Entries by Ski Magic

The Best Courchevel and Meribel Picnic Spots

The best Courchevel and Meribel picnic spots In the Three Valleys we have a huge selection of mountain restaurants but eating out every lunchtime doesn’t always fit into the holiday budget. Whilst you’re staying in a catered chalet, you may also feel that a huge lunch would just be a bit too much (especially if […]

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2023 World Ski Championships: Explained

After the Olympic Games, the World Ski Championships is THE biggest international ski event, bringing together 600 athletes from 75 nations.  In 2023, Courchevel and Meribel will host the very best skiers in the world between 6 to 19 February 2023. 12 DAYS OF RACING 6 ALPINE SKI DISCIPLINES 54 MEDALS TO BE WON 75 […]

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Top Tips for Driving to the Alps

Looking for some information on how to plan your road-trip to the Alps this winter? We’re here to help! If you’re new to driving in France, it can understandably be quite daunting to make the long journey, so we have put together some information to help reassure you! What are your main concerns when on […]

Skiing at Christmas – what’s it really like?

Outside in the crisp, cold mountain air amongst endless peaks of white snow and a million Christmas trees… Could anything be more magical? If you’re hooked on the idea and trying to convince your family, let us help conjure up the image of Christmas on the ski slopes to persuade any non-believers… Surrounded by snowy […]

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Best value European skiing

Which European ski resort offers the most skiing for your money? With the ski pass prices now announced for the Three Valleys ski area for 2022-23, here at Ski Magic HQ we got our calculators out to compare the pricing for some of the largest ski areas in Europe to see exactly how the Three […]

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What’s New in the 3 Valleys? Winter 2022-2023

The whole 3 Valleys ski area will open on 10 December 2022, with La Tania and Moriond lifts also opening. Courchevel 1850 and Le Praz lifts open a week earlier on 3 December. See live lift opening. … The big news for this winter is about the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships which take place […]

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5 reasons to choose Courchevel Le Praz as your next ski destination

One of the original farming villages of the Courchevel valley, Le Praz is a popular destination and well kept secret among French skiers who enjoy the authentic mountain village feel with its cosy bars and twinkling lights. 5 reasons to make Courchevel Le Praz your next ski holiday destination: Not one, but two fast lifts: […]

Best non-skiing activities in Courchevel

Courchevel may be famous for its ski slopes but it’s not all about skiing and snowboarding, there are plenty of other ways to experience a magical winter holiday without putting ski boots on! Here are our top tips for ways you can happily fill your week’s stay in Courchevel without skis, including not-to-be-missed experiences such […]

New for Courchevel in winter 2021-2022

Discover what’s new for visitors to Courchevel this winter: La Tania’s newest bistro from michelin-star chef Julien Machet, the fantastic new beginners skiing area in La Tania and the ‘Eclipse’ World Cup black run into Le Praz…. La Tania’s new beginners’ area Already well-established as being great for families, La Tania is making sure that […]