Lift Pass Information - Updated with 2010 Prices
Expected 2009/2010 Openings - all subject to change / snow conditions etc.
Courchevel 1850 main lifts opened 5 Dec 2009 and run to 25 Apr 2010
La Tania lifts opened Saturday 12 Dec 2009 & end Sunday 25 Apr 2010 - NOW CONFIRMED
Méribel & Mottaret: 5 Dec 2009 to 25 Apr 2010
Le Praz, 1550 & 1650: 12 Dec 2009 to 25 Apr 2010
Val Thorens: 21 Nov 2009 to 9 May 2010 (a week later than 2009)
2009-2010 Winter Prices
Free passes go to over 75's and under 5's. Children remain classed as under 13 (but children classified as under 18 on family passes, also see below for internet offer). Adults are 13 and over up to 65 with a Seniors discount from 65 to 75.
New 3 hour pass available for 2010.
1 Day Courchevel €39 (from 38).
6 Day Courchevel €190 (from €182)
6 Day Three Valleys €232 (from €225).
Morning only passes are available for Three Valleys (09:30-12:30 €37.50) or new for Winter 2009/2010 is a three hour local pass (€32).
Three Valleys season pass stays under the thousand euro mark at €990 (from €970).
The mini-pass now includes the La Tania gondola for Winter 2009/2010 - see below.
On-Line purchased Family Passes allow "children" to be under 21 instead of 18 - see below.
All Tariffs listed below...
Hands Free Passes
Introduced for Winter 2005/6 were automatic hands free lift passes that operate turnstiles as you approach (you keep the pass in a left hand side pocket). A photo is only required for season passes and the free under 5 and over 75 passes (for Season Passes it is taken by the cashier digitally and can be checked on hand held monitors at lift stations - it's not on the pass itself.)
Plenty of people get caught using season passes not belonging to them every year, any unusual patterns of riding lifts etc alerts the lift companies too. So they can track you but this can also help in rescues and season pass users can be told the amount of vertical they've skied in the season.
The new hands free turnstiles at the La Tania Gondola
A re-chargeable pass that can be charged up via the internet for an additional 3 Euros is now available, therefore no requirement to visit the lift pass office ever again! Passes can be replaced if lost (less an admin fee) too.
Summer Lift Openings 2009
The La Tania Gondola opens on Mon, Tue & Thu. Verdons and Saulire lifts open every day except Saturday. The Pas du Lac lift from the Méribel Valley opens on Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun.
Brides Les Bains or Chenus don't appear to be opening for Summer 2009 and also note that Friday openings can vary through out the Summer. As usual all lifts are subject to change due to the weather, staff shortages, maintenance etc. Some lifts close for lunch too!
Buying your lift pass
There is a 3 Euro deposit charge for re-chargeable passes which can be re-charged on-line at s3v.com
Lift passes are available all day from the Gondola lift pass office in La Tania from 08:45 to 16:30 (19:00 on a Saturday night in Winter) or on-line. Photos are only required for season passes or the free under 5 / over 75 passes - the lift staff take these photos, all speak English and they do take credit / debit cards!
It used to be possible to buy passes for the next day from 3:30pm and get several runs in at the end of the day for "free" but this has now ended as passes can be bought well in advance and are validated the first time they are scanned at a turnstile. A once only trip up the Gondola can be purchased for €6 (or €13 up Dou Des Lanches too) if you fancy one run the day before your pass starts though. Lifts down are free by the way...
Note however that your chalet staff, rep or apartment agency may sort passes out for you and have them delivered to you on the morning of your first ski leaving you without any hassle or queuing.
Age Groups - Proof of age required to get discounted passes
Baby - Under 5's (Ski Free)
Child - Over 5 and under 13
Adult - Over 13 and under 65
Senior - Over 65 and under 75
Veteran - Over 75 (Ski Free)
Family - 2 Parents plus a minimum of 2 children aged over 5 and under 18
The Courchevel Valley Pass
Gives you access to all the lifts in 1850, 1650, 1550, Le Praz and La Tania - still a huge area to ski and will usually be fine for complete beginners. It is possible to buy 1 day extensions to make it a 3V pass (Adult €22.50) and this may be an option if you only intend to head over to the Méribel side once in a week (Méribel is a lot sunnier in late afternoon in January mind!).
The Three Valley Pass
Lets you use any of the 200 lifts and is recommended for most skiers and boarders to explore the entire 600km of pistes throughout Courchevel 1850, 1650, 1550, Le Praz, La Tania, Méribel, Mottaret, Méribel Village, Val Thorens, Les Menuires, St Martin de Belleville and Brides Les Bains.
If you buy a 6 day or more Three Valleys pass you can ski for 1 day in one of the following areas (subject to all areas being open, snow conditions etc): Tignes / Val d'Isère (Espace de Killy), La Plagne / Les Arcs / Peisey Vallandry (the Paradiski linked area) for free (not the rumoured €10 charge that was planned). Pralognan La Vanoise and Les Saisies look like they are not now included. REMEMBER TO TAKE YOUR ORIGINAL RECEIPTS AND THE PASS WITH YOU!
