Courchevel 1550, France

Courchevel 1550 is the lowest of the three villages of Courchevel (at about 1550m). The expanse of skiing accessible from the village is immense, with 600km of maintained pistes between Les Trois Vallees linked areas, it is the largest in the world. The views are unparalleled, including the Mont Blanc Massif to the north and the Ecrins massif to the south, with the Swiss and Italian Alps in view as well. The ski lift system is widely admired, because queues are a rare sight, even during the busiest times of the season. Hire skis in Courchevel to experience the premier skiing destination in Europe.