Courchevel Winter 2025/2026: Events Calendar, World Cup and Exclusive Leisure
Courchevel 1850 is not just the best place for skiing in the Three Valleys; it is the hub of winter events where world-class sport meets refined recreation. Your guide to the most action-packed season.
📅 December 2025: Season Start and Christmas Magic
The winter season kicks off with powerful sporting competitions and culminates in spectacular holidays.
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December 5: Official Season Opening in Courchevel 1850. The slopes are open, and hotels and residences are ready to welcome guests.
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December 16: FIS Alpine Ski World Cup (Women’s Slalom). Night Slalom at the Émile-Allais Stadium. Program starts at 4:00 PM, second run at 8:45 PM. Grand ceremony and fireworks at 9:45 PM.
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December 24: Christmas Eve. Enjoy the traditional torchlight descent (5:15 PM) and the arrival of Santa Claus (5:30 PM). All restaurants offer special gala dinners this evening.
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December 26–29: Festive shows, concerts, and entertainment in the resort center.
Expert Tip: To enjoy the torchlight descent, fireworks, or the World Cup ceremony away from the crowds, book accommodation with a view of the resort center or the stadium. Specifically, Apartment La Loze and Apartment Chalet Hotel de La Loze are located centrally, just steps from the Croisette, offering perfect privacy.
🎆 January — March 2026: Fireworks and Major Sports
The holidays continue, giving way to major international events and winter festivals.
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December 31: New Year’s Eve Fireworks (midnight). 12-14 minutes of pyrotechnic show above the Croisette.
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January: International Fireworks Festival. Teams from around the world put on pyrotechnic shows against the backdrop of the Alps.
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March 14–15: Men’s Alpine Ski World Cup. Men’s Downhill on the challenging L’Éclipse slope (Le Praz).
🚀 Plan Your Stress-Free Holiday
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the main winter event. We will help you book the best accommodation in Courchevel and arrange exclusive VIP services (transfer, concierge, private chef).
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Information about the holiday programme is provided by the official website of the Courchevel resort.