Where to Stay
Courchevel 1850 holds more Palace distinctions than any other resort in France. From its five Palaces and a roster of five-star houses to private chalets with full staff, the choice is a study in alpine hospitality.
Six guides to the right address.
Four palaces, briefly.
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Austro-Hungarian OpulenceLes Airelles
An imperial fairytale at the foot of the slopes — Sissi-era frescoes, gilded salons and the singular Le Coucou ski club.
53 rooms & suites
Contemporary MasteryCheval Blanc
LVMH's flagship Maison: Imaad Rahmouni interiors, contemporary art and Le 1947 — three Michelin stars by Yannick Alléno.
36 suites · 3 Michelin stars
Himalayan SanctuaryLe K2 Palace
A chalet-village hideaway inspired by the Karakoram — handcrafted timber, the Goji Kabuki dining room and two-star Le Sarkara.
34 rooms & chalets · 2 Michelin stars
Slopeside EleganceBarrière Les Neiges
The Barrière spirit at altitude: 5,000 sqm of pure ski-in/ski-out with the Diane Barrière Spa and Fouquet's Courchevel.
42 rooms & suites
Where to stay, by area
Courchevel 1850 is compact — but which enclave you pick shapes the whole trip: doorstep skiing, village buzz, or quiet forest.
Le Jardin Alpin
Prestige · ski-in/ski-out · forested
The most exclusive address — a wooded, piste-side enclave above the village. Home to Cheval Blanc, Les Airelles, L'Apogée and Le K2 Altitude. Quiet, with doorstep skiing and a short cabriolet ride down to the shops.
Bellecôte
Piste-side · sunny · relaxed
Strung along the Bellecôte piste — true ski-to-the-door. Barrière Les Neiges, Le Strato and Annapurna sit here, sunnier and a shade more relaxed than the Jardin Alpin.
La Croisette & the centre
Village heart · lifts · shopping
The hub: the main gondola base, the Rue du Rocher boutiques and the après scene. Walkable and lively — best when you want the village at your feet more than the piste.
Cospillot & Nogentil
Quiet · chalets · residential
The calmer, chalet-heavy fringes on the Cospillot side. Le K2 Palace sits by the Cospillot piste; the surrounding streets hold most of the resort's staffed chalets.
Moriond (1650) & Le Praz (1300)
Value · sun · Savoyard
One rung down: south-facing Moriond runs roughly half the price on the same lift pass; Le Praz keeps the old-village character by the lake. See our 1850-vs-1650 guide.
What a night costs, by tier
- Palace (peak February)The five Palaces — the top of the top.
- €1,200–€4,500 / night
- Five-starK2 Altitude, Le Strato, Annapurna and more.
- €600–€1,800 / night
- Four-star (mostly 1650)Better value one village down in Moriond.
- from ~€280 / night
- Staffed chaletPrivate chef, ski room and full staff — for groups.
- €15,000–€120,000+ / week
Which stay suits you
- Couples & design lovers
- A Palace suite — Cheval Blanc or L'Apogée for the calm, design-led rooms.
- Families
- Connecting suites and kids' clubs at Les Airelles or Le K2 Palace — or a staffed chalet for three generations.
- Ski obsessives
- True ski-in / ski-out on the Bellecôte piste — Barrière Les Neiges or Le Strato.
- Food-first travellers
- A hotel with a Michelin table — three-star Cheval Blanc, or two-star Le K2 Palace and Le Strato.
- Value seekers
- Annapurna, the most accessible five-star in 1850 — or drop to Moriond (1650) for the same slopes at a lower rate.
- Groups & privacy
- A staffed chalet with its own chef, ski room and rhythm.
Courchevel 1850’s top hotels, compared
The village holds more Palace distinctions than any resort in France. Here are the leading addresses side by side — rooms, Michelin kitchens and what each is known for.
| Hotel | Rooms | Michelin | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheval Blanc | 36 suites | ★★★ Le 1947 | LVMH flagship, contemporary art |
| Les Airelles | 53 | — | Sissi-era opulence, Le Coucou |
| Le K2 Palace | 34 | ★★ Le Sarkara | Himalayan chalet village |
| Le Strato | 25 | ★★ Baumanière 1850 | Intimate, Provençal dining |
| Le K2 Altitude | 31 | ★ L'Altitude | Tibetan design, intimate |
| Barrière Les Neiges | 42 | — | Pure ski-in/out, largest spa |
| L'Apogée | 53 | — | India Mahdavi design, slope-side |
Michelin per the 2026 Guide. “Palace” is France’s top hotel distinction. For nightly rates by tier, see the Price Index.
Frequently asked
Where should I stay in Courchevel 1850?
It depends on your priority. For doorstep skiing, the Jardin Alpin and Bellecôte sectors put you on the snow; for the full palace experience, Cheval Blanc, Les Airelles and Le K2 Palace lead; families often choose connecting suites or Courchevel 1650 (Moriond) one rung down; and private groups take a staffed chalet. Our hotels and chalets guides break each option down.
Which Courchevel 1850 hotels have a 'Palace' distinction?
Five hotels hold France's official 'Palace' distinction in Courchevel 1850 — Cheval Blanc, Les Airelles, L'Apogée, Le K2 Palace and Barrière Les Neiges (Fouquet's) — the highest concentration of any resort in France. A cluster of other five-star houses, among them Aman Le Mélézin, Le Strato and Le K2 Altitude, completes the top tier.
Is ski-in / ski-out possible in Courchevel 1850?
Yes — Courchevel 1850 has some of the best ski-in/ski-out access in the Alps, concentrated in the Jardin Alpin and Bellecôte sectors where several palaces and chalets open straight onto the piste. Our ski-in/ski-out guide maps the true doorstep-to-slope addresses.
How much does it cost to stay in Courchevel 1850?
Nightly rates run from around €280 for a 4★ (more common in 1650) to €600–€1,800 for a 5★ and €1,200–€4,500 for a palace in peak February. Private staffed chalets range from roughly €15,000 to €120,000+ a week. Our cost guide breaks a full week down by tier, and the Price Index tracks how those rates move by season.
When is the cheapest time to book a Courchevel 1850 hotel?
Early January, the week after Epiphany, and late March before Easter — rates can sit 40–60% below the February peak with identical lift access and often excellent snow.