COURCHEVEL

PRESS KIT

Inspirations2019

ÉTÉ / SUMMERNEW! Col de la Loze

• at an altitude of 2,304 m• the 1st stage of the new

Via 3 Vallées

ContentPush back your limits

Push back your limits 1

3

4

5

6

6

7

Locally grown dishes

Back to the source

Bold, authentic encounters

Pamper yourself

Boredom is not an option

LE COL DE LA LOZE On the 30th of June, Courchevel and Méribel will be opening the Col de la Loze; a new mountain pass at an altitude of 2,304 m, reserved exclusively for cyclists, and the 1st stage of the new Via 3 Vallées.Les 3 Vallées is creating an innovative new concept to be launched this summer, Via 3 Vallées, the world’s largest mountain biking area, reserved exclusively for cyclists. The new Via 3 Vallées concept, solely for bikes and e-bikes, looks set to become the world standard for cycling in the mountains.This 4 to 5-metre-wide cycle path will provide a fast connection between the Tarentaise and Maurienne valleys, passing through the 3 Vallées resorts of Courchevel, Méribel, Les Menuires and Val Thorens.On the 30th of June, Courchevel, Méribel and Les 3 Vallées will open the Col de la Loze cycle path, reserved exclusively for cyclists. It’s the 1st stage of a new project which, in less than 3 years, will become the only mountain cycling area in the heart of nature to offer views over Alpine glaciers… A guaranteed one of a kind experience!A new mountain pass means new events on Sunday the 12th of May, 30th of June and 28th of July. Access to the Col de la Loze officially opens on Sunday the 12th of May, making it the first mountain pass in France to be cleared of snow for the season. EIFFAGE TROPHY: 22.6 km long, over a 1,510-metre climb - Starting from Le CarreyFELT TROPHY: 8.6 km long over a 580-metre climb - Starting out from Courchevel 1850

New CYCLING EVENTS3 Vallées Addict Tour, 13th and 14th of JulyMountain biking and cycling loops over the Courchevel and Méribel valleys with a rallying point and refreshments at the top of the Col de la Loze.

La Haute Route Alpes, 26th of AugustThe biggest amateur cycling race in stages, 600 riders from all over the world, with a finish line at the Col de la Loze.

PROFILE IDEA

FREE WHEELINGMountain biking enthusiasts and thrill-seekers should head to two new downhill runs.LA LOUZA: starting at the top of the Plantrey chairlift, going to Courchevel 1850. Red run, 3 km in length with a 930-m descent.Average time: 15 minutesLE BETCHET: starting at the top of the Plantrey chairlift, finishing at the top of the La Tania gondola lift, totalling 2.5 km in length with a 700-metre descent. Average time: 15 minutes.

1

5

2

6

4

7

SPORT

GASTRONOMY

NATURE

CULTURE

WELLNESS

CALENDAR

Press Contactpresse@courchevel.com+33 (0) 479 08 89 30Juliette BazinCommunication Manager+33 (0) 660 71 38 56

Hervé Franchino, Courchevel’s Outdoor Activities Manager. A huge fan of trail running, ski touring, paragliding and cycling, Hervé organises sports events all year round:Millet Ski Touring, Plum KV, Felt X3, and the newest addition: the Eiffage timed trial.

SPECIAL OFFERFor downhill enthusiasts, the free ski lifts make the resort’s various mountain

biking trails easily accessible.

3FAMILYMemories to share

1

ON THE GREENSet at an altitude of 2,000 m, Courchevel’s 9-hole golf course blends seamlessly into a beautiful mountain backdrop, next to Biollay Lake. Boasting uninterrupted views over the Saulire summit, the unique and technically challenging course covers an area of more than 1,200 m2, setting golfers a satisfying challenge.

ARTICLE IDEAOn the 17th and 18th of August, Courchevel’s flagship summer golf competition takes place, the Alpine Golf Cup. On the programme: golf and festivities including a jazz concert, wine-tasting, Savoyard meal, night-time approach shot techniques...

