Falstaff Magazine (International)
COURCHEVEL, FRANCE
The French Alps resort has a reputation for being the most glamourous ski resort in France and a rich-listers’ winter playground. It is spread over five villages, each with very different personalities. Choose between the glamour of Courchevel 1850, rustic charm of Le Praz, vibrant nightlife in Courchevel Moriond, budget-friendly Courchevel Village or family-favourite La Tania.
WHERE TO STAY
AMAN LE MÉLÉZIN
Rising above the village of Courchevel 1850, this four-storey hotel is situated on the Bellecôte Piste. Japanese cuisine is served at Nama restaurant, and there is also a large sake and Japanese whisky collection.
310 Rue de Bellecôte, 73120 Courchevel 1850
+33 4 7908 0133 aman.com/resorts/aman-le-melezin/
GRANDES ALPES PRIVATE HOTEL & SPA
Thirty luxury bedrooms and suites in the heart of Courchevel 1850. Its Sylvestre Wahid restaurant offers a tasting menu and has just four tables and an open kitchen.
BP N°1 rue de l’Eglise, 73120 Courchevel 1850 +33 4 79 00 00 00, grandesalpes.com
PORTETTA
Family friendly ski-in, ski-out retreat, with open log fires and panoramic views over Courchevel Moriond. Both cosy rooms and duplex lofts are available plus an Italian-influenced restaurant.
Courchevel Moriond (1650)
73120 Saint Bon, + 33 4 79 08 01 47, portetta.com
HOTEL LES AIRELLES
Frescoes and stained glass windows give Les Airelles the appearance of a fairytale castle so it is fitting that it is one of just 25 French hotels to be recognised as a “palace”. Expect to be treated like royalty.
Le Jardin Alpin, 73120 Courchevel 1850
+33 47900 3838 airelles.com/en/destination/courchevel-hotel
SIX SENSES RESIDENCES
Thirty-one apartments with two to five bedrooms, all featuring balconies. Decorated in a blend of contemporary style and traditional mountain influences. Guests can access the Six Senses Spa. 291 Rue de Tovets, 73120 Savoie
+33 6 49 47 40 58 sixsenses.com/en/resorts/residences-courchevel
LES NEIGES
Luxury chalet-style rooms mixing tradition and glamour. Marvellous views plus spa, pool and private cinema room. Treat yourself at Bfire, one of the in-house restaurants designed by Argentine Mauro Colagreco.
422 rue de Bellecôte, 73120 Courchevel
+33 970818501 hotelsbarriere.com/en/courchevel/les-neiges/
WHERE TO EAT
AZIMUT
Delicious gourmet cuisine served up in a wood and wrought iron interior with a cosy fireside atmosphere. Inspired by his native Jura, chef François Moureaux is in charge.
273 Rue de la Madelon, 73120 Le Praz
+33 4 79 06 25 90, restaurantazimut.com
BAUMANIÈRE 1850
One Michelin starred restaurant that takes its inspiration from the Mediterranean, with a mountain touch. Linked to the three-starred Provençal restaurant, L’Oustau de Baumanière.
Hôtel Le Strato, Rue de Bellecôte,
73120 Courchevel 1850, hotelstrato.com
LE 1947
Courchevel‘s only 3 Michelin-starred restaurant provides a sleek and contemporary adventure for curious palates. An open kitchen allows you to see the team headed by Yannick Alléno at work. Le Jardin Alpin, 73120 Courchevel
+33 4 79 00 50 50 chevalblanc.com/fr/maison/courchevel/
LE BISTROT DU PRAZ
Small, carefully designed menu that delivers great food in a relaxed atmosphere. Run by Antoine Fouchard, who spent three years at Cheval Blanc.
Rue de la Chapelle, 73120 Courchevel +33 4 79 08 41 33, bistrotdupraz.fr
LE FARÇON
Julien Machet’s intimate restaurant offers a range of regularly changing, surprise lunch and dinner menus, with Michelin star cuisine rooted in the Savoyard soil.
Immeuble Kalinka, 73120 Courchevel
+33 479 088 034, lefarcon.fr
LE MONTGOMERIE
Chef Pieter Riedijk takes inspiration from the Rhône-Alpes region at this two Michelin star gourmet restaurant. Housed in the K2 Altitude hotel, it feels like an intimate lounge with a cosy atmosphere.
356 Route de l‘Altiport, 73120 Courchevel
+33 4 79 01 46 46, lek2altitude.com