| The Courchevel 1850 resort in France is one of the | | | | playground of the locals. Here you can benefit from |
| best ski resorts in the world if you happen to be a | | | | some amazing self catering deals, whilst still managing |
| beginner. Yes, we were all beginners once, and no | | | | to find great skiing, so this is perhaps a good |
| one knows better than the Courchevel 1850 resort, | | | | consideration for those with families. Again, moving |
| that if you get the beginners right, the intermediates | | | | up there is the 1650, home of the famous ski school, |
| and advanced will follow. With over 50% of all runs | | | | and a number of top quality restaurants. With largely |
| dedicated specifically to beginners, it is a haven for | | | | chalet accommodation, this is also a great resort to |
| those learning to ski, or looking to refine their skills | | | | choose for your French skiing vacation. Finally we |
| and expertise whilst on vacation. | | | | have the 1850. The 1850 is home to the rich and the |
| Rumoured to be the most expensive resort on the | | | | famous, and you're looking at an arm and a leg if you |
| French Alps, this isn't strictly the truth. You can find | | | | want to ski there. Although the skiing isn't that much |
| really good deals if you know where to look, and | | | | better (unless you're looking for off-piste), there are |
| there are really good discounts for group bookings, | | | | heftier queues, and the resort isn't overly child |
| although you get what you pay for, so don't expect | | | | friendly or family orientated. |
| a cheap vacation. Courchevel is part of the Three | | | | Of the four resorts on the Courchevel, you are |
| Valleys resorts, and itself is divided into four distinct | | | | guaranteed to have a great skiing vacation whichever |
| areas from the bottom to the top: 1300, 1550, 1650, | | | | you choose. Each has the benefit of world class |
| and 1850. In general, the further up you go, the more | | | | skiing, although the facilities may differ between each. |
| expensive your trip is likely to be, so it is wise to | | | | It is important to decide what it is you are looking |
| consider going slightly further down, where you can | | | | for, and then to base your choice around this, so you |
| still find some amazing skiing, both off piste and cross | | | | can make the most of your skiing vacation. Why not |
| country, as well as some great downhill runs. With an | | | | consider taking a few lessons in the world famous |
| astonishing 65 ski lifts across the resort, the | | | | Courchevel ski school? Or how about sampling some |
| Courchevel is an enormous skiing resort, and attracts | | | | of the extensive night life these resorts have to |
| a wide variety of tourists from across Europe, and | | | | offer? Whether you are a dedicated skier, or have |
| indeed the world. | | | | never been on a pair of skis in your life, you are sure |
| The Courchevel 1300 is located right at the very | | | | to find exactly what you are looking for on the |
| bottom of the resort, and is truly beautiful in an | | | | Courchevel, and you are guaranteed a vacation to |
| unspoilt, picturesque sense. It is a fantastic challenge | | | | remember. |
| for beginners, and is ideal for those looking for some | | | | For more skiing tips including the best skiing |
| relaxation out of their skiing vacation. Alternatively, | | | | vacations, visit Ski Trip Planning. |
| moving up, there is the 1550, which is seen as the | | | | |