A world famous resort, ski Courchevel 1550 for great skiing and snowboarding in Les 3 Vallées. With the added charm of a sleepy hamlet setting at the end of the day, read our review before you book anywhere.
Where
Part of France's massive Les 3 Vallées circuit, ski Courchevel 1550 in France for access to the whole mountain and all it's on and off-pistes glories. This is a quiet village setting, less expensive than its more famous neighbour up the mountain, perfect if you like to relax at the end of the day. Access is easy via airports at Chambéry, Lyon or Geneva.
Essentials |
Suitable For |
Slopes |
RESORT ALTITUDE : |
1550m |
TOTAL PISTE : |
150 km |
LONGEST RUN : |
8 km |
START SEASON : |
December |
END SEASON : |
April |
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OVERALL |
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SKIING |
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BOARDING |
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APRÉS |
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FAMILIES |
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Beginners
27 / 23% |
Intermediates
44 / 37% |
Advanced
38 / 32% |
Experts
10 / 8% |
TOTAL RUNS : |
119 |
SNOW CANNONS : |
523 / ha |
SNOW PARKS : |
3 |
CROSS COUNTRY : |
66 km |
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On the slopes
Ski holidays in Courchevel 1550 ski resort offer exactly the same skiing opportunities as 1850 - that means the whole of Les Trois Vallees complex is on your doorstep, offering everything from easy beginner slopes to world famous couloir skiing. Boarders are well catered for with miles of piste, plus a terrain park. And to finish your day off in style, you can ski all the way from Meribel down to 1550 at the end of the day.
Ski area :
If you Ski Courchevel 1550 you are also in the ski region of Les Trois Vallées along with the following resorts; Brides Les Bains, Courchevel 1300 le Praz, Courchevel 1550, Courchevel 1650, Courchevel 1850, La Tania, Les Menuires, Meribel, Mottaret, St Martin de Belleville, Val Thorens
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Off the slopes
In Courchevel 1550 you'll find lower prices and a more relaxed atmosphere than further up the hill, making it much more of a family destination. Prices on both accommodation and restaurants are reasonable. Night life is centred around the Taverne, Le Barouf and Chanrossa, but beware that if you fancy heading up the hill to the bright lights, it's a long way by road. Other activities available locally include bowling, a cinema, ice skating, and a heated outdoor pool.
RESORT GOOD POINTS
- Extensive, varied local terrain to suit everyone from beginners to experts plus the rest of the Three Valleys
- Impressive lift system, piste maintenance and snowmaking
- Relaxed more laid back atmosphere and fewer pretentious people!
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RESORT BAD POINTS
- A little limited on immediate local pistes - but you have access to the whole of the Trois Vallees
- Nightlife very quiet - but then there's 1850 just up the road
- Can get busy at weekend - but then all resorts do in the 3 Valleys
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Tourist Office
Worldwide cover from £60.48
or Single trip Europe cover from £22.98 - get covered before you arrive!
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