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Courchevel 1850 Resort Guide
Projected to open December 5, 2026
Best months to book: March, January, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 5
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Last Snowfall
Oct 25
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Resort Guide
Courchevel 1850 is a prestigious ski resort located in the French Alps, renowned for its extensive ski area within Les 3 Vallées, the world’s largest linked ski domain. The resort features a high-altitude village atmosphere, luxury accommodations, Michelin-starred dining, and direct access to over 600 kilometers of slopes. Signature experiences include exclusive après-ski venues, upscale shopping, and a variety of winter activities such as snowshoeing and tobogganing. Courchevel 1850 stands out for its blend of world-class skiing, refined amenities, and exceptional service.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Courchevel 1850
Lifts
55
Longest run
8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Le Cap Horn – An iconic après-ski destination in Courchevel 1850, Le Cap Horn is renowned for its lively terrace parties, gourmet cuisine, and vibrant atmosphere with DJs and champagne celebrations right on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:00 PM UTC
21cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-18%
vs 5-Year Avg
26cm avg by now
-27%
vs 30-Year Avg
29cm avg by now
26cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 21.2 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~21.3 cm. That's 18% below the 5-year average (26 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 27% below the 30-year average (29 cm).
Courchevel 1850 Season Snowfall
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Courchevel 1850 Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 585cm with an average of 89 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 85cm | 12 days | 45cm | 81cm | 19cm |
| December | 100cm | 13 days | 102cm | 135cm | 20cm |
| January | 94cm | 13 days | 142cm | 173cm | 19cm |
| February | 73cm | 11 days | 166cm | 192cm | 16cm |
| March | 79cm | 12 days | 177cm | 200cm | 17cm |
| April | 60cm | 11 days | 167cm | 196cm | 14cm |
| May | 43cm | 8 days | 111cm | 161cm | 11cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
52 days scored, from 22 Feb
54
Best Day
15 Mar
1
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
3
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4222 Feb
- 4123 Feb
- 3424 Feb
March 2026
- 5415 Mar18cm
- 4827 Mar3cm
- 4831 Mar10cm
April 2026
- 451 Apr
- 422 Apr
- 383 Apr
March scored highest for Courchevel 1850 in 2025-26. Based on 52 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 5, 2026
Through Apr 12, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Courchevel 1850
- Where is Courchevel 1850?
- Courchevel 1850 is a ski resort in France.
- How high is Courchevel 1850?
- Courchevel 1850 runs from a base elevation of 1,100 m (3,609 ft) to a summit of 2,697 m (8,848 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,597 m (5,240 ft).
- How big is Courchevel 1850?
- Courchevel 1850 has 96 marked runs and 55 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Courchevel 1850?
- Courchevel 1850 is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Courchevel 1850?
- Courchevel 1850 typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Courchevel 1850 get in a typical season?
- Courchevel 1850 averages 213 inches / 540 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
