Top 5 Winter Activities in Courchevel

Children and adults alike will revel in the variety of activities on offer at Courchevel’s Adventure Camp near the Altiport. Under the watchful eye of a guide, try your hand at snowmobiling around a 700-metre closed track. Children (aged six and over) have their own special track to contend with. For a further adrenaline rush why not have a go at airboarding? This relatively new sport involves hurtling headfirst down the mountain on an inflatable sled-like cushion.

Courchevel is also home to some fantastic tobogganing tracks. Whizz down the 2 km track between Courchevel 1850 and Courchevel 1550 or try the 3 km Grand-Prix style Moriond track with its challenging hair-pin bends .

The Swimming pool and cinema room at Chalet Carat are sure to keep the kids entertained when they return to this luxurious chalet in courchevel.

Every Wednesday evening between 6pm and 8pm, the Verdons gondola opens and the slopes and Family Park are open for skiing. With music pumping, ski down the floodlit pistes before enjoying dinner or a drink at Les Verdons mountain restaurant.

You can also take part in a torchlight descent; just strap your skis on and, following your guide, make your way down the piste in a torchlit descent. This is a simply magical experience as the flickering torches light up the slopes around you.

Warm up again in front of the grand fireplace at Chalet Tahoe. Located just 30m from the piste, chalet Tahoe is a mesmerising blend of modern decor and excellent facilities.

Take off from the Altiport and enjoy a panoramic tour over Courchevel and the 3 Vallées Massif with a pilot specialised in mountain flying. For further thrills, enjoy a hot air balloon ride or have a go at paragliding. Carried by the wind, glide over the snow-capped peaks and deep valleys whilst taking in the captivating views.

For the ultimate adrenaline boost, tandem skydiving flights from 5000 metres are also available. With 45 seconds of free fall and a further five-minute canopy ride back to earth, this is an incredible way to experience the beauty of the mountain landscape.

Touch back down to earth in luxury at Shemshak Lodge. Located directly on the piste, ski-in/ski-out Shemshak Lodge is a family-friendly chalet with superb views and an exceptional spa.

Get your skates on and head to The Forum where you will find an Olympic-size ice rink for you to practice your pirouettes on. Used for skating and ice hockey, the rink is open daily between 3pm and 7pm and on Wednesdays 4pm to 10pm.

Also at the Forum is a 13-metre high indoor climbing wall, open every day from 9am to 10pm. This is the perfect place to hone your climbing skills before tackling tricky rock faces in the great outdoors.

Chalet Nanuq is the perfect chalet to return to after an afternoon at the ice rink with it's traditional interior styling matched with luxury features such as a cinema and wellness suite.

Situated between Courchevel 1650 and 1550, Aquamotion offers state-or-the-art facilities for exercise, fun and relaxation. With a 25-metre swimming pool, indoor and outdoor lagoons, a diving pool, baby pool, indoor surfing wave and water slides, there is plenty to keep the whole family entertained for an afternoon on a bad weather day.

Whilst the children splash around, parents can unwind in the Aquawellness area which features a saltwater pool, sauna, steam room and caldarium. There’s also a spa and balneotherapy area offering cryotherapy, massages and a range of treatments.

If you don't want the fun to stop then Chalet Le Petit Palais is an excellent option with it's large 14 meter swimming pool plus it's own nightclub for when the little ones are in bed.