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Ski resort in France
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Courchevel is a city in Savoie, France. The most chic alpine resort in France, Courchevel features 11 luxury five stars hotels, 6 restaurants awarded with the Michelin star, jet-set and royal clientele, luxury boutiques, exceptional spas in the heart of the 3 Valleys, the world's largest ski domain, with 372 mi of trails and slopes and 198 lifts.
Modern French cuisine for this alpine 2 Michelin stars restaurant
1850 is full of glitzy boutiques, frequented by Russians and you'll see plenty of bling, furs and miniature hand bags dogs as you wander around resort. There are also some more "normal" shops in the forum including bakeries, restaurants, ski shops and a mini supermarket. There is also a pharmacy in the resort.
Le Praz has a few gifts shops, a good little cheese deli and a little mini-market - 8-8. Although don't be fooled by the name. It isn't open all day and closes at lunch.
By train
The closest railway station is in Moûtiers, around 30 km away.
There are numerous transfer companies offering shared and private transfers to Courchevel. You can also get the Eurostar to Moûtiers or one of the coach services to the area.
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