Landmark
Courchevel Altiport
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Courchevel Altiport is one of the most challenging and scenic airfields in the world, perched at 6,588 feet (2,008 meters) in the French Alps. Its runway, just 1,722 feet (525 meters) long with an 18.5% gradient, demands exceptional skill from pilots, making it a bucket-list destination for aviation enthusiasts. Located near Courchevel 1850, the altiport primarily serves private jets and ski-season charters. Visitors can watch planes land and take off from a viewing area, with the dramatic backdrop of snow-capped peaks. The adjacent altiport restaurant offers a front-row seat to the action, and in winter, the runway doubles as a ski slope. The site also features a small museum dedicated to alpine aviation history.
Don't miss
- Watch planes land on the steep, short runway from the viewing terrace
- Dine at the altiport restaurant with runway views
- Visit the small aviation museum
- Photograph the dramatic alpine scenery
- In winter, ski down the runway slope
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Courchevel Altiport
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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