Chalet Capucine is wonderfully located in the quiet area Les Provères, a privileged location where you can truly escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life to relax and unwind amongst the mountains.
Starting your holiday is easy as can be with excellent road links connecting you to Chalet Capucine, no matter where you’re starting out from. Self-driving is a popular choice amongst guests and Chalet Capucine offers free parking for guests who choose to do so. If you don’t fancy a long drive from home, you can fly into the region and rent a vehicle with ease. Your nearest airports are Lyon in France and Geneva in Switzerland, both of which are around a two-and-a-half drive away. Alternatively, if you don’t wish to drive at all while on vacation, private and shared transfers to the chalet are easy to arrange once you’ve landed.
In the resort itself, skiing and snowboarding are the main activities on offer with over 600km of pristine pistes located right on your doorstep thanks to Chalet Capucine’s location within the world-class Three Valleys ski area. You can easily walk to the slopes from your chalet, or feel free to make use of Chalet Capucine’s complimentary shuttle service for guests.
If snow sports aren’t your cup of tea, there’s also plenty to do in the nearby villages that make up the Courchevel resort. You can indulge in a spot of retail therapy at the shops, dine on Michelin-star meals, or treat yourself to a spa day.
The Region
Courchevel is made up of six satellite villages, each with their own distinct style and atmosphere, and picturesque forest roads to lead you in-between. Most well known is the illustrious Courchevel 1850 with its reputation for exclusivity and an A-List clientele. 1850 is certainly the place to go for five-star hotels, swanky bars and extravagant nightlife.
The other Courchevel villages (such as Courchevel Moriond) have a much more laid back vibe and are certainly the more affordable choice.
The skiing in Courchevel is split into four levels and you can take an excellent free ski bus in between. At the resort itself you have 150 kilometres of pistes at your feet and while you can get a Courchevel lift-pass you can also ski the whole of the
3 Valleys with an area-pass. Since the slopes here face north, the snow at Courchevel is more reliable than elsewhere in the Three Valleys.
Courchevel pistes are absolutely unrivaled, meticulously maintained and perfectly positioned to align with the landscape.
With its highest lift at 2740m altitude, Courchevel is exceptionally good for high altitude skiing with incredible alpine views, and the most impressive runs are best suited for intermediate and advanced skiers.
But for the little ones just finding their snow legs, the resort has a fantastic children’s village where they can learn in a stress-free environment. Ski season here lasts until late April and even if you prefer not to ski at all, you’ll be well entertained with everything from scenic walks to classical music concerts.
In the evenings, the Courchevel night skies are lit up by spectacular firework displays that could get anyone in the mood for a night on the town. The bars here are a good mix of casual and upmarket, so there’s plenty for all tastes to enjoy when it comes to après-ski.
Courchevel also has a well-earned reputation for being the best ski resort when it comes to gastronomy.