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Aman Le Mélézin

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Aman Le Mélézin brings the serene, sculptural elegance of Aman to the snow-covered slopes of Courchevel — a tranquil, refined sanctuary perched directly above the Bellecôte piste. In contrast to the resort’s flashier addresses, Aman Le Mélézin is discreet, contemplative, and deeply luxurious, offering a rare blend of Alpine adventure and Eastern-inspired calm.

The design is unmistakably Aman: clean architectural lines, warm woods, charcoal tones, and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the snowy forest and surrounding peaks. Suites feel like modern mountain sanctuaries — some with private outdoor hot tubs, others with panoramic terraces, and all with a minimalist beauty that soothes the senses.

Service is sublime. The team anticipates your needs with an effortlessness that defines the Aman experience: boots warmed and waiting before sunrise, private ski guides arranged with a whisper, spa rituals prepared in your suite, and meals tailored to your preferences without ever needing to ask.

The Aman Spa is one of Courchevel’s most sophisticated wellness spaces, featuring a tranquil pool surrounded by stone, a hammam, yoga studio, and treatments rooted in Eastern healing traditions. It’s a place to slow down, reconnect, and experience the peaceful side of the Alps.

Aman Le Mélézin is Alpine luxury reimagined — quiet, sculptural, spiritual, and deeply restorative.

Cap Horn

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Cap Horn is one of Courchevel’s most iconic on-mountain restaurants. A glamorous, high-altitude institution where refined dining, Riviera-style energy, and snow-covered Alpine beauty come together in spectacular fashion. Perched directly on the slopes of 1850, Cap Horn is instantly recognizable for its sun-drenched terrace, signature red accents, stylish crowd, and an atmosphere that shifts effortlessly from elegant lunch to champagne-charged celebration.

The dining experience is as diverse as it is refined. The menu blends elevated French cuisine, seafood specialties, Asian-inspired dishes, and luxurious mountain classics — from truffle pasta to sushi platters to fresh grilled fish presented with theatrical flair. The raw bar and pastry selections are particular standouts, showcasing the kitchen’s creativity and commitment to premium ingredients.

Inside, the chalet-style dining room is warm, chic, and buzzy, with panoramic windows framing the slopes and a cosmopolitan crowd composed of longtime Courchevel loyalists, global travelers, and stylish après-ski enthusiasts. Outside, the terrace is pure joy — music floating across the snow, flutes of rosé Champagne, and a parade of fashion-forward skiers stepping out of their bindings just steps away from their table.

Cap Horn is not just a meal. It’s a Courchevel ritual. A place where lunch stretches into afternoon, where elegance meets exuberance, and where the Alps become a backdrop to a celebration of food, friends, and unforgettable mountain moments.

La Terrasse de Cheval Blanc

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La Terrasse at Cheval Blanc Courchevel is one of the most refined on-slope lunch experiences in the Alps. A sunlit, elegant terrace perched directly on the Bellecôte piste, where guests dine to the quiet glamour of LVMH hospitality and the serene beauty of Courchevel 1850.

The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between Alpine chic and effortless French sophistication. Crisp linens, Champagne flutes catching the winter light, soft music drifting across the snow, and an impeccably dressed crowd that appreciates both the luxury and the calm. While nearby terraces lean toward theatrics, La Terrasse is understated elegance. A place for long, leisurely lunches where every detail feels intentional and beautifully executed.

The menu draws inspiration from modern French cuisine with Alpine accents: delicately prepared seafood, artful vegetable dishes, refined specialties from the maison, and comfort-leaning plates elevated by technique and exceptional ingredients. Each dish reflects the meticulous culinary philosophy of Cheval Blanc — beautifully plated, balanced in flavor, and quietly indulgent.

Service is impeccable, warm, and polished without ever feeling formal. Ski valets stand ready at the edge of the terrace, allowing guests to step directly from lunch back onto the snow, making La Terrasse one of the most convenient and glamorous mid-mountain dining experiences in 1850.

La Terrasse embodies the understated luxury that defines Cheval Blanc: refined, serene, and deeply pleasurable.

Cheval Blanc Courchevel

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Cheval Blanc Courchevel is one of the most exceptional palace hotels in the world — an ultra-luxury retreat where impeccable service, haute design, and refined Alpine warmth converge in a perfectly choreographed winter experience. Set directly on the Bellecôte slope, the hotel offers true ski-in/ski-out access, yet feels worlds away from the bustle of 1850.

