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Courchevel Village 1550 ski resort

Luxury ski chalets in Courchevel Village 1550

About Courchevel Village 1550

A quieter Courchevel village, a gondola from 1850

Courchevel Village, once called 1550, is a small residential village below 1850, linked to it by gondola. It is calmer and usually better value than the villages above, on the same lift pass. It suits families and groups who ski all day and want quiet evenings.

Village
1,550 m
Pistes
150 km here, 600 km in the Three Valleys
Season
Early December to mid-April
From Geneva
2 h 30 min by road

Resort facts: Wikipedia, courchevel.com and Skiresort.com, checked 4 Oct 2026.

Who it suits

Is Courchevel Village 1550 right for you?

  • FamiliesQuiet village atmosphere, an excellent 2km toboggan run, and quick access to ski schools.
  • Value seekersSignificantly more affordable accommodation and dining compared to neighbouring 1850.
  • Mileage huntersDirect gondola access to the massive 600km Trois Vallées ski network.
  • IntermediatesEndless perfectly groomed blue and red cruisers across the Courchevel valley.

Chosen, not listed

Which Courchevel Village 1550 chalets should you look at first?

4 of our 47 places, for different sizes of group. Each card shows how far it is from a lift and a piste, measured from its location.

See all 47 in Courchevel Village 1550

Where to stay

Where should you stay in Courchevel Village 1550?

Our 47 places in Courchevel Village 1550, nearest the lift first. All of them are within 500 m of a lift. Choose one to see its nearest lift and run.

47 places · nearest the lift first

Distances are straight-line, from each of our places to its nearest lift or run on the piste map.

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When to go

Best snow in January, February and March

Over the last 20 winters (2006/07 to 2025/26), Courchevel 1850 had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 93% of days in January, February and March. Higher up, the top (2,738 m) had it on nine days in ten or more from December to April. For quieter slopes, go between 4 January and 5 February, or between 8 and 25 March, outside the UK and French school holidays.

Best time to ski in Courchevel Village 1550Courchevel snow report
  1. Dec51%
  2. Jan93%
  3. Feb98%
  4. Mar98%
  5. Apr69%

Days with 30 cm or more of natural snow at Courchevel 1850

School holidays, winter 2026/27

Snow today: 2 cm at the top (Saulire, 2,738 m) · 30 cm forecast in the next six days

Snow history: Météo-France's snowpack model (SAFRAN-Crocus), 2006/07 to 2025/26

Side by side

Courchevel Village 1550, Méribel, St Martin de Belleville or Val Thorens?

Courchevel Village 1550 compared with Méribel, St Martin de Belleville and Val Thorens
CompareCourchevel Village 1550MéribelSt Martin de BellevilleVal Thorens
Village altitude1,550 m1,450 m1,450 m2,300 m
Ski areaThree Valleys · 600 kmThree Valleys · 600 kmThree Valleys · 600 kmThree Valleys · 600 km
A week, chalet for 8–12Too few to say£7,000–£15,000£7,000–£10,000Too few to say
Median distance to a lift, of oursToo few to say260 m · 91 of 92 measured410 m · all 25 measuredToo few to say
Adult lift pass€421 · 6 days€421 · 6 days€421 · 6 days€421 · 6 days
What it feels likeFamily-friendly resortA wooden chalet village with lively aprèsTraditional alpine villageHigh, modern and practical
Choose it forFamilies and value seekersMixed groups who want all of the Three ValleysCouples and familiesSnow in March and April

Prices come from each of our chalets for 8–12 at its own published price, from quieter weeks to peak weeks, rounded. They show where we have 5 or more from more than one partner. Distances are straight-line, from each of our places to its nearest lift.

Common questions

Courchevel Village 1550 questions, answered

Which part of Courchevel Village 1550 is ski-in/ski-out?
Five of our 47 places are within 50 m of a piste. All 47 are within 500 m of a lift. Distances are straight-line, measured on the piste map.
When is the best time to ski in Courchevel Village 1550?
Courchevel Village 1550's most reliable snow is from January to March: Courchevel 1850 had 30 cm or more of natural snow on at least 93% of days over 20 winters. For quieter slopes, go between 4 January and 5 February, or between 8 and 25 March, outside the UK and French school holidays.
What is the skiing like in Courchevel Village 1550?
The main ski areas in Courchevel Village 1550 are Pralong & Altiport, for beginners; La Tania Forest, for intermediates; Saulire, for strong skiers; and Family Park, a snowpark. Its lifts link to 600 km of pistes in the Three Valleys ski area.
How do we get to Courchevel Village 1550 from the UK?
Fly to Geneva Airport, then it's about 2 hours 30 minutes by road (143 km). The nearest railway station is Moûtiers - Salins - Brides-les-Bains.
How much is a lift pass in Courchevel Village 1550?
An adult six-day Three Valleys pass costs €421 for 2026/27.
When is the ski season in Courchevel Village 1550?
The season runs early December to mid-April.
Where are the best places to eat in Courchevel Village 1550?
Well-known places to eat include L'Oeil de Boeuf (village centre), Le Caveau (village centre), La Cortona (village centre) and Les Flocons (Ski slope base).
Is Courchevel Village 1550 good for families?
Yes. Quiet village atmosphere, an excellent 2km toboggan run, and quick access to ski schools.
Are there catered chalets in Courchevel Village 1550?
Yes: 1 of our 47 places in Courchevel Village 1550 are catered, and 39 are self-catered.

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