Courchevel
Courchevel (French pronunciation: [kuʁʃəvɛl]) is a French Alps ski resort located in the Tarentaise Valley. It is a part of Les Trois Vallées, the largest linked ski areas in the world.
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Courchevel 1850 | |
Courchevel Location within Alps | |
| Location | Savoie, France |
| Nearest major city | Chambéry |
| Coordinates | 45°24′54″N 6°38′02″E |
| Top elevation | 2,738 m (8,983 ft) |
| Base elevation | 1,100 m (3,600 ft) |
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| Lift system | 58 (Capacity 67,254ph) |
| Website | www |
Courchevel also refers to the towns of Courchevel 1300 (Le Praz), Courchevel 1550, Courchevel 1650 (Moriond), and Courchevel 1850, which are named for their altitudes in metres. The resort centre of Courchevel is at 1,747 metres (5,732 ft).
Sports events from the 1992 Winter Olympics and the 2023 World Ski Championships took place in Courchevel. The ski resort is considered exclusive, attracting wealthy clientele including royal families. It hosts one of the largest concentration of 5-star ranking luxury hotels.
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