GREAT DEALGolfyAqua Special6 nights ½ board accommodation at the Mercure Hotel+ 5 day golf course (10am – 12pm)+ 3 entries to the Aquamotion centre including a massage: 1,738 € for 2 people.

SPORTS CALENDAR6th of July: Red Bull 400The steepest race in the world returns to the Olympic ski jumps in Courchevel Le Praz.No mean feat: take on a 400-metre climb over a 36° incline and a 140-metre vertical climb. Fastest time to date: 3’26’’.3rd - 9th August: Danses Courchevel’s 6th edition boasts a vast array of influences: more than 100 hours of dancing and salsa, bachata, kizomba, rock, swing and capoeira workshops, as well as samba, African and Brazilian dancing, belly dancing… A chance to meet new people and have fun.

4th of August: HOKA ONE ONE X-TrailThis is one of the most beautiful trails in the Alps… 54 km through stunning landscapes in the Vanoise National Park: not an asphalted track in sight, just small paths over the mountaintops! 11 km, 22 km and 33 km routes are also available for the 15th year of this event.

17th and 18th of August: Alpine Golf CupCourchevel’s biggest summer golf competition.

18th of August: Felt X3This exceptional mountain triathlon boasts an original race format in which participants swim (750 m), cycle (17 km) and run (6.3 km) back-to-back, on their own or in a relay.

21st - 24th of August: ISU International Juniors Figure Skating Grand Prix. A chance to see performances by the biggest junior champions, the figure skating stars of tomorrow. The competition includes the following disciplines: men’s, women’s, couples and ice dancing.Summer 2020 event!From the 18th to the 27th of September, Erik Clavery (2011 trail running world champion) will be organising the Empeiria Trail. 330 km of mountain running, from the Alps to the Mediterranean, from Courchevel to Nice. 8 days of running, 600 participants. The goal: to help each participant regain a sense of adventure and surpass their limits, without any outside help.

UNIQUE IN FRANCE!9th and 10th of August: Summer Ski Jumping World CupUnique in France! This unmissable stage of the FIS Summer Ski Jumping International Grand Prix has been welcoming the discipline’s élite for almost 30 years, as they fly through the air at speeds of more than 100 km/hr from the top of the Olympic ski jumps in Courchevel Le Praz. The event is rounded off with an air show and demonstrations.

AT THE DOUBLECourchevel is home to two permanent trail running routes, measuring 9 and 13 km. Start out from la Rosière lake to discover one of the valley’s most symbolic summits: la dent du Villard. Trail runners make their way through a Natura 2000 classified zone, where gypsum sinkholes make for an unusual lunar landscape. A total change of scenery guaranteed and 360° panoramic views over the Vanoise glaciers when you reach an altitude of 2,284 m. Simply exceptional!

NEWPROFILE IDEAUelys Montagne now offers 2-day mountain trail running courses to give you the essential techniques required to progress efficiently (correcting your posture, osteopathy advice, training management…).

2

Back to the source

“INTO THE WILD” EXPLORATIONEssential for anyone who loves wild nature, the Avals valley is an unmissable summer destination! Preserved and utterly unspoiled, this well-kept secret borders Courchevel Moriond on the “Vanoise National Park” side. It’s overlooked by Le Petit Mont Blanc and La Brèche de Portetta (also known as “the little Savoyard Dolomites”) which offer the most beautiful panoramic views over the Vanoise glaciers. VISITORS CAN EXPLORE THIS MAGNIFICENT VALLEY ON A RANGE OF DIFFERENT HIKES.

ARTICLE IDEAA night in the Lacs Merlet mountain refuge, the smallest refuge in the Vanoise National Park with just 14 beds, on the shores of the park’s deepest lake! Meet guardian Corine Excoffier, and sample one of her famous blueberry tarts. You can even take a 2-day “lakes and mountains” photography course to immortalise the sights.

