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French Alps skiing/Courchevel 1850 feedback and experiences
Posted on 11/27/23 at 3:18 pm
Posted on 11/27/23 at 3:18 pm
My wife and I have a trip scheduled in January to Paris and Courchevel. She's only been skiing once and is lukewarm on the trip because she is not a very comfortable skier. I'm having second thoughts because it's expensive, logistically difficult, and poorly timed for work/childcare relative to other trips we have done and are upcoming. Also, we have a trip scheduled to Beaver Creek in March with our son, so we'll get some skiing in regardless.
Anyone been? Is it worth it? I'm taking advantage of points, but it is still pricey and a whole lot of points. I love skiing, but we can ski much easier in the US. Don't necessarily want to cancel, but we'd probably do 10-14 days in Argentina instead in fall 2024 if so.
Anyone been? Is it worth it? I'm taking advantage of points, but it is still pricey and a whole lot of points. I love skiing, but we can ski much easier in the US. Don't necessarily want to cancel, but we'd probably do 10-14 days in Argentina instead in fall 2024 if so.
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Posted on 11/28/23 at 10:57 am to JustinTI
I took my family of four to Les Arcs last March and it was wonderful. The food is so much better than you’ll find in Colorado or Utah. Lift tickets, accommodation, etc all cheaper as well.
It was a great experience and something we’ll certainly be doing again. I also live in DC, so a flight to Geneva (closest int’l airport) is only slightly longer than a flight to Denver or Salt Lake
It was a great experience and something we’ll certainly be doing again. I also live in DC, so a flight to Geneva (closest int’l airport) is only slightly longer than a flight to Denver or Salt Lake
Posted on 11/29/23 at 9:34 am to Uhtred
Really appreciate the feedback. Courchevel is a little more difficult logistically in requiring a 4-5 hour train ride from Paris, then hiring a car from the station to Courchevel. But the skiing seems to be excellent, we love French food, and the lift tickets are reasonable. I think we are going to stick with the plans...never know when we'll have the opportunity to do something like this again.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 5:21 pm to JustinTI
Many of the mid mountain spots for food sell charcuterie platters, fondue plates, etc. Truly a difference compared to chili or chicken fingers at Vail.
Courchevel is more of a hike to get to. For Les Arcs, you can take the train from Paris to Bourg St. Maurice and take the funicular up to the mountain. No need for a car.
Obviously, this info isn’t too helpful for you on this trip, but if you fall in love with the French Alps like we did, perhaps there will be a next time.
Courchevel is more of a hike to get to. For Les Arcs, you can take the train from Paris to Bourg St. Maurice and take the funicular up to the mountain. No need for a car.
Obviously, this info isn’t too helpful for you on this trip, but if you fall in love with the French Alps like we did, perhaps there will be a next time.
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