cimalpes Le Grill offers simple, quality cuisine coffee roasted in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, a concierge service…), it has it all! made from seasonal, local produce. The hot chocolate or a ‘hot white’- delicious

© Fahrenheit7 dishes can be enjoyed indoors, as guests according to Roland! soak up the sunshine streaming through Accessible by foot, on skis or snowshoes. Beautiful renovations Unbeatable deals! the large bay windows, or out on the • At the 4-star Fahrenheit Seven • From 159 € per room for 2: stay at terrace, where you can also choose from Courchevel, the 24 apartments in the authentic and elegant 3-star Les a pizzeria and oyster bar. Courchevel Moriond’s former Les Cîmes Monts Charvin hotel in Courchevel Designed as a local concept store, Le Blanches residence have been updated 1850 and enjoy a delicious organic Cellier describes itself as a genuine and turned into the °F7 apartments. breakfast every morning. meeting place where you can try local Ranging between 29m² and 45m² and • From 455 € per person for 7 nights produce in the form of elegant snacks, decorated in the same cosy vintage style in full-board accommodation at whilst enjoying a glass of wine. Live as the hotel, they can accommodate up the 3-star Hotel Blanche Neige in performances from artists three times a to 5 people and boast the establishment’s Courchevel Moriond: for a low-cost week. full complement of hotel services. All at full board holiday. And also… the restaurant accessible the foot of the slopes! from the Aquamotion swimming pools is • °F7’s bonus: 20 “Family Room” changing its name to Le Cellier Bis. An bedrooms renovated last year to welcome entirely new décor and updated menu families or groups of friends, able to are on offer for a gourmet getaway in accommodate up to 5 people. a sociable atmosphere with snacks to • La Loze 4-star hotel share. In 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. © Courchevel Tourisme © Courchevel 27 28 Travel the world! • When Peru came to Courchevel For its second season L’Altiplano at the • Rising sun 5-star K2 Altitude is paying homage to At the 5-star Aman Le Mélézin, Le one of the most creative cuisines on the Nama restaurant honours Japanese American continent: Peruvian. Launched tradition through washoku: a style of by talented South-American chef Manuel cuisine recognised by Unesco, that Balmaceda, under the guidance of elevates cooking to an artform. The menu Gatien Demczyna, the establishment showcases authentic, simple Japanese invites gourmets to make astonishing dishes, sushi and sashimi in particular, discoveries on a sensory journey to Lima. as well as exceptional dishes such Highlight as Wagyu beef and Otoro tuna. At Le Lomo saltado, a traditional delicacy made Koori restaurant in the 5-star L’Apogée from sautéed beef, is a product of the Courchevel hotel, the Koori dragon rolls crossover between Peruvian and Asian and Black Cod and Miso sauce are history. unmissable. • Galician delights An elegant marble bar, custom-mixed PORTRAIT cocktails, comfortable tapas restaurant… Jean-Luc Lefrançois, chef at Le at Copiña, you can sample a wide choice Koori and L’Apogée’s Le Comptoir, of Spanish and specifically Galician passionate about Japan and the cuisine, accompanied by wines and country’s rigorously prepared, pared artisanal beers from around the world. back, subtle cuisine… as well as a

Special offer: set menu for 4 for 80 € dedicated ski touring enthusiast! © Fou d’images (20 € per person), including Iberian ham, chilli squid, pan-fried chorizo, chicken in Catalan sauce, tortilla…

