If there’s a place more glamorous than Courchevel this winter, we’d like to know. Of course, there are spots where it’s met its match (here’s looking at you, St. Moritz). But when it comes to a place that is pure indulgent Champagne-spraying, fur-wearing expensive enough to challenge your Centurion card limit, Courchevel is at the top. This is your guide to where to stay, eat, drink, and party this season for the best of Courchevel.
Where To Stay
There are many aspects that set Courchevel apart from other ski destinations in the Alps, the least of which is not the plentitude of luxury hotels. If you are a hotel person, it’s hard to beat Courchevel. This is a place where the ultra-luxury brands have gathered to express the Alpine version of themselves. So, whether or not you ski or rather prefer to participate in apres-ski, these hotels keep you at the most luxurious level of accommodation in the Alps.
The Hotel: Aman Le Mélézin
You don’t have an ultra-luxury tier of hotels in the house without Aman. Le Mélézin is where the signature Aman Zen meets Alpine chic in this serene sanctuary. Aman’s minimalist elegance translates naturally to the mountains with natural woods and stone fireplaces. Of course, there is a sublime holistic spa and the signature Aman service that transcends the experience. Of all the top hotels in Courchevel, Aman is the refuge outside of the revelry of Courchevel.
The Hotel: L’Apogée Courchevel
Some people are Hotel-du-Cap-Eden-Roc-people every summer. This is where you’ll likely find that same elegant crowd in Courchevel. This is Oetker Collection’s mountain masterpiece, where contemporary sophistication meets timeless luxurious Alpine charm. The hotel is ski-in/ski-out perfection with luxe suites, a divine spa, and that indefinable art of making every guest feel like the only guest.
The Hotel: Les Airelles
If Marie-Antoinette had a favorite hotel in Courchevel, Les Airelles would be in the running. Les Airelles is about their palace vibes with gilded mirrors and finishes that convey rich.
The Hotel: Fouquet’s Courchevel
Fouquet’s is formerly the Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges, but no matter what you call it, it’s easy-going Parisian grandeur in a class of its own. Of course, you’ll find the legendary Fouquet’s brasserie — but now, alongside world-class skiing.
The Hotel: Cheval Blanc
Cheval Blanc Courchevel is as if you took the Paris outpost and made it Alpine. LVMH’s Alpine flagship marries contemporary design to give off sleek, sophisticated vibes. Cheval Blanc is understated luxury for those who know.
The Hotel: Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin
Rosewood is the newest of the luxury hotels to arrive, and some may say, “complete” the luxury hotels in Courchevel. Rosewood is in its own lane and redefines Alpine luxury. With a residential feel, Rosewood brings expansive suites, cutting-edge wellness facilities and spots where you just want to cozy up next to a fire.
The Hotel: Le K2 Palace
This Relais & Châteaux gem offers just 30 suites that are authentic Alpine chic. Le K2 distinguishes itself as a Courchevel-only property, and not part of the larger ultra-luxury brands. Whether or not you stay here, the two Michelin-starred restaurant is where to dine for an elegant meal. There will be Champagne (just not Champagne sprayed).
The Top Places in Courchevel to Eat, Drink, and Party
You’ll see that there’s a theme on our list of the best restaurants in Courchevel, as there are a number of familiar names. That’s because when you’re not having a rose fueled summer, you have to relocate somewhere for the winter. That somewhere is Courchevel, easily the most chic and scene-driven outpost in the French Alps.These are the essential restaurants to know for the best of Courchevel.
The Restaurant: Kinugawa
The winter outpost of its St. Tropez version, Kinugawa is the après-ski rendezvous where Japanese haute cuisine meets Alpine glamour. Expect top sushi, sake-soaked soirées, and an elegant and impossibly glamorous crowd. Dinner transitions seamlessly into a nightclub scene for those who may skip the morning runs.
The Restaurant: Baies
Baies is special for many reasons, including its origin and only location in Courchevel. This intimate luncheon spot serves Provençal-inspired fare that is everything that European elegance should be. Baies serves up fresh, unfussy dishes perfect for refueling between runs. The key spot is on the terrace to get the full European lunch with a spot of wine, of course.
The Restaurant: Le Cap Horn
Sometimes, the music just owns you. Le Cap Horn is a lively nautical-themed escape that serves hearty Alpine lunches before transforming into Courchevel’s most spirited party scene. Think champagne, DJ sets, and clientele who never met a table they didn’t want to dance on.
The Restaurant: La Ferme Saint Amour
When you dream of the traditional charming mountainside hut, La Ferme Saint Amour is the place to be. The theme is authentic, with traditional Savoyard cuisine that inspires you to put on some lederhosen.
The Restaurant: Bagatelle
Of course you know Bagatelle. There isn’t a table you didn’t dance on in their locales from New York to St. Barths. So you know where to go for lunch, apres or dinner when you’re in the mood to spray Champagne in the air. Bagatelle is a sure bet — even for the food, that’s better than it needs to be, given the scene.
The Restaurant: Le Tremplin
The ultimate après-ski destination where ski boots meet champagne buckets. Raucous, unapologetic fun with live music, flowing rosé, and that perfect ski-day euphoria captured in bottle form.
The Restaurant: Les Airelles
Les Airelles is where palace-hotel opulence meets the mountains. As a brand from St. Tropez, to Venice and Courchevel, you can say that Les Airelles is crushing it. For those who had not heard of this portfolio before, that will probably all change once the newest season of The White Lotus starts filming in the St. Tropez location this April. Besides The White Lotus, their superpower includes their legendary buffets that are excessive in the best possible way. This overflowing lobster, caviar, pastries, and champagne.
The Restaurant: La Mangeoire
La Mangeoire, is a beloved Courchevel institution serving authentic Savoyard classics in a gloriously cozy chalet setting. Fondue flows, raclette sizzles, and the atmosphere radiates that warm Alpine hospitality money can’t buy. Pure mountain magic.
The Restaurant: Loulou
Loulou isn’t just for your Paris Fashion week or summer in St. Tropez. The mountain version at 6,000 feet brings all the signature dishes, including their black truffle pizza. And somehow, after skiing all morning the caviar pasta hits even better as you’ve earned your carbs.
The Club: Les Caves
You can say that Les Caves is about getting down to brass tax, which is the nightlife of Courchevel. As the scene really kicks up late-night, most are likely not going to get the first chairlift up the next day. An atmospheric wine-cellar-turned-nightclub, Les Caves is where Courchevel’s beautiful people gather to dance until late.
The Restaurant: La Folie Douce
If there’s a spot in Courchevel that will guarantee debauchery, La Folie Douce may just be where that’s at. La Folie is where you arrive on skis, and wonder how you’ll ski down after Champagne-fueled revelry. Expect spectacles featuring live bands, acrobats, and dancing on tables, which in other words, is just another day in Courchevel.
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FAQs
Q: Is the buffet at Les Airelles for guests only?
A: The buffet at Les Airelles is not limited to hotel guests. It is open to outside visitors who book a table.
Q: Do I need a reservation to have dinner at La Ferme Saint-Amour?
A: Yes — you definitely do need a reservation to have dinner at La Ferme Saint-Amour in Courchevel.
Q: Is Aman Le Mélézin open year-round?
A: No, Aman Le Mélézin in Courchevel is not open year-round. It operates seasonally during the winter ski season. Typically, Aman Le Mélézin is open from mid-December to early April.
