Cheval Blanc Courchevel 1850

Cheval Blanc Courchevel 1850

Cheval Blanc Courchevel 1850 is a contemporary ski-in ski-out Maison, set in the prestigious Jardin Alpin of Courchevel 1850, with direct access to the world’s largest ski domain Les Trois Vallées. With just 36 elegant rooms and suites, Cheval Blanc Courchevel 1850 is an intimate and inviting haven where impeccable, personalized service creates an easy going and friendly atmosphere. Combining traditional hospitality with a contemporary spirit, Cheval Blanc Courchevel 1850 reinterprets a stay at altitude with boldness and modernity. It offers a welcoming and intimate ambiance in which it is a pleasure to relax and unwind. It is home to the Cheval Blanc Spa, with signature treatments by Guerlain. Dine at Le 1947 – a two Micheli starred restaurant by Yannick Alléno; The White for all-day dining; a cigar lounge and Le Carrousel for younger guests.

Since 2006, Cheval Blanc Courchevel 1850 opens its doors every Winter from mid December to early Spring. Every new season brings new experiences and surprises, all of which have been created to enhance and enrich the experience of the Maison’s discerning luxury travelers.

Next season: from December 12th 2014 to April 5th 2015

Location: Courchevel 1850
Les Trois Vallées, French Alps, France

Using traditional mountain materials alongside a modern colour palette and original pieces of art, the interior designer Sybille de Margerie has skillfully accentuated the unique personality and uncommon volumes of these very secluded spaces. The sensuality and sophistication of the most noble materials – cashmere, fur, leather – complement the cool elegance of steel, bronze or softly polished brass, and contribute to Cheval Blanc’s philosophy of made-to-measure hospitality.

Designed in a warm and inviting style, Cheval Blanc Courchevel 1850 comprises thirty-six rooms and suites over five floors, including 5 Superior Rooms, 10 Deluxe Superior Rooms, 13 Junior Suites and 2 Duplex Suites. Decorated in a warm and modern style, each room has its own distinct personality. All have spacious living rooms, a terrace or balcony with breathtaking mountain views, a separate dressing room and a bathroom with chromotherapy hammam showers and a separate bathtub, whilst a lovingly crafted art collection ensures every accommodation’s uniqueness.

Entirely rebuilt, and twice its original size, the three-bedroom Chalet is unveiled as a new 315m2 accommodation, spread over four floors. Cleverly combining authentic mountain materials with original art pieces, Sybille de Margerie is creating a new Alpine jewel for friends and families looking for a very private and exclusive mountain experience. The Chalet hosts its dedicated spa and own screening room as well as extensive outdoor areas for guests to enjoy complete relaxation during their stay.

Epitome of modern mountain living, a four-suite penthouse Apartment occupies the top two floors of the Maison and features a succession of spacious living rooms, a bar and dining room, a treatment room and fitness area as well as extensive outdoor terraces and a dedicated team and Majordome with their own pantry and kitchen. The Apartment has direct private access to the ski domain.

Cheval Blanc and Guerlain have drawn inspiration from the special needs generated by cold temperatures and high altitude to develop a series of exclusive signature treatments and massages, specially designed for winter sports. In addition to four treatment rooms, Cheval Blanc Spa hosts the Orchidée Salon, an exclusive treatment room for two.

Besides wonderfully comforting Spa treatments, guests can also enjoy a swim in the infinity-edge pool, an invigorating moment in the ice water plunge pool, or just relax in the rain shower, the steam room or the sauna. Meanwhile, a state-of-the-art Technogym fitness centre as well as private aquabiking and pilates sessions are a sporty alternative to a day on the slopes.

To complete the well-being offer, an innovative Hair Room Service is provided by the highly-acclaimed Parisian hairdresser John Nollet, renowned for his attention to detail and use of the very finest products. The advanced cutting and styling techniques and high-quality services that have made him one of the go-to hairdressers in Paris can be enjoyed either in an exceptional salon or in the privacy of your room.

As a tribute to the Maison’s affiliation to LVMH, attention to detail prevails throughout, from the Maison’s signature fragrance and music, to the careful choice of revisited mountain materials or the one-of-a-kind amenities and gifts, creating an environment that is both refined and memorable.

Every year, the Maison is enhanced to anticipate our demanding guest’s evolving expectations, leading to the continuous creation of new concepts and products. Similarly, a new range of creative and stylish gifts and a collection of events are year-on-year conceived with LVMH Groups’ most prestigious brands, to continuously surprise its loyal guests and their families.

• Concierge services 24/7
• In Room Dining 24/7
• Ski-in, ski-out location with direct access to the slopes
• Ski service with personalized daily preparation of ski equipment
• Complimentary shuttle to the town center
• Babysitting available on request
• Library
• International newspapers
• Outdoor and underground parking facilities
• International TV channels
• Ipod dock, DVD and CD players
• Digital film library on Ipad
• Wi-fi and cable internet
• In-room safe and safe at the reception desk
• In room private bar
• “Packing and unpacking” dressing service
• Same day laundry and dry cleaning
• Turndown service
• Pillow menu
• Extra bed and baby cot on request
• Tailor-made attentions, amenities and linen specially designed for little ones

The ideal ski-in ski-out location is enhanced with the in-house ski shop’s personalized ski services. Every morning, the Cheval Blanc team arranges each guest’s ski equipment by the slopes and pre-warms their ski boots. Personalized discoveries and itineraries can be suggested in order to enable guests to enjoy to the fullest the natural beauty of the surroundings according to their individual prowess.

The ski experience at Cheval Blanc is orchestrated to ensure it is a most rewarding one – from pre-ski body conditioning with a dedicated coach to bespoke spa treatments or heartwarming hot chocolate served right off the slopes…

Skiers and non-skiers alike may experience the beautiful outdoors thanks to memorable activities such as dog sledging or the magic of an ultra-chic ski touring trek – a different way of connecting and re-discovering the mountains.

