Best photos spots in Courchevel and les 3 Vallées get the most original shots
On Courchevel and 3 Vallees slopes
ARTISTICS PEAKS : Courchevel's open-air gallery
You haven’t been to Courchevel unless you’ve had your photo next to one of the larger-than-life sculptures which are dotted around the ski area.
Perched on the peaks of Vizelle, Chenus, Biollay, works of art add a splash of vivid colour to the monochrome mountains. These works are full of imagination, so get creative with your camera!
SPELL IT OUT : Meribel
White mountains, blue skies and the burnished metallic letters of Meribel’s signature logo make a fabulous composition. Gather your family and friends into the shot and say it loud and proud: ‘We’re in Meribel!’ - at the heart of the biggest ski area in the World.
How will you pose? Let your artistic freedom loose!
Head to the Bouquetin chairlift departure point – or the Plan des Mains or Chatelet arrival point. With the legendary Mont Vallon in the background, it's the perfect photo opportunity for your holiday... Come on, let's add this spot to our bucket list!
BACK TO THE WILD : Liberate your wild side
Beautifully carved from a huge trunk of douglas fir free, this gorgeously tactile sculpture is located at the summit of Roc de Tougne in Meribel, above wild terrain dotted with pines. Follow your instincts: feel free to climb up and make yourself part of this sculpture: smell the freshly-cut wood, touch the frozen sap and admire the views of Mont Blanc in the distance.
Don’t forget to hashtag #meribel #backtothewild, your pictures might be published!
SYMBOL OF THE MOUNTAINS : Les Menuires Ibex
Elegant, proud and presiding over the wilderness… At the iconic peak of La Masse in Les Menuires, this statuesque 3m high carved ‘bouquetin’ lends a warm wooden accent to the black and white hues of this high-altitude terrain.
A visit to Les 3 Vallées wouldn’t be complete without a snap of this fine beast and, who knows, perhaps you’ll be able to capture a real ibex on camera…
Top tip: Head to Courchevel’s Marmottes chairlift – there are binoculars for public use which are focussed on the steep crags opposite – a popular ‘bouquetin’ hideout!