Inside, every detail reflects the artistry and precision of the LVMH Maison: bespoke furnishings, curated contemporary art, soft cashmeres, caramel woods, and a palette inspired by the winter landscape. Suites are expansive, intimate, and exquisitely crafted, many with private balconies, deep soaking tubs, and fireplaces that create the atmosphere of a luxurious Alpine residence.

Service is Cheval Blanc’s hallmark. The Ambassadeurs orchestrate every moment with polished discretion — from preparing slope-ready equipment each morning to arranging private yoga, helicopter excursions, Michelin-starred dining, and curated shopping experiences in Courchevel’s boutiques. Nothing is impossible, and everything is beautifully executed.

Dining is transcendent.
Le 1947, the hotel’s three-Michelin-star restaurant, offers one of the most extraordinary gastronomic journeys on earth — intimate, poetic, and profoundly inventive.
The Bar and Cigar Yurt offer exceptional après-ski elegance with rare spirits, Champagne, and curated tastings.

The spa, in partnership with Guerlain, is spectacular — a world of calm featuring a stunning mosaic pool, hammam, Japanese bath rituals, and bespoke treatments developed exclusively for Cheval Blanc.

This is palace-level hospitality expressed with intimacy, creativity, and pure Alpine magic.

Le 1947 à Cheval Blanc

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Le 1947 is one of the most extraordinary dining experiences in the world — an intimate, three-Michelin-star sanctuary of culinary artistry inside Cheval Blanc Courchevel. With only a handful of guests welcomed each evening, the restaurant feels almost like a private performance, where every detail is choreographed with quiet precision and every course tells a story of creativity, heritage, and emotion.

Chef Yannick Alléno’s vision unfolds through an immersive tasting journey that pushes the boundaries of modern French gastronomy. The dishes are sculptural, poetic, and executed with exquisite technical mastery — delicate broths infused tableside, dramatic contrasts of texture and temperature, and flavors that feel both familiar and utterly surprising. Each creation reflects a deep reverence for French terroir, elevated by contemporary techniques and presented with the grace of fine art.

The dining room itself is serene and cocooning — soft lighting, hushed tones, contemporary design, and a level of service that is both warm and impeccably precise. You feel as though you’ve stepped into a culinary temple where time slows down and the outside world disappears.

Le 1947 is not simply dinner; it is an experience of pure aesthetic pleasure, crafted at the highest level of French gastronomy.

Le K2 Palace

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K2 Palace is a masterpiece of contemporary Alpine design. A five-star haven inspired by Himalayan expeditions, where chalet-style architecture meets cutting-edge luxury. Perched above Courchevel 1850, the hotel offers uninterrupted mountain views, ski-in/ski-out access, and a level of craftsmanship that places it among the most exclusive properties in the world.

The interiors blend warm woods, Himalayan-inspired motifs, artisan textiles, and refined modern touches. Every suite feels like its own private chalet, with fireplaces, deep soaking tubs, bespoke furnishings, and balconies that open onto sweeping panoramas. Privacy is paramount. Many suites are designed for guests who want to disappear into mountain serenity.

Service at K2 Palace is impeccable: attentive, bespoke, and globally informed. From personal ski butlers and private instructors to curated gastronomy, the staff operates with a seamless precision that caters to every desire.

The spa, featuring Goji-inspired treatments, Himalayan salt walls, and a gorgeous indoor pool, is one of Courchevel’s finest.

K2 Palace is where modern luxury, culinary excellence, and high-altitude serenity meet in perfect harmony.

L’Apogée Courchevel – Oetker Collection

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L’Apogée Courchevel is the epitome of contemporary Alpine luxury — elegant, polished, and designed for travelers who value discretion, comfort, and extraordinary service. Set on the slopes of the exclusive Jardin Alpin, the hotel offers ski-in/ski-out access and panoramic mountain views that feel cinematic from sunrise to dusk.

The design, by India Mahdavi and Joseph Dirand, strikes a beautiful balance between modern sophistication and warm chalet intimacy: soft curves, deep tones, velvet upholstery, and handcrafted details that make every space feel refined yet deeply inviting. Suites are spacious and serene, with exceptional attention to light, texture, and comfort — the kind of rooms that make you want to stay in as much as explore.

Service at L’Apogée is exceptional. The staff moves with quiet precision, anticipating needs before they arise. Whether it’s arranging a private ski instructor, preparing a bespoke in-room dinner, or coordinating luxury transfers, every experience feels effortless.

