Courchevel To Get A Raffles Luxury Hotel

Courchevel has more luxury hotels than any other ski resort on the planet and in France is second only to Paris. At the last count it’s home to  over 20 five-star hotels, with the vast majority, about 19 of them, concentrated in the ultra-luxury Courchevel 1850 district.

Now Raffles Hotels & Resorts, a leading luxury hotel brand of Accor, has announced plans for its first-ever alpine resort, located in Courchevel 1850, the most iconic address in the French Alps. In collaboration with Art de Vivre as developer and owner, the resort is slated to open for the 2028-29 winter season.

“The introduction of Raffles Courchevel marks an extraordinary milestone for our brand, representing our first venture into the stylish world of alpine luxury and our second distinguished address in France, joining Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris,” said Omer Acar, CEO, Raffles Hotels & Resorts. “The selection of Courchevel underscores our commitment to thoughtfully expanding the Raffles brand in the most coveted resort destinations worldwide. Raffles is celebrated for its highly personalized service, inherent sense of elegance, and unmistakable spirit of glamour. Courchevel, with its natural allure and vibrant sophistication, provides the perfect match. We are thrilled to collaborate with Art de Vivre, whose vision and dedication align perfectly with our own, to craft an exceptional and completely unique resort experience in the mountains.”

Besides its existing unmatched selection of luxury chalets and hotels, Courchevel 1850 is also renowned for its concentration of Michelin-starred dining and exclusive boutiques.

Raffles Courchevel is scheduled to open in the Jardin Alpin sector of Courchevel 1850, one of the resort’s highest and most established accommodation zones. The property will overlook the Tarentaise Valley and sit close to the main cluster of restaurants, cultural venues and services in the 1850 area.

The project has been designed by JMV, with interiors by Humbert & Poyet. Plans outline 50 rooms and suites, positioning the hotel at the smaller end of Courchevel’s luxury‑sector capacity. Many units will include balconies facing the surrounding peaks.

The hotel will include several dining spaces, among them a bar, a tea lounge and two restaurants featuring winter‑garden structures and terrace areas. A spa and wellness facility is also part of the development, incorporating treatment rooms, thermal areas, a fitness space and a panoramic pool. The concept combines conventional alpine wellness features with newer recovery‑focused treatments.

Facilities for younger guests are also planned, with programming centred on outdoor activity and seasonal mountain experiences.

“Courchevel 1850 is a destination that demands the very highest standards in design, service, and execution. In Raffles, we have found a partner whose storied heritage, cultural depth, and values are equal to this ambition. That same spirit lives in the generations of craft and time-honoured traditions that define Courchevel’s place at the pinnacle of alpine hospitality. We are deeply respectful of that legacy and are honoured by the opportunity to contribute to its next chapter. Our singular vision has been to create a resort that will be worthy of this extraordinary setting, one that becomes an enduring icon of Courchevel, and we are delighted to do so under the Raffles flag” said Jonathan Lau, Co-Founder and CEO, Art de Vivre.

Raffles Courchevel will mark the brand’s sixth hotel in Europe, joining Raffles London, Raffles Paris, Raffles Warsaw and Raffles Istanbul, with Raffles Lake Como slated to debut in 2027.

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