LAKESIDE…A turquoise blue lake, sunny grassy spots ideal for sociable barbecues, and a variety of forestland: La Rosière Lake is also the setting-off point for a range of hikes and offers the chance to practice a range of activities: via ferrata, adventure trail, canoeing, fishing, etc.

AT THE SUMMITS, WITHOUT BREAKING A SWEAT!With free ski lifts, the mountain passes and summits are no longer just the preserve of high-level athletes. You can quickly enjoy real “high mountain” thrills without breaking a sweat.HIGHLIGHTSAccessible hikingUsing the cable car, you can arrive right in La Saulire for the Arête de la Saulire - Col du Fruit hike with a magnificent viewing point at the start of the pass, over the Méribel side, as well as the Gébroulaz glacier and Avals Valley.To shorten the hike to Lac Bleu at the Col de la Loze, you can set off from the top of the Verdons gondola lift and follow the path through the blueberry bushes.

NEW Pastoral climbingNestled at 2,000 m, a new high-altitude climbing site has opened in the Praméruel Valley. The perfect place for beautiful mountain climbs through Alpine pastures without melting in the heat.

ARTICLE IDEAA cross between Via Ferrata and mountain rock climbing: meet Via Cordata! Tied to your guide, clip your rope into fixed safety points along the way.

120The number of plant species

growing in the Lac de la Rosière

valley

PROFILE IDEAHigh-mountain guide and president of the Avals natural site association, Roland Georges is also the manager of La Rosière refreshments chalet. He works alongside Christophe Bourdillon, ski instructor, botanist and manager of the Père Fritsch botanical trail in La Rosière, which is unbeatable for mountain orchids. They both love sharing their vision of this magical site.

SOMETHING DIFFERENTBE AT ONE WITH THE UNIVERSEWhat better change of scenery than sleeping under the stars with the family? After a wonderful hike led by Courchevel’s Guides, it’s time to get back to basics: build a shelter, protect yourself from the cold, find something to eat… A wonderful opportunity to gaze up at the Milky Way and watch animals come and slake their thirst just before you turn in for the night in your tent, gently rocked to sleep by the peaceful natural surroundings.

3

NATURE

50The number of

equipped routes for all abilities,

from level 5b to 7c

3FAMILY

KIDS’ COURSESThis summer, there’s so much to keep young people busy! Between the art of parkour with the Yamakasi, handball with Cyril Dumoulin, fencing with Nicolas Beaudan, piano with André Gorog, ice skating with Annick Dumont, as well as badminton, hip-hop, cinema, dance, survival techniques, multi-sports, stunts, golf, yoga and basketball: boredom is not an option with our dedicated coaches and champions.

SOMETHING DIFFERENT: TAKING STOCKVery popular in many Alpine regions, Eisstock, otherwise known as Bavarian curling (not to be confused with curling!), is a big hit in Courchevel too. The ice rink is one of the only ones in France to be kitted out with 8 tracks. You play it wearing shoes on the ice. Ideal for families (ages 7 and up), and it’s free!

ON YOUR BIKE...The Espace VTT continues to innovate and adapt for new disciplines. This summer, Jean-Noël and his team are adding 24” electric mountain bikes for the 9-10 year olds to their offering, so that the whole family can enjoy riding on high. TEAM MINI BIKERS COURSES (8-12 year olds) are also available for learning while having fun.

