Description
Hotel La Sivoliere is situated in the heart of the forest, next to the 'Dou du Midi' red piste and only a ten minute walk from the centre of Courchevel 1850. This chalet-style hotel has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment and is beautifully decorated in an alpine style with a modern edge. It is a slick and contemporary hotel where service is paramount. Enjoy your well earned après ski beside the roaring fire, have a game of cards in the Dolomites lounge or become absorbed by a book in the tranquil library. The luxurious rooms, suites and apartment are beautifully-furnished and are truly welcoming after a hard day on the mountain. The suites and the apartment feature sitting areas, fireplace and a private terrace or balcony.
Freshly baked bread, homemade jam and alpine honey make breakfast a tantalising experience, and in the evenings, the 1850 restaurant serves local delicacies from refined starters to delectable desserts. At teatime the chef whips up exquisite hot chocolate, crepes and pastries to enjoy by the fire, or for something a little stronger, warm up with a mulled wine or cocktail in the cosy bar.
After a long day's skiing, why not loosen those tired limbs in the fitness centre by taking a swim in the balneotherapy pool, or relax in the hammam and sauna.
The Petit VIP service is a wonderful service for 4 - 12 year olds, offering a personalised welcome, children's currency, a special supper table and fantastic play area.
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 such as cross country skiing and paragliding.
Guide price
£3,000 Per adult
£3,000 price is per adult, based on a 7 night stay in a double room on a B&B basis, including British Airways flights to Geneva and return airport private transfers in mid season.
Accommodation
Each of the 24 rooms, 11 suites and one apartment exude an air of luxury and elegance. The suites and apartment feature sitting areas, fireplace and a private terrace or balcony. All rooms have private bathrooms and are equipped with WiFi, flat screen TV, DVD and hair dryer.
Childcare
Children are treated like kings at La Sivoliere. Facilities include a children’s room with interactive games, Playstation, flat screen TV, DVD player and a children's supper table. Scott Dunn private nannies are available on request.
The hotel offers a "Petit VIP" service for children aged 4 - 12 years old - children will enjoy a personalised welcome at the mini reception, be offered a Petit VIP Mocktail (alcohol-free fruit cocktail), get their Petit VIP passports. Children also have their own VIP currency, allowing them to buy pancakes, pastries and refreshments throughout their stay. There are additional room gifts, soaps and shampoos. Installed at their "Mini 1850", they can read the Petit VIP menu of the day on a large blackboard, while sitting by the fireplace and studying their drinks menu of "mocktails" and smoothies. The Petit VIP room has a "sensitive floor" - a novel system for projecting 3D interactive images onto the floors and walls, so children can interact in their play.
| 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. |
| Baby sitting | Baby sitting is available in the evenings on a request basis and is chargeable per hour. |
Facilities
Freshly baked bread, homemade jam and alpine honey make breakfast a tantalising experience, and in the evenings, enjoy a sumptuous meal in the 1850 restaurant which serves local delicacies from refined starters to delectable desserts. At teatime the chef whips up exquisite hot chocolate, crepes and pastries to enjoy by the fire, or for something a little stronger, warm up with a mulled wine or cocktail in the cosy bar.
After the day's activities, soothe aching muscles in the balneotherapy pool, or relax in the sauna and hammam.
The hotel's shuttle bus service runs down to La Croisette.
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
On the Col du Midi piste. 10 minutes walk to the town centre.
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.
