Raffles Hotels & Resorts is heading to the mountains.
The Accor luxury brand has announced plans for its first-ever alpine resort, set within the Jardin Alpin precinct of Courchevel 1850, with an opening targeted for the 2028 winter season. The property is being developed in collaboration with Art de Vivre.
Raffles Courchevel will occupy a prime position in what the brand describes as the most elevated and coveted enclave of Courchevel 1850, with panoramic views across the Tarentaise Valley. Architecture is by JMV, with interiors by Humbert & Poyet. The resort's 50 guest rooms and suites will feature generously proportioned layouts, with many offering furnished private balconies overlooking the surrounding peaks.
The food-and-beverage program will include a signature bar, an elegant tea lounge, and two destination restaurants with winter gardens and expansive terraces. A spa and recovery facility will blend traditional alpine wellness with what the brand describes as precision therapies rooted in longevity science, alongside treatment rooms, thermal experiences, a fitness center, and a panoramic swimming pool. A dedicated programming offering for younger guests centered on nature, sport, and wellbeing rounds out the amenity set.
"The introduction of Raffles Courchevel marks an extraordinary milestone for our brand, representing our first venture into the stylish world of alpine luxury and our second distinguished address in France, joining Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris," Omer Acar, CEO of Raffles Hotels & Resorts, said in a statement. "The selection of Courchevel underscores our commitment to thoughtfully expanding the Raffles brand in the most coveted resort destinations worldwide. Raffles is celebrated for its highly personalized service, inherent sense of elegance, and unmistakable spirit of glamour. Courchevel, with its natural allure and vibrant sophistication, provides the perfect match."
Jonathan Lau, co-founder and CEO of Art de Vivre, echoed the sentiment.
"Courchevel 1850 is a destination that demands the very highest standards in design, service, and execution. In Raffles, we have found a partner whose storied heritage, cultural depth, and values are equal to this ambition," Lau added. "That same spirit lives in the generations of craft and time-honoured traditions that define Courchevel's place at the pinnacle of alpine hospitality."
Raffles Courchevel will be the brand's sixth European property, joining Raffles London at The OWO, Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris, Raffles Europejski Warsaw, and Raffles Istanbul. Raffles Lake Como is slated to open in 2027.
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