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Courchevel : private jet rental

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Courchevel : private jet rental

Your next vacation in Courchevel is fast approaching, and you’re thinking of using a private jet rental service? Whether you’re planning a family getaway or a last-minute business trip, AEROAFFAIRES can book your tailor-made private flight at the best possible rate. As part of the “Three Valleys”, Courchevel is a Savoyard resort located at the heart of the world’s largest ski area (600 km of pistes). AEROAFFAIRES unveils its unusual altiport, so you can travel with complete peace of mind.

AEROAFFAIRES was founded in 1991. Since our inception, we have accompanied nearly 95,000 travelers and chartered 20,000 private aircraft to the four corners of the globe. All our private jets are certified for Public Transport to guarantee your safety. Whatever the aircraft you need: light air cab for one to four people, helicopter, commercial aircraft for a group of VIPs. Our experts are available 24 hours a day on +33 (0) 1 44 09 91 82 to book your private jet.

What’s more, AEROAFFAIRES is committed to protecting the planet. For every private jet rental, we offset 100% of CO2 emissions by supporting the preservation of South America’s primary forests through our SkyCO2 program.

Practical information about Courchevel altiport

Bear in mind that the Courchevel altiport is not certified for night flights, and that flight operations are sometimes limited to certain times of the day for weather reasons. However, since air traffic is low, you won’t have to wait for taxiing. What’s more, the altiport is located at the foot of the slopes and the heliport in the heart of the resort, so you can reach your chalet or the ski slopes directly on arrival.

Last but not least, Courchevel’s altiport is the highest in Europe, so the panoramic views you’ll be treated to are sure to make your experience unforgettable.

Airport characteristics:

  • Address Altiport de Courchevel, Route de l’Altiport, 73120 Courchevel, France
  • IATA code CVF
  • ICAO code LFLJ
  • Latitude 45.3967
  • Longitude 6.6347
  • Altitude 2008m
  • Number of runways 1
  • Runway length 535m
  • General aviation terminal Oui : l’altiport est exclusivement dédié à l’aviation générale et privée. Il ne reçoit pas de vols commerciaux réguliers.

Spécificités :

  • One of the few approved high-mountain airports.

  • Very short runway: only 537 m long, with an 18.6% gradient. Courchevel altiport (LFLJ) is considered a special aerodrome (short runway: 537 m, 18.5% gradient, altitude: 2008 m).

  • Accessible only to specially qualified pilots on approach to Courchevel.

  • Only twin-engine turboprops or light jets are authorized to operate on this type of airfield . The PC-12, in its commercial configuration, does not meet these criteria for TP at Courchevel.

  • No modern instrumentation (ILS): visual approach mandatory. In bad weather (fog, snow, low cloud), flights may be diverted.

  • Limited opening hours: only open during the day (no night flights).

  • Limited parking: often used for “drop & go” flights, the aircraft takes off again for Chambéry or Lyon to park.

  • Direct access to the slopes: the altiport is literally above the resort, offering a spectacular arrival.

Airport facilities Courchevel

  • VIP handling for business aviation (light jets and helicopters).
  • Integrated heliport for rapid transfers from Geneva, Chambéry or Lyon.
  • Customs on request for certain private international flights.

Available services

  • Concierge service
  • Helicopter transfer
  • Réservation d'hôtel

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Rent a private jet in Courchevel: location and access to Courchevel altiport

Courchevel is part of the 3 Valleys ski area in the Alps, the largest in the world.

To get to Courchevel, AEROAFFAIRES offers several options:

  1. The first is direct access to the Courchevel altiport by the two turboprop aircraft licensed for this restrictive airport from Paris, Nice, Marseille, London and elsewhere. Please note that the Pilatus PC12 cannot land at Courchevel for public passenger transport.
  2. You can also get there by helicopter, from cities such as Lyon, Grenoble, Geneva, Annecy, Zurich or Lausanne.
  3. You can take off with the private jet of your choice for Geneva, Chambéry, Annecy or Grenoble, for example, and then hire a helicopter or small plane(Aviator or P 68) for Courchevel. For all these airports, AEROAFFAIRES offers a wide choice of private jets, including turboprops, regional and commercial aircraft, light, medium and long-haul private jets. Helicopter models available include both single and twin turboprops, capable of carrying between 4 and 8 passengers, such as theEcureuil AS 350 or AS 355, the Colibri EC 125 or the Dauphin AS 365.

To reach Courchevel by turboprop, you’ll need :

To reach Courchevel by helicopter, you’ll need :

  • 30 minutes from Geneva
  • 20 minutes from Chambéry or Annecy
  • 30 minutes from Grenoble, Turin
  • 40 minutes from Lyon

Nearby cities

  • Airport 2 km     5 min Courchevel 1850
  • Airport 20 km     35 min Méribel
  • Airport 60 km     70 min Albertville

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Private jets in Courchevel: our recommendations

With your ski pass in hand, you can access the lifts and ski runs. The ski area is yours! Nordic skiing, downhill skiing or snowboarding, choose the best option for your vacation.

