Sledging

Every resort offers some sort of sledging, but nothing quite like the one from Courchevel 1850 to 1550. The run is 2km long and winds down the mountain through the trees on its own track and dropping 300 vertical metres during the course. The Grangettes bubble lift that services it is open until 7.30pm and is included with a lift pass. Alternatively, single journeys can be purchased separately for 9 euros.

Swimming at a Aquamotion Courchevel

The biggest new development in Les 3 Vallees has to be the new Aquamotion center. The venue contains 15,000 sqm of indoor and outdoor swimming pools and caters for families, dedicated swimmers and those looking to relax. You may have been to resort swimming pools before, but we guarantee you, you’ve never been somewhere quite like this!

Activities in the Forum

In the centre of Courchevel 1850 you will find Le Forum where there are many activities, restaurants and shops to keep you entertained. It is home to the Olympic ice rink, where you can skate or enjoy an ice hockey match. There is also a climbing wall and hi-rope course for the more adventurous.

Eat

Courchevel has some incredible restaurants run by some of the world’s best chefs. Among these are several Michelin starred restaurants. Most exclusive is Le 1947 with three Michelin stars. The head chef Yannick Alleno only opens the restaurant three months of the year so make sure you contact the Kaluma Travel concierge service to book your table in advance.

Hot Air Ballooning

Take off at sunset and or sunrise and head into the skies for the best view you’ll have ever seen! This is a wonderful way to take in the beauty of the mountains and the stunning Vanoise National Park. Prices start at 280pp. Please use the Kaluma Travel Concierge service to make a booking.

Fat Bikes

If you’re keen to explore the mountains under your own steam, but are not convinced by ski touring, then maybe a Fat Bike could be the solution. These modified mountain bikes have super-wide tires allowing you to adventure into snowy regions without your wheels disappearing into the snow. It’s tremendous fun, whether going up or down!

Drive a Piste Basher

It may be less stylish than many of the expensive vehicles you can find in Courchevel, but the piste basher is still on many people’s driving wish list. Why not book onto one of the driving experiences in resort? Choose from a track course in the day time or if you wait until the slopes close you can go on bigger adventure.

Snowshoeing

Leave all the hustle and bustle of the slopes and the lift queues behind as you discover the tranquil, natural surroundings of the mountains on snowshoes. Using a private guide, discover the best snowshoe walks and access places skiers can’t get to. Guided snowshoe walks can be either half day (morning or afternoon) or a full day and can be as relaxed or as energetic as you like making it ideal for individuals, couples, families or groups of friends. No skills are necessary as learning to snowshoe is easy, so it won’t be long before you’re confidently trekking to places that feel untouched. An excellent way to explore and learn about the local wildlife with your guide who possesses a fountain of knowledge. Spectacular scenery, breathtaking silence and being able to reach areas not normally available on skis.

View the live snow report for Courchevel 1850 here

Courchevel is well known for being extremely family friendly, and families tend to return to the lower resorts year after year as they each have something different to offer in terms of ski quality, and various other fun activities too.

Aquatic centre

This winter, all Courchevel ski passes above two days include a single entry into Aquamotion Aquatic Centre. This exciting new initiative will allow families to take an afternoon off skiing, if they choose, and experience one of the best alpine water centres in the world. There is a dedicated children’s area and water slides to keep kids (and adults) entertained. Indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools and jacuzzis will help to relax aching ski muscles, and swimming outside whilst it’s snowing is something pretty special to experience.

Blues & Greens

Courchevel has some of the best long, cruisy green and blue runs that are excellent for young children to find their ski legs and are also enjoyable for adults to ski too. Blue Creux run is one of the longest and best ski runs in the valley. You can ski either into Courchevel 1850 via Lac Creux or down to Aiguille du Midi chairlift. This area is superb for families as children can experience being at the top of the highest point in Courchevel which is Saulire and then take in the views of epic snow capped mountains. On a sunny day you can spot Mont Blanc, the tallest mountain in western Europe.

Family Park

The Family Park in Courchevel 1850 has been developed and improved for winter 2019. New freestyle objects have been added to play on, and the boardercross track has had some improvements too. The Family Park is a great place for fearless children to improve their skiing skills. They can have a go at sliding over boxes and trying a few jumps. The big air bags are also great for children as they can use the inflatable tubes to go down the snow ramps and experience big jumps.

Picnic Spots

Those families who love picnicking on the piste are spoilt for choice when they want to choose the perfect lunch spot in Courchevel. If the sun is shining then there are scenic viewpoints with picnic benches at the top of Biollay chairlift, at the top of Signal chairlift in Moriond and next to the base of Plantery chairlift in Courchevel. If the weather isn’t too favourable then there’s a heated indoor picnic zone next to the western ski park in Moriond. It has USB charger points and a microwave too.

Kids Activities

Next to the indoor picnic area at the top of Moriond gondola is the Western Ski Park where children can have their first ski experience on a gentle slope and they have the opportunity visit some traditional American Indian tipis for a hot chocolate. If you have a free evening and you’re looking for something to entertain the children, then Le Forum in Courchevel 1850 is a great place to visit for family friendly activities. There is an arcade, a bowling alley, an indoor climbing wall and an ice rink.From Le Forum you can also rent sledges for the luge track starting next door to Le Forum at the top of Tovets chairlift. You can also rent them from Courchevel Village and as long as you have a ski pass you simply take your sledge on Grangettes gondola and you can race down the track as many times as you like with your children. You can do night time descents on certain evenings too.