Memories to share

LAP OF HONOURThe Chambéry Regional Circus Arts Centre, Arc en Cirque, will be pitching its big top in Courchevel La Tania all summer and offering entertainment and shows in every circus art: tightrope walking, juggling, clowning, balancing acts, acrobatics, trapeze…

4

FAMILY CALENDAR14th to 20th of July and 11th to 16th of August:Magical Arts FestivalThroughout the summer: summer coursesThroughout the summer: circus skills

4

A ZEN BUBBLERecharge your batteries, unwind, practise some self-care… why not take advantage of the summertime to treat yourself to a zen break? Well-being pool, bubble beds, salt grotto, caldarium, restorative pool, steam room, sauna, silencium, massages, reflexology and shiatsu. Yoga and Pilates classes are also available outside the centre. Aquamotion, open from the 5th of June to the 29th of September

WELL-BEING CALENDARAQUAMOTION9th of July and 6th of August: Zen evening 8pm - 10pm: 25 € 15th of July and 12th of August: Surfing contest 7pm - 10pm: 15 € 29th of July and 19th of August: Swimcross 7pm - 10pm: 15 €MANALAYA-YOGACourses throughout the summer.

Pamper yourselfWELLNESS

NEW Best foot forward with the BungyPump!The BungyPump is a new activity accessible to everyone, that’s based on Nordic walking techniques. The concept involves walking with poles equipped with a pump. It’s a way to combine walking, exercise, muscle strengthening and gentle stretching without putting your joints under strain.Used during physical training, the device results in a notable increase in energy expenditure (average increase of 32 % compared to traditional Nordic walking) and muscle strengthening, ideal for building muscle without even realising you’re doing it. UELYS MONTAGNE offers sessions suitable for all abilities: discovery, well-being, fitness and sports training (trail).

THE SLOW-LIVING TRENDBe good to yourself and enjoy everything the mountains have to offer. That’s the Manalaya way. Yoga, dance, massages, sophrology, life-coaching: workshops on emotional release techniques, yoga, and stand-up paddle boarding on Mercure lake, yoga & brunch, vibrational sound and energy workshops, yoga on the Avals plateau and hiking over Moncharvet’s mountain ridges. Let go and get back to what really matters.

NEWFrom the 4th to the 9th of August 2019, the Mountain Therapy retreat combines yoga, hiking, meditation, paddle-boarding and meals prepared by an ayurvedic therapist. A week to re-centre yourself and discover Courchevel’s most beautiful panoramic views. With NamasTrip and Manalaya.

5

5 6Bold, authentic encounters

GASTRONOMY CULTURE

A STAR AT THE SUMMITIn summer, gastronomy provides the perfect showcase for our mountains, as a result of the delicate combination of traditional expertise and refined cuisine, as typified by Michelin-starred restaurant Le Farçon* and its chef Julien Machet, who seeks out local producers to source his raw ingredients.

FROM FARM TO FORKAt an altitude of 2,000 m, livestock farmer Bernard Chardon offers visitors the op-portunity to sample specialities made on site at his Ariondaz farm-inn, and to take part in cheese-making whilst enjoying uninterrupted views over Mont Blanc and La Grande Casse!

A SWEET AWAKENINGThe Les Chalets du Forum residence offers holidaymakers the chance to savour the “Fauchon Paris Breakfast”. At breakfast time, the Mont Charvin 3-star hotel lets organic local produce take pride of place.

NEWA new resort establishment, Le Farto (Courchevel Moriond) offers daily specials and deli platters, as well as local cheeses and wines. At the Forum (Courchevel 1850), Le Sky offers a menu of original mountain specialities and generous cuisine at reasonable prices. All in urban décor with stripped back colours, boasting beautiful panoramic views over the surrounding mountain summits.

PROFILE IDEAYoung proprietor of a restaurant-pizzeria in Courchevel Saint-Bon, Yann Charvin is also a honey producer. The Black Pearl chef uses ingredients from his own garden to make dishes: locally made honey, blueberry jam, rocket, dill, basil and apples from his orchard! He rests his pizza dough for 4 days to guarantee the best possible flavour. And when he can’t pick his own ingredients, Yann calls upon local producers to ensure low food miles. He even picks his own genepy flowers and medicinal plants to make digestifs.

