L’Apogée Courchevel

Relax in effortless style at our alpine retreat on Courchevel 1850’s prettiest peak. L’Apogée Courchevel was created for lovers of snowy mountain beauty in Jardin Alpin, and is acclaimed with Palace Distinction.

High above an historic Olympic ski jump, the views are spectacular, while ski in-ski out facilities open onto the world’s finest slopes, heaven for both families and super schussers.

Get snowed in with your loved ones in one of L’Apogée Courchevel’s opulent Chalets for up to 11 guests, or the panoramic Penthouse for up to 9 guests. A dedicated butler and a private chef, upon request, are at your service to help create an Alpine winter getaway you’ll never forget.

L’Apogée Courchevel is a superb destination for highly experienced skiers and anyone in search of alpine beauty. Ski facilities are first class, the subterranean spa is pure luxury and families will find a stylish home for warm relaxation.

ACCOMMODATION
Our 53 spacious guestrooms are gorgeously warm homes, hurry off snowy slopes to plump on the bed and be enveloped in drifts of softness, luxuriant furs and cosy plaid. Our penthouse and chalets are designed to a level beyond luxury, offering a rooftop hot tub or private spa.

PENTHOUSE
L’Apogée Courchevel penthouse is the perfect place to enjoy a truly wonderful family skiing holiday.

With the hotel’s position in Le Jardin Alpin at the top of Courchevel 1850, guests in the penthouse enjoy extraordinary views all the way down the beautiful valley, and the hot tub on the roof terrace means they can immerse themselves in the extraordinary Alpine scenery while soothing their limbs with the warm hydrotherapy.

Designed for warmth and relaxation, interiors are finished in plush soft materials, all deeply sensual to the touch. Complete with a stylish dining room, the penthouse is the perfect place to host a convivial dinner party.

PRESTIGE SUITE
Our Prestige Suites offer 1,184 square feet of luxury and are located on our highest floors, with large windows and bathed in natural daylight.

Sitting leisurely on your large and comfortable balcony you will enjoy the superb views over the slopes and valley. Ideal for a couple, the separate living room making it equally suitable if you need to accommodate a third person.

PRESTIGE JUNIOR SUITE
L’Apogée Courchevel occupies the highest point in the area and with these suites situated on our upper floors, guests enjoy unrivalled views over the glittering white slopes and alpine landscape.

With the vast panorama outside and luxurious interiors covering 645 square feet, the suites offer a superb sense of spaciousness.

Renowned French interior designer India Mahdavi has commissioned bespoke pieces for each room, creating a warm and welcoming home off the slopes. Some Prestige Junior Suites have their own balconies and others include a sofa bed in the lounge area.

DELUXE ROOM
South-facing Deluxe Rooms are bathed in Alpine sunlight with atmospheric views over snow laden pine trees and sloping woodland. Their average size of 323 square feet makes them the most spacious rooms in Courchevel in this category.

Finished in luxuriant materials, with bespoke furnishings, these rooms offer the warmth of a home from home – something particularly appreciated after a day on the ski slopes.

CHALET L’AMARANTE
L’Amarante offers the finest French hospitality and the intimacy of a stylish home. Arranged over five floors and directly connected to the hotel, it blends the comfort and seclusion of an exquisite private home with all the advantages of our five star hotel in Courchevel 1850.

Extraordinarily spacious, it offers 5,920 square feet of discreet luxury – with five bedrooms, seven bathrooms and a lift – all finished in a modern, colourful style by celebrated Parisian designers India Mahdavi and Joseph Dirand.

For private leisure it has a spa, home cinema and stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the famous 3 Vallées from its unique vantage point at the top of the former Olympic ski jump.

A butler and private chef (on request) remain at your disposal to ensure the most restful and enjoyable time for you and your family.

All the exclusive services of L’Apogée Courchevel – with its swimming pool, spa, boutiques and restaurants – are steps away, and there is a private conveyor belt to whisk guests straight back from the chalet’s ski in/ski out facility.

DINING SCENE
Our restaurants are the pinnacle of dining up here at the top of Jardin Alpin, with spectacular views over Courchevel’s ski slopes.

Koori is a Japanese restaurant as cool as the ice it is named after, with elite sushi masters while Le Comptoir L’Apogée serves French specialities and gourmet delicacies in a warm social atmosphere.

For casual lunches we offer Le Bar de L’Apogée, which in the evening transforms into a smooth cocktail scene with singers and DJs, or the Cigar Lounge for distinctively mellow relaxation.

