Non-Skiing Activities
A third of guests in Courchevel 1850 never put on skis. The resort has built a parallel itinerary for them — driving glaciers, flying summits, eating well, sleeping deeply.
Twelve things to do without skis
Ice driving with manufacturer pilots
Private circuits with Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini engineers, on dedicated frozen tracks 30 minutes from the resort.
Helicopter sightseeing
20–60 minute flights over Mont Blanc, the Vanoise glaciers and the Italian side of the border. Operated from the Altiport.
Half-day spa ritual
The signature 4-hour rituals at La Mer (Cheval Blanc), Sisley (Les Airelles), Diane Barrière (Les Neiges) and Sothys (Le K2).
Snowshoe gastronomy
Twilight ascent through silent pine forest to a candlelit chalet — operated by Compagnie des Guides with multi-course local dinner.
Husky sled outings
Half-day mushing through the Bozel valley forest. Whisper-quiet and unforgettable for first-timers.
Hot-air balloon at sunrise
Weather-dependent winter sunrise flights launching from the Méribel valley with Mont Blanc panoramas.
Aquamotion wellness centre
Europe's largest mountain aquatic complex — Olympic lap pool, wave pool, lagoons, hammam, kids' splash zone.
Curling and tobogganing
The Saint-Bon ice rink hosts curling lessons; the 2 km night-lit toboggan run from Praz to Saint-Bon is one of the longest in France.
Boutique afternoon
Hermès, Dior, Vuitton, Chanel, Loro Piana, Bernard Orcel — all within a 400 m stretch of the Rue du Rocher.
Michelin lunch
Lunch menus at the three-star houses run 40–50% below dinner — and book months less in advance.