Courchevel
Courchevel · Savoie · France
1,450m
Vertical Drop
150
Runs
58
Lifts
2,400 ha
Skiable Area
500 cm
Avg Snowfall
Dec 2025 – Apr 2026
Season
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About
The most upscale resort in Les 3 Vallées, split across five villages at different altitudes (Le Praz 1300, Courchevel Village 1550, Moriond 1650, Courchevel 1850, and Courchevel Altitude 2000). Courchevel 1850 is famous for luxury hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, and its own altiport for private planes.
Terrain & Mountain Profile
Run Breakdown
Summit
2,738m
Base
1,300m
Vertical Drop
1,450m
Lift Breakdown
6
Gondolas
28
Chairlifts
24
Surface Lifts
Employment & Recruitment
Estimated Seasonal Staff
2,500–4,000
Main Employers
- S3V (Société des 3 Vallées — lift operations)
- L'Apogée Courchevel (Oetker Collection)
- Hôtel Le K2 Palace
- Cheval Blanc Courchevel (LVMH)
- Les Airelles
- Le Chabichou (Michelin-starred)
- ESF Courchevel (ski school)
- New Generation Ski School
- UK tour operators (Scott Dunn, Consensio, Bramble Ski)
Common Seasonal Jobs
Languages Required
- Visa Requirements
- EU/EEA citizens can work freely under EU freedom of movement. UK, Australian, New Zealand, and Canadian citizens aged 18–30 (35 for some) can apply for a Working Holiday Visa (PVT) for France. Non-EU citizens otherwise need employer-sponsored work permits. Luxury hotels may sponsor visas for highly skilled staff.
- Recruitment Timeline
- Luxury hotels begin recruiting as early as May. Tour operators hire June–August. Ski schools September–October. Russian-speaking and multilingual candidates are in high demand.
Worker Amenities & Living
Staff Housing Available
- Cost of Living
- EUR €300–€500 (housing, food, transport — expensive resort)
- Public Transport
- Free shuttle buses between all five villages. Bus to Moûtiers SNCF station (40 min). Courchevel Altiport for private aviation. Lyon Airport 2.5 hrs, Geneva Airport 2.5 hrs.
Staff Perks
- Discounted or free season pass
- Staff meals at luxury hotels
- Accommodation often included at palace-level hotels
- Pro deals on gear
- Tips can be substantial in luxury hospitality
Local Life & Community
- Après & Nightlife
- More refined than party resorts, befitting the luxury clientele. Le Mangeoire wine bar, La Table du Lana, Le Tremplin (piste-side terrace), Kalico nightclub, and Les Caves de Courchevel. At 1850: Le Cap Horn, Farinet. Michelin dining at Le 1947 (Cheval Blanc), Le Chabichou, and Baumanière 1850.
- Healthcare
- Medical centre in Courchevel 1850 with doctors and emergency care. Pharmacies in 1850 and 1650. Nearest hospital: Centre Hospitalier de Moûtiers (40 min).
- Shops & Services
- Sherpa supermarket, luxury boutiques (Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior in 1850), banks, ATMs, bakeries, ski rental shops, and post office. Range of services varies by village altitude.
- International Community
- Large — significant British, Russian, and Eastern European seasonal workforce. High demand for multilingual staff. Strong luxury hospitality network.
Outdoor Activities (Non-Ski)
Nearby Towns
Courchevel
0 km awayThe most luxurious ski resort in the world. Courchevel 1850 is where billionaires ski. Multiple villages at different altitudes offer varying price points. Staff are the engine of the luxury machine.
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Dec 2025 – Apr 2026
Climate & Snow
- Winter Temps
- -8°C to 1°C
- Snow Reliability
- high
- Snowmaking
- 40% of runs
- Avg Snowfall
- 500 cm/yr
Location
45.4155°N, 6.6348°E
Nearest town: Courchevel