Courchevel’s 80th season, World Cup races and the Freeride World Tour. Courchevel opens 4 December 2026, Les 3 Vallées 5 December; both close 18 April 2027.
Opening dates announced by the resorts for winter 2026/27. Dates can move with snow conditions; check with the resort before you travel.
Courchevel launches its 80th anniversary on the first day of the season: live performances, artistic creations, the anniversary film and the unveiling of the Courchevel 80 coffee-table book.
A stage of the Ski Cross World Cup, with the world’s leading athletes on the slopes of Val Thorens.
Night slalom. Partner village opens 16:00, first run 17:45, second run 20:45 followed by the flower ceremony.
The world’s top extreme skiers and snowboarders. Face, timings and competition day are decided 48 hours in advance within the weather window.
ESF instructors compete for a week. The 75th edition coincides with the 80th anniversary of the Méribel ESF; the first edition was held in Méribel in 1951.
French Alps 2030 Olympic Winter Games. Courchevel hosts the men’s and women’s Alpine speed events, Downhill and Super-G, and several ski jumping events on the normal and large hills.
Sources: Les 3 Vallées · Skipass Courchevel · Courchevel Tourisme. Dates subject to change by the organisers.
We allocate aircraft ahead of the busiest Alpine weekends: the season opening, Christmas week and the World Cup nights. Advisors with repeat clients can hold seats under seasonal retainers.