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Christmas and New Year in Courchevel and Meribel

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Christmas and New Year is a truly magical time to ski, with festive fun as well as fabulous skiing in the Three Valleys. The Tourist Office of Courchevel puts on various events and activities for visitors, with music, performers and free drinks…
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When is the best time to ski in Europe?

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The best time to ski in Europe is between early December and the end of April. Courchevel, one of the most high-altitude and snow-sure European ski resorts, is usually open between the first weekend of December and the third weekend of April…
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Ski deals 2023-2024

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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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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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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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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 think…
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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.