• On the Italian border At Cucina Angelina, the 4-star Portetta hotel restaurant, British celebrity chef ©Jean Michel Sordello Angela Hartnett offers mountain dishes with an Italian twist inspired by her memories of cooking in the kitchen with her Italian grandmother. • On UK time At 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! STARS IN THEIR EYES… • LE BAUMANIÈRE 1850* 30 7 of Courchevel’s restaurants currently Le Strato 5-star hotel hold Michelin stars, the highest Michelin-starred since 2013 PORTRAIT concentration in the mountains. Prepare Jean-André Charial Sébastien Vauxion to have your taste buds tantalized. This Courchevel gastronomy highlight comes from Jean-André Charial. The first pastry chef to be awarded a • LE 1947*** Mentored by the Michelin-starred chef, Michelin star, Sébastien Vauxion offers Cheval Blanc Courchevel 5-starPALACE PALACE Thomas Prod’Homme and his team a brand-new concept at K2 : Le Michelin-starred since 2010 now hold the reins full time. The menu SarKara dessert restaurant. On the Yannick Alléno is Mediterranean-inspired with Savoyard menu: a combination of unexpected Le 1947 elegantly conducts a waltz of influences, resulting in a beautiful flavours. flavour and expertise composed by chef marriage of flavours. Yannick Alléno. His modern mountain What are your first memories of cuisine is both bold and creative, and • LE FARÇON* cooking? © Fou d’images skilfully showcases regional produce. Michelin-starred since 2013 As a child, at the back of my uncles’ Where did you get the idea of Julien Machet bakery & cake shop, I remember the • LE CHABICHOU** creating a restaurant just for An instinctive and passionate chef, smell of strawberries, chocolate… Le Chabichou**** desserts? Julien Machet’s cuisine is just like him. Watching my uncle spin sugar and Michelin-starred since 1979 A lot of pastry chefs dream about Influenced by his grandmother Mado, seeing the confectionary centrepieces Stéphane Buron having somewhere to express from whom he draws inspiration, he loves really left its mark on me, as did my Le Chabichou is part and parcel of themselves without being constrained working with raw produce and enhancing dad’s job as a market gardener. Courchevel’s heritage. Whilst Michel by the savoury side of things, turning it with inventiveness and generosity. Rochedy and his wife, who had owned What draws you to baking? the gastronomic service rules on their the property since 1963, handed over the • LE SARKARA* I’m a real foodie! And it’s also a head. The menu includes starters reins to a new family at the end of last K2 5-star PALACE fantastic way to express yourself, (served cold, with vegetables and winter, executive chef Stéphane Buron Michelin-starred since 2019 coupled with my desire to make people fruit), main courses (served hot), will continue to ensure the restaurant Sébastien Vauxion happy. I’ve always loved discovering cheese (fromage frais with grated hard remains a hotspot for French gastronomy. In February 2019, Le SarKara became and combining different flavours goat’s cheese) and desserts. I asked the first gastronomic dessert restaurant (chocolate, spices, fruit…), searching myself what would happen when we • LE KINTESSENCE** to be awarded a Michelin star. Handmade out all the little aromatic notes, and came to the end of a meal (as we’d K2 5-starPALACE sweet treats by talented “pastry chef of bringing them together to create a been eating desserts the whole time), Michelin-starred since 2013 2018” Sébastien Vauxion, come as a sense of emotion. The only rule is that and came up with the idea of making Jean-Rémi Caillon light starter, a hot main course and a it has to taste good, or even excellent. familiar flavours: floating islands, Under the aegis of talented chef Jean- gourmet dessert. profiteroles… The chronology works, Rémi Caillon, whose cuisine is all about How do you create your menu? it’s a complete meal in itself. flavour, Le Kintessence has created According to the season and the local the perfect blend between the mountain produce in our very beautiful region. Your life in Courchevel… environment and quality seasonal As I’m here all year, I search out black In winter, even though I’m an adrenalin produce, resulting in exquisite taste elder, cranberries, mountain caraway, junkie ski fan, I don’t get out on the sensations. rosehips… The trick is to work slopes much, but my children really • LE MONTGOMERIE** between seasons, so you end up with make the most of it! In spring, when K2 Altitude 5-star hotel candied fruit, juices and jams. Baking the flowers bloom it’s incredible to be Michelin-starred since 2013 allows me to combine very exotic that close to such an amazing natural Gatien Demczyna ingredients with local produce. In one environment, it’s really inspiring. I did Gatien Demczyna’s extremely delicate of my dishes I mix parsnip chervil some training with a herbalist so I creations carefully combine ingredients ravioli with local cranberries and black could recognise mushrooms, herbs, from his birthplace - the Rhône Alpes cardamom: a geographical melting pot lichen… I try to take the whole family region, with exceptional produce from that tastes exceptional! when I go picking, the children love it. elsewhere. 31 32 Après-ski… Artists on the slopes

