Courchevel in March

December through March delivers Courchevel's prime conditions, but timing matters more than most realize. January offers the deepest snow and longest runs, but also the coldest temperatures and shortest days. February brings French school holidays, which means crowds, higher prices, and lift queues that test your patience. March hits the sweet spot—reliable snow, longer days, and warmer temperatures perfect for those long lunches at La Folie Douce. December can be hit or miss for snow coverage, especially early in the month, though Christmas week guarantees full resort operations and maximum glitz. Avoid the first two weeks of April unless you enjoy skiing on dirt patches between snow strips. The resort typically closes by late April, earlier than higher-altitude competitors like Val Thorens.