Lift Pass Prices 2008 / 2009 Season
Courchevel 1850 lifts open 6 Dec 2008 to 26 Apr 2009
La Tania lifts open 13 Dec 2008 to 19 Apr 2009 - NOW CONFIRMED
Méribel Mottaret opens 6 Dec 2008 to 26 Apr 2009
Le Praz & 1550 open 13 Dec 2008 to 26 Apr 2009
1650 opens 19 Dec 2008 to 19 Apr 2009
Val Thorens expected to open end of November 2008 to 3 May 2009
2008-2009 Winter Prices
Free passes go to over 75's and under 5's. Children remain classed as under 13 (but children classified as under 18 on family passes). Adults are 13 and over up to 65 with a Seniors discount from 65 to 75.
1 Day Courchevel €38 (from 37).
6 Day Courchevel €182 (from €178)
6 Day Three Valleys €225 (frm €220).
Morning only passes are now available for Three Valleys this season as well as the Courchevel Valley (09:30-12:30 €36.50).
Three Valleys season pass stays under the thousand euro mark at €970 (from €950).
Summer 2008 Opening of Ski Lifts Here
Hands Free Passes
Introduced for Winter 2005/6 were automatic hands free lift passes that operate turnstiles as you approach (you keep the pass in a left hand side pocket). A photo is only required for season passes and the free under 5 and over 75 passes (it is scanned in and can be checked on hand held monitors at lift stations - it's not on the pass itself.) Plenty of people get caught using season passes not belonging to them every year, any unusual patterns of riding lifts etc alerts the lift companies too. So they can track you but also this can help in rescues and season pass users can be told the amount of vertical they've skied in the season.
The new hands free turnstiles at the La Tania Gondola
A re-chargeable pass that can be charged up via the internet for an additional 3 Euros is now available, therefore no requirement to visit the lift pass office ever again! Passes can be replaced if lost (less an admin fee) too.
Summer Lift Openings 2008 Summer 2008 Opening of Ski Lifts Here
The La Tania Gondola opens on Mon, Tue & Thu. Verdons and Saulire lifts open every day except Saturday. The Pas du Lac lift from the Méribel Valley opens on Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun. Brides Les Bains or Chenus lift is not opening for Summer 2008. Note that special openings happen on the 5/6 July 2008 due to the 3VTT competitions, Friday openings can vary through out the Summer and all are subject to change due to the weather, staff shortages, maintenance etc. Some lifts close for lunch too!
Buying your lift pass
There is a 3 Euro deposit charge for re-chargeable passes which can be re-charged on-line at s3v.com
Lift passes are available all day from the Gondola lift pass office in La Tania from 08:45 to 16:30 (19:00 on a Saturday night in Winter) or on-line. Photos are only required for season passes or the free under 5 / over 75 passes. There are 2 photo machines, the staff speak English and they do take credit cards!
It used to be possible to buy passes for the next day from 3:30pm and get several runs in at the end of the day for "free" but this has now ended as passes can be bought well in advance and are validated the first time they are scanned at a turnstile.
Note however that your chalet staff, rep or apartment agency may sort passes out for you and have them delivered to you on the morning of your first ski leaving you without any hassle or queuing.
Age Groups - Proof of age required to get discounted passes
Baby - Under 5's (Ski Free)
Child - Over 5 and under 13
Adult - Over 13 and under 65
Senior - Over 65 and under 75
Veteran - Over 75 (Ski Free)
Family - 2 Parents plus a minimum of 2 children aged over 5 and under 18
The Courchevel Valley Pass
Gives you access to all the lifts in 1850, 1650, 1550, Le Praz and La Tania - still a huge area to ski and will usually be fine for complete beginners. It is possible to buy 1 day extensions to make it a 3V pass (Adult €22) and this may be an option if you only intend to head over to the Méribel side once in a week (Méribel is a lot sunnier in late afternoon mind!).
The Three Valley Pass
Lets you use any of the 200 lifts and is recommended for most skiers and boarders to explore the entire 600km of pistes throughout Courchevel 1850, 1650, 1550, Le Praz, La Tania, Méribel, Mottaret, Méribel Village, Val Thorens, Les Menuires, St Martin de Belleville and Brides Les Bains.
