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Private Jet Charter to Courchevel
Courchevel altiport is the most demanding commercial airfield in Europe - 537 metres of runway on an 18.5% gradient. Only specifically certified pilots and aircraft may land. We confirm the operator's qualification on every charter.
Why fly private to Courchevel
What private aviation gets you here.
Direct into the resort - no road transfer
Land 1,747 m above sea level, ski-in within minutes. The altiport is in the resort itself.
Operator vetting matters here more than anywhere
Pilots need a specific Courchevel rating renewed annually. We do not work with operators who cannot prove current certification.
Geneva alternative pre-planned
Weather closes the altiport regularly. We always pre-plan a Geneva backup with helicopter or road - included in the quote.
Airports served
Choose the airport by where you're going, not by default.
Courchevel Altiport
LFLJ · CVF
In the resort - 1,747 m elevation
537 m runway, 18.5% gradient. Light Jets only. Pilot-rating required. Weather-sensitive.
Chambery - Savoie Mont Blanc
LFLB · CMF
100 km / road transfer
Main alternate when Courchevel is closed. Handles all jet sizes.
Geneva Cointrin
LSGG · GVA
130 km / helicopter or road
Long-haul gateway. Helicopter to Courchevel in 35 min.
Recommended aircraft
Cabin matched to the trip.
Things to do in Courchevel
The calendar we plan around.
Le Cap Horn & La Mangeoire
The two on-slope lunch institutions. Reservations essential in February.
Heli-skiing in Italy & Switzerland
Helicopter from Courchevel to off-piste in the Aosta Valley or Verbier - the only legal way to heli-ski Western Europe.
Le Strato & Cheval Blanc spa days
Most exclusive hotel spas in the Alps. Often combined with a non-ski day mid-week.
Apres-ski at Les Verdons & La Mangeoire
From 4pm. Walking distance from most 1850 chalets.
Where to stay
Hotels we book with regularly.
Cheval Blanc Courchevel
1850, on-piste
LVMH flagship Alpine hotel. Le 1947 (three Michelin), Dior Spa, ski-in/out.
Le Strato
1850
Family-owned, deeply discreet. Indoor pool, two restaurants.
Aman Le Melezin
1850, Bellecote piste
First and only Aman in Europe's ski resorts. 31 rooms, ski-in/out.
Les Airelles
1850, Le Jardin Alpin
Most theatrical of the Courchevel palaces. Designed like a fairy-tale chateau.
Client experience
What guests say about flying to Courchevel.
"They redirected us to Chambery when Courchevel closed for fog, helicopter waiting. We made our lunch reservation."
"Pilot certification verified before we booked. We had heard horror stories - this was completely different."
FAQ
Courchevel, answered.
The questions we get most often. Anything else, just ask.
- What aircraft can land at Courchevel?
- Light Jets only (Citation CJ, Phenom 300, Pilatus PC-12 turboprop). Pilots must hold a current Courchevel altiport rating - we verify before booking.
- What happens if Courchevel is closed for weather?
- We pre-plan a Chambery or Geneva diversion on every quote, including the onward transfer (helicopter or 90-minute road).
- When is Courchevel busiest?
- Christmas/New Year week, the Russian Orthodox Christmas (first week of January), and February school holidays. Slots are tight; book five+ weeks ahead.
- How much does a charter to Courchevel cost?
- From around EUR 12,000-18,000 one-way from European capitals. Premiums apply during peak holiday weeks.
Request a charter to Courchevel
Tell us your dates, departure city and passenger count. We'll come back with live availability and a fixed all-in quote - usually within the hour during European business hours.
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