Après-ski relaxation and partying Art (still) at the summit Art flow Relax on the terrace and soak up the Art is everywhere in Courchevel, especially Every year, the resort transforms last of the day’s sunshine (Le Tremplin, in the resort’s numerous prestigious into a genuine open-air museum. in Courchevel 1850), mingle with the galleries. As an example, at Galerie This winter, for the 11th edition of Art masses in a buzzing pub (Ski Lodge, in Frédéric Got, photographer David at the Summit, one artist is in the Courchevel La Tania), enjoy a drink and Yarrow’s evocative and immersive seat of honour: Bruno Catalano. some late afternoon shopping (La Luge approach to life on Earth will be exhibited Famous for his “Travellers” bronzes concept store, Courchevel 1850), live between the 21st of December and the 4th of men with missing sections holding acoustic music (Le Zinc, in Courchevel of January. Over at Galerie 337, you can suitcases, the artist is exhibiting Moriond)… the après-ski choice is yours! admire paintings by Daniel Castan, Jerlef, several sculptures in the resort centre Grangil and horned animal sculptures by A teatime visit and one on the ski area, at top of La Ge Pellini. “Teatime” at the 5-star Palace Les Airelles, Vizelle. Galerie Saint-Martin focuses on is sacred. Every day, chef duo Giovanni contemporary art, neo pop-art and street Amato and Elena Mosetti concoct a A great “arty” idea art, featuring renowned artists such as buffet of around thirty different pastries, Throughout the winter, several of the Laurence Jenkell, Erro, C215, David including vegan and gluten-free options. resort’s hotels and restaurants put on Cintract, Peter Klasen, etc. Indulge as you sit beside a crackling fire exhibitions of local and non-local art. It’s In their gallery, Galerie MC Grulier which in the impressive dining room fireplace. an opportunity to make some wonderfully has been open 23 years, Marie-Christine Our shopping ideas unexpected discoveries over the course and her daughter Johanna seek to promote of a night or meal out, or an overnight • A kit for making your own Génépi liqueur contemporary art by exhibiting established stay. from Les P’tits Papiers. international artists and newcomers to the • Wooden ski run signs from Igloo. art world. • Homemade foie-gras from La Maison Galeries Bartoux, which also organises Lespinasse. the Art at the Summit exhibition, shows • Artisanal Toodoux sheepskin-lined contemporary artists and sculptors, as th flip- flop slippers from Sun Valley. well as great artists from the 20 century • Clothing from the 2020 summer to the modern day. collection exclusively from Zadig and Finally, the best-selling French artist in Voltaire. the world who regularly exhibits at the • Authentic, artisanal chocolates from resort’s summits also has his own self- Piste Noire. titled gallery: Richard Orlinski where he • A tartan blanket made using traditional exhibits his magical, colourful menagerie. 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. © Galerie 337 © David André 34

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National charter for Green attitude sustainable development Le Flocon Vert, or Green Snowflake, In 2007, Courchevel joined the national is a label that guarantees sustainable

charter for sustainable development development in mountain tourism Tourisme © Courchevel in mountain resorts. The membership destinations. This label was developed conveys the resort’s strong commitment by the Mountain Riders association to to sustainable tourism, in other words, promote exemplary tourist destinations tourism that is sustainable in the long to mountain holidaymakers. In 2018, term, ecologically and economically, as Courchevel joined the “Flocon Vert” well as being ethically and socially fair, scheme to ramp up and promote the «Montagne Propre» (Clean Mountain) HOTELS ARE PLAYING THEIR PART especially for local inhabitants. steps that the region is taking to support Every year in June, the “Man of the day - A word from Bilal Amrani, chef at La sustainable development. Montagne Propre” association organises Sivolière 5-star hotel What is the charter’s action plan? And the Station Verte or Green Resort a litter picking day. Equipped with gloves «“Le 1850 Be Organic” is La Sivolière’s • To promote sustainable development in label? This ecotourism label, awarded and bin bags, tens of volunteers set about gastronomic, organic and ethically the region. to Courchevel in 2017, recognises and cleaning up the resort slopes. sourced restaurant. As the chef there, I • To develop a sustainable habitat policy categorises towns labelled as ‘nature’, now offer food that is made from 100% respecting architectural heritage. June 2019 figure: ‘authentic’, ‘environmentally friendly’ organic or wild ingredients. I’ve selected • To preserve landscapes and natural 880 KG of litter and 6,600 cigarette butts collected… destinations committed to preserving the producers who use environmentally spaces. region’s natural and cultural heritage and friendly practices and suppliers who • To promote balanced resource its inhabitants’ well-being. Going green are part of the “better consumption” management: public lighting (installing a As part of its work running the ski area, campaign. Our clients appreciate our street light system that reduces energy S3V has implemented measures to commitment to healthier produce that’s usage by half), water management (waste preserve the environment for several good for their health and for the planet!» water treatment carried out by a modern years. Here are a few specific examples: filtration system employing bio-filtration). • The installation of winter protection COURCHEVEL HOTEL • Privileging high-performance, zones for black grouse. environmentally friendly modes of The 5-star L’Apogée Courchevel • Using local seeds and grasses during hotel has been awarded Green Globe transport (free shuttlebuses, making ski building work on the ski runs (e.g. in lifts free at certain times, promoting car certification. For 6 years, the hotel has Ariondaz). been committed to a Corporate Social sharing). • Using energy emitted by electricity • Developing tourist activity that blends Responsibility (CSR) approach which cabinets to heat staff chalets. involves both employees and guests. well into the natural landscape and is run • Updating the artificial snowmakers so in an environmentally friendly way. For example, “Giving Bags” are available that they produce more snow using fewer in bedrooms through which guests can • Educating the resort’s various users to resources (water and electricity). encourage them to adopt eco-friendly donate clothing to local organisations. The • Installing solar panels on gondola lifts hotel also sponsors the Vanoise National behaviour (‘giveboxes’, 200 recycling (Les Grangettes). collection points, the installation of Park, supporting the protection of the Tree6clope ashtrays to collect and recycle Alpine Ibex: a soft ibex toy is available for cigarette butts). clients to ‘adopt’, with proceeds going to the Park. courchevel_officiel

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