If you buy a 6 day or more Three Valleys pass you can ski for 1 day in one of the following areas (subject to all areas being open, snow conditions etc): Tignes / Val d'Isère (Espace de Killy), La Plagne / Les Arcs / Peisey Vallandry (the new Paradiski linked area) for free (not the rumoured €10 charge that was planned for 2007/8). Pralognan La Vanoise and Les Saisies look like they are not now included. REMEMBER TO TAKE RECEIPTS AND THE PASS WITH YOU!
The Family Pass
2 Adults plus 2 kids can have 6 days in The Three Valleys for €720 (or Courchevel Valley for €582). Passes are a minimum of 6 days with special rates up to 14 days and options for 3,4,5 or 6 kids. Note that "kids" are classed as under 18 for these rates instead of under 13 as for individual passes. That means two adults and four 17 year olds could ski the Three Valleys for 14 days for €2386 instead of €3066 - a saving of €680 (note that separate passes are issued, you don't have to ski together!).
Pedestrian Pass
For access to the main gondolas and cable cars. Note that from 2005/6 the ski bus no longer requires any pass - it was very rarely checked anyway. Pedestrian Pass costs €15.50 per day or 6 days for €51
Early Season Ski Pass
For skiing from 06/12/08 - 29/12/08. Various discounts available with possible limited area skiing eg. 6 day Three Valley pass for only €157.50. More here
Late Season Spring Ski Pass
Normally valid from the 18/04/09 to 26/04/09. Various discounts available eg. 6 day Three Valley pass for only €180. All Early/Late Season Prices for 2008/9 Here
The Option Pass
Gives 12 days skiing whenever you want throughout the whole season. Adult Three Valleys €450 and Courchevel Valley €380
Beginners Pass
For use over in the Courchevel 1850 area includes the Jardin Alpin, Grangettes & Praz gondolas plus decent length drags Ferme, Altiport & Ecureuil. Costs €16 per day or €13 for the morning (9:30-12:30) or afternoon (after 12:30) regardless of age.
Free Skiing
There is a free drag lift Troika in the centre of the resort for absolute beginners and a further 7 free beginners drags around the Courchevel Valley. Under 5's and over 75's ski free (proof of age and photograph required).
Season Passes
Discounted season passes for workers and residents are available for single valley passes only - a fair bit of bureaucracy and proof required to get these.
If you're paying full price and going to ski most days then it's probably worth getting a Three Valley pass (as long as the people you ski with have got them of course!) saves the hassle of getting extension passes and you will be encouraged to ski more.
Three Valleys Pass 2008/9 |
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Adult €uros |
+5/-13 |
+65/-75 |
|
| Half day befor or after 12:30 | 36.50 |
27.50 |
32 |
| 1 day | 45 |
34 |
39 |
2 days |
89 |
67 |
76 |
| 3 days | 133 |
100 |
113 |
| 4 days | 176 |
132 |
149.50 |
| 5 days | 211 |
158 |
179.50 |
6 days |
225 |
169 |
193 |
| 7 days | 259 |
194 |
212 |
| 8 days | 295 |
220 |
241 |
| 9 days |
|
246 |
270 |
| 10 days | 367 |
272 |
299 |
| 11 days | 403 |
298 |
328 |
| 12 days | 439 |
324 |
357 |
| 13 days | 475 |
350 |
386 |
| 14 days | 511 |
376 |
415 |
| Season Pass | 970 |
725 |
825 |
Courchevel Valley Pass (including La Tania) 2008/9 |
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Adult €uros |
+5/-13 |
+65/-75 |
|
| Half day before or after 12:30 |
31 |
21.50 |
26.50 |
| 1 day | 38 |
26.50 |
32.50 |
2 days |
75 |
52.50 |
64 |
| 3 days | 111 |
77.50 |
94.50 |
| 4 days | 140 |
98 |
119 |
| 5 days | 166 |
116 |
141 |
6 days |
182 |
127.50 |
154.50 |
| 7 days | 205 |
143.50 |
174 |
| 8 days | 233 |
163.50 |
195 |
| 9 days | 261 |
183.50 |
216 |
| 10 days | 289 |
203.50 |
237 |
| 11 days | 317 |
223.50 |
258 |
| 12 days | 345 |
243.50 |
279 |
| 13 days | 373 |
263.50 |
300 |
| 14 days | 401 |
283.50 |
321 |
| Season Pass | 800 |
560 |
680 |
| 3 Valley extension for 1 day |
22 |
16.50 |
18 |