Description
Le Chabichou is a picturesque white wood hotel perched on the edge of the mountain-side just a stone’s throw from the town centre. The family run hotel is relaxed and intimate with fabulous views and access to the surrounding countryside. The beautifully rustic rooms are all individually styled with traditional mountain pine.
The two-star Michelin restaurant offers gourmet cuisine from the chef Michel Rochedy, combining exotic inspiration with authentic local products. A choice of main course is offered on the half-board menu or you can choose from the ’’a la Carte’’ menu at a supplement. At the end of a day’s skiing, laze in the wellness area for some well-earned relaxation.
The alpine mountains are simply beautiful during the summer months. The major lifts from Courchevel town centre can take you up to Saulire, Courchevel’s summit at 2738m, providing access to Meribel and stunning views of the neighbouring Three Valleys. Enjoy a wide range of activities from paragliding to white-water rafting, which can be organised directly through the hotel. You may even enjoy discovering the alpine sporting events calendar, for instance the Ski Jumping World Cup in August.
Accommodation
The beautifully rustic rooms are all individually styled with traditional mountain pine and careful attention to detail creating a fine luxury ambience. All rooms have a private bathroom, direct-dial telephone, satellite television, WiFi internet access, mini-bar, safe, hair-dryer, bathrobes, slippers and room service.
Childcare
Children are welcome but there are no facilities except a children’s menu offered before the main restaurant opens or in-room.
Facilities
The two Michelin star restaurant serves fine seasonal cuisine and boasts and outstanding wine list. Guests can dine in the elegant dining room with open kitchen, or take advantage of the extensive sun terrace. The 'So Quartz' spa features an extra large steam room and sauna, a spacious jacuzzi, water paths, fitness room, sensory and tactile tropical rain trail, 'Alpine bath' bio sauna and a beauty salon with a wide range of treatments available for ultimate relaxation.
Activities
Courchevel has plenty to offer in the summer season, the beautiful alpine landscape is perfect for hiking and mountain biking, or try paragliding to admire the mountains from the air. Quad-biking, white-water rafting, tennis and golf are all popular activities too. Guests can also learn the secrets of the great chefs at Le Chabichou by taking cookery lessons from Michel Rochedy and Stephane Buron.
When to travel
In summer, the climate in the Alps is generally hot and sunny in the lower valleys and pleasantly cool higher up. The valleys accumulate the heat because the air remains in contact with the sheltered, sun drenched ground for longer and thus increases the air temperature.
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Location and directions
Courchevel 1850, France
Le Chabichou is located in the heart of the Tarentaise Valley near Courchevel 1850's city centre. The nearest operating lift are Chenus / Verdons.
How to get there
1-hour 40-minute flight to Geneva Airport, followd by a 2-hour 30-minute transfer.
