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What's New in Courchevel?
You heard it here first (hopefully!). The word on the street / pistes / chairlifts / bars for those of you who are coming out on holiday, have a place here and like to keep up with what is happening, or have been and want to keep in touch. If you have some news regarding the resort you would like featured please do send us your news.
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| Courchevel News | Courchevel rescue centre opens for the summer |
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Courchevel rescue centre opens for the summer
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 8-Jul-2008
For several years running, the summer months have seen a rescue helicopter being based in Courchevel to cover the Three Valleys area. This year is no exception and the helicopter and personnel arrived in resort this Saturday. read more...
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| Courchevel News | Hiking trails in the Three Valleys improved |
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Hiking trails in the Three Valleys improved
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 8-Jul-2008
With the summer season now in full swing, the communes of the Allues Valley have united to create and improve signalisation on many tourist hiking routes in the area. read more...
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| Courchevel News | Golfing season is in full swing in Meribel |
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Golfing season is in full swing in Meribel
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 8-Jul-2008
Excuse us for the cheesy pun above, but the golfing season has got off to a sizzling start in Meribel - since the course opened a couple of weeks ago, the fine weather has attracted a large number of golfers all keen to take a round or two. read more...
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| Courchevel News | Officially Summer in Courchevel! |
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Officially Summer in Courchevel!
by Alison Shayler | Skinets Administration |
published 4-Jul-2008
Get out your hiking boots, dust off your mountain bike and slap on the sun cream – summer is officially here! Today the lifts open up to walkers, bikers and paragliders and we can get back up the mountain after what seems like far too long. The summer lifts are due to remain open until 29th August, please see here for further details and ticket prices. read more...
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| Courchevel News | The changing skyline of Courchevel |
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The changing skyline of Courchevel
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 3-Jul-2008
With the sunshine finally arriving in the valley after endless rain, building projects in Courchevel are now going full steam ahead with no less than 25 high-rise cranes in the resort! read more...
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| Courchevel News | A sporting summer in the Tarentaise |
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A sporting summer in the Tarentaise
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 21-Jun-2008
After having welcomed the French national football team before they set off on their (somewhat short lived) Euro 2008 campaign, Tignes will be once again be hosting the European Beach Soccer Championships from the 4th to the 6th July.Tignes le Lac will also welcome, as it has done for several years, the Olympique Lyonnais footy team for a spot of pre-season high altitude training, from 2nd to the 12th July (believe us, it's quite amusing to watch overpaid footballers struggling to ride a bike at 2000m altitude!). read more...
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| Courchevel News | *UPDATED* New car security rules for driving in France |
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*UPDATED* New car security rules for driving in France
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 16-Jun-2008 | last updated 19-Jun-2008
As of the 1st July 2008, it will become law in France that motorised vehicles must carry a warning triangle and a high-visibility security vest - and yes, that techincally includes holidaymakers who drive themselves from the UK to Chamonix for a ski holiday for example. read more...
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| Courchevel News | Discover the history of Moutiers this weekend |
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Discover the history of Moutiers this weekend
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 13-Jun-2008
This Sunday 15th June is the 11th edition of 'local history' day in the Tarentaise, with Moutiers being highlighted for its industrial prominence. read more...
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| Courchevel News | New art exhibition in Brides les Bains |
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New art exhibition in Brides les Bains
by Caroline Face | Ski News Reporter |
published 13-Jun-2008
A new exhibition by renowned French modern artist Jean-Pierre Remon has opened at the Grand Hotel in Brides les Bains and runs until the end of June. read more...
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| Courchevel News | New swimming pool complex to be built in Courchevel |
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New swimming pool complex to be built in Courchevel
by Helen McGrory | Ski Content Editor |
published 12-Jun-2008
Courchevel has committed to the construction of an aquatic complex where sport, relaxing, and well-being will be the name of the game. Open winter and summer, the centre will perfectly complement the numerous existing activities. read more...
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