Courchevel 1550 - Courchevel Valley - 3 Valleys France
Like Courchevel 1650, Courchevel 1550 offers a great mix of the local residents, ski workers and holidaymakers to give it a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
It is perfect for family groups and/or dedicated skiers as it is quieter than Courchevel 1850 or 1650 but has lots of ski in ski out accommodation and a number of restaurants and bars.
It is also less expensive than Courchevel 1850 and due to the fact that it is directly below 1850, it offers great access to the Courchevel Valley, and beyond, via a télécabine to the centre of Courchevel 1850 that runs into the evening.
Courchevel 1550 spread outs around the mountain. There are only a couple of hotels in Courchevel 1550 such as Hotel les Ancolies and Hotel les Flocons, thus most of the accommodation is made up of chalets and apartments.
A lot of the chalet accommodation is Ski in Ski out and a reasonable amount is also self-catered. The chalets vary in age and condition but a reasonable percentage are new or newly refurbished and some are of a very high standard. The apartments tend to be a little older in style and the quality will depend on the amount of refurbishment undertaken by the owners.
Courchevel 1550 in the foreground looking up towards Courchevel 1850
Courchevel 1550 - Ski Lifts & Pistes
The ski area directly serviced by 1550 is quite small but has 3 lovely blue runs, Proveres, Tovets & Stade between it and 1850, as well as a small green run for beginners. The red runs Dou du Midi and Deviation 1550 also run into Courchevel 1550.
However, generally speaking the pistes are not the reason you holiday here, 1550’s main attraction is its rapid access to 1850 via the Tovets high speed 6 man chair or the Grangettes bubble lift which take you right in to the centre of 1850.
For those who are feeling brave, there is also a 2km luge/tobogganing track between 1850 and 1550 which is open between 9am and 7:30pm and fully lit so you can sledge at night!
There is also the free Roys lift and green run for beginners.
View to Courchevel 1550 from Courchevel 1650 in the 3 Valleys
Bar, Restaurants and Shops in Courchevel 1550
Courchevel 1550 is quieter than its neighbours but still has a lot to offer with several bars and restaurants open late. If you want to venture further afield, you can catch the bubble or free ski bus up to Courchevel 1850 (or Courchevel 1650) to experience the extensive range of restaurants and bars on offer and then catch the bus (or a taxi) back home.
Though Courchevel 1550 only has a small range of restaurants open for lunch and dinner, you will still be able to find something to suit all tastes and budgets, including crepes and galettes from La Normandise, pizza, pasta and steak at La Cortona, as well as traditional Savoyard cuisine at Le Caveau. If you want to try something different why not visit L’Oeil de Boeuf for a fantastic choice of dishes cooked on an open fire, served with potatoes and onions. Most of the restaurants in 1550 also offer great kids menus so are ideal for all the family.
Courchevel 1550 has a great mix of bars to cater for all ages. The Chanrossa offers great happy hour deals with an extensive range of shots, cocktails and beers on tap. Fantastic bar snacks, themed nights and live music make this a great place to enjoy a drink after a hard day’s skiing. If you would a slightly more relaxed atmosphere then you should try The Bar which boasts a resident DJ or the French La Taverne.
Courchevel 1550 offers a small range of 4 ski shops and ski equipment providers.
It has a small Sherpa supermarket, a bakery and a bank & ATM.
In Resort Access Courchevel 1550
The Grangettes bubble operates until 19:30 so you can easily enjoy a drink or have a mooch around the shops in 1850 before heading home if you don’t want to ski home late.
There is a regular bus service operating throughout the Courchevel Valley with buses running between Courchevel 1550 and 1850 every 30 minutes during the day and early evening and every 15-30 minutes from 7:30 PM until a little after 1 AM.
Free Resort Courchevel Ski Bus & Car Parking Locations & Prices
