If there is one symbol of the Alps known throughout the world and synonymous with French luxury and pleasure, it is Courchevel. One of the most sumptuous, surprising, prestigious and exclusive ski resorts in existence. Here, everything is designed to highlight beauty and exclusivity everywhere, both in the exceptional panorama and in the activities, tailored to a clientele that values excellence and constant attention. Dreaming of an extraordinary holiday in Courchevel? Then Homebooker invites you to discover Courchevel.
Today, Courchevel stands as the French benchmark for luxury resorts, yet its beginnings were more complex and far more discreet. The opening of a first hotel in 1908 was intended mainly to welcome spa guests in summer, and tourism developed slowly. It was not until the early 1920s that skiers arrived in what was already one of the largest ski areas in the Alps.
Facilities were developed in the 1930s to encourage visitors, with hotels, chalets and ski lifts designed to be accessible and social. Infrastructure began to attract visitors, but the 1950s marked the end of this clientele and the first signs of a more elite population. Higher comfort establishments emerged, along with the birth of the famous Courchevel cable car cabins and a cultural evolution that continued until the late 1970s.
Courchevel’s turning point came in 1992, when the resort was selected to host events during the Albertville Olympic Games. Careful preparation, ambitious projects and a strong desire to enhance the resort earned it the title of the most beautiful resort in the world from a German newspaper that year. Courchevel had found its identity: luxury mountain living with prestige.
Today, the resort is part of the largest ski area in the world, with 605 hectares of slopes shared with its neighbouring resorts in the Three Valleys. Above all, Courchevel offers an exceptional concentration of luxury hotels, including five palaces, Michelin starred restaurants, French art de vivre and property prices that make it one of the most expensive resorts in Europe. A certain level of prestige that Courchevel proudly displays. Why not visit Courchevel for your next holiday? Homebooker invites you to spend a few days in the resort with its selection of chalets for rent.
While the resort welcomes visitors all year round, certain activities are not to be missed in Courchevel, and we present them here.
Courchevel presents itself as a true open air museum, with exhibitions throughout the year, both indoors and outdoors. Contemporary art takes on its full meaning here and offers a spectacle to be discovered by enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Whether on a solo stroll or accompanied by a guide, discover the most original works in the heart of the resort.
Each year, the pyrotechnic art festival allows visitors to experience Courchevel beneath a shower of light, music and scenes of absolute beauty. Magical and spectacular, this festival is renowned worldwide and remains a surprising yet inseparable part of the resort.
Take advantage of your stay to rediscover the most emblematic features of Courchevel: the cable car cabins. These unusual objects turned the gondolas of the past into a true institution. Vintage and aesthetic, carrying the aura of the resort, several cabins remain scattered throughout the area for the pleasure of the eye and for those nostalgic for the seventies.
Other surprising and refreshing activities to enjoy with children include dog sledding or the torchlit descent. Experiences in the heart of the mountains, creating memories to cherish throughout the year.
One of the most unusual and iconic activities in the resort is the snow groomer ride and dinner. Aboard this piste machine, discover the area from a different perspective and enjoy an exceptional dinner with breathtaking views over Courchevel. Unique, unforgettable and entirely private. Your Homebooker concierge can assist with booking this experience.
Here, skiing is a tradition, almost a religion. With a renowned and magnificent ski area, each descent becomes a moment combining pleasure and discovery of the landscape. Beginners may wish to enjoy a tailored experience with a private instructor, learning at their own pace while hearing the story of the resort. Truly chic.
Between mountain restaurants and Michelin starred tables, gastronomy is omnipresent in Courchevel. Enjoy a traditional meal with fondue and blueberry tart in a discreet address, invite a private chef into your chalet for a gourmet evening, or ask our concierge to reserve one of the finest tables in the resort. Reinvented local products, refined flavours and cheeses to savour ensure that every culinary pleasure awaits in Courchevel.
In Courchevel, everything is designed to turn your stay into a timeless experience. Holidays also mean relaxation and pleasure. The finest spas in the Alps await, offering moments that combine prestige with stunning panoramic views as you enjoy a massage.
Another option is to take time to savour a hot chocolate while comfortably seated on a terrace. A truly Courchevel tradition, allowing you to live to the rhythm of the resort. Visitors can also explore numerous exclusive boutiques and indulge in a luxury shopping session. Relaxation and leisure are an integral part of Courchevel’s charm.
With Homebooker, luxury real estate is experienced exactly as desired in Courchevel. Purchasing an exceptional chalet or renting an apartment with a panoramic terrace is entirely possible, limited only by imagination.
Our specialised advisors know Courchevel and its secrets better than anyone and stand alongside you to offer properties that are ever more sumptuous and surprising. Everything is in place for exceptional stays, from renting a ski in ski out chalet and enjoying Homebooker’s concierge services to make your holiday even more exclusive, to acquiring a rare property in a breathtaking location and enjoying the resort year after year. Our agency offers a wide selection of properties, always guided by the same objective: luxury real estate, presenting the very best of Courchevel.
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