The Family Pass
2 Adults plus 2 kids can have 6 days in The Three Valleys for €742 (or Courchevel Valley for €608). Passes are a minimum of 6 days with special rates up to 14 days and options for 3,4,5 or 6 kids. Note that "kids" are classed as under 18 for these rates instead of under 13 as for individual passes. That means two adults and four 17 year olds could ski the Three Valleys for 14 days for €2454 instead of €3156 - a saving of €702 (note that separate passes are issued, you don't have to ski together!).
Special Internet Offer for 2010 - "Children" counted as under 21 on Family Passes - not 18
From www.s3v.com SPECIAL INTERNET ONLY OFFER, this winter:
2 Adults plus 2 children minimum from 5 to under 21 years old - Instead of 5/-18 years old if the Family Pass is purchased at the resort ticket offices. This offer is only valid on Internet - The age limit for Family Passes purchased at the resort ticket office remains from 5 to -18 years old
Pedestrian Pass
For access to the main gondolas and cable cars. Note that from 2005/6 the ski bus no longer requires any pass - it was very rarely checked anyway. Pedestrian Pass costs €16 per day or 6 days for €52.50.. You can have one ride up the La Tania gondola for €6.50 (or €13 up Dou Des Lanches too) if you fancy lunch at the Bouc Blanc or Roc Tania...
Early Season Ski Pass
For skiing from 05/12/2009 to 18/12/2009. Various discounts available depending on lift openings with possible limited area skiing eg. 6 day Three Valley pass for only €174 or 1 day local Courchevel area for €27.50
Late Season Spring Ski Pass
Valid from the 17/04/2010 to 25/04/2010. Various discounts available depending on lift openings eg. 6 day Three Valley pass for only €185.50 or 1 day local Courchevel area for €27.50
The Option Pass
Gives 12 days skiing whenever you want throughout the whole season. Adult Three Valleys €465 and Courchevel Valley €390
Beginners Pass
Mini-Pass for beginners now includes La Tania for 2009/2010 Season:
€16/Day Special Mini-Pass for beginners, the La Tania gondola is included in the 09/10 mini-pass that also gives access to Praz gondola (Courchevel 1300), Grangettes (Courchevel 1550), Verdons (Courchevel 1850) and Ariondaz (Courchevel 1650) Tovets chairlift (Courchevel 1550) and Ferme, Altiport and Ecureuils draglifts.
Also accessible to beginners are the 9 free draglifts (Troïka in La Tania, plus Envolée, Mickey, Belvédère, Petite Bosse, Roys, Bellecôte, Etoiles, Cospillot) and the 4 Practice ZEN zones.
Prices: 13.50€ (3-hour pass, or afternoon pass from 12.30pm) or 16€ for the day.
Including La Tania means beginners can use the green run from the top of the La Tania Gondola winding it’s way through the trees all the way back down to resort and also the chance to advance to the blue Folyeres roller coaster ride….
Free Skiing
There is a free drag lift Troika in the centre of the resort for absolute beginners and a further 7 free beginners drags around the Courchevel Valley. Under 5's and over 75's ski free (proof of age and photograph required).
Season Passes
Discounted season passes for workers and residents are available for single valley passes only - a fair bit of bureaucracy and proof required to get these, not easy to fiddle at all.
If you're paying full price and going to ski most days then it's probably worth getting a Three Valley pass (as long as the people you ski with have got them of course!) saves the hassle of getting extension passes and you will be encouraged to ski more.
Three Valleys Pass 2009/2010 |
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Adult €uros |
+5/-13 |
+65/-75 |
|
| Half day before or after 12:30 | 37.50 |
28 |
32 |
| 1 day | 46.50 |
35 |
39.50 |
2 days |
92 |
69 |
78 |
| 3 days | 137 |
103 |
116.50 |
| 4 days | 181.50 |
136 |
154 |
| 5 days | 218 |
163.50 |
185 |
6 days |
232 |
174 |
197 |
| 7 days | 267 |
200 |
219 |
| 8 days | 304 |
226.50 |
249 |
| 9 days |
|
253 |
279 |
| 10 days | 378 |
279.50 |
309 |
| 11 days | 415 |
306 |
339 |
| 12 days | 452 |
332.50 |
369 |
| 13 days | 489 |
359 |
399 |
| 14 days | 526 |
385.50 |
429 |
| Season Pass | 990 |
740 |
842 |
Courchevel Valley Pass (including La Tania) 2009/2010 |
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Adult €uros |
+5/-13 |
+65/-75 |
|
| New 3 Hour Pass | 32 |
22 |
27.50 |
| Half day after 12:30 only |
32 |
22 |
27.50 |
| 1 day | 39 |
27 |
33.50 |
2 days |
77 |
54 |
65.50 |
| 3 days | 115 |
80 |
98.50 |
| 4 days | 153 |
107 |
130 |
| 5 days | 178 |
124.50 |
150 |
6 days |
190 |
133 |
161 |
| 7 days | 216 |
151 |
177 |
| 8 days | 245 |
171.50 |
200.50 |
| 9 days | 274 |
192 |
224 |
| 10 days | 303 |
212.50 |
247.50 |
| 11 days | 332 |
233 |
271 |
| 12 days | 361 |
253.50 |
294.50 |
| 13 days | 390 |
274 |
318 |
| 14 days | 419 |
294.50 |
341.50 |
| Season Pass | 820 |
574 |
697 |
| 3 Valley extension for 1 day |
22.50 |
17 |
19 |