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Chapters of the guide to Courchevel
Attractions and active leisure
Courchevel is the world-famous ski resort, which attracts not only experienced athletes, but also beginners. It offers its guests an abundance of skiing runs of various levels; both first-timers, experienced athletes and fans of extreme sports would be able to select suitable ski area. Tracks of Bellecote and Pralong are recommended for beginners; those are wide and smooth pistes suitable even for children. La … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants
Vacationing in Courchevel will appeal not only to fans of active pastime, but also to gourmets, since the resort houses a huge number of attractive restaurants. The La Montagne restaurant has opened in 2003, since then it has become a favorite holiday destination among connoisseurs of Savoyard specialties. Excellent cheese fondue, escargots and frogs legs are branded treats of this popular restaurant. All meals are … Open

Traditions and mentality of Courchevel
Also, Courchevel hosts the International Pyrotechnic Art Festival, which starts in the second half of February and lasts at least two weeks. Every evening, visitors to the resort can enjoy incredible pyrotechnic shows, which look spectacularly in the background of mountain landscapes. This festival is one of the largest international competitions of its kind, which is participated by pyrotechnics from many foreign … Open

Travel guide to Courchevel
In the vicinity of Courchevel, there are several ancient farms where organic products are produced, and the best home-made cheese in the region. One of the most popular is the cheese factory La Ferme de Pralong. It always welcomes guests and conducts interesting excursions for them. Visitors to the dairy will be able to see the process of making cheese from beginning to end, and also try its popular varieties. On … Open

Courchevel for children - what to visit
If there is a wish to shoot a bow or ride a segway, you can always do it in Kamelot Camp. This is another great place for families where the kids have fun as never before. It's certainly worth exploring Réserve Naturelle du Plan de Tueda, an excellent location for walking and cycling. Here you will find picturesque landscapes and a cherry on the cake - Lac de Tueda. The park has several skiing trails of different … Open

Advices for travellers
5. In most gastronomic places the total amount of the bill includes tip, it is usually no more than 10% of the total order. If the tip isn’t included in the bill, it may be added by visitor; 5 - 10% would be sufficient. 6. Valuables should be stored in a room safe. Despite the fact that the resort is very quiet and calm, one shouldn’t forget the basic rules of caution. In public places it … Open
