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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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What are the 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…
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3 Valleys, 3 Snowparks

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We thought we’d put together some info for any freestyle skiers and snowboarders wanting to make the most of the rails and kickers in the 3 Valleys... There are three main snowparks across the Three Valleys dedicated to freestyle. Each…
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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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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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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…
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The Top 10 Dry Ski Slopes & Indoor Snow Centres in the UK

Want to train and practice before hitting the slopes this year? Or are you a newbie who wants to learn the basics of skiing or snowboarding to save time practising at the resort? Here are some of the best dry ski slopes and indoor snow centres in the country, perfect for having an inter-season or inter-trip play on.
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5 reasons to choose Courchevel Le Praz as your next ski destination

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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 fall…
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Go skiing (in your living room)!

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Missing skiing this lockdown? With the clocks going back and nights drawing in, we're all dreaming of skiing, with our fingers very much crossed for this winter seeing plenty of action on the slopes. So with that in mind, we thought we'd…
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What’s New in Courchevel – Winter 2020

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Big changes are happening in Courchevel, with huge investments in Le Praz making them even better for skiers and snowboarders.   New for Courchevel Le Praz: The Alpinium If you visited Courchevel in Winter 2018-2019 you can’t have…
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Top 10 Skiing Fun Facts

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Skiing was originally a form of transportation in Europe before it became a sport. The oldest documented evidence of skiing is found in the region of Norway and Sweden from primitive carvings dating back to 5000 B.C. Until the 1800’s skiing was primarily used only for transport, it was after the turn of the 18th century that it became a recreational sport. Commercially the popularity of skiing holidays took off in the 19th century which increased substantially during the mid-1900s until today.