COURCHEVEL

CHILDREN
The four villages that make up the wider Courchevel resort offer excellent facilities for children:
The ESF French Ski School "Piou-Piou" snow nursery in Courchevel 1550 welcomes children aged between 3 and 5 years, and the "Les Pitchounets" kindergarten in Courchevel 1650 offers childcare and ski tuition to children aged between 18 months and 12 years, with the "Les Oursons" snow nursery offering an introduction to skiing for smaller children aged 3 to 5 years.
The "Le Village des Enfants" in Courchevel 1850 offers childcare for very young children from 18 months, and also offers ski lessons to children aged between 3 and 12 years,

OTHER ACTIVITIES
As part of the world-renowned Three Valleys ski area, Courchevel offers skiers the chance to explore an impressive 600km of slopes. If this sounds like too big a challenge for one week, the immediate Courchevel/La Tania ski area offers 150km of slopes as well as a snowpark for both skiers and snowboarders to make the most of during their Alpine getaway.
6-day lift passes can be purchased in-resort or in advance via the resort tourist office website.

Cross country skiing : length of cross country track 67 Km
Cross-country enthusiasts and off-piste adventurers can make the most of Courchevel's 67km of cross-country trails, which are divided into 13 well-posted trails accross the four villages that make up the resort, as well as offering links to trails in Meribel and La Tania.

THE AREA
Courchevel offers a wide range of entertainment, so skiers can relax and let their hair down after a long day on the slopes. The resort boasts cinemas, nightclubs, piano bars, a range of restaurants, and local shops.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Courchevel is within easy reach by coach or taxi from Moutiers train station (25km), or Geneva Coitrin airport (140km). Lagrange can arrange rail travel and accommodation packages for any skiers hoping to let the train take the strain and enjoy a relaxed journey to the Alps this winter. For more details and prices, contact our UK reservations team on 020 7371 6111.
Courchevel is a well-equipped resort, and has all necessary amenities, including local shops, a wide variety of bars and restaurants, doctors, pharmacy.
This information is intended for guidance only and holds no contractual value. For further information, please contact the Tourist Office.

ALPES - SAVOIE

Otherwise known as "The Roof of Europe", Savoie is an area rich in natural treasures and historical points of interest.

The flora and fauna of Savoie is varied and exceptional.

From tiny paths to steep trails, discover the Alpine peaks, the Alpine gastronomy, small villages with colourful stories and most importantly, breathe in the fresh and revitalising mountain air.

For visitors who want to experienceSavoie beyond the ski slopes, there is a wide range of other exciting winter activities to choose from, such as dog-sledding and snowshoeing.

FRANCE

Be a guest to one of the world's most exclusive tables. France, land of gourmets and culinary arts, offers a bewildering array of food and wines from delicious simple fare to exquisite haute cuisine. With over 340 sorts of cheese and 450 quality wines France will satisfy every palate.
Beyond gastronomy, from North to South France sparkles with an incredibly rich cultural and historical heritage of famous castles, churches, cathedrals and museums carefully preserved and restored which makes it one the most sought afterand enthralling destination for holidaymakers from around the globe.
France takes prides in the rich and diverse tapestry of its magnificent landscapes which have been celebrated throughout the centuries by its many famous writers, poets and artists in words and creations so many of which have become part of the world's cultural heritage and still inspire today's travellers to discover it for themselves. Whether you are looking for a relaxing beach holiday or want to commune with Nature, whether you wish to step back into history or are searching for an active sporting adventure, France will welcome you with open arms, seduce you with its warmth and entertain you with its wide range of attractions enabling you to achieve that perfect holiday.

A word of advice from Lagrange: French roads are excellent, but not free, so keep some euros handy.

3 VALLEES

THE 3 VALLEYS is one of the largest ski domains in the world and is shared between 5 resorts:
La Tania, Courchevel, Meribel, Les Menuires, and Val Thorens.
* Europe's finest snowsure resorts
* Extensive skiing for all levels
* Unlimited off-piste opportunities
* Lots of snowboard- friendly lifts, and fun parks in Courchevel, Val Thorens and Les Menuires.
www.les3vallees.com

Height: 600km of pistes.
52 green slopes / 131 blue slopes / 118 red slopes / 34 black slopes.
200 ski lifts and more than 1500 snow cannons.

6-day '3 Vallees' lift pass (04/05 prices):
232 euros/adult, 174 euros/junior (5-12yrs), 197 euros/senior citizens, children under 5 years and senior citizens over 75 years free.

Cross-country skking: 110km of trails.