Rules for visiting Courchevel
What is allowed and what is not at the resort and around it: camping, motorhomes, ski touring, dogs, drones and fires. Each rule links to the official source it comes from.
The resort lies within Vanoise National Park (the cœur covers part of the municipality of Courchevel, including the Lacs Merlet and part of the Aiguille du Fruit), so its public-use rules also apply. Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
⛺ Camping and bivouac
- With conditionsCamping is prohibited in the cœur of the Vanoise National Park. Bivouacking is only allowed next to certain refuges, with mandatory booking with the refuge keeper and limited places at each one.Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
🚐 Motorhomes and caravans
- With conditionsIn Courchevel-La Tania there is a free 6-space motorhome car park, without services. In summer you can park at the Jean Blanc car park (Le Praz), without putting out tables, chairs or awnings. Its Flot Bleu service point costs €3 for 20 minutes.Source: les3vallees.com
🎿 Ski touring and snowshoes on the slopes
- With conditionsThe Millet Ski Touring route (Le Praz) is free, for ski touring only, and is authorised until 19:15. It is open from 1/12 to 30/04 when there is snow and good weather. After the slopes close, you return to Le Praz by gondola.Source: courchevel.com
🐕 Dogs
- ProhibitedDogs are prohibited in the cœur of the Vanoise National Park, even on a lead or in your arms. Only livestock guardian dogs and dogs accompanying people with disabilities are admitted. The fine is €135.Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
🛸 Drones
- ProhibitedFlying drones is prohibited in the cœur of the Vanoise Park: the ban on motorised overflight below 1000 m above ground applies, unless authorised by the park director. Fine of €135.Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
🔥 Fires and barbecues
- ProhibitedLighting fires is prohibited in the cœur of the Vanoise National Park.Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
🛷 Sledging
- With conditionsThe children's sledding area in Courchevel 1850, above the arrival of the Praz gondola, is free. It is open from 9:00 to 19:15, from 6/12 to 19/04. Prohibited for children under 3; ages 3 to 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Helmet and sled with brake are mandatory; no ski boots or pets.Source: courchevel.com
📋 Other rules
- ProhibitedIn the cœur of the Vanoise Park it is prohibited to pick or remove flowers, fruit, insects or minerals.Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
- ProhibitedIn the cœur of the Vanoise Park it is prohibited to drive motor vehicles. Only some tracks allow named authorisations issued by the park.Source: vanoise-parcnational.fr
Frequently asked questions
- Can you camp or bivouac at Courchevel?
- With conditions. Camping is prohibited in the cœur of the Vanoise National Park. Bivouacking is only allowed next to certain refuges, with mandatory booking with the refuge keeper and limited places at each one.
- Can you sleep in a motorhome at Courchevel?
- With conditions. In Courchevel-La Tania there is a free 6-space motorhome car park, without services. In summer you can park at the Jean Blanc car park (Le Praz), without putting out tables, chairs or awnings. Its Flot Bleu service point costs €3 for 20 minutes.
- Can you skin up the slopes at Courchevel?
- With conditions. The Millet Ski Touring route (Le Praz) is free, for ski touring only, and is authorised until 19:15. It is open from 1/12 to 30/04 when there is snow and good weather. After the slopes close, you return to Le Praz by gondola.
- Can you bring a dog to Courchevel?
- Prohibited. Dogs are prohibited in the cœur of the Vanoise National Park, even on a lead or in your arms. Only livestock guardian dogs and dogs accompanying people with disabilities are admitted. The fine is €135.
- Can you fly a drone at Courchevel?
- Prohibited. Flying drones is prohibited in the cœur of the Vanoise Park: the ban on motorised overflight below 1000 m above ground applies, unless authorised by the park director. Fine of €135.
- Can you light a fire or barbecue at Courchevel?
- Prohibited. Lighting fires is prohibited in the cœur of the Vanoise National Park.
- Where can you go sledging at Courchevel?
- With conditions. The children's sledding area in Courchevel 1850, above the arrival of the Praz gondola, is free. It is open from 9:00 to 19:15, from 6/12 to 19/04. Prohibited for children under 3; ages 3 to 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Helmet and sled with brake are mandatory; no ski boots or pets.
Before you go
Rules collected on 12 October 2026 and reviewed every month. Rules change and may have exceptions: if in doubt, follow the protected area, the local council or the resort. Translated from Spanish; some sources may be in another language.