After a great day on the slopes, we suggest you dine at the gourmet restaurant Le 1947 in Cheval Blanc. The only restaurant in Courchevel with three Michelin stars, Le 1947 at Cheval Blanc offers a unique gastronomic experience. With finesse and creativity, the multi-starred chef turns codes on their head, creating a culinary escapade unlike any other.

You can also take advantage of all the activities on the snow front, including restaurants, entertainment and a wide range of shops.

Take advantage of your stay in Courchevel to discover the SPA by Clarins. Combining luxury and relaxation, the Lana Spa by Clarins extends the benefits of your stay with a truly sensory experience.

AEROAFFAIRES we also recommend some of the activities on offer each ski season (from early December to late April) in Courchevel.

In winter, if you come during the Christmas season, be sure to stroll among the lights and watch the many activities on offer, including the Russian Christmas celebration on January 6. In December, Courchevel also hosts the Audi FIS Women’s Alpine World Cup.

In March, the International Pyrotechnics Festival, the only one of its kind in Europe, features top-level competition between pyrotechnicians from all over the world.

In April, the 3 vallées enduro event, in partnership with Salomon, brings together over 1,500 skiers each year to discover the full extent of the ski area in a fun way, competing in various categories: professional, amateur and family.

Every season, the resort is transformed into a veritable open-air exhibition with the L’Art au sommet event. In partnership with Les Galeries Bartoux, numerous sculptures are displayed on the slopes and throughout the resort.

Where to sleep?

Courchevel is divided into 5 villages at different altitudes: Saint-Bon (1,100 m), Courchevel Le Praz (1,300 m), Courchevel Village (1,550 m), Courchevel Moriond (1,650 m) and Courchevel 1850, the resort’s largest and most prestigious, now the preferred residence of a cosmopolitan jetset. Of the 25 palaces listed in France, 3 are located in Courchevel 1850.

These include :

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History of Courchevel altiport

The Courchevel altiport was created in 1961 by Michel Ziegler, the former mayor of Courchevel and a passionate mountain and aviation enthusiast. His aim was to enable skiers and their guides to be dropped off on the glaciers. To enable more remote resorts to be served. Courchevel’s altiport, the oldest mountain aerodrome, thus became the origin of the word “altiport”. At the time, the decision was taken to permanently clear the runway of snow so that aircraft could land without skis. However, when glacier landings were banned in France in 1985, air traffic at the altiport plummeted, before the arrival of private helicopters in the mountains gave it a new lease of life. The runway was subsequently lengthened and reoriented for the 1992 Albertville Olympic Games, to accommodate larger aircraft.

Today, the Courchevel altiport stands out for its 537-metre asphalt runway, built into the mountainside with the world’s highest gradient (18.66%). Because of its steepness and short runway, a few years ago only private owners of a few turboprops could land or take off from the altiport. Landing, which is uphill, and taking off, which is downhill, require special pilot qualifications. Today, however, one company is authorized by the Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile (DGAC) to charter private aircraft certified as Commercial Public Transport. Two turboprop aircraft are accredited: theAviator and the Vulcanair P 68, which can take off from runways of less than 700 metres and land on runways of less than 550 metres.

Why can't Pilatus PC-12 land in Courchevel by Public Transport (PT)?

The Pilatus PC-12 is a single-engine aircraft.
European regulations (EASA ) prohibit single-engine commercial public transport operations in complex mountain environments such as Courchevel, due to the increased risks associated with engine loss.

Only twin-engine turboprops or light jets are authorized for public transport operations in this type of terrain.
Specific certification and approvals. Aircraft must also meet certain performance standards: in particular, they must be capable of a safe go-around in a mountainous environment.
The PC-12, in its commercial configuration, does not meet these criteria, which are required for public transport in Courchevel.
Distinction between private use and public transport
A private owner or a non-commercial flight (NCC) can use a PC-12 to land at Courchevel (provided the pilot is qualified).
On the other hand, for public transport (charter / commercial rental with paying passengers), the rules are stricter, so it’ s impossible to use a single-engine aircraft like the PC-12.

To sum up :
PC-12 to Courchevel in private (NCC): possible.
PC-12 to Courchevel in Public Transport (TP): prohibited by regulation (single-engine + special aerodrome).

  • Can you land in Courchevel on Pilatus PC-12?

    No. The Pilatus PC-12 is not authorized to land at the Courchevel altiport in Public Passenger Transport.

  • Altiport Courchevel: can skis be taken aboard a helicopter?

    Yes, it is possible to board a helicopter in Courchevel with skis. The original purpose of the Courchevel heliport was to drop skiers off at the top of the glaciers.

  • Altiport Courchevel: is it possible to take off in bad weather?

    In the event of bad weather in Courchevel, the pilot is able to make the decision to take off, if there is no risk to the safety of passengers and crew.

  • Altiport Courchevel: where is it?

    The Courchevel altiport is located at the bottom of the ski resort’s slopes. The address of the altiport is: Rue de l’Altiport, 73120 Courchevel, France

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