what's new in courchevel for 2001?

L'Equipe closes | Equipe Pics | What's New for 2001

The Bars
In the absence of the Equipe, the other bars in resort step up manfully to take the mantle...

Bar Le Jump
As per last year with Paul, Jim and their crew at the helm.

Le Kalico
When the bars close at 1am, this will still be Courchevel's 'British' nightclub open until the early hours of the morning.

TJs
The shooters and cocktail bar, with Courchevel's famous live band Romeo Blue usually playing every other week. Cable TV (for sports fans). This winter will be run by Sophie, voted best butt in resort for the last two years, ably supported by Tommy.

The Blue Bar (previously the ISBA)
Now converted into a classier joint with large seating area, comfy seats and sofas for the more 'informal atmosphere'. Allen will be the man behind the bar.

Gringo's (previously El Gringo s!)
The tequila house of Courchevel, also serving the dreaded Mutzig. The team is made up of Philly, complete with French maid's outfit and furry handcuffs and cheeky Michael (ladyboy) Goatley.

The Theme Nights

December 19th - Fetish night
December 27th - Pimps, Porn stars and Prostitutes
December 31st - James Bond night (yes please, Miss Moneypenny)
January 9th - Country and Western night
January 23rd - Sports night (mud allowed)
February 6th - Bad Taste night
February 20th - Back to School night (naughty)
March 6th - Beach Party (sand and all)
March 20th - Toga, Arabian Nights and Turkish Delight night (no shorts allowed)
April 3rd - Birthday Party night (for everyone who misses out on a bday in resort)
April 17th - Vicars and Tarts night

The theme nights will take place among the TJs, the Blue Bar and Gringo's with everyone staggering onto the Kalico to finish off the night.

Rumour has it there will also be other speciality nights like: 70's nights, Wet T-shirts, Talent shows, Blind Date (featuring Courchevel's own Cilla Black: Mr Simon Hooper), Pub Quiz, Big Brother and more.

Oh...and the Skiing...

The Marmottes chair and piste are now both bigger, Creux Noir chair is shorter and new, with the Creux Noir hut at the junction of Creux/Boulevard which contours the mountain to the bottom of Suisses. Plus there's a new piste down to the bottom of Creux Noir from Marmottes - more views of Mont Blanc, more access.