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Tour de France 2023 comes to Courchevel

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On Wednesday 19th July 2023, the 176 cyclists participating in this year's Tour de France will begin their 166km ride from Saint-Gervais, near Megeve, to Courchevel, the 17th 'etape'. The first climb is up and over the Col de Saisies; an…
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20 cool things to do in Courchevel!

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Best Courchevel Activities Ski Magic's bucket list of fun things to do in Courchevel (and the Three Valleys) is a run-down of all the best activities and adventures to make your ski holiday the best ever! It's aimed at youngsters (and the…
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A New Ski Magic Chalet in Meribel

Ski Magic's Clare has been looking after Chalet Loden for many years on behalf of the owners, so it is with great pleasure that for 2023-2024 we are adding it to the Ski Magic chalet collection. It is such a familiar chalet for us, we are…
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3 Valleys, 3 Snowparks

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As Team GB return from the 2023 Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships in Bakuriani with not one, but two World Champion titles, as well as a silver medal, and several other top 10 rankings, we thought we’d put together some info…
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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…
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2023 World Ski Championships: Explained

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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…
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Top Tips for Driving to the Alps

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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…
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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…
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The Best Freestyle Videos Ever Made

It's not just kids that can't wait for December to start... For anyone excited about the ski season, November drags on forever, but watching videos of the snow is almost as good, so here are our favourite freestyle/freeride videos by skiers…
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Best value European skiing

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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…
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How to Enjoy Courchevel on a Budget

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Despite the amazing snow conditions, an excellent lift system and a variety of skiing to suit all levels of skier, Courchevel has over the years become mostly known as a luxury resort attracting oligarchs, royals and film stars, which we…
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What’s New in the 3 Valleys? Winter 2022-2023

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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…