Good to know
Good to Know
- Courchevel is not a single town but five distinct altitude-based villages, each with its own rhythm and price point.
- Free shuttle buses run every 30 minutes (07:00–02:00) connecting 1300 to 1850; gondolas provide quick links between villages.
- The commune's total population is around 2,290 residents; 85% of housing is secondary/vacation properties, creating a seasonal, transient character.
- Summer is quieter and prices drop; peak season (Dec–Feb) books far in advance; rental estimates above reflect typical winter holiday pricing.
- All villages have direct ski access; 1850 is the main resort hub; lower villages rely on lifts/buses to reach upper slopes.
- Nomads with families often balance 1550–1650 for affordability and amenities; solo/couple digital nomads seeking luxury choose 1850; budget-conscious choose 1300 or La Tania.
Neighborhoods
Courchevel 1850 (Courchevel)
- Character
- Ultra-luxury alpine resort center; international jet-set destination
- Demographics
- Affluent international clientele, Gulf Arabs, Russians (especially around New Year), celebrity visitors
- Why For Nomads
- Hub of Courchevel with most ski access; Michelin-starred restaurants, designer shopping, world-class nightlife; excellent for those seeking elite amenities and full resort infrastructure
- Altitude Meters
- 1850
- Housing Cost Rank
- Most expensive
- Rental Estimate Per Month
- €8,000
- Notes
- Studio/1-bed furnished apartment; prices vary widely (€5,000–€15,000+ per month depending on size and views); luxury chalets can exceed €20,000/month
Courchevel Moriond (1650)
- Character
- Sunny, balanced Alpine village; friendly and increasingly upmarket but less glitzy than 1850
- Demographics
- Families, British chalet staff and seasonal workers, intermediate skiers, budget-conscious luxury-seekers
- Why For Nomads
- More relaxed than 1850 but still full-service; quieter slopes due to location; direct lift access to 1850 (5 min bubble); lively bars/restaurants at better value; good mix of locals and visitors
- Altitude Meters
- 1650
- Housing Cost Rank
- Mid-range
- Rental Estimate Per Month
- €3,500
- Notes
- Studio/1-bed furnished apartment; more affordable than 1850 but prices rising; self-catered apartment complexes common
Courchevel Village (1550)
- Character
- Family-friendly; peaceful, quiet mountain village with convenient slope access
- Demographics
- Families with young children, first-time skiers, those seeking tranquility over nightlife
- Why For Nomads
- Excellent for families; gentle slopes; good ski schools and services; direct access to 1850 by gondola (5 min); more affordable; Aquamotion water complex nearby; less crowded than higher villages
- Altitude Meters
- 1550
- Housing Cost Rank
- Lower mid-range
- Rental Estimate Per Month
- €2,800
- Notes
- Studio/1-bed furnished apartment; mix of chalets and modern apartment blocks; budget-conscious nomads often choose this level
Courchevel Le Praz (1300)
- Character
- Authentic Savoyard mountain village; traditional wooden chalets; lowest and most rustic
- Demographics
- Tourists seeking authentic Alpine charm; families wanting cultural immersion; budget travelers; skiers comfortable with thinner snow at lower altitude
- Why For Nomads
- Most affordable; traditional village feel; good restaurants and shops; direct Praz bubble to 1850 (6 min); Olympic ski-jump history; genuine French mountain atmosphere; less touristy
- Altitude Meters
- 1300
- Housing Cost Rank
- Most affordable
- Rental Estimate Per Month
- €2,000
- Notes
- Studio/1-bed apartment; accommodation primarily chalets; fewer luxury options; accessible by shuttle/gondola to upper villages; may have lower snow cover in early/late season
La Tania (1400)
- Character
- Purpose-built 1992 Olympic village; family-friendly; nestled in trees; traffic-free center
- Demographics
- Families seeking organized, purpose-built village amenities; beginners; intermediate skiers wanting more space and greenery
- Why For Nomads
- Good value; direct ski-in/ski-out; separate village center (away from main road); good for families; quieter than main Courchevel; easy gondola/lift access to Méribel and Courchevel; less crowded slopes
- Altitude Meters
- 1400
- Housing Cost Rank
- Lower
- Rental Estimate Per Month
- €2,300
- Notes
- Studio/1-bed furnished apartment; wooden chalets and apartment blocks; good amenities for families; fewer luxury options than 1850
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
Sources cited for this category
These are the sources cited in this best neighborhoods research for this city. Individual figures may not each trace to one of them.
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- 2.riviera.savills.fr
- 3.courchevel-chalets-apartments.com
- 4.en.wikipedia.org
- 5.seecourchevel.com
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- 12.hotelcarlina.com
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.