Village centre
Courchevel, France
Home to traditional Savoyarde restaurants and rustic chalets.
Places in Village centre
- Village Savoyarde specials Homemade Savoyarde specials in cosy rustic settings, specialising in cheese-based dishes.
- Après-ski bars Bars throughout the resort popular after a day on the slopes of Les 3 Vallées.
Practical notes for Courchevel
- Best time to visit
- December to April for skiing at this Alpine luxury resort, with the highest concentration of starred restaurants in the Alps.
- Getting around
- Courchevel 1850's cobbled streets are walkable, with ski lifts and cable cars connecting to the wider Les 3 Vallées ski area.
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- French. English is common in tourism.
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
- Current trends
- Courchevel's dining scene continues to set the standard for Alpine luxury gastronomy, with French restaurants specialising in cheese-based dishes like fondue, raclette, and tartiflette alongside modern gourmet experiences, ranging from cosy rustic Savoyarde specials to Michelin-starred haute cuisine.
Other neighborhoods in Courchevel
- Courchevel 1850 — The resort's most exclusive altitude, featuring charming cobbled streets with designer boutiques.
- Les 3 Vallées ski area — The wider ski area connected to Courchevel, one of the world's largest.
Read the full Courchevel guide