Courchevel has extra luxurious inns than every other ski resort on the planet and in France is second solely to Paris. On the final rely it’s dwelling to over 20 five-star inns, with the overwhelming majority, about 19 of them, concentrated within the ultra-luxury Courchevel 1850 district.
Now Raffles Resorts & Resorts, a number one luxurious resort model of Accor, has introduced plans for its first-ever alpine resort, situated in Courchevel 1850, essentially the most iconic handle within the French Alps. In collaboration with Artwork de Vivre as developer and proprietor, the resort is slated to open for the 2028-29 winter season.
“The introduction of Raffles Courchevel marks a rare milestone for our model, representing our first enterprise into the fashionable world of alpine luxurious and our second distinguished handle in France, becoming a member of Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris,” stated Omer Acar, CEO, Raffles Resorts & Resorts. “The choice of Courchevel underscores our dedication to thoughtfully increasing the Raffles model in essentially the most coveted resort locations worldwide. Raffles is widely known for its extremely customized service, inherent sense of class, and unmistakable spirit of glamour. Courchevel, with its pure attract and vibrant sophistication, supplies the proper match. We’re thrilled to collaborate with Artwork de Vivre, whose imaginative and prescient and dedication align completely with our personal, to craft an distinctive and utterly distinctive resort expertise within the mountains.”
In addition to its present unmatched choice of luxurious chalets and inns, Courchevel 1850 can be famend for its focus of Michelin-starred eating and unique boutiques.
Raffles Courchevel is scheduled to open within the Jardin Alpin sector of Courchevel 1850, one of many resort’s highest and most established lodging zones. The property will overlook the Tarentaise Valley and sit near the principle cluster of eating places, cultural venues and companies within the 1850 space.
The mission has been designed by JMV, with interiors by Humbert & Poyet. Plans define 50 rooms and suites, positioning the resort on the smaller finish of Courchevel’s luxurious‑sector capability. Many models will embody balconies dealing with the encircling peaks.
The resort will embody a number of eating areas, amongst them a bar, a tea lounge and two eating places that includes winter‑backyard buildings and terrace areas. A spa and wellness facility can be a part of the event, incorporating remedy rooms, thermal areas, a health area and a panoramic pool. The idea combines typical alpine wellness options with newer restoration‑centered remedies.
Services for youthful friends are additionally deliberate, with programming centred on outside exercise and seasonal mountain experiences.
“Courchevel 1850 is a vacation spot that calls for the very highest requirements in design, service, and execution. In Raffles, we have now discovered a companion whose storied heritage, cultural depth, and values are equal to this ambition. That very same spirit lives within the generations of craft and time-honoured traditions that outline Courchevel’s place on the pinnacle of alpine hospitality. We’re deeply respectful of that legacy and are honoured by the chance to contribute to its subsequent chapter. Our singular imaginative and prescient has been to create a resort that shall be worthy of this extraordinary setting, one which turns into an everlasting icon of Courchevel, and we’re delighted to take action beneath the Raffles flag” stated Jonathan Lau, Co-Founder and CEO, Artwork de Vivre.
Raffles Courchevel will mark the model’s sixth resort in Europe, becoming a member of Raffles London, Raffles Paris, Raffles Warsaw and Raffles Istanbul, with Raffles Lake Como slated to debut in 2027.
