As for gradients, most airports have an average runway gradient of 1-3%, so it’s really no surprise that Courchevel Altiport requires special training to land at, as well as a special plane.

In any case, Laurent really did improve my skiing. And for this particular holiday in Courchevel – where the craggy beauty of snow-capped mountains and snow-dusted fir trees is matched by ...

But at Thursday’s night slalom in Courchevel, France, the winningest skier in World Cup history was just happy to be back. “I’m catching up to the fastest in the world, so I have a lot of work to do, ...

MOUNTAIN HIGH: Moncler Grenoble on Tuesday will reveal that its fall 2025 collection will be unveiled in Courchevel, the French Alps ski ... Before Saint Moritz, the last runway event held by the ...

Alpine Skiing - FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Women's Slalom - Courchevel, France - January 30, 2025 Mikaela Shiffrin of the U.S. in action during the first run REUTERS/Christian Hartmann Alpine ...

Croatia's Zrinka Ljutic earned her third World Cup win of the season on Thursday in the women's slalom in Courchevel, France, where Mikaela Shiffrin finished 10th on her return from an injury ...

As for gradients, most airports have an average runway gradient of 1-3%, so it’s really no surprise that Courchevel Altiport requires special training to land at, as well as a special plane.