Itinerary for Ski & Snowboarding Weekend Breaks in Courchevel, France

Just a few days to ski in France?

For your ski weekend or short ski break book your low-cost daily flights and flexible accommodation online at Jet2.com!

A week off used to be the only practical way to consider a ski holiday, but daily Jet2.com flights throughout the winter to Geneva and Chambery mean there are plenty of opportunities to sneak away for just a few exhilarating days if you fancy a weekend ski break in the French ski & snowboarding resort of Courchevel.

Obviously it is important to organise everything in advance to maximise those precious hours on the slopes, but this can also be cheaper!

It is essential to book accommodation near your resort in advance. Jet2.com's accommodation partner features a range of hotels and apartments in France to suit all budgets. To book your flexible ski and snowboarding accommodation visit www.jet2.com/hotel.

To enable maximum time on the snow Courchevel lies just 109km/1.19h drive time from Chambery Airport and 139km/2.19h drive time from Geneva.

From Chambery Airport Trans' Neige - tel: +33 (0) 479 352 174 - have a shuttle desk in arrivals and connects to Courchevel. Also offering a direct connection to Courchevel are Altibus - tel: +33 (0) 820 320 368 - or book online at www.altibus.com A mini-bus transfer service is available from Actibus for private transfer offering seats for up to 8 passengers to Courchevel - tel: +33 (0) 476 064 866.

A bus from Geneva airport to Courchevel costs about €65. Alpski-bus and Altibus offer regular connections to the resort.

Alternatively why not drive low cost. Jet2.com have teamed up with Hertz to offer you great value, low cost car rental in all Jet2.com destinations – find out further details and to book online visit the Hertz website.

The Three Valleys lift pass covers all lifts in Courchevel, La Tania, Méribel, Val-Thorens, Les Menuires and St-Martin-de Belleville. Main pass (adult) €42 - 1 day, €83 – 2 days, €124 – 3 days. Half day and pedestrian passes are available. An alternative Corchevel pass is also available, covering Courchevel and La Tania only.

For further lift pass information and advance orders check out http://www.courchevel.com

Other factors which make Courchevel an excellent weekend resort include the good snow reliability, après-ski, wide range of non-skiing facilities and good skiing and snowboarding for mixed groups and families, thanks to its extensive, varied local terrain. Also, why not consider midweek breaks and take further advantage of great flight and accommodation prices and of course the emptier slopes!

With plenty of slope-side accommodation and a choice of four very different villages, for a great all-rounder, Courchevel is the place to be!