What Le Praz is like
Le Praz has kept a village scale: stone and timber facades, narrow lanes, a church, a lake, bars and restaurants used all year. It is markedly quieter than Courchevel 1850, and accommodation there usually offers better value for an equivalent surface.
Le Praz or Courchevel 1850: how to choose
Both give access to the same ski area. The difference is the setting, not the skiing.
| Criterion | What to know |
|---|---|
| Atmosphere | Le Praz: a quiet Savoyard village. 1850: the lively heart of the resort, boutiques and nightlife. |
| Ski access | From Le Praz, the gondola reaches Courchevel 1850 in 6 minutes. |
| Value | For an equivalent surface, Le Praz is generally more accessible than 1850. |
| Families | Le Praz offers a calmer, human-scale environment. |
| Evenings | 1850 concentrates restaurants and bars; Le Praz has village addresses. |
Getting around from Le Praz
- —Free municipal Courchevel shuttle, stop 50 m from the chalet, hourly in each direction
- —Le Praz gondola 5 minutes away by shuttle, Courchevel 1850 in 6 minutes of lift
- —Private 2-car garage at the chalet
- —Private transfers from Geneva or Chambéry can be arranged on request, charged separately
The chalet in Le Praz
Chalet Les Cochettes is a 330 sqm private chalet for 12 adults plus 2 babies, with a 10-metre private indoor pool, cinema room, central fireplace and heated ski room, tucked just below the village with an enclosed rear garden regularly visited by roe deer.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Courchevel Le Praz?
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Le Praz, or Courchevel 1300, is Courchevel's historic village, below Courchevel 1850, in Savoie, France (73120).
Is ski access easy from Le Praz?
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Yes. The Le Praz gondola opens directly onto Les 3 Vallées and reaches Courchevel 1850 in 6 minutes, with a free shuttle from a stop 50 m from the chalet.
Can you get to Courchevel 1850 from Le Praz?
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Yes, in 6 minutes by the Le Praz gondola, or by road on the municipal shuttle.
Is Le Praz good for families?
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It is a calm, human-scale village with a lake and local shops, which makes it a popular base for families who prefer to avoid the bustle of 1850.