The 2026/27 programme adds around 300 square metres of space facing Saulire. The new feature is a place to stop on the mountain, not a new piste.
At Chenus, the new feature announced for winter 2026/27 is somewhere to pause. Les 3 Vallées has presented a wooden panoramic terrace of around 300 square metres, designed to be accessible to skiers and pedestrians, with a south-facing aspect and views towards Saulire.
For a holiday in Courchevel, this is a different kind of project from a new ski run: it is particularly relevant to those who want to meet up on the mountain, take a break or accompany skiers without spending the whole day on the slopes.
A place to stop beside the station
The terrace is planned in front of the packed-lunch room integrated into the refurbished upper station of the Chenus gondola. The programme includes furniture and an area where visitors can pause to take in the scenery.
It should not be confused with a restaurant whose menu and service have already been confirmed. The project described by the ski area concerns a panoramic space and its relationship with the station’s facilities.
To include Chenus in a holiday itinerary, confirmation that the lift and the new rest area are open will be needed. The terrace is announced for the season, but it is not yet a service that can be assumed to be available on any date.
The same view, two different plans
A place that pedestrians can also reach can become a meeting point for a mixed group. Skiers can include it in their route; non-skiers need to plan their ascent and return using lifts authorised to carry pedestrians.
The presence of the terrace does not make the surrounding pistes suitable for walking. The simplest plan is to choose the permitted connection, the necessary ticket and the time by which you need to return to the station in advance.
For a shared break, the meeting point should be identified precisely. “At the top” is a less useful reference than the lift’s name, particularly for those visiting the resort for the first time.
The new feature is the facility, not the altitude
The south-facing aspect and the view are part of the project, but they do not guarantee a sunny break every day. Wind, visibility and snow conditions may change how long visitors want to spend outdoors.
The terrace nevertheless adds a practical option to the idea of sharing the mountain between skiers and accompanying visitors: reaching the same place without having to do the same activity. For those choosing a holiday, that is the feature to consider, alongside the ease of getting there from their accommodation.
The announcement belongs to the 2026/27 programme. It is not confirmation that access is already available and should not be conflated with the gondola’s previous refurbishment.
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