Rising four storeys into the pine-scented air above the village of Courchevel 1850, Aman Le Melezin enjoys an enviable setting directly on the Bellecôte Piste. With a rich history dating back to 1956, Aman Le Melezin holds a distinguished position among the crème de la crème of hotels in Courchevel.

Looking out over the soaring peaks and winding rivers of Les Trois Vallées and Aman Le Melezin offers an exceptional ski experience with all the classic traditions of the finest French châteaux. Additionally, this hotels is ski-in, ski-out, along with a ski lift station down a gentle slop that connectes the resort to the expansive Three Valleys ski area.

Combining fresh, light-wood decor and cosy seating areas around grand fireplaces, Aman Le Melezin features 31 rooms across 11 distinct categories. Majorty of the Chambres and Suites frame picture-postcard views of snow-covered mountains rearing against crystal-clear Alpine skies, some chambers even feature their own outdoor hot tubs and terraces.

One of the major highlights at this luxury hotel in Courchevel is the spa, which spreads over two entire floors of the four-floor hotel. It offers the ideal space in which to prepare, or recover from, an active day in the magnificent outdoors. Featuring long pool with hot tubs, fitness and hydrotherapy areas along with treatments like the après-ski Foot Massage.

Nestled atop Courchevel 1850, Cheval Blanc offers panoramic vistas of the snow-blanketed Jardin Alpin and Bellecote slopes are just steps from your door. Whether green, blue, red or black, Cheval Blanc Courchevel boasts direct ski-in, ski-out access to the Trois Vallée’s, offering the perfect location for skiing. The hotel enjoys a convenient proximity to some of Courchevel’s most exquisite boutiques, yet the world of shopping also beckons you to Cheval Blanc with its three  boutiques, including a Louis Vuitton store.

The 36 rooms and suites that spread over five levels, all come with their own private chromotherapy hammam and feature either a terrace or a balcony with breathtaking panoramic vistas. In addition, the penthouse apartments occupying the top two floors of the hotel. Cheval Blanc also boasts a three bedroom chalet that comes with a direct access to the hotel. The hotel is adorned with original art pieces and architectural marvels throughout the hotel, adding a touch of contemporary and bold feel to the classically designed building.

Cheval Blanc Courchevel holds a prestigious position among hotels in Courchevel. What sets Cheval Blanc apart is that, it is home to Courchevel’s only 3 MICHELIN-starred restaurant. The spa offer a beautiful infinity-edge swimming pool shimmers under a sky of a million silver stars, along with an indoor jacuzzi and outdoor Russian banya and hot tub.

Housed in a lovingly recreated rendition of a 19th-century Austro-Hungarian castle is Airelles Courchevel, Les Airelles. In the realm of luxury hotels in Courchevel, Airelles Courchevel reigns supreme. Located in the heart of the Three Valleys surrounded by snow-covered pines, Airelles offers a timeless ski experience in Courchevel 1850, in the most chic and glamorous area of the Savoyard resort.

 The neo-renaissance architecture fits perfectly into the gleaming white slopes of Jardin Alpin, where pastel pink walls are adorned with decorative frescoes and bronzed balconies. Inside, Airelles Courchevel’s painted ceilings and glowing chandeliers, courtesy of Christophe Tollemer, capture an era long since past. An intimate warmth emanates from wood-panelled walls and red patterned carpets.

On offer are 37 rooms, 14 suites, and a private apartment. In addition to world-class skiing, you will find bucolic carriage rides, cinema room and a private ice rink. Experiences like dogsledding, snowmobile tours and slope-side picnics can also be arranged. Les Airelles offers six of the most sought-after restaurants in Courchevel, including two on the slopes.

Grandes Alpes was the first ever hotel in Courchevel 1850 and opened its doors simultaneously with the resorts first ever ski lift. Situated on the fringe of Bellecote piste, Les Grandes Alpes boasts the most advantageous location among all the five-star hotel in Courchevel 1850. Perched just above the primary lift station, it offers ski-in/ski-out convenience.

With a rich history dating back to 1948 and having maintained a central presence in the heart of the resort since the begining, it shares an unbreakable bond with the region and stands amongst one of the best hotels in Courchevel to this day. After undergoing a revamp in 2012, the Grandes Alpes Hotel, now comprimises of nine apartments, creating 30 luxury bedrooms and suites.

The Grandes Alpes Hotel is a masterpiece with luxury at its very core, designed by renowned French interior designer, Jean-Marc Mouchet, a specialist in wood and natural elements. Les Grandes Alpes is also home to Restaurant Sylvestre, which received its first Michelin star, after opening only 3 months ago.

Situated in a prime position at the foot of the slopes of Courchevel Moriond (1650), just 250ft from the ski lift, Portetta is the ideal hotel in Courchevel for the ultimate ski-in, ski-out experience. Synonymous with luxury, Portetta ranks among the best hotels in Courchevel.

Portetta has an individual and quiet charm, with open log fires, taxidermy bucks, reclaimed oak and vintage Courchevel stone and panoramic views over Courchevel Moriond and beyond. On offer are 38 cosy rooms all overlooking either the piste or the mountain, as well as six stylish fully equipped duplex lofts on the top two floors which have balconies.

