Minimalist alpine fortress
A quiet mountain retreat where snow settles on pine boughs, afternoon warmth gathers by roaring fires, and unhurried calm reigns off-piste.
“Aman’s modernist take on a classic ski chalet with minimalistic Asian influences is very much in keeping with the brand's aesthetic.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
French fortress architecture sheltering minimalist interiors lined with red cedar and oak.
Remarkable
Subterranean baths set beneath vaulted ceilings with a lap pool and stone hammam.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The pared-down high-minimalist look you’d expect from any Aman resort is on display here, and it’s a serious departure from the rustic style of most ski lodges.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set directly on Courchevel 1850's Bellecôte piste, the property offers direct ski-in and ski-out access into the sprawling Trois Vallées.
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The rooms
French oak and red cedar line the interiors, while select rooms and suites open to heated terraces with Norwegian cedarwood hot tubs.
The pool and spa
Bring a swimsuit.
A 14-metre heated indoor lap pool sits between stone columns, and private suites host Japanese infrared therapies.
Hammam and sauna
A vaulted Capri-limestone hammam and wood-scented Finnish sauna sit alongside a cold plunge pool.
Gym and yoga studio
The oak-lined gym includes a SkiErg, and morning pre-ski yoga sessions run before a glowing shoji screen.
At the table
Nama serves Japanese washoku and sashimi indoors, and the piste-side terrace pours rare whiskies beside open braziers.
Expect heated boot racks, ski butlers, and a hammam with vaulted ceilings and limestone-clad walls at this 31-room ski-in, ski-out Aman Le Mélézin.
How it began
Opened in 1992 as Aman's first European outpost, architect Ed Tuttle styled the exterior after a classic French alpine fortress.
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Aman Le Mélézin
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.