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Ski Courchevel 1550

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, you can enjoy some of th ebest slopes of the French Alps with a little luxury.

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.

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; troisvallees.

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.


at a glance
Essentials Suitable For Slopes

2738 m

1438 m

1300 m

RESORT ALTITUDE : 1550 m
TOTAL PISTE : 150 km
LONGEST RUN : 8.0 km
START SEASON : December
END SEASON : April

SKIING

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BOARDING

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FAMILIES

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Beginner
27 / 22.69%
Easy
0 / 0.00%
Intermediate
44 / 36.97%
Advanced/Expert
48 / 40.34%
TOTAL RUNS : 119
SNOW CANNONS : 523 / -
SNOW PARKS : 3
CROSS COUNTRY : 66.0 km

WE LIKE

  • 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!

WE DON'T LIKE

  • 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

Tourist Office

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