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This winter, Courchevel has a very special surprise in store for you: a very special lift - the legendary Saulire cable car - will reopen! Explore or rediscover the summit of La Saulire via this famous lift which was first installed in 1952.

Are you dreaming of relaxation and sunshine? Experience Courchevel’s Spring skiing: amazing conditions for exploring the ski area at a leisurely pace. Slide, relax, après-ski in the sun… Make the most of what this glorious season has to offer.

Local expressions, special words, accents that distort sentences... Here's all the advice you need to understand the locals and speak like a pro rider on the chairlifts!

Louis, a ski patroller in Courchevel, is preparing to become a rescue dog handler alongside Vasko, his 10-month old labrador. Passionate about his profession, Louis explains their journey together, from adoption to training and learning keeping the ski slopes safe.

Want to learn the secret advice of a genuine local? Born and bred in Bozel, in this article I will reveal my favourite ski areas, top restaurants and best activities away from the slopes. Maybe you’ll discover something you didn’t already know… Come with me and I’ll show you another side to the 3 Valleys!

Courchevel is well known as a skier’s paradise! But whatever your level, safety comes first. To enjoy these legendary slopes with complete peace of mind, here are our top tips: get yourself kitted out like a pro, always respect the rules, and finally, choose to ride with an instructor to boost your confidence and be relaxed on the hill.

Another winter full of new features on the 3 Vallées slopes! THE big news this winter is, of course, the reopening of the Saulire cable car and its new panoramic cabins, which we've all been looking forward to. As for the rest, head for the summits for breaks with a view in the pointed cabins, or try your hand at skiing in the beginners' zones, where comfort and safety have been further enhanced.

Magali arrives at our offices at the end of the day, wrapped up in the numerous jackets which give her the air of an arctic explorer. Maggie (one of her 200 nicknames, she confides), is a courageous and wise mountaineer, who explores the 3 Valleys and the wider Vanoise by ski touring, or even with her skis strapped onto her backpack for steeper ascents. In the summer, the skis are packed away but she carries on with the climbing.

Inaugurated for the Albertville Olympic Games in 1992, these ski jumps are now used by many great athletes every year!