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Courchevel Winter Walking Trails
Just because they are under a great deal of snow it does not mean that the many hiking trails of Courchevel are inaccessible – far from it! 17km of marked and maintained paths offer a peaceful way to enjoy the splendour of the wintery mountains. You can obtain trail maps and daily updates from Courchevel Tourist Office, or you will find many guiding companies who can offer full or half day excursions. You can wear strong warm hiking boots on most of the trails, or don a pair of snowshoes to tramp through deep untouched snow.
The following winter walks all follow marked and maintained trails and have been provided courtesy of Courchevel Tourist Office, please visit before you set off for daily updates of weather and conditions. |
| Winter Walking Trails from Courchevel 1850 |
Altiport itinerary - Descent: 1h
Starting point: behind the Altibar - Pilatus (the free ski-bus shuttles can be taken to the start).
A sunny downhill walk alongside the piste (yellow markers), crossing the farmland at Pralong and linking with the ski run at Bellecôte.
Cave des Creux - 1h
Take the free Ski-Bus shuttles to the Altiport. Departure: in front of the SAF chalet. Return by the Cap Horn Restaurant.
Le Lac des Verdons - Jardin Alpin - 1h
Here you will find an exceptional sun-filled panoramic view of La Saulire and its runs.
Departure point: Access possible by the Jardin Alpin gondolas (ticket ride up on sale at the ski lifts offices). The departure is situated in front of the Jardin Alpin residence, 250 metres after Bellecôte bridge. Take the path behind the Jardin Alpin residence.
Access by car: parking in the Emile Allais street after the Bellecôte bridge.
Attention: Don’t park on the residence private parking.
Sandraz Pralong loop - 2h30
Departure point: in the curve of the Clarines street. Walk through Bois du Ban forest to Prameruel valley. Climb up the valley for about 700 m (watch out for skiers), then veer right towards Pralong, following the path through the forest. Drop down to near the centre of the resort by way of trail n°1, running the length of the Bellecôte ski run.
Le Chemin des Écureuils - 2h30 round-trip
Starting point: On the bend above the Chabichou hotel. Cross the Plantrey run at the halfway point of the snowpark (watch out for skiers and snowboarders). Continue in the forest as far as the exit on the Jockeys run (watch out for skiers when crossing the runs).
The Balcony trails of Courchevel 1850, 1650 et 1550 - 2h
From Courchevel 1850 to Courchevel 1650: Starting point: the toboggan run (150 m), then right to the “Teppes” path. Then, take narrow “Tuffs” path ending at the bottom of the 3 Vallées chairlift. Walk down the main road for 100 metres. From Courchevel 1650 to Courchevel 1550: Go down to Mouria hamlet. Then take the lefthand turn between the chalets and take the path leading to the Gravelles brook. Walk back towards Courchevel 1550 on the left-hand side of the valley. You may return by the Grangettes gondola (ticket on sale at the ski lifts offices) or free Ski-Bus shuttles.
From Courchevel 1850 to Courchevel 1550 - 1h15
From Courchevel 1850 to Plan du Vah: same departure as path n°5 (Starting point: the toboggan run (150 m), then right to the “Teppes” path). At Plan du Vah, keep left. A path then leads directly to Courchevel 1550 along the left-hand side of the valley (watch out for skiers). Return to Courchevel 1850 by Grangettes gondola or free Ski-Bus shuttles. |
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last updated 25-Jan-2008 |
| Winter Walking Trails from Courchevel 1650 |
Lac de la Rosière - Descent: 30 min, Ascent: 1h
Starting point: next to Zenith-Vacanciel holiday centre or from the bend of Roc Sabal in the Belvédère area. Turn left and continue until the Rosière chalet (free ski-bus shuttles can be taken to the start).
The Laition forest - 1h
Starting point: At the end of the Belvédère road at Courchevel 1650 (the free ski-bus shuttles can be taken to the start). After the last chalet, walk 500 m at the side of the cross-country piste, then take on the left a path in the Laition forest which comes out at the Roc Sabal bend.
Prairie de Pralin - 1h30
From Courchevel 1650, start along the Mickey ski-lift, then the Belvédère by following the yellow markers. The trail can continue until the Prairie de Pralin’s farms at the foot of the Mont Bel Air. Panorama over the Dent du Villard.
The Corbière loop - 1h15
Facing the steps in front of Courchevel Tourisme office, go down the Vieux Moriond and cross the departmental road to take the path as far La Corbière hamlet. Continue to the left towards the Carting circuit then in front of the climbing wall. Go up on your left to Courchevel 1650. |
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last updated 25-Jan-2008 |
| Winter Walking Trails from Courchevel 1550 |
From Courchevel 1550 to Le Praz - 1h
Departure point: Facing the Tovets draglift. Take the alley to your right, after the hotel Les Flocons, and follow the path that leads to the hamlets of Montgellaz and La Choulière. Cross the road using the Jean-Blanc ski run bridge (uphill from La Choulière), then turn immediately to your right to avoid the final wall of the ski run (watch out for skiers). You may reach Praz via the Allée des Cerisiers. Return available by the free Ski-bus shuttles. |
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last updated 25-Jan-2008 |
| Winter Walking Trails from Courchevel 1300 / Le Praz |
Le Chemin du Paradis (Le Praz / St Bon / Le Freney) - 2h30
Starting point: Le Praz, La Culaz street. After the school, take the road to St-Bon-le-Haut through the glades (30 min). At the beginning of the built area, take Paradis path to the left and continue to Freney hamlet. Return via the road finishing at the Olympic ski jumps. Visit: access to the tower by funicular. Panoramic view. (Tel. 04 79 08 19 50). |
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last updated 25-Jan-2008 |
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