Alpine altitude, discreet luxury and executive retreats
Seminars, incentives and conventions in Courchevel & Les Trois Vallées
Courchevel, Méribel and Val Thorens: the largest linked ski area in the Alps, for winter incentives and high-level board retreats.
- 600 km
- of linked pistes across Les Trois Vallées
- 2,300 m
- altitude of Val Thorens, Europe's highest ski resort
- 537 m
- length of the Courchevel altiport runway
- ≈ 1h15
- by road from Chambéry airport to Méribel
Why choose Courchevel & Les Trois Vallées
- The largest linked ski area in the Alps, about 600 km of pistes, gives a group of any level a programme without leaving the resort.
- Three distinct personalities in one destination: palace-level hospitality in Courchevel 1850, a village atmosphere in Méribel, high-altitude snow in Val Thorens.
- Hotels equipped for meetings let a board work in the morning and ski in the afternoon, with ski-in ski-out access.
- Mountain settings lend themselves to memorable evenings: mountain-top restaurants, torchlit descents, private chalets.
- Courchevel has an altiport and heliport access for small aircraft and helicopter transfers, useful for senior executives.
- Group management is demanding in winter (ski school, equipment, transfers): this is where a local DMC removes most of the friction.
Airport access
Chambéry-Savoie Mont Blanc (CMF): the closest commercial airport, about 1h15 by road to Méribel and about 1h35 to Val Thorens (seasonal winter flights, mainly from the UK and Europe).
Geneva (GVA): about 2 hours to Méribel and 2h30 to 3 hours to Courchevel by road; the main international gateway, with a wide choice of long-haul connections.
Lyon-Saint-Exupéry (LYS): about 3 hours by road via the A43.
TGV: direct and connecting trains reach Moûtiers, the valley station, from Paris (seasonal winter service; check the current timetable for journey times). Moûtiers is about 18 km from Méribel and about 35 km from Val Thorens; Courchevel has no station, so transfers are by coach or taxi.
Courchevel altiport (LFLJ): a 537 m runway reserved for small aircraft and pilots with the required mountain qualification; helicopter transfers from Chambéry or Grenoble are the usual option for executives. Winter road conditions and snowfall can affect transfer times: build in margin on arrival and departure days.
MICE capacity
The destination is organised around its hotels rather than a single convention centre. Palace and five-star hotels in Courchevel 1850, and the large resort hotels of Méribel and Val Thorens, offer private meeting rooms, plenary rooms and spa facilities for groups of 10 to about 200 participants, typically with ski-in ski-out access.
Each resort also has a congress or events room, and several hotels can be privatised in whole or in part outside peak weeks. We do not quote room-by-room capacities here: they differ between venues and are confirmed in writing for each programme, together with the winter availability of the hotel, which is the real constraint (school holidays and Christmas to New Year are very tight).
For groups above about 200, we combine two neighbouring hotels or plan a hybrid format with the plenary in one venue and breakouts in another.
Seasonality
- Mid-December to mid-April: the main season. Christmas, New Year and the February school holidays are the most expensive and the most booked weeks; rooms must be held many months ahead.
- January and March: the best compromise for corporate groups, with reliable snow and more availability. Late March offers longer days.
- Val Thorens: at 2,300 m, the most reliable snow, often open into early May.
- April: season closing dates vary by resort; check lift calendars.
- Late June to early September: summer activities (hiking, mountain biking, golf in Méribel), with only some hotels open; a quieter option for small retreats.
- Mid-September to mid-December: most hotels closed.
In winter, plan for the weather: snowfall can delay transfers, so keep a margin on arrival days.
Recommended districts
Courchevel 1850
The most prestigious village of the valley: palace hotels, gastronomic restaurants and boutiques, suited to executive groups.
Courchevel 1650 (Moriond)
A quieter, more affordable village between the forest and the pistes, useful for larger groups.
Méribel
A chalet-style village at the heart of the Trois Vallées, with a wide choice of mid-sized and upscale hotels.
Méribel-Mottaret
A ski-in ski-out sector at about 1,750 m, convenient for groups that want to start skiing straight after meetings.
Val Thorens
The highest resort in Europe at 2,300 m, with the most dependable snow cover and a lively evening life.
Conference & MICE hotels
2 restaurants
Trending & group restaurants
Evening ideas
- Gala dinner in a mountain-top restaurant reached by gondola or snowmobile.
- Torchlit ski descent by the ski instructors, followed by a fondue or raclette in a chalet.
- Private dinner in a Savoyard chalet with a regional chef.
- Cocktail and tasting of Savoie wines (Apremont, Mondeuse) with local producers.
- Evening at a resort spa, with a private dinner served in the hotel.
Corporate activities
- Private ski lessons or a guided off-piste day with a mountain guide.
- Snowshoe walk to a mountain restaurant, followed by a team lunch.
- Dog sledding or snowmobile excursion for groups.
- Ski-touring or cross-country initiation for fit groups.
- Cooking class on Savoyard cuisine with a chef, as a team-building exercise.
Programme examples
- Executive retreat, 3 days, 20 people (Courchevel 1850): arrival via Chambéry, morning meetings, afternoon skiing with guides, gala dinner at altitude.
- Winter incentive, 4 days, 80 people (Méribel): ski-in ski-out hotel, guided Trois Vallées day, torchlit descent, chalet dinner.
- Product launch, 2 days, 60 people (Val Thorens): morning plenary, afternoon on snow, evening party in a venue at altitude.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time of year for a corporate event in Courchevel?
January and March are the best compromise: snow is reliable and hotels are less saturated than at Christmas or in February. Val Thorens suits late-season groups thanks to its altitude. Summer is possible for small retreats, but only part of the hotels open.
How do participants get to Courchevel from Paris?
Most groups fly to Chambéry or Geneva and continue by coach. The TGV reaches Moûtiers from Paris in winter (seasonal service), followed by a transfer of about 30 to 45 minutes depending on the resort. Executives can use helicopter transfers.
Can we hold plenary sessions in a ski resort?
Yes. Palace and resort hotels have plenary rooms, breakout rooms and technical teams; each resort also has a congress or events room. Capacities vary by venue and we confirm them in writing per programme.
How far ahead should we book a winter programme?
For Christmas, New Year and the February holidays, rooms should be held 9 to 12 months ahead. For January and March, 4 to 6 months is usually workable. Exclusive use of a hotel needs earlier planning.
Can non-skiers take part in the programme?
Yes. We combine ski groups with snowshoeing, spa time, cooking classes, snowmobile outings and cultural visits. Meetings, lunches and evenings are shared by the whole group.
What should we plan for in terms of ski equipment and safety?
Equipment hire, ski passes, lessons and insurance can be organised in advance and delivered to the hotel. Off-piste and ski-touring always involve a certified guide. We also prepare a plan B for bad weather.
