Transport
Air
In our opinion flying is the cheapest and most convenient way of getting to Courchevel. The four nearest airports to the resort are Geneva, Grenoble, Lyon and Chambéry, from where a road transfer or car hire can be obtained.
Easyjet have services from most major UK airports to Geneva, Grenoble and Lyon. Find out more at www.easyjet.com or call 0871 244 2366.
Fly Be have services from Birmingham, Southampton and Exeter to Geneva and Chambéry at prices similar to Easyjet's. See www.flybe.com for details.
Ryanair fly to Grenoble from London Stanstead. See www.ryanair.com for details.
Air Miles do London Heathrow and Gatwick to Geneva and Lyon for 1500 Miles return, and also do part cash part Miles deals. More info at www.airmiles.co.uk or call 0844 49 333 99.
Airport transfers
Touriscar do a coach transfer from Geneva to Courchevel. More info at www.alpski-bus.com or www.coach-station.com.Satobus Alpes do transfers from Lyon to Courchevel. More info at satobus-alpes.altibus.com.
Transavoie do transfers from Chambéry and Moutiers to Courchevel. More info at www.transavoie.com
AG Bus do transfers from Grenoble to Courchevel. More info at www.agbus.fr
Rail
The Eurostar ski train goes directly from London St Pancras to Moutiers, leaving you with a 12-mile bus or taxi journey to Courchevel 1850. Alternatively, by changing trains in Paris, you can gain more flexibility with travelling times and fares. Find out more at www.eurostar.com and www.raileurope.co.uk.
Road
Cross the Channel with your car and then drive all the way. The distance from Calais to Courchevel is 580 miles and Cherbourg to Courchevel 520 miles. In winter you should allow 10-12 driving hours for the trip, so with an early start it’s possible in a day. Or to make it easier stop over around Lyon and do it in a day and a half. You will need snow tyres or chains for resort-level driving.
P&O Ferries do Dover–Calais crossings. More info at www.poferries.com.
Brittany Ferries go from Portsmouth, Poole and Plymouth to various French ports. More info at www.brittany-ferries.co.uk.
Or find the latest Channel Tunnel deals at www.eurotunnel.com.