LE COMPTOIR DE L’APOGÉE
Cosy up for more of our understated luxury in your French dining room above the snowy slopes. The menu revolves around the world’s finest produce, presented in its freshest form, with our gourmand’s interpretation.

KOORI
Koori, the Japanese word for ice, is appositely named as each exquisite dish is created with a cool precision and a passion for Japan.

Sushi masters perform with a rigorous perfection, slicing and assembling delicate, infinitely fresh ingredients. Menu highlights include the Dragon Koori Rolls and a remarkable Black Code prepared with oven-baked miso, satay squash dumpling and butternut squash foam.

LE BAR DE L’APOGÉE
By day, Le Bar de L’Apogée welcomes those wishing to relax over lunch. The menu includes both light dishes such as the Lobster club sandwich and some more hearty fare after a morning in the snow, the Grilled filet steak with béarnaise sauce is a speciality. By night, it becomes the coolest hot spot in Courchevel, with live music.

CIGAR LOUNGE
Hand rolled, box pressed and gently aged, the world’s finest cigars are waiting to be savoured in this luxurious space.

Designed to welcome visitors in cosy, cocoon-like comfort, the Cigar Lounge offers an inviting atmosphere every evening, with deep sofas, plush armchairs and logs crackling in the fireplace.

To complement the superb selection of cigars in the humidor, guests are also invited to sample prestigious wines and rare spirits, making this a must-visit destination for connoisseurs of life’s finer pleasures.

SPA L’APOGÉE BY LA PRAIRIE
Spa L’Apogée by La Prairie is an irresistible cocoon of soothing warmth after a day on the slopes and a beautiful Alpine retreat where you can revive spirits and purify your complexion.

The fine design of our five spa cabins is an important part of the soothing experience; one is a duo cabin, specially created for the Bania ritual.

Guests prepare for treatments loosening limbs in the blue mosaic pool or whirlpool bath and clearing minds in the hammam, sauna and salt sauna. The Spa also incorporates our fitness centre, which is equipped with the most advanced facilities, plus a hair salon and beauty room.

We compliment the surrounding alpine purity with entirely natural therapies. Bamford’s 100% organic botanical body treatments use aromatic essential oils blended from herbs and plants.

EVENTS
Let us create a sparkling event for you at the top of Courchevel 1850, we have a sensational setting for high level retreats, ultra-chic parties and product launches. Usher in VIPS from the private airstrip 5 minutes away, entertain in the more personal environment of our chalet or penthouse.

Cocktail Parties
Le Bar de L’Apogée can be privatised for you and up to 80 guests, the venue has an especially cosy atmosphere with deep sofas, plush armchairs and logs crackling in the fireplace. Or you can host a party at your own Courchevel home, reserving the Penthouse or one of our stylish five floored chalets.

Bring the team to the top
We offer incentive planners the highest and finest location at the top of Courchevel 1850. Our warmly enthusiastic service creates a dynamic atmosphere. Dining is gastronomically excellent with French specialities and sushi in Koori.

Team challenges are enormously exciting from slaloms to ice climbing with the ultimate rewards of reviving in our spa. Through special partnerships we will find the perfect meeting facility for your event, smoothly managing all set up and necessary transfers.

Luxury launches
Against the pristine white backdrop your brand will have standout shimmer, creating indelible memories for your product launch or fashion show.

With our keen team you can rely on events running as smooth as skiing downhill. L’Apogée Courchevel’s chalets, bars or the entire hotel can be reserved exclusively for your event.

The height of fine dining
At the top of Courchevel 1850 is our superb gourmet team who come together with a competitive pleasure in exceeding guest expectations. Head Sommelier Géraud Tournier joins Chef Jean-Luc Lefrançois to produce French specialities with fine local produce and gastronomic Japanese cuisine.

FAMILY
Younger guests at L’Apogée Courchevel are warmly welcomed and have the two most expertly designed clubs on the slopes. Courchevel valley is an exciting playground of snowy adventures from dog sled rides to torchlit tobogganing.

Mini VIP 1850
In extraordinary sensory surroundings our energetic ambassadors will wow your youngsters with magic tricks, science and design.

They will be introduced to the scents and flavours of the regional Savoyard produce, while outside they can explore the flora and fauna of the area and examine the unique patterns of snowflakes.

Freestyle 1850
Guests aged from 11 to 15 years can meet up any time they like at Freestyle 1850 to listen to music, play computer games or join in with some of the excellent entertainment on offer. It is an extremely social atmosphere, with evening dance parties, table tennis matches and movie nights.

