Courchevel is a ski resort in the Vanoise massif, organized around 5 villages. The most prestigious is Courchevel 1850, specialized in hotels and luxury shops. The other 4 villages are Saint-Bon-Tarentaise; Le Praz and its ski jump springs; Courchevel Village, its castles and narrow streets; Courchevel Moriond.
The village Courchevel 1850 gave its name to the resort, which developed the first, a new urbanization of the mountain. The work of the urban architect Laurent Chappis and the engineer Maurice Michaud, made it possible to register it in the supplementary inventory of historical monuments in 1998
In addition to the winter season and skiing, the resort has communal and sports facilities, including an aqualudic center that opened in December 2015. It offers hiking and mountain biking during the summer. Let’s not forget its international pyrotechnic art festival (since 2003) or the organization of contemporary art exhibition. Courchevel, a former testing ground for the 1992 Albertville Olympics, will host the 2023 Alpine Ski World Championships in conjunction with Méribel.
Courchevel, “high-end” resort
In the early 1990s and after the Albertville Olympics in 1992, Courchevel became an international resort. It attracts primarily French, British and Spanish tourists, but hotels also turn to business tourism for seminars and congresses.
At the dawn of the year 2000, the first Russian oligarchs arrived in the station. This becomes the meeting place for billionaires, followed by the jet-set. Russian tourists frequent the resort from late December to mid-January, from Christmas until the Orthodox New Year. The other reputed clientele is showbusiness.
After the 2008 crisis, the resort expanded its clientele in the Middle East: Dubai, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Kuwait, a country in full expansion and wealthy tourists.
Thanks to its tourist infrastructure (swimming pool, balneotherapy, catering, cultural leisure activities, trekking, luxury hotels…), the resort has several labels. In 2016, it is classified « Family Plus Mountain », « charming village resort », « Resorts large » estates, « » « » Mountain Adventure and Mountain Sweet. It is also part of the French Top of the French Alps (TOTFA) stations.
Luxury hotels. The Strato
There are about twenty luxury hotels in the resort, as well as starred restaurants. Among the 5 star hotels, the Strato stands out for its luxury, refinement, classic, baroque and post-modern style, and family-friendly atmosphere.
Located among the pine trees on the heights of the Courchevel 1850 resort, the Strato, a 5 star hotel since 2009, will reopen on 10 December 2021, for the 2021-2022 season. It reflects an upscale image international thanks to its design, its decor, its exhibitions, its Michelin-starred restaurant and its creative gastronomy.
On the ski slope of Cospillot, in the heart of the Three Valleys, the largest ski area in Europe, this large family chalet, designed as a vast residence, offers a cozy, intimate and relaxing atmosphere thanks to its Spa Sothys. The view of the summits of the Dent du Villard and snowy peaks do not leave insensitive.
The hotel has 2 rooms and 23 suites; a large chalet, the Timeless, composed of two luxurious suites. It also offers 2 castles with a family and relaxed atmosphere, to come with your family
with the services of the Hotel and the care of the staff. It is also possible to have your own shawl independent, of 140 m² with private hammam and a large terrace on the ground floor.
The decor
As in any Alpine chalet, wood is the predominant material. There are light woods and lauze roofs. The architect Pierre Jourdan and the house “Les Héritiers”, Aimé Cécil and Pierre Dubois, designed the decoration. They have mixed wood and glass, designer objects and baroque in a modern decor. Art is everywhere at the Strato. The arty shop, the Strato Shop, allows you to buy items from the house “Les Héritiers” or other exhibited items.
At the reception, there is an alabaster counter and a large white Murano chandelier. Designer furniture and paintings in the corridors. As for the rooms, they reflect softness and mellowness with comfortable fabrics, large beds and large armchairs…
The exhibitions
On the mezzanines, an exhibition of works by Anselme Boix-Vivres (1899-1969), father of Laurent.
The Bear of Richard Orlinski, mascot of the Strato, reigns on the terrace. The Strato skis that won over Jean-Claude Killy, customized each year by an artist, are displayed in the ski room like paintings. The ski room, starting from the Cospillot slope, offers the best of sports equipment, exclusive Strato skis (for rent or for sale). There are also outfits, ski equipment and services. The bar welcomes you on the return ski.
After Soledad, Jo One, Orlinski, we will discover the next designer at the opening of the new season, in early December 2021.
The Spa
The 8,600 sq ft slate spa offers well-being and relaxation under the light of the black Murano chandelier. The swimming pool has a panoramic view of the Alps from the terrace. You can then go to the jacuzzi or the center Sothys for a facial or body care (exclusive for Le Strato)
The restaurant, the “Strato Courchevel 1850”
Thomas Prod’homme, sponsored by Jean-André Charial and Glenn Viel (3 stars at the Oustau de Baumanière) is the master of the kitchens of the Strato Courchevel 1850. Originally from Provence, he uses seasonal products creatively with a Mediterranean taste. A new menu around truffles, lobster, sea urchins… But a hamburger or a children’s menu is also possible…
Hôtel Le Strato
661 Rue de Bellecôte
73120 Courchevel 1850 – France
Tel. +33 4 79 41 51 60
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