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"Courchevelski"? They say it's all over. It isn't
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Poster: A snowHead

The Russian money-bubble that transformed Courchevel into the ski resort for the world's highest rollers has not burst. It's just diminished.

This report from Katia Moskvitch for BBC News.

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Russian oligarchs were known for renting the most expensive chalets in the area, starting at 30,000 euros (US$39,800) a week. For that price, they would also get a private cook, a housemaid and, of course, a stunning view of the Alps.

"During the last ski season, a typical Russian client of our boutique could spend about 100,000 euros ($132,600) at one time," says Juliette, a manager of a jewellry shop in the Courchevel valley that sells diamonds and Rolex watches.

But this year the situation has changed.

"Nowadays they tend to spend half of what they were spending before - only 50,000 euros ($66,000)," adds Juliette.

Despite this, there do not appear to be any fewer Russians in Courchevel than previous seasons.


"Only" 50,000 Euros? Were you in Courchevel this season? What did your budget stretch to?
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

when we were there we hired 5 appartments and now the russians are after us because it was fully booked
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 Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?

We where in courchevel this season and last.
The hotel was full but the bar was much emptier than last year and people where definitely spending less. As for Ruskis, there was still plenty of fur coats around so they were still there and spending. Although how much i don't know.
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My first time in Courcheval 2 weeks ago during a trip from Val T. The place was empty, the snow was great, if a little soft at 1850m. The highlight of my trip was a flight in a C172 from the altiport at a very reasonable e168.00 for an hours instruction on mountain flying.

I can really see the attraction to Courcheval. A lovely place to ski.
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 Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.

Skied through it from Les Menuires in march. Sandwich coffee and cake €12.50. Very Happy
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