Cheval Blanc Courchevel
Courchevel, France
Vibe
Curated contemporary art and crackling fireplaces frame intimate salon spaces, welcoming skiers indoors for fireside drinks after runs down the slopes.
“Palatial alpine hideaway”
Dedicated ski valets preheat boots and lay out gear directly onto the Jardin Alpin snow.
An outdoor Russian banya and heated wooden winter baths overlook the snowy valley beside Guerlain spa suites.
Direct ski-in access to the Three Valleys, first-track morning expeditions, dog sledding, and dedicated children clubs.
In the Jardin Alpin quarter atop Courchevel 1850, opening directly onto the slopes of Les Trois Vallées.
“The ski-in, ski-out chalet is both wonderfully cozy and fantastically luxurious, featuring a Guerlain spa, an impressive modern art collection, and a gastronomic restaurant”
Rooms
Mountain-facing balconies look across snowy pines, complemented by bespoke dressing rooms and marble bathrooms with chromotherapy steam showers.
“Crowning the top of the slopes in Courchevel 1850, ski-in, ski-out Cheval Blanc Courchevel is a modern take on an alpine chalet.”
Wellness
An indoor infinity pool reflects mirrored ceilings, while an outdoor Russian banya and Guerlain spa treatments revive skiers after the pistes.
“alpine coziness is cleverly expressed through sleek contemporary shapes and a minimalist spin on a multitude of materials and textures.”
Backstory
Opened in 2006, this intimate chalet debuted as the founding Maison in the Cheval Blanc collection.
Eat & drink
Three-Michelin-starred Le 1947 presents inventive menus in a white dining room, alongside a heated Mongolian yurt on the terrace.
The neighborhood
Perched at the top of Courchevel 1850 in the Jardin Alpin, the slopes of Les Trois Vallées begin directly outside.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.