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France · The French Alps

Courchevel 1850

Photo courtesy of Les Airelles Courchevel

Courchevel 1850, from door to piste.

An Alpine village where three deeply different hotels make a ski holiday feel seamless: a storybook palace, an Aman retreat and a modern Cheval Blanc maison.

Courchevel 1850 sits high in Les Trois Vallées, with direct access to a vast connected ski area. The village is compact enough to move between slopes, shops and restaurants, though the hotel’s position on the piste makes a real difference to each day.

Les Airelles brings a richly decorated palace and ski service in the Jardin Alpin. Aman Le Mélézin is quieter on the Bellecôte piste. Cheval Blanc Courchevel pairs contemporary Alpine rooms with the maison’s own dining and spa. All three deserve the trip; the right one depends on how much privacy or ceremony you want after skiing.

Know the city

Where to base yourself.

Jardin Alpin

Quiet upper village setting with direct access to the slopes.

Bellecôte piste

Ski access and a calmer position above the village centre.

Village centre

Restaurants and shopping close together, with lifts nearby.

Courchevel 1850 in pictures

Aman Le Melezin, exterior
Cheval Blanc Courchevel, view
Les Airelles Courchevel, hotel
Aman Le Mélézin nestled in snowy French Alps at dusk, with warm golden light across the sky.
Cheval Blanc Courchevel, hotel
Les Airelles Courchevel, hotel
Aman Le Melezin, exterior

Photos courtesy of the hotels.

When to go

Courchevel 1850 through the year.

  1. Janbest
  2. Febbest
  3. Marbest
  4. Aprgood
  5. Mayquiet
  6. Junquiet
  7. Julquiet
  8. Augquiet
  9. Sepquiet
  10. Octquiet
  11. Novquiet
  12. Decbest

Best · Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

The principal ski season, with all three hotels operating on their winter schedules.

Good · Apr

Spring skiing can be rewarding, subject to snow and hotel closing dates.

Quieter · May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

Many ski hotels close outside the winter season; confirm openings before travel.

Getting there

Arriving in Courchevel 1850.

Each hotel page lists its address, check-in times and the hotel's own transfer times.

Good to know

  • Ask the hotel where its ski access begins and whether a ski valet is included.
  • Mountain road transfers are weather dependent.
  • Hotel opening dates vary by season.

Practical

Before you go.

Getting there
Geneva, Lyon and Chambéry are common airport gateways. Continue to Courchevel by road; transfer times depend heavily on weather and traffic.
When to go
The principal hotel and ski season runs from December into spring. Check each hotel’s opening dates before planning outside winter.
Currency
Euro (EUR).
Our tip
Confirm direct piste access, ski service and the room’s view when comparing otherwise similar categories.

Questions

Courchevel 1850, answered.

Which Courchevel hotel has the calmest atmosphere?

Aman Le Mélézin is the most understated of our three. Les Airelles and Cheval Blanc have distinct palace and maison styles.

When should I book?

For the winter holidays and February ski weeks, reserve the hotel and room category early.

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