Courchevel le praz

Any tips on any must do slopes or things to do in Courchevel this winter?

I'm going in a group of 10 over Christmas, staying in 1300 le praz and wanted to know if anyone has any advice on things to do there or any must do slopes I should know about.

Everything :mrgreen:

But a couple of slopes that are often missed are M, a black of the top of Vizelle bubble. This is one of my all time favourite runs and doesn't tend to attract crowds, can get a bit bumpy, worn and icy on occasions.
Two reds that you will usually have all to yourself are Mur and Cave des Creux which are over above the Altiport. I suggest these because most people miss them and they are sweet runs (rather than an amazing experience).
The rest is just enjoy!!!!
Go where the snow dictates - and if there isn't much there are 2 bubbles back down to Le Praz, which in my view is a better way to end an enjoyable day higher up that fighting down a bare and busy road of artificial snow.

Oh, and you'll need your webcams of course.
Here are a few .....
http://livecam.courchevel.com/ (click Plein ecran for a full screen view) and a google search will give you more.
On the "La Saulire" cam the main run in front (towards a lift station on the opposite hill) is the Combe de Saulire, a red. This is the main route back from Meribel and can get stupid busy and over crowded. If you are Meribel way it is worth considering coming back via the Col de la Loze as this is above Le Praz and will give you a better ski back.

OldAndy wrote: Everything

Agreed. You can't go wrong in Courchevel at all. Some of my favourites are Roc Merlet into Roc Mungier and Park City in 1850 (also reachable from La Vizelle) and Indiens (via the Prameruel chair) coming into 1650.

Also, try Lanches into Folyéres from the top of the Cretes lift, heading into La Tania, for a full-on blast. If you hit it on a good day, it's epic!

I'm not jealous at all. Nope, not me :cry:

Fingers crossed there's enough snow for them to open Jockeys, one of my favourite runs down to Le Praz.
Up in Courchevel your spoilt for choice, M and Suisses blacks. Or if you want a great cruse the Combe Saulire red joining the Stade Descente red.

Yeah, Stade Descente is great too. Jockeys seems to have had problems for a while now. The last time I remember skiing it was on a powder day in January 2010.

what id say is unless you are very focussed on high milage do not waste your money upgrading to a 3V pass - courchevel valley has a lot to offer which should keep many entertained for a week

you can always upgrade to a 3V pass on a day by day basis if you wish