Family friendly home
We designed our hotel with families top of mind. Rooms and suites are generously large, soft and cosy, and we offer plenty of inter-connecting rooms to keep families close. Our five bedroom chalets, and four bedroom Penthouse are the apogee of private alpine homes.

Young spa
A delightful way for parents to spend special time with their ski sprites and teens. Treatments designed for 4 to 18 year olds are 100% natural, they include our Snow White Manicure and a soothing shoulder massage with deep skin cleanse for teens. Young beauty, relaxation and hairdressing is available from 10am to 3pm.

Faster and higher
We arrange ski and snowboarding lessons from beginners to junior competitors. Your excellent instructor will be waiting for you and your family at the hotel’s ski in ski out facility, we promise all will return with new skills. Please book with our concierge.

Off-piste playtime
Shake off your skis and discover our joyful playground. ‘Mush’ the huskies, swoosh the toboggans, snowshoe in the hushed forest trails, fly in an air balloon over snowy beauty. Courchevel also offers a seasonal calendar of entertainment. Please consult our concierge.

Caring for little ones
Apart from our Kids Clubs we offer professional babysitting services so parents can enjoy some alpine relaxation. Spa, sample Courchevel’s gastronomy and chic shops, reassured that your little ones will be our priority. Please book with our concierge.

SKI AND GASTRONOMY
A great chef shares an exceptional day of ski and gastronomy, exclusively with your party. While guiding you over Courchevel’s slopes Chef Jean-Luc Lefrançois will bring to life the heat of a gourmet kitchen, the rush of skiing the Couloir and the hush of remote alpine terrain.

At midday you settle together for a gourmet picnic on slope, arranged personally by Chef Jean-Luc Lefrançois, making you the envy of the slopes.

In the evening you are invited to one of L’Apogée Courchevel’s most exclusive settings where Chef Jean-Luc Lefrançois will prepare one of his menu specialties in a private demonstration for you. In this convivial atmosphere you toast the whole extraordinary experience with fine champagne.

THE SECRETS OF BLACK TRUFFLES
L’Apogée Courchevel, Oetker Collection property, has decided to showcase these many riches by organizing a private black truffle sampling around a conversation with our passionate Chef and Sommelier.

This interactive VIP encounter will be hosted by Chef Jean-Luc Lefrançois and our Sommelier. Chef Jean-Luc Lefrançois will prepare three truffle tasting dishes and reveal his gastronomic techniques for harnessing the distinctive flavour.

Our Sommelier will recommend wines bold enough to pair with the wild, gamey flavours of truffles. Chilled champagne is served, to toast this rare experience.

HAVE A BALL IN THE SNOW
L’Apogée Courchevel promises the highest luxury leisure on the Courchevel slopes and pure joy. Ski out from our doorstep, glide back on our escalator, float through our spa revitalised for an evening of pleasure.

Magical mosaic pool
Float in our 11-metre mosaic pool to unwind before treatments. Drift through the heat and water oasis from whirlpool bath to steam room, sauna and salt cave for halotherapy.

Fitness in style
At L’Apogée Courchevel we are delighted to present a high specification fitness centre with TechnoGym equipment including treadmills, bikes, an elliptical trainer and Kynesis station. A coaching room is available for more discreet private training sessions.

We will determine your optimum workout to strengthen your body for the slopes and for our guests simply seeking fitness in the fresh Alpine surroundings.

A VIP club for children
Expert designers have created the most inspiring Kids Club in Courchevel 1850, with dedicated areas for tots and teens.

Ski-in/ski-out
L’Apogée Courchevel has an exceptional ski in/ski out facility: a 40-metre private conveyor belt to carry guests smoothly off the slopes directly into the perfumed ski room and into the warmth of the hotel.

The Ski Room is a top sporting facility, staffed by professionals who make sure equipment is perfectly comfortable and in excellent condition.

Ski Room
Gear up for incredible adventures on the slopes at L’Apogée Courchevel’s Ski Room. Our professional team is here to assist with equipment rental, fittings and prep to make your ski day smooth and totally comfortable.

Discover a range of luxury ski accessories at our Ski Room Shop, where you’ll find cutting-edge gear, the famous L’Apogée Courchevel skis by Nidecker and the latest fashions for the snow.

