Positioned just off the Dou du Midi piste in the celebrated resort of Courchevel 1850, this boutique five-star hotel occupies a wood-and-stone chalet façade beside a glade of fir trees and snow-draped slopes. The interior, designed by Sara Copeland, blends traditional Savoyard materials – think panelled timber, large bay windows and blazing open fireplaces – with the contemporary comforts of modern living. Inside, the ambience is one of relaxed luxury: wide windows frame the snowy forest outside while interior furnishings invite long stays by the fire with a book or an evening aperitif. The hotel’s quiet piste-side location gives it an intimate, club-like feel – less palace, more well-curated alpine hideaway.
A highlight is the property’s direct ski-out access to the piste, a rarity even in Courchevel 1850. Here, skiers can glide straight from the hotel’s door onto the Dou du Midi piste, linking effortlessly with the lifts of Les Trois Vallées. After a chilly day on the slopes, the hotel’s warm boot room and crackling fires provide a perfect mountain refuge. Dining centres on La Table de Madame, where classic Savoie flavours are reimagined by the creative chef, and served in a warmly lit dining room of timber and stone. Evenings often begin or end in the cosy lounge bar, where Champagne, fine wines and creative cocktails are poured beside the fire. For travellers seeking an elevated yet unshowy base in one of the world’s largest ski areas, the hotel offers a quieter, more intimate alternative to larger “palace”-style neighbours.
