Description
The Annapurna is a modern five star hotel, set in a peaceful south-facing position by the slopes of Courchevel 1850, close to the L'Altiport. The location of the hotel for skiing is second to none allowing you to be on the piste in moments. At the end of the day you can ski back to the door of the hotel. The village centre is a 25 minute walk away or you can take advantage of the hotel's regular shuttle bus service.
Take advantage of the leisure facilities including an indoor pool with fabulous piste views, 2 saunas, solarium, jacuzzi and 2 Turkish baths. New this year, there's an outdoor heated pool, where you can swim against the current; the only outdoor pool in Courchevel 1850. Beauty treatments including massages are also on offer as well as a billiards room, playroom and games room for children. The main restaurant serves traditional international cuisine and on pleasant days guests can take advantage of the sun terrace for al fresco dining. Cocktails can be enjoyed by the fireplace in the bar where the hotel's pianist performs live daily.
Many rooms are south facing with a balcony to enjoy the sun from dawn to dusk. The newly decorated Junior Suites are spacious and stylishly decorated. The Annapurna Suites consist of an entrance hall, sitting room with dining area, double room and bathroom with bath and shower. The K2 suite and the exclusive Everest suite also have private saunas.
Courchevel 1850 is an exclusive yet family orientated resort with fantastic pistes for all abilities. The resort is very well connected to the entire 3 valleys ski area opening up 600km of well maintained slopes and a whole host of exciting opportunities and activities.
Guide price
£2,535 Per adult
£2,535 price is per adult, based on a 7 night stay in a double room on a half board basis, including British Airways flights to Geneva and return airport private transfers in mid season.
Accommodation
Many rooms are south facing with a balcony to enjoy the sun from dawn to dusk. The newly decorated Junior Suites are spacious and stylishly decorated. The Annapurna suites consist of an entrance hall, sitting room with dining area, double room and bathroom with bath and shower. The K2 suite and the exclusive Everest suite also have private saunas. All rooms have satellite TV, DVD player, radio, telephone, high speed internet, safe, minibar and hairdryer.
Childcare
Children are welcome at Annapurna. Facilities include an unsupervised playroom, games room and billiard room. Babysitting is also available on request.
Scott Dunn pioneered skiing holidays with childcare and this is an optional extra that many families consider indispensable. We offer childcare from 4 months and ensure that children have the most fantastic holidays and that parents can completely relax with peace of mind that their family is in great hands. Your children can be taken to and collected from ski lessons and will be kept entertained with a varied and imaginative activity programme and given healthy home made lunches and snacks.
Our childcare staff are qualified professionals and guests can opt to have a private nanny service . Babysitting is available too. A wide range of equipment for babies and toddlers can be provided to all guests on request, mostly free of charge.
| Baby sitting | Baby sitting is available in the evenings on a request basis and is chargeable per hour. |
| Private Nanny | Qualified (CACHE trained or similar) nannies who are recruited for their mature but fun approach to childcare. Scott Dunn offers pre-season training, which includes a comprehensive first aid course. Nannies provide a structured day including food, entertainment and transport to and from lessons. |
Facilities
The restaurant serves traditional international cuisine and on pleasant days guests can take advantage of the sun terrace for al fresco dining. Cocktails can be enjoyed by the fireplace in the Piano bar. Facilities at the hotel include an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, saunas, solarium, massage, jacuzzi, Turkish baths, fitness room, physiotherapist, hairdresser, billiards room, playroom, games room and conference facilities. There is also a shuttle bus service, private parking and a ski shop.
Activities
Courchevel has a reputation as a place for rock stars and royalty but make no mistake, it is one of the world’s premier ski resorts with good reason. The skiing has breadth and depth that is unequalled. The extent of the Three Valleys combined with perfectly groomed runs, vertiginous off-piste couloirs, gentle runs at village level and much admired tree skiing mean Courchevel has lots for skiers of all standards.
If skiing is just a sideshow for you, the boutiques and art galleries will keep you occupied until it is lunchtime at one of Courchevel’s many fine restaurants. Most renowned eateries including Cap Horn, Chalet de Pierres, Bel Air and Soucoupe are accessible by road or by gondola.
Apart from skiing, the village has plenty to offer. We recommend a flight from the famous altiport or a cookery course with Michel Rochedy, the Michelin starred chef at Le Chabichou. The toboggan run to 1550 is another favourite. There is a farmers’ market on Wednesdays and the Forum is home to an Olympic ice rink, bowling alley, climbing wall and small gym. Paragliding, horse drawn carriage rides, forest walks, show-shoeing, cross-country skiing, ice karting and hot-air balloon rides are also possible.
Courchevel hosts special events including the International Pyrotechnic Festival, the most impressive fireworks display you will ever see, and ski-jumping competitions at the Olympic ski jump in Le Praz.
When to travel
Courchevel offers a great balance of high and medium altitude and predominantly north-facing slopes to offer excellent skiing throughout the winter. In December, huge capacity for artificial snowmaking and the connection to the Val Thorens valley make good skiing probable. Courchevel really comes into its own from January to March, typically seeing regular snowfalls. When it gets really cold, runs to the lower villages are bearable and come spring time, north-facing pitches hold up well.
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Location and directions
Courchevel 1850, France
Village centre is a 25 minute walk away or a short bus ride on the private shuttle.
How to get there
Scott Dunn offers scheduled British Airways flights from London to Geneva followed by private or shared transfers (2hr 30 mins). Regional and private flights can also be arranged as well as private transfers and helicopter transfers. Alternative airports include Lyon (2hrs 45 mins transfer) or Chambery (1hr 30 mins transfer). Helicopter transfers take around 30 mins.