A delicious “skiers afternoon tea”, a feast of mountain cakes and desserts, is the ideal way to relax and take it all in… in the laid-back atmosphere of the White Bar.

Food is an integral part of the guest experience at Cheval Blanc Courchevel with an offer that ranges from two Michelin stars fine dining to a deliciously tempting skier’s afternoon tea enjoyed by the warmth of a log fire.

The 1947 owes its name to the most prestigious and sought-after vintage of Château Cheval Blanc. In this exceptional restaurant, the holder of two Michelin stars, Chef Yannick Alléno creatively distills his art, offering an innovative and unexpected vision of French cuisine.

Open daily for dinner only, it seats a limited number of guests (22)

Appetizers

Butternut squash braised with salted seeds, fermented milk and cream bread as a light mousse
Ravioli of scallop, melted butter and bead of caviar
Egg yolk tagliatelle, piece of black truffle, hen extract

Entrées

Sopina, Savoie soup with fish from lakes

Mashed potatoes mixed with “Bleu de Termignon”
Crayfish from the lake cooked in Yellow wine
Melba sandwich with lard, Grenoble walnuts and mushrooms

Suckling lamb chop and filet from “Pyrénées”
Potatoes with confit onions and black truffle cooked in “cookooning” “Epigram” salad

Desserts

Crispy “fuseaux” with black truffle, pure sea salt
Coconut and mango vacherin, roasted pineapple with spicy

With its delightful terrace opening onto the Alpine garden, The White contemporary brasserie welcomes guests throughout the day. Entirely redecorated by Peter Marino, its vibrant and elegant interiors are home to Yannick Alléno’s deliciously simple cuisine, conceived around the freshest hand-picked produce. Traditional Savoyard specialties are a must too. On sunny days, guests may enjoy deliciously barbecued meat and fish, prepared by the Chefs on the outdoor slope-side terrace.

The Table de Partage, designed to order by the artist Gilles Hoang, is an invitation to dine in private with family and friends and proudly celebrates the convivial art of eating together. There is no set menu; instead, the Chef follows his own inspiration to transform the freshest produce from the day’s market into a gourmet experience for up to 16 guests in pure mountain tradition.

Together with its neighboring contemporary brasserie, the White bar is the social hub of the Maison, renowned for its cosy and laid-back atmosphere during the day, and festive spirit in the evenings. Serving everything from the “skiers afternoon tea”, a feast of mountain cakes and desserts, through to evening cocktails to the sound of a live music band, the White is a must-visit destination on the Courchevel scene.

Outside, right next to the White bar, a Mongolian yurt decorated with comfortable club chairs, fur rugs and oversized wooden coffee tables, has been transformed into a warm and cozy cigar lounge, making it the perfect setting to enjoy the finest liquors and cigars.

Cheval Blanc Courchevel regularly collaborates with designers to create bespoke products that will enhance the guest experience – be it a custom-made children’s cows’ skin high chair or a Saucisson Cellar, a true trove of saucissons, each one judiciously paired with a selection of wines.

The latest addition to this precious collection is a custom-made snowboard, developed specially for the Maison by Nidecker, offering guests an enhanced mountain experience at the world’s largest ski domain.

These touches give a contemporary twist to the traditional mountain experience and continuously surprise the Maison’s many repeat guests.

The Carrousel Kids Club – Open daily from 4pm to 8:30pm, and on guest’s request at any time

With its magic wand, Cheval Blanc Courchevel unveils a whole new world full of fun, excitement and discovery for young explorers. A multi-colored felt floor guides children and their parents to a place full of alcoves and secret passages, which are as many invitations for children to engage in different and exciting activities from morning till evening: throwing a tea party for their favorite dolls, becoming handymen for an afternoon, enjoying a world of arts & crafts, or dressing up in their dream costume are but some of the choices.

Le Paddock – Open around the clock

This season brings a completely new space for teenagers. Wood ceilings and felt covered floors adorn this futuristic cocoon, offering cutting-edge entertainment – from a made-to-measure table football to an interactive dance floor. Every day and on request, the Paddock can be transformed into a private screening room, allowing teens to laze in comfortable sofas created just for Cheval Blanc, and watch their favorite movies.

Family and Children experiences

Cheval Blanc Courchevel also offers exciting family activities such as dog sledging or snowman building with the accessories provided in the Maison’s own Snowman kit. Once a week, children can marvel at the art of a professional ice sculptor who creates beautiful ice installations before their eyes.

Louis Vuitton and Dior

At the heart of the Maison, guests may enjoy private shopping experiences in the exclusive Dior and Louis Vuitton boutiques, which present a selection from their latest collections. In-room presentations may be arranged on request.

Ski Shop

The ski shop – conveniently located by the ski slopes – features winter sports equipment by cutting-edge ski brands and connoisseur advice. Also available at the ski shop, a pair of custom skis developed in partnership with ski specialist Lacroix, bringing together cutting-edge technology and sleek design, promising high performance and an extreme thrill.​

Cheval Blanc is the luxury hospitality brand developed by LVMH Hotel Management, a specialist entity of the LVMH Group. The group began with the 36-room Cheval Blanc Courchevel, followed by Cheval Blanc Randheli which opened in the Maldives in November 2013 and Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France which will join the portfolio in October 2014. Other confirmed projects include la Samaritaine in Paris and Oman.

LVMH Hotel Management has complete ownership of the brand; its direction, design, service and management, led by its own, dedicated in-house team. This team of specialists, selected from across the luxury goods and hospitality industries, demonstrates the brand’s commitment to providing guests with a crafted and exclusive experience.