Courchevel Ski Season 2026-2027: Opening Dates, Lift Pass Prices and Key Dates

When does the Courchevel ski season 2026-2027 open and close?

The Courchevel ski area opens on Friday 4 December 2026 and closes on Sunday 18 April 2027. The wider 3 Vallées ski area, which links Courchevel to Méribel, Val Thorens and the other resorts, opens one day later, on Saturday 5 December 2026, and closes on the same date. These are the dates published by the lift operator's official ticket office and by Courchevel Tourism, checked in October 2026.

Courchevel Tourism notes that lift openings are subject to snow conditions, so check the slopes and lifts page on its website or the Les 3 Vallées app before you set off, especially in the first and last weeks.

Courchevel offers 150 km of marked pistes, according to Courchevel Tourism, and is linked to the 600 km of Les 3 Vallées.

How much does a Courchevel lift pass cost in 2026-2027?

In high season, from 19 December 2026 to 9 April 2027, a one-day adult pass costs 77 € for the Courchevel Valley and 84.20 € for Les 3 Vallées. These are the prices published on the official ticket office website, skipasscourchevel.com, run by the lift operator S3V, in October 2026. Adults are 18 to 74, children 5 to 17.

Courchevel Valley pass, high season

The Courchevel Valley pass is free for children under 5 and for skiers aged 75 and over, with proof of age.

3 Vallées pass, high season

For longer stays, the official Les 3 Vallées website gives adult prices of 486 € for seven days and 941 € for fourteen days in high season. The 3 Vallées pass is free for children under 5 with proof of age, and the veteran pass is sold at ticket offices only. The ticket office presents the six-day pass as "six days for the price of five".

When is low season, and what changes?

Low season covers the first two weeks of the season and the last week. According to Les 3 Vallées, the six-day adult 3 Vallées pass costs 378.50 € from 5 to 18 December 2026 and for the week of 10 to 18 April 2027, instead of 421 € in high season.

The ticket office also offers 20% off the 3 Vallées adult day pass on Saturdays when bought online by 11.59 pm on the Friday before.

Which passes suit families and beginners?

Families of three or more usually save with the Family Flex pass, and complete beginners can start with the Minipass.

• Family Flex: one or two adults (18 to 74) and one to six children (5 to 17) buying the same duration on the same ski area all pay the child rate. In high season that is 315.50 € per person for six days and 364 € for seven days on the Courchevel Valley pass, or 345 € and 398.30 € on the 3 Vallées pass.
• Minipass Courchevel: 39.50 € a day, valid in the Easy Rider beginner areas only.
• Children under 5 ski free on both passes with proof of age.

The Carré Neige insurance option, sold with the pass, costs 3.50 € a day or 21 € for six days, and covers rescue and evacuation costs, medical costs in addition to mandatory health cover, and the refund of passes and lessons of more than three days after an accident or serious illness. For more on ski school, childcare and family logistics, see our Courchevel with kids guide.

When are the French school holidays in 2026-2027?

French school holidays set the busiest weeks in Courchevel. The Christmas holidays run from Saturday 19 December 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027 for the whole country. The February and spring holidays are staggered across three zones, according to the official calendar published on service-public.gouv.fr. Classes resume on the Monday morning shown.

Put together, the French winter holidays run from Saturday 6 February until classes resume on Monday 8 March 2027. Two zones are on holiday at the same time from 13 to 21 February (zones A and C) and from 20 to 28 February (zones A and B). Travelling between 4 January and 5 February, or between 8 March and 2 April, avoids all French school holidays. Holidays in your own country may differ, so check those too.

Which events are already announced for winter 2026-2027?

The main event confirmed so far is a Women's Alpine Ski World Cup night slalom on Tuesday 22 December 2026 at the Stade Émile-Allais in Courchevel 1850. Courchevel Tourism's programme lists the partners' village opening at 4 pm, the first run at 5.45 pm and the second run at 8.45 pm, followed by the flower ceremony. The date also appears on the 2026-2027 World Cup calendar published in June 2026.

Courchevel was founded in 1946, and its 80th anniversary programme lists a grand closing party in December 2026, without a date yet. More dates may be added to Courchevel Tourism's events page before the season starts.

What are the key dates at a glance?

For the festive period itself, see our Courchevel Christmas and New Year guide, and for the busiest weeks, consider booking lessons, restaurants and any private services early.

Where do you buy and collect a Courchevel lift pass?

Buy online at skipasscourchevel.com, on the Les 3 Vallées app, at ticket machines or at the ticket offices in each village. Passes bought online can be collected from machines and the pass activates on your first lift. The ticket offices are at La Croisette in Courchevel 1850, the Maison de Moriond, 237 rue des Rois in Courchevel Village, the Alpinium in Le Praz and in La Tania.

The ticket offices open daily from 8.35 am to 4.15 pm from 4 December 2026 to 5 February 2027, then until 4.35 pm to the end of the season. Refunds of unused passes must be requested at least 24 hours before the first day of validity, according to the ticket office FAQ.

Planning photos on the slopes this season?

If you would like photos of your family or partner skiing, Riva Photography Courchevel connects visitors with private photographers in Courchevel who ski. For sessions on the slopes, the photographer's lift pass is added to the quote at the public price shown above. Sessions run from one hour (30 photos, 590 € including VAT) to a full day (250 photos, 1,970 € including VAT), with a free weather postponement if requested more than 72 hours ahead. Send us your dates on WhatsApp through the contact section. For ideas, see our ski photoshoot ideas.

Frequently asked questions

When does Courchevel open for the 2026-2027 ski season?

The Courchevel ski area opens on Friday 4 December 2026 and closes on Sunday 18 April 2027. The full 3 Vallées area opens on Saturday 5 December 2026. Both dates come from the official ticket office and depend on snow conditions.

How much is a day lift pass in Courchevel in 2026-2027?

In high season, from 19 December 2026 to 9 April 2027, a one-day adult pass costs 77 € for the Courchevel Valley and 84.20 € for Les 3 Vallées, according to the official ticket office. Children aged 5 to 17 pay 63.10 € and 69 € respectively.

How much is a 6-day 3 Vallées pass for 2026-2027?

421 € for an adult in high season and 378.50 € in low season (5 to 18 December 2026 and 10 to 18 April 2027). A child's six-day 3 Vallées pass costs 345 € in high season.

Do young children and seniors ski free in Courchevel?

Children under 5 ski free on both the Courchevel Valley and 3 Vallées passes with proof of age. Skiers aged 75 and over ski free on the Courchevel Valley pass; on the 3 Vallées pass they pay a reduced veteran rate of 21 € a day, sold at ticket offices only.

What are the busiest weeks of the Courchevel ski season?

The French Christmas holidays (19 December 2026 to 4 January 2027) and the French winter holidays, which run across the three school zones from 6 February until classes resume on 8 March 2027. The periods from 4 January to 5 February and from 8 March to 2 April fall outside French school holidays.