Thu, Apr 03, 2014
Courchevel is a ski resort for the rich, or rather for
Russian oligarchs and the powers that be. This is the main idea that
arises at the mention of Courchevel among the people. However it
this? The 8 most popular ones will help us to learn the whole truth about Courchevel.
myths about the resort.
1. Courchevel – a resort of “cosmic” prices
French ski resort is considered one of the most expensive.
It is said that everything in Courchevel, including accommodation, food and shopping,
worth the fabulous money. However, it is worth mentioning that there is
quite affordable prices. A pleasant vacation in the mountains can be obtained for
1500 thousand euros per person for 10 days.
2. Only the rich can live in Courchevel hotels.
people
Another myth. At the resort there are lots of discounts. With
booking a hotel room in advance, it will cost 120 euros per day, and
if you go to Courchevel by a large company, you can rent a chalet
(small house), which will turn out even cheaper.
Entertainment costs vary by district.
resort. On average, a pass for using descents per day is
about 30 euros, and equipment rental – 20 euros per day.
3. Courchevel small indoor resort
That it can not be precisely called, because the entire area of the resort
located on four levels, which are called depending on
height at which are located. For example, Courchevel – 1850.
It is traditionally considered – the higher, the more expensive.
4. Capital of debauchery
Prostitution flourishes in Courchevel. This is not entirely true.
Young girls try to seduce the rich by riding gracefully on
skiing in Courchevel once a year, but this practice is present in
all places clusters of non-poor people.
5. European quality
Few people know that Courchevel Airport is one of the most dangerous in
world, since the length of the runway there is only 525 meters.
In addition, a special type of intestinal flu is found in the resort,
every fifth, regardless of their position in
society.
6. Russian Courchevel
Rather, it is not a myth, but reality. Russians have a habit of behaving
always and everywhere in Russian, especially when money is paid for it.
Therefore, over time, the Russian oligarchs began to create chaos on
the resort: roll crazy parties, bring your own
performers and equip them with all the comfort on huge
scenes … However, the European public quickly responded and
stopped these antics by making Courchevel a safe place to
everyone to relax.
7. Courchevel – the capital of parties and mountain descents
In addition to traditional entertainment in the ski resorts,
Courchevel is proud of the development of shopping. Any shopaholic can find
the most fashionable and expensive items under their own brand Courchevel. AT
You can’t buy it anywhere else.
8. Russian weeks in Courchevel
This myth can be partly confirmed. ATо-первых, много русских
comes to Courchevel to celebrate Christmas and New Year, that is, their
here you can see from December to January. ATо-вторых, традиционно
Russians spend one week in March at this resort. AT-третьих,
The total number of Russians in the resort is no more than 8% of all
having a rest. Judge for yourself a lot of Russians in Courchevel or not.
No matter what, they all say that in terms of
skiing, Courchevel has no equal. And it is true. Each
wishing to find here descents, according to his abilities and
preferences. And these descents will be top notch with first-class
outfit
Text: Irina Lev
