1297 Route des Eaux Vives, 73120 Courchevel
+33 (0)9 71 007 300
https://aquamotioncourchevel.com
Modern 15,000 m² water complex with dedicated zones: Aqua-fun area with waterslides and children’s pool, wellness & spa centre with sauna and hammam, fitness area, indoor surfing simulator, climbing wall, aqua-sports classes, snack bars and restaurants.
Season: Year-round (closed during inter-season maintenance).
Winter season opening hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 10:00–20:30
Tuesday, Wednesday: 10:00–22:00
Courchevel Bike Park and mountain trails (Courchevel 1850 and the valley)
Courchevel offers more than 145 km of marked mountain biking trails for all levels. The Bike Park includes downhill tracks, enduro routes, family-friendly paths, pump track and dedicated e-bike itineraries. Riders can access the trails via summer ski lifts and tackle the iconic climb to Col de la Loze.
Lifts open from early July to late August.
Departure: edge of the Tovets ski run in Courchevel 1850; Arrival: Courchevel Village
Courchevel offers a 2 km sledging run with 300 m vertical drop and an average 15% incline. The entire run is floodlit, allowing evening descents.
Opening hours: 09:00–19:15. Free with a ski pass or pedestrian pass. Children under 6 years old are not permitted.
Lac de la Rosière area and other rock faces in Courchevel
Equipped rock routes with ladders, cables, bridges and Nepalese bridges. The family-friendly Via Ferrata at Lac de la Rosière offers stunning lake views. More challenging routes are available for experienced climbers. A perfect mix between hiking and climbing, completely safe with proper equipment.
Season: Summer only (best period July–August).
Equipment rental and guided tours available locally. Recommended for first-timers with a guide.
Courchevel 1850 area (forest trails near the resort)
Driven by a professional musher, comfortably seated in the sledge wrapped in a warm blanket while discovering animal tracks in the snowy forest. A unique and memorable winter adventure.
Duration: Approximately 25 minutes.
Daily from early December to late March, weather permitting(booking required)
sled (maximum 2 people). Prices may vary depending on the operator.
Several local operators provide this activity.
Rivers and canyons around Courchevel (Tarentaise Valley)
Adrenaline water activities: canyoning through gorges with jumps, slides and abseiling, plus white-water rafting on the mountain rivers. Suitable for all levels with professional guides. Full safety equipment provided.
Season: Summer only (June to September, depending on water levels).
Guided tours only. Booking required in advance.
Various launch sites in and around Courchevel (including areas near Col de la Loze)
Tandem paragliding flights with breathtaking panoramic views of the Alps and Mont Blanc.
Season: Year-round (weather permitting)
Daily during daylight hours
Booking recommended in advance through certified operators
Multiple certified local operators provide tandem flights.
High-altitude practice area near Courchevel 1850
Unique high-altitude golf experience at over 2,000 m. Practice range and scenic holes surrounded by alpine meadows and panoramic mountain views. Perfect for all levels in a breathtaking natural setting.
Season: Summer only (July to August).
Equipment rental available on site. Open to all visitors.
Different locations across Courchevel
Courchevel offers 9 marked snowshoeing itineraries suitable for all levels. The routes are graded from green to black, similar to ski slopes, and lead through forests and unspoiled natural landscapes. Snowshoes can be rented locally.
These trails allow visitors to explore the mountain environment away from the ski slopes and discover the winter nature of the Vanoise region. Both self-guided and guided snowshoe tours are available.
Season: Winter only. Maps and trail information are available on the official Courchevel website.
Different locations across Courchevel
Courchevel offers more than 200 km of marked hiking trails in summer, with over 32 carefully selected itineraries. There are easy family-friendly walks (under 2 hours), medium hikes (2–4 hours) and more challenging routes for experienced hikers.
Popular trails include scenic paths with panoramic views, forest walks, and routes leading toward the Vanoise National Park. Detailed hiking maps and guides are available on the official website.
Season: Mainly summer, with some groomed paths also accessible in winter.
Courchevel Altiport and surrounding areas, Courchevel 1850
Soar over the Alpine peaks on a helicopter flight in Courchevel. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Courchevel, Méribel and the entire Three Valleys (Les 3 Vallées), or fly over the majestic Mont Blanc massif and its legendary summits. A wide range of flights is available: scenic tours, first/introductory flights, introduction to flying with professional instructors, airport/resort transfers, gourmet flights and heliski pick-ups.
Flights depart from Courchevel Altiport (2,007 m altitude). Multiple professional operators provide services: Mont Blanc Hélicoptères, Savoie Hélicoptères, BLADE, Héli Sécurité and others. All flights are operated with comfortable modern helicopters and experienced pilots.
Season: Year-round (weather permitting). Service providers are available throughout the year, including summer starting from July 4th and full winter season.
Courchevel Altiport (2,000 m altitude), Courchevel 1850
Exceptional sunrise hot air balloon flights departing directly from Courchevel Altiport at 2,000 metres. Climb aboard and enjoy a serene, magical flight over the alpine peaks in complete tranquillity.
Admire breathtaking panoramic views of the entire Three Valleys (Les 3 Vallées), Mont Blanc massif, Vanoise glaciers, Les Écrins, la Lauzière, le Beaufortain and the full arc of the Alps. Flights are operated by professional pilots with small balloons (maximum 5–6 passengers).
Daily morning flights only (sunrise departures when conditions allow). Strictly weather dependent. Summer service starts from July 4th. Booking in advance is essential.
Season: Available year-round, weather permitting (primarily winter and summer seasons).
90 Rue des Chenus, Courchevel 1850, 73120 Courchevel, France
Phone: +33 4 79 08 00 55 (reception) / +33 4 78 17 50 94 (booking)
Le Chabichou is a Michelin-starred restaurant led by Chef Stéphane Buron (Meilleur Ouvrier de France). Every Thursday the kitchen opens for an exclusive and intimate cookery class – a unique “Foodie fun” experience.
Only 3 participants per class have the opportunity to enter the heart of the Michelin-starred kitchen, receive a briefing from the Chef and take part in preparing dishes under the guidance of the team. The experience ends with a delicious 3-course lunch.
Schedule: Every Thursday (winter season)
Maximum 3 people per class
Price: €295 per person
Classes are conducted in French. Booking is essential in advance and subject to availability.
Patinoire du Forum, Place du Forum, 73120 Courchevel 1850, France
The Forum is a major multi-purpose sports and leisure centre in the heart of Courchevel 1850. It features a full-size indoor Olympic ice rink, ice-skating training centre, large sports hall, bowling alley and climbing wall.
The venue regularly hosts public and private events: ice-skating galas, concerts, shows, ice hockey matches and other sporting competitions. Skate hire is available on site. It holds the “Famille Plus” family label.
Season: Year-round.
Courchevel Altiport area (next to the Altiport), Courchevel 1850, at 2,000 m altitude
Adventure Camp is the official operator’s dedicated winter activity base located right next to Courchevel Altiport. It offers a variety of exciting and safe snow-based activities on closed, secure tracks in a mountain environment at 2,000 m.
Main activities include snowmobiling on a 700 m closed circuit (1 or 2 people per snowmobile, from 6 years old), snow quad biking on a 250 m safe track (from 8 years old), biathlon shooting, snow rafting and tubing.
Access: directly from the ski slopes or by car/shuttle. Safety equipment and helmets are provided on site.
Opening hours: Daily from 14:00 to 16:30 (subject to snow conditions and weather).
