Le Praz remains one of the most picturesque and pleasant resorts in the Courchevel Valley and was the setting for both cross country and ski jumping events in the 1992 Winter Olympics. This traditional alpine village is set amidst un-spoilt woodland and because of this quiet setting is ideal for a family holiday. Apres ski and nightlife tends toward subdued and centres around several well established local bars and restaurants.

The village and surrounding area sits on a large flat mountain ledge and is very easy to get round on foot with no hills to navigate. A couple of thousand people live there all year round and it has the feel of a real village community. There is a brand new state of the art medical centre school, supermarket, six restaurants, five accessible bars, two ski shops, post office, laundrette, tabac/newspaper shop, two bakers and a butcher who specialises in regional produce - in fact everything you'll need is very close at hand.

This is the Courchevel village most traditionally Savoyard in architecture and ambience and continues to boast the lowest prices across the five levels of the resort. With its narrow streets, quaint centre and old world charm it's an age away from the concrete apartment and purpose built complexes very often associated with French ski resorts.

Additionally Courchevel 1850 is less than ten minutes away via a choice of two gondolas. The Meribel valley is easily accessed from either Le Praz or La Tania and both villages boast numerous welcoming bars and restaurants where the locals provide warm hospitality.Le Praz also has road access to the resort of La Plagne and its extensive ski area. Le Praz also has road access to the resort of La Plagne and its extensive ski area.