Discover luxury ski holidays in Courchevel 1300 (Le Praz), where authentic alpine charm meets refined comfort. Stay in cozy chalets and stylish hotels with direct access to the 3 Vallées.
Enquire NowIf you want to enjoy luxury ski accommodation in France without the crowds, Courchevel 1300 (Le Praz) is an ideal destination. While it maintains a charming village feel, it offers easy access to the famous Courchevel 1850 slopes. For travellers looking for refined skiing without the flash, it’s an ideal base for luxury alpine ski experiences in France that feel authentic rather than showy.
We’ll help you choose the right base, whether that’s one of our luxury ski chalets in Courchevel 1300 for a group, or luxury hotels in Courchevel 1300 that keep everything simple - ski access, great service, and a proper Alpine welcome. We’ll also sort the details around it - transfers, ski hire, lessons, restaurant recommendations - so your trip feels easy from day one.
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Courchevel 1300, or Le Praz, is the most traditional and authentic of the Courchevel villages. Its narrow streets, stone houses, and Alpine chalets create the feel of a true mountain community, steeped in character. Despite its lower altitude, modern lifts connect Le Praz directly to 1850 and the wider Trois Vallées, making it an excellent gateway to the entire domain.
The skiing is varied, with access to both local tree runs and high-altitude slopes. Snowmaking facilities ensure reliable conditions on the home runs to the village, even later in the season. The setting among forests gives skiing here a different feel from the open pistes higher up the mountain, and the gondola links make it easy to explore further afield.
Le Praz is known for its welcoming atmosphere. The après-ski is intimate, centred on traditional bars and restaurants serving Savoyard specialities. The village has retained its charm while adding a growing collection of boutique chalets and hotels. For those seeking authenticity alongside convenience, Le Praz is a compelling choice.
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Airport 1
CHAMBERY (CMF) - 95KMS // 1HR 15MINS
Airport 2
GENEVA (GVA) - 180KMS // 2HRS 10MINS
Private Airport
COURCHEVEL ALTIPORT (CVF) - 11KMS // 35MINS
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Train Station
MOUTIERS - 17KMS // 25MINS
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Heli Pad
ALTIPORT - 11KMS // 35MINS
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Le Praz sits at the foot of the Courchevel valley, but it doesn’t feel like you’re “down the mountain” when it comes to skiing. The Le Praz gondola links you quickly into Courchevel 1850 in under six minutes, while the Forêt chairlift links into La Tania and the wider Three Valleys network.
This means you’re into high-speed lifts, well-groomed pistes, and the wider ski network without delay. It’s one of the reasons a luxury ski holiday in Courchevel 1350 works so well - you’re not sacrificing access for atmosphere.
The local skiing around Le Praz is a real highlight in its own right. Tree runs give you shelter on poorer-visibility days, and the home descents back to the village are genuinely satisfying - the kind of runs you look forward to doing at the end of the day rather than just “getting home”.
Confident intermediates in particular tend to love the red run Brigues, which winds all the way back to the village. You can expect long, flowing pistes through the forest, with plenty of options to branch off and explore from this part of the mountain.
Le Praz’s lower altitude means charming snow-covered streets rather than glitz, but snowmaking ensures reliable piste access throughout the season. And once you’re up in the main Courchevel bowl, you’ve got the full range - gentle learning slopes, cruisy blues, and steeper terrain higher up if you want to push it.
If you’d like help planning which areas suit your ability level, or you want a private instructor or guide lined up in advance, we’ll sort it.
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For those looking to experience the quieter side of Courchevel, Le Praz (Courchevel 1300) blends authentic Alpine charm with plenty to do beyond skiing. Explore cross-country trails, scenic snowshoe routes, and the Olympic ski jump centre, or take the gondola up to 1850 for fine dining and boutique shopping. In the village, evenings are relaxed — think fireside restaurants, intimate wine bars, and tranquil walks through snow-dusted streets, capturing the true soul of the Alps.
Le Praz offers quiet, tree-lined skiing with excellent links to the entire Courchevel valley. The lower slopes are beautifully groomed and sheltered, ideal for poor-weather days, while the Brigues red run provides a long, scenic descent straight into the village. Despite being the lowest of the Courchevel resorts, modern snowmaking and lift connections keep conditions reliable all season.
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Le Praz is the first Courchevel village you reach when driving up from Moûtiers, making it the most accessible. It’s roughly 30 minutes from Moûtiers train station and 2.5–3 hours from Geneva, Lyon, or Chambéry airports. The Camel Collection can arrange private transfers or helicopter connections via the Courchevel Altiport.
Yes. Le Praz is quiet, uncrowded, and well-suited to families. Beginners can learn in the gentle zones near 1850 or take lessons through the ESF ski school, which offers group and private instruction from the village. The setting feels authentic and relaxed — ideal for families wanting Alpine charm without the rush of the higher stations.
The Brigues red run is a highlight — a long, meandering piste that starts above 1850 and winds down through the forest to Le Praz. For intermediates, the Creux and Altiport runs accessed via the gondola offer superb snow and wide, flowing terrain. When conditions allow, skiing all the way home to Le Praz is one of the most satisfying descents in Courchevel.
Le Praz has a charming village centre with restaurants, bars, and boutique chalets, plus easy access to Aquamotion Courchevel via free shuttle. Non-skiers can enjoy winter walks, cross-country trails, and the Olympic ski jump centre, a legacy from the 1992 Winter Games. The atmosphere is authentic and peaceful, perfect for a slower-paced Alpine escape.
Le Praz is a strong choice for families because it keeps things simple. The village is quieter, everything feels more manageable, and you’re not trying to navigate the busiest parts of Courchevel just to get boots on and out the door. It’s also a great base if you’re travelling with mixed ages - grandparents, teens, little ones - because you can keep the pace flexible.
For ski school and beginner areas, you’ve got quick lift access up to 1850 where the learning zones and big-name ski schools make starting out feel calm and well organised. Back in Le Praz, the tree-lined terrain is useful for confidence-building days, and it’s often more comfortable when visibility higher up isn’t ideal.
Off the slopes, there’s plenty to keep kids happy without it turning into “another thing to plan”. Aquamotion is a favourite for pool afternoons and post-ski energy, and tobogganing is an easy win if you want something fun that doesn’t take a full day.
With its peaceful setting, traditional charm, and quick lift links to the best of Courchevel’s skiing, Le Praz offers families the perfect balance of authenticity, access, and ease.
If you want childcare, private instructors, the right lesson times, or just a plan that works with nap schedules and dinner reservations, tell us what your family needs and we’ll arrange it.
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