Winter trip

During winter season, France offers a magnificent ski area in its sumptuous snowy mountains.

Take the time to discover our selection of the most luxurious Ski Resorts.

COURCHEVEL

Courchevel is a ski station located in the 3 Valleys. This station is a symbol of luxury in the french mountain chains. It is spread over 5 different altitudes: Saint Bon, Courchevel Le Praz, Courchevel 1550, Courchevel 1650, and Courchevel 1850.

This ski area offers outstanding landscapes, forests and wide open spaces.

Hotel Le Cheval Blanc

Le Cheval Blanc is a 5 star hotel located in Courchevel 1850. It opened in 2006 near the “Alpine Garden” (a coveted place by Bernard Arnaud). This mythical place integrates 36 rooms and suites, a large apartment, a private chalet of 150m2 and a three Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant. In 2011, Le Cheval Blanc Hotel won the “Palace” label.

http://www.hotelroomsearch.net/city/cheval-blanc-france

Hotel Les Airelles

Les Airelles Hotel is a Courchevel Palace part of the Leading Hotels of the World. This palace integrates 32 rooms, 15 suites and one private appartement. There are also 3 restaurants : Le Piero (a gastronomique restaurant), La Table des Airelles, and a Savoyard corner.

https://rivieramagazine.fr/2016/11/24/les-airelles-courchevel-de-somptueuses-nouveautes-pour-cette-saison/

Restaurant Le Cheval Blanc 1947

This gastronomic restaurant owes its name to the prestigious “Château Cheval Blanc”. This three-Michelin-starred restaurant is run by the chef Yannick Alléno. In this unique place, you can enjoy a modern and creative cuisine. The particularity of this restaurant is that it can only accommodate 22 people. For special events such as Christmas or New Year, there is a special menu.

https://www.chevalblanc.com/courchevel/fr/art-culinaire/le-1947-cheval-blanc.html

Restaurant Le Chabichou

Le Chabichou is a gastronomic restaurant benefiting from a privileged location, at the foot of the slopes. After your long skiing morning, it is nice to sit at this refined restaurant. It is held by Michel Rochedy and Stéphan Buron, who won the 1st prize Taittinger in 2002.

They offer a regional cuisine and traditional French dishes.

http://www.savoie-mont-blanc.com/offre/fiche/le-chabichou/185095

Activities in Courchevel

Skiing

“Les 3 Vallées” is the largest ski area in the word. Indeed, there are 7 connected resorts and 600 km of ski slopes with 2189 snow guns and 186 lifts. There are 327 ski runs and 42 fun areas with snow parks. In this station, you have the garanty to benefit from the best quality natural snow from December to late April thanks to the orientation of the slopes. Indeed, besides his high altitude, the domain has the majority of its north-facing slopes.

Dog sledding

Through the variety of its activities, Courchevel offers you the opportunity to see different aspects of mountain’s holiday. Indeed, you can discover wild and remote areas of the mountains by enjoying a dog sled ride, in the middle of the forest. This unique experience will definitely be an unforgettable moment of your stay (price is around 2000€).

https://www.lebonguide.com/article/les-plus-belles-montagnes-pour-faire-du-chien-de-traineau_a335612

La Folie Douce

La Folie Douce is the most festive place of the station during the day. It is the place to be in Courchevel. You can start your day by having a lunch in one of the restaurants and enjoy a meal at a reasonable price. Then you can enjoy the rest of your day watching an extraordinary show called Rock on the Top with dancers and acrobats.

This show revisits the cabaret genre in a ultra-contemporary spirit. To end up your day in the best way, you can stay in La Folie Douce for clubbing. The Folie Douce festive show is famous around the world and attracts a lot of people each year.

Le Clubbing plein-air aims to make you spend the most festive and offbeat days of your stay.

https://www.snowrepublic.nl/nieuwe-la-folie-douce-apres-ski-bar-in-avoriaz/la-folie-douce-avoriaz/

MEGEVE

Megève is a famous village that has preserved its identity in the prestigious Alps near the Mont Blanc. This village, not far from Geneva, belongs to the Rothschild family. It offers a unique setting for both the pleasures of skiing and after skiing. At Megeve, you can find luxury shops, gastronomic restaurants but also exquisite care in the most refined spas.

Hôtel Four Seasons Megève

The Four Seasons Hotel was recently set up in Megève. It opened on December 15th, 2018. In this outstanding hotel, there are 55 rooms, including 14 suites. If you plan to relax, there is a sumptuous spa and an indoor-outdoor mosaic pool at your disposal. For skiers, there is a felted skiroom with valet and ski concierge.

http://www.lefigaro.fr/voyages/2017/12/21/30003-20171221ARTFIG00287--megeve-l-eblouissant-nouveau-four-seasons.php

Hotel Mont Blanc

The 4-star Hotel Mont Blanc is an emblematic place located in the heart of Megève. It offers a unique experience, lulled by the "new wave" atmosphere that prevailed there during the time when Jean Cocteau, poet and avant-garde artist, frequented these places.
You can discover a chic and couture decoration.

https://www.hotelmontblanc.com/#!hotel-megeve/sejour-montagne

Restaurant La table de l’Alpaga

Anthony Bisquerra is the chef of this restaurant. It is a 1 starred-restaurant since 2014. The chef provides an adapted bourgeois style service. He also offers an authentic and seasonal mountain cuisine.There are some special menus that are offered such as a Bio menu, children menu, a gluten free menu, and vegetarian and vegetalian dishes.

Restaurant Le 1920-Four season

The 1920, has two stars in the Michelin Guide. The Chef is Julian Gatillon and there is a chef sommelier, Damien Azemar. The restaurant offers 34 seats as well as a private lounge for 14 guests. There is a wine cellar which can host a table for 4 to 6 people. In this restaurant, Edmond de Rothschild’s Heritage is honored.

https://www.fourseasons.com/megeve/dining/restaurants/le-1920/

Activities in Megève

Skiing

You will enjoy skiing activities in Megève. Indeed, in this station, there are marrying trails, forests, alpine farms and sunny terraces on the mountains. If you want to come in Megève with your family, you will be able to find beautiful gentle slopes that are more reassuring for children. If you prefer open spaces, you will enjoy the Cote 2000 range. Its privileged exposure offers a certain quality of snow. Don’t worry for those who love freestyle, in Megève, you will be able to find appropriate areas dedicated for freestyle. In this special area, you will be allowed to jump safely on a giant air bag. Come to Megève, you won’t be disappointed!

https://www.france-montagnes.com/webzine/nature-et-decouverte/6-pistes-de-ski-de-legende