In Courchevel, there are two main types of lift pass – the 3 Valleys Pass (which covers the full area) and the Courchevel Valley Pass (which covers the local area). The 3 Valleys Pass is more comprehensive, covering all the lifts in Courchevel and all the neighboring resorts, and is recommended for all but beginner skiers. The Courchevel Valley Pass covers the lifts in the resort but no further, so is best suited to beginners.

Courchevel Mini Pass gives you access to the beginner ski slopes and includes

Jardin Alpin, Grangettes, Praz and Verdons bubble lifts, the Ferme, Altiport and Ecureuil drag lifts and the Tovets chairlift. It is valid for a full or half day and so needs to be purchased daily.

Children under 5 years and adults over 75 years are free but you will need to show proof of age to get these passes. These passes need a photo (though this can be taken at the lift office counter) and there is a 3 euro charge for the ‘hands free card’

There are discounts for families based on 2 adults and a minimum of 2 children and for 2 or more passes bought for 6 days+ for the same ski area. You can also buy a daily beginner mini-pass for drag lifts on the nursery slopes and a pedestrian pass for anyone who prefers walking to skiing or who wants to join for a skiers’ lunch up the mountain. There are also 20 miles (33 km) of prepared cross-country ski tracks that don’t require a lift pass.

You can add ski insurance to your lift pass to cover you in case of accidents but you do need to check against your holiday insurance to see if you need this additional cover.