Fire & Ice at Portetta is probably the liveliest terrace in Courchevel Moriond, with a wood-fired pizza oven, a buzzy bar, an open fire as well as live music. It is great après ski spot, where you can ski straight from the terrace onto the slopes. Cucina Angelina, on the other hand serves a combination of Italian influenced dishes with a nod to the local Savoyard cuisine.

At 1,900m, just above the village of Courchevel 1850, the hotel Le K2 Altitude is nestled amongst the magical peaks. Situated adjacent to the Pralong ski slopes, it is an intimate ski-in, ski-out hotel. In fact, this is the sister property of the renowned Hotel Le K2. Entering Le K2 Altitude makes you feel like you’re pushing open the doors of a Tibetan temple, a calm refuge opening onto another world, with imposing wooden doors, heavy iron rings and Sanskrit inscriptions.

Imagined and designed as an Alpine hamlet made up of luxury chalets in Courchevel, Le K2 Altitude hotel is an intimate haven which is home to 32 rooms including 18 suites across 9 chalets located at the edge of the piste. The rooms and suites are peace and quiet which no noise can disturb, the delightful silence of the mountains truly encourage you to relax.The warmth of the light wood offsets the soft fabrics, velvet and cushions, paired with views of the snowy peaks just adds to the feeling of cosiness.

For a taste of traditional French cuisine visit the on site L’Altitude, La Aïnata offers a tatse of Mediterranean on the terrace with panoramic views. Le K2 Altitude is also home to 2 Michelin starred Le Montgomerie. Le Churchill Klub, on the other hand reinvents the concept of a smoking room for cigar and spirits enthusiasts. After a long day on the slopesm, head to the relaxation pool area, which is surrounded by majestic floor-to-ceiling windows. Le K2 Altitude also offer the opportunity to explore Courchevel from a new angle with their hot air balloon.

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Despite its recent debut, L’Apogée Courchevel has swiftly emerged as one of the best luxury hotels in Courchevel 1850. Part of the renowned Oetker Collection, you can expect nothing less than opulence and uncompromising quality. With its exceptional ski-in/ski-out convenience, L’Apogée Courchevel stands out as the ultimate choice for skiers in search of alpine beauty paired with luxury.

The hotel is situated above the main village, offering unobstructed views of the mountains as it is perched atop the former Olympic ski jump. Featuring 53 rooms and suites, designed by, India Mahdavi and Joseph Dirand, who have created a deeply comfortable home to return to after a day in the brilliant white snow, somewhere authentic. The penthouse and chalets in particular are designed to a level beyond luxury, offering a rooftop hot tub or private spa.

The La Prairie spa features a large indoor pool and jacuzzi – perfect place to unwind following an action-packed day on the ski slopes. The on-site restaurants are the pinnacle of dining, up at the top of Jardin Alpin, with spectacular views over Courchevel’s ski slopes. Koor, offers Japanese cuisine while Le Comptoir L’Apogée serves French specialities and gourmet delicacies. For casual lunches we Le Bar de L’Apogée is a great option, which in the evening transforms into a smooth cocktail scene with singers and DJs, or the Cigar Lounge for distinctively mellow relaxation.

Although not technically a hotel, Six Senses Residences Courchevel takes traditional mountain living to new heights and offer facilities you would from any other 5 star hotels in Courchevel. Set at the heart of Courchevel 1850 in the Three Valleys area of the French Alps, Six Senses Residences Courchevel offers a collection of beautiful luxury ski apartments.

Six Senses Residences is particularly popular among families, all 53 hotel residences have been meticulously designed with interiors inspired by their Alpine surroundings. At the pinnacle are 10 duplex penthouses and 12 superior apartments with up to four exquisitely apportioned bedrooms, wine cellars, private treatment room and spa, triple aspect views and balconies or terraces for a sunny après-ski cocktail.

Benefit from the privacy of a private home here, while still taking advantage of an extensive range of resident services from 24/7 concierge, ski-in ski-out shuttle service, private catering to renowned Japanese restaurant Sumosan offering full continental breakfast and a myriad of innovative Japanese and sushi dishes by night.

For an indulgent experience, Hotel Barriere des Neiges is among the best hotels in Courchevel. It boasting a prime location, with the renowned Bellecôte slope at its doorsteps, direct ski-in, ski-out acess whilst placing you right in the heart of Courchevel 1850’s main village.

Surrounded by untouched pristine setting, the rooms blend the best of tradition and glamour. This 5 star hotel in Courchevel features 22 rooms and 20 suites, that are bathed in alpine sunlight reflecting off the nearby Vanoise glaciers. Spacious rooms with biophilic colour schemes, fur blankets and monochrome headshots of bygone starlets dapple the interiors with an inconspicuous opulence.

For culinary enthusiasts, the hotel presents a few different dining options include the the renowned Fouquet’s brasserie and BFire which showcases wood-fired cuisin, La Terrasse des Neiges, a ski-in ski-out restaurant facing the snow-capped mountains with a DJ every noon. After a day at the slopes head to the spa which featues a range of treatments and a large indoor pool andoutdoor hot tub.