Courchevel ski map
Located in the Tarentaise Valley in the French Alps, Courchevel is part of the Three Valleys (Les 3 Vallées), the largest interconnected ski area in the world. The resort offers direct access to a vast network of pistes linking Méribel, Val Thorens and beyond, all connected through a seamless lift system. Courchevel itself spans multiple villages across the mountain, with terrain ranging from tree-lined slopes at lower altitude to high-alpine descents above 2,700 m. With the majority of slopes above 1,800 m and extensive snowmaking coverage, the resort offers consistently reliable conditions throughout the season. Alongside its extensive ski terrain and world-class lift system, Courchevel is renowned for its high-quality accommodation, including a selection of ski chalets suited to both families and groups seeking comfort and convenience on the mountain.
Below you can download the latest Courchevel piste map, and further down the page, you’ll also find helpful information about the best ski pistes for each ability level and an overview of the ski lift system across the resort.
Courchevel ski resort piste map
Click on the link below to download the latest Courchevel ski mapin PDF format
Courchevel ski area
Courchevel sits on the northern side of the Three Valleys and offers approximately 150 km of pistes within its own sector, all fully connected to the wider 600 km Three Valleys ski domain. The ski area extends from around 1,100 m to 2,738 m, with lift access reaching higher points within the wider domain. The terrain is predominantly north-facing, supporting good snow preservation throughout the season. Courchevel is structured across several key sectors, including Courchevel 1850, Moriond (1650), Courchevel Village (1550), Le Praz (1300) and La Tania. These areas are fully connected via lifts and pistes, allowing continuous skiing across the entire resort.
Courchevel ski area overview
- Resort elevation: 1850 m
- Altitude range: 1,100 m - 2,738 m
- Highest lift: 3230 m
- Vertical drop: 1,638 m
- Skiable terrain: 150 km (Three Valleys 600 km)
- Number of pistes: 106
- Types of pistes: 23 green, 38 blue, 34 red, 11 black
- Number of lifts: 56
Courchevel's main ski sectors by ability
- Courchevel is one of the most beginner-friendly resorts in the Alps, with extensive dedicated learning areas across multiple villages. Wide, gentle slopes around Courchevel 1850 and Moriond provide ideal terrain for progression, supported by numerous free lifts and clearly marked beginner zones (ZEN areas). These sectors are easily identifiable on the piste map and offer safe, well-connected environments for first-time skiers.
- Intermediate skiers benefit from a large network of blue and red pistes across the resort. The slopes above Moriond are particularly well suited to cruising, offering wide, rolling terrain with consistent gradients and good snow conditions. Runs such as Combe Saulire and the quieter pistes like Grandes Bosses and Gentiane provide varied skiing and access to different parts of the mountain.
- For advanced skiers, Courchevel is renowned for its steep terrain and technical descents. The Saulire sector is the focal point, featuring iconic runs such as the Grand Couloir, one of the steepest marked pistes in Europe. Additional challenges include Jean Blanc, a fast and technical descent with moguls and off-piste variations, and Dou des Lanches above La Tania. These areas are clearly marked on the piste map and are typically located at higher altitudes or along steeper ridgelines.
Courchevel lift system
The Courchevel ski area is served by a modern and high-capacity network of 63 ski lifts connecting all sectors of the resort and linking directly into the wider Three Valleys domain.
Lift types include:
- 1 Cable car (téléphériques)
- 10 Gondolas (télécabines)
- 20 Chairlifts (télésièges)
- 29 Drag lifts (téléskis)
- 3 Magic carpets
Lifts practical considerations
For the 2025/2026 season, the lift system has been significantly enhanced:
- In Courchevel 1850 the introduction of the new Chenus gondola (a modern 10 seater high-speed gondola replacing the previous 4 seater lift), increases capacity to approximately 2,400 per hour and improves access to one of the central sectors of the resort. At the same time, beginner infrastructure has been enhanced with improvements to the Jardin d’Enfants, which now features new learning slopes and additional magic carpets, strengthening access and progression for early-stage skiers.
- To further optimise skier flow in this area, a new Lac Bleu rope tow has also been installed to facilitate access towards the Chenus piste, making this area more efficient during peak periods.