The Oetker spa is a sanctuary of calm, with a stunning indoor pool, sauna, and bespoke beauty treatments.

For families, couples, or travelers seeking understated glamour, L’Apogée Courchevel is a masterclass in modern luxury.

Les Airelles Courchevel

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Les Airelles is the crown jewel of Courchevel 1850 — a fairytale palace set within the pristine Jardin Alpin, where Belle Époque grandeur meets the most refined service in the French Alps. With its iconic fortress-like façade dusted in winter snow, Les Airelles feels like stepping into an Alpine dream: warm, enchanting, and impossibly elegant.

Inside, the hotel unfolds like a living castle: hand-painted frescoes, carved woodwork, rich tapestries, shimmering chandeliers, and a palette of deep reds, golds, and Alpine blues. Every corner feels intentional, atmospheric, and steeped in tradition, yet the comfort is thoroughly modern. Suites are uniquely decorated, each one a luxurious sanctuary filled with plush fabrics, artisanal details, and picture-perfect mountain views.

Service at Les Airelles is legendary — discreet, intuitive, and flawlessly executed. A team of butlers, concierges, and hospitality experts orchestrate every detail of your stay, from arranging exclusive mountain guides to securing last-minute tables at Courchevel’s best restaurants.

The spa, one of the most beautiful in the Alps, features La Mer treatments, an indoor pool surrounded by murals, and a serene winter garden.

Les Airelles is not simply a hotel — it’s a palace of pure winter magic.

Hôtel Saint-Joseph

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Hôtel Saint-Joseph is one of Courchevel 1850’s most treasured boutique gems — a luxurious, intimate retreat that blends Parisian elegance with Alpine warmth. Set in the heart of the village, just moments from the lifts, the hotel feels like a private maison: richly decorated, deeply personal, and styled with a level of craftsmanship that recalls a bygone era of couture French hospitality.

Inside, every detail is thoughtful and atmospheric: carved wood paneling, velvet armchairs, fine fabrics, hand-painted finishes, and the soft glow of chandeliers that make the entire hotel feel like a refined Alpine residence. Suites are individually styled, each with its own character. Some romantic and dramatic, others serene and understated, but all impeccably curated. The ambiance is intimate, cocooning, and unmistakably luxurious.

What truly defines Saint-Joseph is its service. With only a handful of rooms and suites, the staff knows every guest by name and anticipates each preference with quiet precision. Whether it’s arranging a private ski instructor, preparing a late-night meal after après-ski, or organizing exclusive shopping experiences in Courchevel’s designer boutiques, nothing is too small or too grand.

With its couture atmosphere, refined service, discreet glamour, and unbeatable location, Hôtel Saint-Joseph is one of Courchevel’s most exclusive boutique stays — an elegant sanctuary for travelers who appreciate privacy, character, and deeply personalized luxury.

Le Chalet de Pierres

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Chalet de Pierres is one of Courchevel 1850’s most beloved dining institutions — a luxurious on-mountain refuge where Alpine tradition meets modern glamour. Perched directly on the Verdons slope, the chalet’s stone façade, soaring timber architecture, and panoramic terraces create an atmosphere that is both timeless and unmistakably sophisticated.

Inside, the ambiance is rich and inviting: roaring fireplaces, plush textures, elegant table settings, and a warm buzz that fills the multi-level dining room. There is an effortless sense of style here. The crowd is chic, the service polished, and the mood a perfect blend of conviviality and refinement.

Chalet de Pierres is renowned for its impressive buffet and grill, a spectacular array of generously prepared dishes: whole roasted meats carved to order, truffle-forward specialties, decadent gratins, fresh pastas, vibrant salads, and an irresistible dessert bar that feels like an Alpine fantasy. It’s the kind of indulgent lunch that encourages long, lingering afternoons surrounded by the beauty of Courchevel’s snowy landscape.

By early afternoon, the energy shifts from elegant to electric as the resident DJ begins to set the tone — a sophisticated soundtrack that flows seamlessly from lunch into Courchevel’s signature post-ski glamour. It’s not La Folie Douce’s wildness, nor Bagatelle’s Riviera theatrics. It’s something more refined: a luxurious, champagne-forward afternoon with music that enhances rather than overwhelms.

Chalet de Pierres is a place where the beauty of the Alps, exceptional cuisine, elevated hospitality, and a touch of après-ski glamour come together in one unforgettable experience.