Bikes and mountain bikes

Explore Courchevel's walking, hiking and trail routes, suitable for everyone. Our 32 carefully selected itineraries include 25 family hikes lasting less than 2 hours and 350 m ascent, 7 short hikes lasting 2 to 4 hours and less than 600 m ascent, and 10 hikes lasting more than 4 hours and 600 m ascent. Guides and mountain leaders also offer accompanied outings to help you make the most of these magnificent routes and discover the beauty of Courchevel's landscapes.

Hiking in the mid and high mountains is a popular activity in France, particularly in Savoie. Visiting Courchevel? Organize one or more walks to discover the Alps!

The Alps offer breathtaking, unique landscapes that make it easy to unwind! If you'd like to go hiking in the heart of the fir forests and discover the Lac de la Rosière and the little Mont Blanc of the Alps, there are plenty of hikes to admire the impressive panorama with a view of the mountains. For hiking, the Massif de la Vanoise is the perfect place.

You'll discover a variety of landscapes thanks to different hiking itineraries. For families, short walks with little altitude and just a few kilometers are ideal. If you're more of a sportsman, other routes with higher gradients are also possible. From Lac de la Rosière to Bec de l'Aigle and Petit Mont Blanc, you won't believe how many unusual places there are to discover, with or without difficulty!

If you want to enjoy a unique hiking experience and discover a view of a lake, a waterfall, a mountain or even a cirque in the middle of a walk, take notes!

Of course, good mountain boots are an essential part of any hike.

Other equipment is also important:

- water bottle with water

- comfortable hiking bag

- food

- weather-appropriate clothing

- sunglasses and sunscreen

It's also possible to hire walking poles. In the mountains, poles are essential to accompany you on steep descents.

Don't overlook a few tips before you set off. Whatever the difficulty, make sure you're physically prepared. After all, the Vanoise massif,

is not just a mid-range mountain. High-mountain hikes are often more technical, so you'll need to do some muscle-strengthening exercises.

Don't leave without a paper map, or one that you can download to your phone as a PDF file. Download GPX files to save your itinerary and avoid taking the wrong path.

When you're hiking in the great outdoors, you need to respect the environment around you. Good practices include not littering the trail or lake, staying on the marked trail and not camping just anywhere.

And above all, before you set off, keep a close eye on the weather forecast and postpone your outing in case of forecast disturbances: thunderstorms and rain in the mountains are dangerous.

The Alps, and Savoie in particular, offer a wide range of trails adapted to your level of hiking difficulty. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced hiker, you'll find what you're looking for in Savoie.

From Courchevel, choose between several easy hikes such as Le Chemin du Paradis or le sentier des Chevreuils. The Chevreuils trail is 4 km long. The Chemin du Paradis trail, as its name suggests, lets you enjoy a heavenly panorama of the mountains. This hiking trail is 5 km long and takes the whole family 2 hours 15 minutes to complete.

If you're just starting out, there are a few key points to bear in mind when hiking in the mountains. Even if there are many accessible hikes on offer, some trails have a significant difference in altitude, which you need to bear in mind if you're going as a family, especially with young children.

Hiking enthusiasts will be delighted with all the trails. For a more challenging hike, set off for 10 km in the mountains with the arête de la Saulire and col du Fruit hikes.

The Rocher de la Loze loop is a shorter, 7 km trail that takes an average of 3 hours to complete. This is one of Courchevel's most popular hikes, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. These challenging hikes are best started only if weather conditions are favorable.

Most of the hiking trails have an impressive gradient, but once you reach the top, you'll be able to admire a breathtaking panorama of the Alps.

It's essential to have done some medium- and high-mountain hiking before setting off on these routes. The gradients are particularly steep and require a great deal of skill.

But Courchevel has hiking itineraries to suit all levels. Whether you're looking to enjoy the scenery or a challenging, sporting experience, everyone can discover the mountains through our hiking trails.

A hike in the Vanoise massif is an activity that takes you to the heart of nature, to discover cirques, waterfalls, lakes, summits and more. In addition to discovering these spectacular landscapes, you'll take time to observe the incredible biodiversity of the Courchevel area.

To observe the local flora and fauna, you'll need to be particularly discreet when hiking. Chamois, marmots, ibex, eagles, etc. - wild animals abound. If you're lucky enough to catch a glimpse, hike in silence, respect nature and, above all, keep your eyes open! You might just spot a chamois on a mountainside.

Initiate yourself to the powers of nature on a walking tour. Take the whole family on a sensory tour. An itinerary to help you understand the importance of preserving the environment.

Experience a memorable moment with a walking itinerary like no other.

Travelers, you won't believe what awaits you on a night hike. Accompanied by a guide, you'll discover the mountains in a whole new way, lit only by torches. A convivial atmosphere you won't soon forget. This is your chance to enjoy the sunset in the heart of nature! These walks start between 5pm and 7pm.

Travelling with a local guide means discovering the Alps like never before. Thanks to their experience and in-depth knowledge of the mountains, the Alps will hold no secrets for you.

When choosing a guide, look for someone with experience who will explain the entire itinerary to you before you set off, to avoid unpleasant surprises and anticipate any difficulties.

After all that hard work in the Massif de la Vanoise, relax with one of the many activities available in the valley.

In Courchevel, there are numerous spas and thermal baths. The aquamotion aquatic center is the perfect place to relax your muscles and unwind.

Nothing beats a wonderful meal after a hike in the mountains. Numerous restaurants offer tasty local dishes. From traditional and local cuisine to pizzerias, hamburgers and gourmet restaurants, you'll be spoilt for choice.

When it comes to accommodation, you're spoilt for choice. A luxury hotel with every comfort and a breathtaking view of the Massif de la Vanoise? Or perhaps you'd prefer to stay in the heart of nature near Lac de la Rosière, such as a refuge with a view of the middle and high mountain hiking trails? Hotel, apartment, chalet or refuge...the choice is yours.