The Cost Guide
Courchevel 1850 has a reputation for being one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world. It is — at the top end. But the real range is wider than the headlines suggest. Here are the numbers.
What things actually cost
Where to stay
Hotel — Palace (5★ Palace-rated)
€1,200 – €4,500 / night
Cheval Blanc, Les Airelles, K2 Palace, Le Strato. Peak week February, low end is January or late March.
Hotel — 5★ non-Palace
€600 – €1,800 / night
Rosewood, Six Senses, Annapurna, Le Lana. Full board often included.
Hotel — 4★
€280 – €700 / night
More choice in Courchevel Moriond (1650), where 4★ is the dominant tier. Family-friendly properties dominate this band.
Chalet — private with staff
€15,000 – €120,000 / week
Sleeping 6–14, with chef, butler, driver and chalet host. Peak week is roughly 3× low week.
On the mountain
Lift pass — Trois Vallées 6 days
€380 adult, €300 child
Free under-5, free over-75. Online booking ~10 % cheaper than walk-up.
Ski rental — 6 days
€170 – €350 adult
Standard to premium. In-chalet delivery from Black Tie or Snowberry: ~€450.
Ski school — group, 6 days
€340 – €420
Two hours daily, ESF or international school. Often discounted for siblings booked together.
Private instructor
€450 – €600 / day
Full day, one instructor for a group of up to 6 skiers — per group, not per person.
Eating out
Michelin dinner (3★)
€450 – €750 / person
Tasting menu only at Le 1947 by Yannick Alléno. Wine not included.
Bistro dinner
€80 – €140 / person
Solid bistros and brasseries in 1850 and 1650, two courses with wine.
Slope-side lunch
€40 – €280 / person
A casual mountain restaurant to a full Cap Horn or Bel Air lunch with champagne.
Getting there
Geneva transfer (private)
€800 – €1,400 one way
Mercedes V-Class or equivalent, 2.5 hours. Helicopter from Geneva: ~€3,500–€5,000.
What a week actually costs, per person
Seven nights, two people sharing, 2026/27 season in euros. Three honest tiers — from a sensible Trois Vallées week in 1650 to a palace-and-Michelin week in 1850.
| Line item | Budget 4★ in 1650 | Comfortable 5★ in 1850 | Palace Palace + Michelin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation (7 nts, shared) | €1,400 | €3,500 | €8,750 |
| Lift pass (6-day Trois Vallées) | €380 | €380 | €380 |
| Ski rental (6 days) | €200 | €350 | €450 |
| Tuition (group / shared private) | €380 | €600 | €1,500 |
| Dining | €600 | €2,500 | €5,000 |
| Geneva transfer (share) | €300 | €600 | €2,500 |
| Per person, the week | ≈ €3,260 | ≈ €7,930 | €18,500+ |
Indicative, per person, double occupancy. The Palace tier rises quickly with private chalets, helicopter transfers, spa and shopping — €25,000+ per person is realistic for a full-service week. The skiing itself (pass + rental + school ≈ €900) is the same in every tier.
The lift pass isn’t where Courchevel is expensive
Set against its peer luxury resorts, a six-day Courchevel lift pass is unremarkable — about level with Verbier and Zermatt, and cheaper than neighbouring Val d’Isère, all while giving access to the 600 km Trois Vallées, the largest linked ski area in the world. Courchevel’s reputation for expense is built on its palace hotels and Michelin tables, not on the mountain. Six-day adult pass, high season:
| Resort | Ski area | 6-day adult pass |
|---|---|---|
| Megève | Évasion Mont-Blanc | €284 |
| St. Moritz | Engadin | ≈ CHF 376 |
| Zermatt | Matterhorn | ≈ CHF 380 |
| Verbier | 4 Vallées | CHF 400 |
| Courchevel | Les Trois Vallées | €409 |
| Val d’Isère | Espace Killy | €450 |
2025/26 high-season adult prices; French resorts in EUR, Swiss resorts in CHF (roughly at parity). Swiss and St. Moritz figures are dynamic “from” rates and Megève is the advance online price, so treat all as indicative. Courchevel’s own 2026/27 Trois Vallées pass is published at €421. Sources: skipasscourchevel.com, les3vallees.com and each resort’s tariff pages.
Frequently asked
Is Courchevel 1850 expensive?
Yes — the village holds the highest concentration of palace hotels and three-star restaurants in any ski resort, and prices reflect that. However, Courchevel 1650 (Moriond) sits 200 m below, on the same lift system, at roughly half the cost of comparable comfort.
How much does a week in Courchevel cost?
A budget-conscious week (4★ in 1650, group ski school, mid-range dinners): roughly €3,000–€4,500 per person. A typical 5★ week in 1850: €8,000–€15,000 per person. A palace-hotel-and-Michelin week: €25,000+ per person.
How much does it cost to ski in Courchevel?
The skiing itself — lift pass plus rental plus group school for a week — is around €900 per adult. That is comparable to other premium European resorts. The cost difference between Courchevel and a mid-market Alpine resort lies in accommodation and food, not on the mountain.
What is the cheapest time to visit Courchevel?
The week after Epiphany (early January) and the last week of March before Easter. Hotel rates can be 40–60 % below February peak, with identical lift access and often better snow than the December opening weeks.
Are there budget options in Courchevel?
Yes — serviced apartments in Courchevel 1650 and Courchevel Le Praz (1300) offer self-catering at a fraction of 1850 hotel rates. The same lift pass and ski area apply.