A snow plow with the number 200 on the side

Two people skiing down a snowy slope with trees in the background

A group of people skiing down a snow covered slope

Courchevel Snow Report: 16th February 2012

A little snow but poor visibility

Imprint: By Alan Furniss, Updated 24 October 2014

First of all apologies for the photos today but to be honest it’s hard to take a ‘WOW’ picture in a whiteout and that’s roughly what we’ve had for the past two days. The snow has been very gently trickling down since Wednesday morning with accompanying clouds at all levels. Visibility has been poor at times as the clouds swirled around and I suppose we’ve had a meagre 4 inches of snow in total. Not exactly a dump but certainly a welcome refresh which has made everywhere pristine white and taken the edge off the harder pistes.

The really good news is that the temperature had risen to a very nice -3°c when we left the chalet this morning. The -20s of the past week seem to have gone now and skiing has become less of an assault course (even though ‘seeing where you’re going’ has become a new challenge).

La Boulotte in 1650 has reopened - unfortunately.

France Meteo excelled themselves today with a forecast of sun all day (it snowed all day and visibility was around 10 metres at times) and they’re repeating that forecast for tomorrow. It certainly seems, however, that we are now past the seriously cold weather of early February and if you’re driving out this weekend, I don’t see any major problems. Saturday 18th is the start of the Paris holidays, however, so you will need to work at it to avoid queues on the lifts and in restaurants, so I’ll repeat ‘Get on the first lift; ski till noon; eat in your restaurant of choice, having made a booking; get back out on the piste at 1pm when all the French are eating and half term will not be too stressfull.’

Snow conditions are as good as it gets. Back Sunday with an update…

Ski Hire in Courchevel

Cristal de Roche

Location
Courchevel 1850

Rent Skis & Snowboards Close to the Hôtel Au Rond Point des Pistes. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
Ski Service New Solarium

Location
Courchevel 1850

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Courchevel? Just visit the Skiset Ski Service New Solarium store!
Carré Blanc

Location
Courchevel 1550

Snowboard and ski rental close to Renouveau, Les Sapineaux, Le Hameau de La Chapelle Residences. Save time and money by booking online with Intersport. Have your equipment ready to pick up as soon as you arrive and hit the slopes straight away!
Gilbert Sports

Location
Courchevel 1650
Ski Higher Mobile Delivery Service

Location
La Tania

Skip the queues and heavy lifting with this delivery service. Their mobile team brings high-quality skis and snowboards straight to your chalet, fitted with expert care and friendly service, and all at a highly competitive price.
White Storm 1850

Location
Courchevel 1850

Specialising in ski and snowboard hire in Courchevel 1850, they offer high-quality rental equipment.

Ski Schools in Courchevel

Private ski lessons

Run by an Anglo-French team since 2001, this ski school knows the Three Valleys inside out. Their highly qualified, multilingual instructors specialise in tailor-made lessons designed to suit every skier or snowboarder.
Private ski lessons

Backed by more than 30 years of excellence teaching across the French Alps, their mission is to transform your time on snow into something unforgettable.
Group ski lessons

This ski school offers group ski lessons for both children and adults, catering to all ability levels. Their group lessons provide a great and affordable way to improve your skiing in a safe, social and supportive environment.
Private ski lessons

Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British-run ski schools in Courchevel. Their team is known for going the extra mile, offering excellent customer service and delivering outstanding lessons and guiding.
Private ski lessons

Parallel Lines is Meribel’s biggest British Ski and Snowboard School, offering private lessons in La Tania and Courchevel tailor-made to focus on developing your skiing/snowboarding technique.
Private ski lessons

This ski school connects snow sports enthusiasts of all abilities with expert ski and snowboard instructors across Europe’s top resorts. With thousands of top-rated, verified instructors to choose from, their private lessons offer a flexible and personalised learning experience.

Airport Transfers in Courchevel

Private airport transfers

The Loyal Transfers team has been organising airport transfers to ski resorts around France since 2012. Their aim has always been to make independent travel to ski resorts cheaper and easier for everyone.
Shared bus airport transfers

A key booking portal for local coach and bus transfers in the French ski resorts. Using this service to coordinate your travel means getting to resort could not be easier.
Private and shared airport transfers

This company offers private transfers from Geneva Airport to Courchevel. Established and efficient - you can rely on them.
Private airport transfers

This company provides private door-to-door airport transfers at competitive prices. With passenger safety and comfort at the forefront of their minds, they are the perfect option.
Private airport transfers

From the airport to the slopes, they handle the rest. Geneva's most trusted private ski transfers.
Private airport transfers

This company provides private transfers from Geneva Airport to Courchevel, nearby areas, and other resorts across the Alps. With excellent value and top-quality service, they’re an ideal choice for your next trip.

Winter Things To Do in Courchevel

See our Activity Guide

Heliskiing/boarding

For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.
Helicopter tours

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

A fantastic way to see the resort with your friends and family and a great way to entertain any non-skiers in your group.
Ice Skating rink

Location
Courchevel 1850

Located in the centre of Courchevel 1850 is the indoor ice skating rink.
Bureau des Guides winter and summer activities

Location
Courchevel 1850

Head out into the mountains with experienced guides in either summer or winter for some amazing experiences.
Snow shoe walks

Location
Courchevel 1850

Laurence is a certified mountain leader, who enjoys taking clients away from the busy pistes and spicing up your ski holiday with a guided snowshoeing trip.