Courchevel, France
L’Apogée Courchevel: Ski-in/ski-out Palace at the top of Jardin Alpin in Courchevel 1850 with Koori Japanese dining and Spa by La Prairie
Perched in an exclusive position at the very top of the prestigious Jardin Alpin atop the former Olympic ski jump in Courchevel 1850 in the French Alps, L’Apogée Courchevel opened in December 2013 as a winter palace masterpiece. Officially awarded France’s elite 'Palace' distinction and Three Michelin Keys, the 53-room ski-in/ski-out retreat is a flagship winter jewel of the Oetker Collection. Masterfully designed by India Mahdavi and Joseph Dirand, the palace reinterprets alpine luxury with plush ruby and emerald velvets, custom brass fittings, private ski conveyor lifts with direct access to Les Trois Vallées pistes, Koori Japanese fine dining, and the subterranean Spa L’Apogée by La Prairie.
Arrival introduces travelers to the pinnacle of alpine palace hospitality: personal ski valets and concierges welcome guests in the grand fireside lobby with warm herbal infusions and freshly baked alpine pastries. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating premier ski, snowboard, and alpine pursuits: departing directly from the hotel’s private ski room onto the snow-sure Jardin Alpin slopes via a private ski conveyor belt, private ski instruction across Courchevel and Méribel, private helicopter flights over Mont Blanc, dog sledding through snow-covered larch forests, and reserving dinner at the celebrated Koori Japanese restaurant.
Palace living balances winter adrenaline with supreme wellness: the subterranean Spa L’Apogée by La Prairie features an indoor heated mosaic swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, and Swiss cellular skincare therapies. Dining is world-class: refined Japanese gastronomy and sushi at Koori, French alpine comfort cuisine and prime cuts at Le Comptoir de L’Apogée, and vibrant cocktails with live music at Le Bar de L’Apogée.
Accommodations comprise 53 rooms and luxury suites plus two standalone private chalets (Chalet L’Apogée and Chalet L’Amarante) ranging from 45 to 550 square metres. Each residence features custom India Mahdavi furnishings, private balconies framing the snow peaks and valley, king beds, and marble bathrooms with soaking tubs.
Ski purists, design connoisseurs, and luxury families seeking French Palace prestige, direct ski-in/ski-out access in Jardin Alpin, and La Prairie Spa wellness in Courchevel 1850 should book L’Apogée Courchevel without hesitation. Travelers seeking summer beach retreats should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 420 reviews and a 4.8 out of 5 on Google across 380 reviews.
First day
- Arrive at Jardin Alpin in Courchevel 1850 and enter the warm fireside lobby.
- Check into your suite, unpack, and head to the ski room to have your gear fitted by ski valets.
- Dine on French alpine classics at Le Comptoir de L’Apogée.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 800 published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
Courchevel 1850 Palace Grandeur
Guests revere the India Mahdavi design, direct ski-in/ski-out conveyor, flawless Oetker service, and warm atmosphere.
Koori Japanese & La Prairie Spa
Reviewers consistently praise the incredible Japanese cuisine at Koori, the mosaic pool, and dedicated ski valets.
Guests Warn
Top of Jardin Alpin Location
Visitors love being in the most exclusive, quiet zone of Courchevel 1850.
Contemporary Alpine Aesthetics
Travelers celebrate the bold colors, soft velvets, and modern luxury.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Palace Distinction (France)
Atout France
Three MICHELIN Keys
MICHELIN Guide
In the stay
- Direct ski-in/ski-out valet service with heated boot storage and ski preparation
- Full access to Spa L’Apogée indoor heated pool, whirlpool, sauna, and steam room
- Full cooked-to-order gourmet alpine breakfast daily and high-speed wireless internet
Usually extra
- –Koori Japanese multi-course tasting dinners and premium sake pairings
- –Spa L’Apogée by La Prairie Swiss skincare treatments and private ski instructors
Good to Know
- The ski-in/ski-out French Palace features 53 rooms and chalets in Courchevel 1850, managed by Oetker Collection.
- Includes direct ski access, Koori Japanese restaurant, Le Comptoir, Spa by La Prairie with indoor pool, and private chalets.
- Located at the top of Jardin Alpin in Courchevel 1850, a 2-hour drive from Geneva (GVA) or Lyon (LYS) airports.
Editor's Note
Book a Prestige Suite with a private balcony overlooking the snowy pine forest of Jardin Alpin, and enjoy the private ski conveyor belt directly from the ski room onto the slopes.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026