Courchevel Altiport – CVF Airport
Courchevel Altiport is a public use airport that is located in Courchevel, France. Courchevel isn’t a city or town but is actually a ski resort located in the French Alps. The airport is considered dangerous and has even made it to the list of Most Extreme Airports in the History Channel. It ranked seventh most extreme in the whole world.
Best Time to Visit
Courchevel Altiport or CVF Airport is an airfield that has a very short runway measuring 1,762 feet only. The runway has an asphalt surface. Most of the aircrafts that land in the airport are small fixed-wing airports like the Cessna 208 Caravan or helicopters. The airport is considered extreme because there are no go-around procedures for landings, no instrument approach as well as no lighting aids. It also has a difficult approach, the runway has an upward-slope and the ski runs are situated in the adjacent area. Currently only Alpine Airlines is the only company that offers commercial flights to Courchevel Aliport. Nearby areas such as Mouxy, Plancherine, and Saint-Ablan-Leysse also make use of the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Ski enthusiasts or travelers after a snowy holiday will enjoy the hotel choices available in the area. Hotel Les Peupliers is an elegant four-star hotel that is styled like chalets. The restaurant has a terrace with a beautiful view and there’s a sauna and hot tub to keep warm. The 4-star Mercure Courchevel is only .88 mile away from the airport. The hotel is an easy access to the ski area of the city. Guests can stay in posh rooms and avail of their free airport shuttle services. The Hotel Le New Solarium is another upscale hotel with beautiful views of the Alps. With just 1 mile away, the hotel has an indoor pool and a sauna for its guests.
The nearest airport is the Henri Giraud Airport.
