Michelin tables, chalets, après-ski and insider secrets: my guide to Courchevel 1850, the heart of alpine luxury.
When people mention Courchevel, they think first of 1850, and for good reason: it's the heart of alpine luxury, the palaces, the starred tables, the ski-in/ski-out. Here is my guide to Courchevel 1850, the way I truly share it with my clients.
I. Tables & Addresses
On the slopes at lunch
Festive on the slopes: Baies (La Mangeoire Ski Club), Cap Horn, Le Tremplin, Bagatelle, La Folie Douce in Méribel. Classic and scenic: Chalet de Pierres (Airelles), Cave des Creux, Loulou (Fouquet's), Le Panoramic.
Evenings: starred & festive
Three Michelin stars to know: 1947 (Cheval Blanc) ★★★, Slalom 1850 ★★, Alpage (Annapurna) ★. Festive: La Mangeoire, La Ferme Saint-Amour, Kinugawa, Le Café, Fifty Seats. Gastronomy: Matsuhisa (Airelles), Sumosan (Six Senses), Akari (Aman Le Mélézin).
See the full address book →II. Alpine experiences
Skiing, premium version
Private instructors (the biggest upgrade: book early on peak dates), access to the 3 Vallées, heliskiing when conditions allow. For non-skiers: guided snowshoe walks through silent forests.
The rare experiences
Dog sledding (very limited slots), night snowmobile after slopes close, sunrise hot-air balloon over the Three Valleys, tandem paragliding. All to be arranged before arrival.
See all experiences →III. Insider secrets
Courchevel's levels
1850 is the heart of luxury: palaces, designer shopping, iconic tables. 1350 / 1550 are efficiently linked via lifts. 1650 offers great skiing and sunshine, with the simplest road transfers.
Transfers from Geneva
Geneva transfers can take longer on changeover days (Saturdays). Plan a comfortable buffer.
Slope restaurants: two seatings
12:00 / 12:30 (calm) or 14:30 / 15:00 (usually livelier). On peak weeks, the best slope tables are taken before you even arrive.
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