Courchevel Events Winter 2026–2027: Dates & How to Get There
From the season opening to the World Cup night slalom: the key Courchevel events of the winter, and how to plan your transfer from Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble or Chambéry.
In short: the Courchevel season runs from 4 December 2026 to 18 April 2027. The highlights are the Women's World Cup night slalom on 22 December and the Ski Mountaineering World Cup from 14 to 16 January. Event days are busy on the roads — book your transfer early.
Courchevel, at the heart of Les 3 Vallées, is not only one of the world's most famous ski resorts: every winter it hosts major sporting and festive events. Here are the Courchevel events of winter 2026–2027 not to miss — and our tips for getting there without stress.
Courchevel events 2026–2027 at a glance
| Date | Event | For |
|---|---|---|
| 4 December 2026 | Season opening & 80th anniversary celebration | Visitors, guests and partners |
| 22 December 2026 | Women's Alpine Ski World Cup — night slalom | Athletes, teams and spectators |
| 28–29 December 2026 | National ski races Courchevel–Méribel | Competitors and families |
| 14–16 January 2027 | Ski Mountaineering World Cup at Le Praz | Athletes, delegations and public |
| 17–18 February 2027 | FIS international slalom races | Teams and competitors |
| 18 April 2027 | End of the ski season | Return transfers to the airports |
Dates may change with snow and weather conditions. Always check the official programme on courchevel.com before booking.
4 December 2026 — Season opening & 80th anniversary
The Courchevel ski area opens on 4 December 2026, with a celebration marking the resort's 80th anniversary. It is the first big weekend of the winter: hotels and chalets reopen, guests and partners arrive at the same time, and the roads up from Moûtiers get busy.
Our tip: arrive on Thursday or early Friday to avoid the Saturday traffic, and book your private driver to Courchevel as soon as your flight is confirmed.
22 December 2026 — Women's World Cup night slalom
On 22 December 2026, the best women skiers in the world race under the floodlights in Courchevel for the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup night slalom. It is one of the most spectacular events of the season, just before Christmas — when the resort is also at its busiest.
Our tip: book your transfer early for the Christmas week, and consider a chauffeur at disposal for the evening: your driver drops you near the finish area and picks you up after the race, without parking worries.
28–29 December 2026 — National ski races Courchevel–Méribel
Between Christmas and New Year, Courchevel and Méribel host national ski races. Competitors, coaches and families travel between the two resorts of Les 3 Vallées — a private van is the easiest way to move a team with skis and equipment.
Staying in Méribel? See our private driver Méribel page.
14–16 January 2027 — Ski Mountaineering World Cup at Le Praz
From 14 to 16 January 2027, Courchevel Le Praz hosts a round of the Ski Mountaineering World Cup. Athletes and national delegations arrive with a lot of equipment, often on tight schedules.
Our tip: for teams and delegations, our Mercedes Sprinter carries up to 16 people with all their equipment, and we can coordinate several vehicles for larger groups.
17–18 February 2027 — FIS international slalom races
In mid-February, Courchevel welcomes international FIS slalom races, during the busy February school holidays. Teams and competitors appreciate a reliable driver who knows the resort and its different villages.
18 April 2027 — End of the ski season
The Courchevel ski area closes on 18 April 2027. The last weekend of the season is also one of the busiest for departures: book your return transfer to the airport early to secure your driver and your price.
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Four airports serve Courchevel. With Squeed, your private transfer is door to door, at a fixed price per vehicle:
- Chambéry — about 1h15, from €380: Chambéry to Courchevel
- Geneva — about 2h15, from €490: Geneva to Courchevel
- Lyon — about 2h30, from €490: Lyon to Courchevel
- Grenoble — about 2h15, from €490: Grenoble airport ski transfers
Prices are for a Mercedes V-Class with up to 7 passengers, skis and luggage included. For event days, our Courchevel chauffeur at disposal starts at €80 per hour, or €890 for a 12-hour day.
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Courchevel events dates are given for information and may change; Squeed is an independent transfer company, not the organiser of these events. Prices valid for the 2026–2027 season.
