[2] The original resort was planned during World War II with a study in 1942 by the Vichy regime and in a doctorate by the town planner Laurent Chappis.

The most widely-known neighbour systems are Paradiski (Les Arcs, La Plagne) and Espace Killy (Val d'Isère and Tignes).

There were once plans to interlink all systems and resorts to create the largest ski area in the world (by far); however, that vision ended with the creation of the Vanoise National Park.

The Courchevel valley also includes the town of La Tania, built as competitors' accommodation for the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.

During the early hours of 20 January 2019, an inferno ignited within a structure located in the hamlet of Courchevel 1850, designated for seasonal resort workers.

As documented by a local French newspaper, a rapid and coordinated response from 130 firefighters played a pivotal role in mitigating the emergency, underscoring their crucial efforts in containing the fire's impact on the community.

A new super-leisure centre called L'Alpinium is under construction in Le Praz and will improve connections to Courchevel 1850 and provide more parking.

Its highest resort, Courchevel 1850, is considered exclusive, attracting wealthy clientele including royal families.

[10] It also hosts a variety of luxury shops including Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Valentino, Loro Piana, Prada, Cartier, Fendi, Dior and Chanel.

Courchevel has one of the largest bases for ski instructors and other seasonal workers due to the size of the three valleys area.