Activities for Non Skiers in Courchevel, France

Bowling
Bowling International du Forum, Courchevel 1850 +33 (0) 479 082 383. Open daily from 11am to 2am, 8 international competition lanes, billiards and arcade games.

Cinemas
Courchevel 1850 – Le Tremplin +33 (0) 479 082 239, Le Terminal +33 (0) 479 080 019.
Courchevel 1650 – Le Villard +33 (0) 479 082 501.

Climbing
Artificial climbing wall at the Forum, Courchevel 1850. For booking information contact the Mountain Guides office +33 (0) 479 010 366. Open daily to the public from 9.00am to 10.00pm. 13m high and 7 ways up! All equipment is provided and first time climbers are encouraged to attend every evening from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, first climb is €8 per person.

Sledging
Courchevel offers something unique in France – a sledging run 2km long, with 300m of vertical and an incline of 15%. The run is floodlit from start to finish, allowing evening descents. The runs departure point is located at the edge of the Tovets ski run in Courchevel 1850 with its arrival point in Courchevel 1550. Access to the sledge run is provided by the Grangettes gondola, from Courchevel 1550 – also its arrival point. Hours are from 09.00am to 7.30pm – free of charge with valid ski or pedestrian lift pass, otherwise each ride on the lift costs €6. Sledge rental is available in all good sports shops throughout the resort.

Walking Trails
Courchevel provides 17km of walking trails that are groomed all winter long. The options vary from short walks, village strolls, half-day hikes or brief excursions designed to offer a few minutes of tranquillity and contact with nature. Check out http://www.courchevel.com for further path details. Snowshoes can be rented from all good sports shops throughout the resort and outings with mountain guides and ski instructors are available. Contact the ESF 1850 +33 (0) 479 080 772, ESF 1650 +33 (0) 479 082 608, ESF 1550 +33 (0) 479 082 107. A pedestrian lift pass will allow you access to all gondolas and trams (as well as certain chairlifts) throughout Courchevel and its neighbouring resort Meribel. Rates vary from €14.50 for a day pass to €47 fro a seven day pass. The rate for a one ticket ride is €6. Further rates and hours of operation are available from lift-ticket sales booths.

Hang-Gliding
Chardon Loisirs +33 (0) 479 083 960. Offering tandem flights hang-gliding from the top of the Vizelle or from the Loze – fly over the Viselle or the Olympic ski jumps. €80 per person.

Hot-Air Balloon
Aéro Action Adventure +33 (0) 607 481 679, Ski Vol Courchevel +33 (0) 479 084 172. Offering discovery flights from 1 hour or more. €220 per person including champagne and a certificate on landing!

Ice Skating
At the Forum – Courchevel 1850 +33 (0) 479 083 323. Open daily from 3.00pm to 7.00pm. Extra sessions from 9.00pm to 11.00pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. In case of bad weather conditions there is an extra session at 2.00pm. Adults €4.80, Children €3.20, skate hire €3.20.

Karting On Ice
Les Grandes Combes – Courchevel 1550, Art's Partenaires: +33 (0) 608 737 058. Introductory lessons every day from 4pm to 8pm (special arrangements can be made for groups). From €30 per 10 minute session.

Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides
Place du Tremplin – Courchevel 1850, Rates (for four people) 15 mins €25, 30 mins €50 – a carriage taxi is available on request.

Olympic Ski Jump
Courchevel 1300 – Le Praz +33 (0) 479 088 555. Visit the Olympic stadium and raft on the reception area of the jump. €30 per person.

Cookery Courses
Le Chabichou +33 (0) 479 080 055. Whether you want to learn classic or elaborate dishes covering starters, fish, meat or deserts – Michel Rochedy welcomes you into his kitchen from 9.00am to 11.00am to pick up some crafty hints and tips. €75 per person.

Fitness Centres & Swimming Pools
Centre de remise en forme du Forum, +33 (0) 479 083 827, open Monday to Friday 11.00am to 9.00pm, Sunday 3.00pm to 9.00pm (Closed Saturday). Fully equipped gym, indoor swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, beauty parlour.
Diamant Forme, les Grand Alpes +33 (0) 479 080 540 (Hotel fitness centre open to the public). Swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, massages.
Centre Bien Être des Trois Vallées +33 (0) 479 081 798 (Hotel fitness centre open to the public). Sauna, hammam, drainage, massages, balneo-therapy, hydromassages, relaxation.
Centre Bien Être des Neiges +33 (0) 479 080 377 (Hotel fitness centre open to the public). Swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, hammam, fitness room, massages.
Les Thermes du Carlina +33 (0) 479 080 030 (Hotel fitness centre open to the public). Swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, hammam, massages, drainage, chiropodist.