Altiport
Fly into the private altiport at Courchevel 1850 for an instant immersion in the Alpine landscape, from here it is only a few minutes to L’Apogée Courchevel. Our concierges remain at your disposal for your transfers and mountain excursions.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
L’Apogée Courchevel, an Oetker Collection gem, decided long ago to adopt a strategy to ensure employee wellbeing and environmental sustainability.

As a company with rigorous standards of excellence, who depends on the happiness of its employees and who welcomes guests from all over the world, we take our Corporate Social Responsibility objectives seriously and update them every year.

Gender Equality
L’Apogée Courchevel performs social indicator analysis in order to guarantee equality among its employees.

Employee wellbeing
The spirit of L’Apogée Courchevel rests on creating a welcoming and positive atmosphere for our employees. They are crafters of paradise, dedicated to offering you an exceptional experience filled with warmth and care.

Training
Each employee has access to a range of training modules to help develop skills that are aligned with the company’s needs.

Compost
L’Apogée Courchevel conducts daily efforts to ensure responsible waste conversion and is the first hotel in the Three Valleys to adopt a composting system.

Waste management
Our goal is to reduce waste to a strict minimum, and we are constantly looking for innovative and eco-friendly ways to manage the waste we do create.

Green energy
L’Apogée Courchevel relies on hydropower for 50% of its electricity consumption. All incandescent light bulbs have been replaced by LED light bulbs.

Sustainable purchasing policy
We conduct detailed research on our suppliers to learn about their CSR strategy. L’Apogée Courchevel’s goal is to work solely with suppliers who commit to eliminating the use of single-use packaging.

BRIGHT & WHITE COURCHEVEL
Welcome to L’Apogée Courchevel. We are delighted to propose a carefully curated programme of alpine pleasures to fill three perfect days. Ski, spa, party and play in high style and joyful warmth, with our spectacular white scenery as your constant backdrop.

Preserving our pristine surroundings
L’Apogée Courchevel is highly conscious of nature’s fragility being located on the edge of the Vanoise National Park, a protected habitat for the mountain ibex. We observe, listen, wonder and endeavour to live sustainably.

ALPINE EXPERIENCES
Ski lifts sponsored by Chanel glide past pristine peaks, après-ski bars jump to night club beats, the muffled silence of Jardin Alpin, serene spas, haute cuisine, all this is Courchevel. Conceived in 1946 as a ‘super ski resort’, Olympic hosts in 1992, today the valley is the apogee of alpine escapes.

COURCHEVEL 1850 – Jardin Alpin
Home to L’Apogée Courchevel and the most prestigious of the Courchevel villages this is the place to enjoy elite alpine pleasures beyond the excellent skiing.

Take off for a scenic flight from Europe’s highest altiport, also bragging one of the world’s shortest runways. Snowshoe through the exquisite Jardin Alpin, a hideaway of muffled peace for chamois and fox. Hit the chic après-ski or sample Savoyard specialities in the haute dining scene.

COURCHEVEL 1650 – Moriond
As the sun stays later on these slopes so do the skiers, and it is particularly family friendly area. It is home to the 3 km toboggan run with floodlit night luge, timed descents add a competitive element, you can speed past pines at 30 kmh.

A plethora of shops, bars and restaurants make it a good drop in destination. From here Lac de La Rosière is a scenic half-day snowshoe trek where you are rewarded with a setting of majestic tranquility.

COURCHEVEL 1550 – Village
A blue run takes you down to this village which hosts the newly opened Aquamotion centre. Guests of L’Apogée Courchevel will not need the centre’s extensive spa facilities but families could enjoy the water slides, wild rivers and a wave surf zone which are not available at our more serene pool.

Ski lifts and a high speed six person bubble-lift return you to Courchevel 1850.

COURCHEVEL 1300 – Le Praz
Swing by to see a village with some local Savoyard character. In the 1992 Olympics Le Praz hosted the cross country and ski jump, the pretty forest setting is always lovely to explore for Nordic ski enthusiasts, while daredevils can still be seen on the famous landmark jumps.

A bubble ski lift from the centre of town whisks you straight back to Courchevel 1850 in seven minutes, a stunning scenic ride.

COURCHEVEL 1100 – Saint-Bon
In 1925 Hotel Lac Bleu opened for its first ski season, strictly for the keen who walked back up any slope they skied down. The town was rapidly developed in the sixties, not always to the benefit of the architecture though there is still a 17th Baroque church. You can reach Saint-Bon via a red run and there is a shuttle bus every 20 minutes back to 1850, or call our concierge to arrange your pick up.

Website: www.oetkercollection.com

Rooms: 53

Price: from 1.200 EUR per night