Nowadays, the typical little streets in the genuine Savoyard villages, the lakes and forests live side-by-side with snow palaces. 5 hamlets, each with their own character, lie between 1100 m to 1850 m above sea level, making up one of the finest winter sports resorts in the world. Traditional, charming Courchevel is to be found in St Bon and Le Praz. Courchevel 1550 is the ideal spot for families, lively Courchevel 1650, “the sunniest” appeals to the young while Courchevel 1850 is the epitome of five-star luxury and elegance. Each winter, Courchevel welcomes people from more than 50 countries. Here, they find the means to satisfy their varied requirements : a dream setting, meticulous service, a warm welcome and legendary hospitality. The epitome of the resort way of life. Courchevel and The Trois Vallées offer the world largest ski area, with an entire network of linked runs. 150km of marked runs for Courchevel and more than 600km for The Trois Vallées : hundreds of possible routes. The unusual geographical position of the 3 Vallées is the key to the abundance and quality of its snow. The snow, wether natural or artificial, has a powdery texture : everyone can experience the magical sensation of gliding. Courchevel has more than 700 ski instructors and high-mountain guides. These men and women are highly qualified to teach all types of skiing and snowboarding and all together speak more than 25 languages combined.