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 25 March 2026

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

White Storm 1850

Location
Courchevel 1850

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

Location
Courchevel 1850

Want to rent skis or snowboards in Courchevel? Just visit the Skiset Ski Service Chamois store!
Ski Plus La Residence

Location
Courchevel 1650

No need to carry your ski equipment around with you! Simply pick it up from the ski shop in resort. You can collect your equipment from at least 5pm the day before your 1st skiing day.
Moriond

Location
Courchevel 1650

This snowboard and ski rental shop is situated in the centre of resort, just past the Cinema and close to the Maeva Residence.
Ski Higher

Location
La Tania

This ski hire shop in La Tania is located right in the heart of the resort, just over the bridge on the ground floor of the Grand Bois, next to the main piste, allowing easy ski-in ski-out access.
Cascades

Location
Courchevel 1650

Hire skis and snowboards at the Bottom of the Pistes in Courchevel Moriond, near the ESF. 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 Schools in Courchevel

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.
Group ski lessons

Established in 1991, this ski and snowboard school was one of the first British ski schools in Courchevel and is renowned for its fantastic instructors and excellent customer service.
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

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.
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

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.

Airport Transfers in Courchevel

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 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.
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.
Private airport transfers

Enjoy safe, reliable airport transfers to Méribel, Courchevel, and the wider Three Valleys, taking the stress out of your journey to the mountains. This service isn’t a call centre or a fleet - it’s a network of independent, owner-operated drivers who live and work in the Alps year-round, bringing decades of local knowledge and experience to every trip.
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

Helping holidaymakers enjoy seamless airport transfers since 2008. From prompt and professional drivers, to stylish and well-maintained vehicles. A journey with them is more than just a transfer. Their aim is to ensure all their customers travel in comfort and with confidence.

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.
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.
Ice Skating rink

Location
Courchevel 1850

Located in the centre of Courchevel 1850 is the indoor ice skating rink.