THE SOUL OF A HAMLET30 years ago association Le Patrimoine was founded in the little hamlet of Villarnard. Its goal remains unchanged: to preserve the village’s heritage, and bear witness to its past, including its school, wash house, communal oven and chapel. Every summer, the hamlet brings its history, and that of the Savoie region, back to life. On the 27th and 28th of July, it will host a conference on «Savoie from 1948 to 1960...” a screening of “Savoie on the Path to France”… and of course, the village’s communal oven will be back in service to cook up a few loaves of bread, traditional Provençal onion tarts and legs of lamb!

NEWGuided walk “Au fil du Chemin”Why choose between hiking and theatre? With the new “Au fil du Chemin” promenade theatre experience, hikers can discover a different side to the mountains in the company of Marcel, a young shepherd who took a trip around France in the last century, carrying with him a book filled with stories and legends. A complete hiking experience, with sketches acted out along the way as well as exploration of local heritage, plantlife and wildlife!22nd and 23rd of July

Locally grown dishesONCE UPON A TIME…Fifteen regular events are programmed for July and August so that you can discover everything there is to know about Courchevel’s history. It’s the perfect opportunity to visit the ski Olympic jumping stadium in Courchevel Le Praz, go on a sensorial tour of St-Bon’s baroque church, dive into the history of the pioneering Savoyard ski resort, take a stroll through the valley’s little-visited hamlets or meet an Alpine livestock farmer.

LES 3 COUPS FESTIVAL - Courchevel La TaniaProfessional and amateur theatre troupes come together to tread the boards from the 8th to the 12th of July for 8 free shows as part of the Les 3 Coups amateur theatre festival’s 5th edition. And for those drawn to the limelight, Cours Sauton will be running a theatre course (6th to 13th of July).PYRO SYMPHONIE LIVE - 24th of July An open-air classical music event with a backdrop of fireworks, that’s the programme for Pyro Symphonie Live «Masters of Light», conducted by composer Jean-Philippe Vanbeselaere.

CULTURAL CALENDAR

6

7Boredom is not an option

CALENDAR

12th of May, 30th of June and 28th of July Eiffage Col-de-la-Loze Timed trial14th of June, 5th of July, 2nd of August, 6th of September, 4th of October, 14th of November Cinema nights21st of June Courchevel Le Praz music festival22nd of June Saint-Jean Festival in La Perrière 6th of July Red Bull 4008th-12th of July Les 3 Coups amateur theatre festival13th and 14th of July 3 Vallées Addict Tour14th-20th of July and 11th-16th of August Magical Arts festival17th of July, 7th, 14th and 21st of August “Fêtes Musicales de Savoie” evening concert series18th of July Beaufort experience 20th-21st of July Traditional Madelon festival in Courchevel Le Praz 24th of July Pyro Symphonie Live27th and 28th of July The 30th Heritage Encounters in Villarnard 31st of July Theatre night 3rd of August Notre Dame des Neiges Festival 3-9th of August Danses Courchevel 6th edition4th of August HOKA ONE ONE X-Trail9th and 10th of August Summer Ski Jumping World Cup11th to 16th of August Magical Arts Festival pe du Monde de Saut à Ski d’été15th of August Les Tovets festival Courchevel 185017th and 18th of August Alpine Golf Cup Courchevel 185017th and 18th of August Courchevel Village Festival18th of August Felt X3 Courchevel21st to 24th of August ISU International Junior Figure Skating Grand Prix24th to 25th of August Woodcutter’s Festival in Courchevel La Tania 26th of August La Haute Route AlpesOctober 2019 “Fête de la pomme”

7

Créd

its p

hoto

s : Co

urch

evel

Tour

isme,

Arce

ncirq

ue/C

.Lafo

rgue

, Oliv

ier B

rajo

n, Co

urch

evel

Spo

rt Ou

tdoo

r, Pat

rick P

acho

d, A

lexis

Corn

us, C

.Arn

al, A

quam

otio

n/AL

, DR.