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Courchevel Valley Lift Openings This Week
As predicted by S3V so far:
From Saturday 16th April, 5 free shuttles will run between La Tania and Le Praz from 9.00 to 9.30 in the morning. A free shuttle will run on request during the day between La Tania and Le Praz.
We advise skiers who have a vehicle to drive to Meribel-Mottaret (free car parks) for a quick access to Val Thorens ski area.
The Courchevel Valley ski area will be limited to Courchevel 1850 area with the following lifts for access to 1850:
Foret Gondola from Le Praz
Grangettes Gondola from Courchevel 1550
For access to Verdons Piste and the mid-station for the Cable Car and Vizelle Gondola:
Verdons Gondola from Courchevel 1850
Jardin Alpin Gondola from Courchevel 1850
Pralong 6-man Chairlift (Biolley-Verdons link piste is open)
From 9am until Noon for the Cretes Pistes which is suitable for beginners:
Chenus Gondola
Cretes Charlift
Above Mid-station the following lifts operate giving access to the Combe Saulire, Combe Pylons, Turcs and Suisses pistes plus the 3V link to access Mottaret to mid-station:
Saulire Cable Car
Vizelle Gondola
Suisses Chairlift
Real Time Opening from S3V here