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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…
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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…
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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…
Mountain biking best locations

Just announced: Summer lift opening!

It has been confirmed by the S3V (the Société des Trois Vallées) that they will be running selected lifts between 5 July to 28 August 2020, with appropriate measures of protection, for summer holiday visitors. The La Tania gondola will…
Beginners guide to skiing

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…
Types of Skiing in Courchevel

Different Types of Skiing

Skiing has evolved a great deal over the years into many different disciplines. The invention of advanced skiing equipment’s has led to different types and styles of skiing. Currently the various skiing techniques are all regulated by the International Ski Federation (IFS) and every year different organisations arranges numerous events.
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When to ski Courchevel

The best times to ski Courchevel If you're new to skiing then you might be wondering when is the best time to ski Courchevel, taking into consideration the weather and snow conditions. Take a look through our notes below to help you plan your…
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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.
Get fit for skiing

Get fit for your ski holiday

Get fit for skiing At Ski Magic, new skiers are often concerned about ski holiday injuries, getting fit for a ski holiday and how to avoid falling on the slopes. With this in mind, we chatted to Chris Maher of Ski Physio to ask for some…
Ski Magic ski jobs

What’s it really like to do a ski season

Aquamotion swimming pool Courchevel

Free Courchevel Aquamotion passes!

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First time skier?

Heading off on a ski holiday soon? Don't make these 5 mistakes which could spoil your trip! Don’t get dehydrated It’s SO easy to forget to drink water when there’s such lovely coffee, cold beer, toffee vodka, vin chaud, genepi……