The Ultimate Luxury Ski Destination
You finish breakfast, step outside your chalet door, and you are on the piste. No shuttle, no car park, no faff. That single detail explains why guests who rent in Courchevel 1850 almost always come back.
Sitting at the heart of the Three Valleys, with direct access to 600 kilometres of slopes across seven interconnected resorts, 1850 combines serious skiing with a standard of luxury that few places in the world match.
Our collection of luxury chalet rentals in Courchevel 1850 represents the finest properties available in this exclusive resort. From grand chalets with private staff and wellness facilities to elegant ski-in ski-out apartments, each property has been carefully selected to meet the expectations of the most demanding international guests.
Ski Access: the Real Reason People Choose 1850
Picture this: you click into your bindings at the chalet door, push off, and you are on a groomed piste. No bus, no car, no waiting. That is the number-one advantage of staying in Courchevel 1850, and it is one that guests rarely fully appreciate until they experience it.
The resort was built around the mountain, not beside it. Every level of skier benefits: beginners have gentle runs right in the village, intermediates can cover the entire Three Valleys without retracing a run, and experts drop into the couloirs above the Saulire at 2,738m. You never need to get in a car during your entire stay.
Shops, restaurants, ski hire: everything is either on the pistes or a short ski traverse away. It sounds simple, but it changes the rhythm of a ski holiday entirely.
An Ultra-Luxury Resort by Design
The town council made a deliberate choice decades ago: position Courchevel 1850 at the very top of the luxury market, and protect that positioning. It worked. The result is a resort where the quality of service across hotels, restaurants, and shops is consistently high, and the infrastructure exists to support the most demanding guests.
One thing that surprises first-time visitors: how good the overall experience is regardless of what they came for. Whether skiing, eating, shopping, or simply walking through the village, the standard is noticeably above other alpine resorts.
Shopping: the Avenue Montaigne of the Alps
The comparison insiders use for the main shopping street in 1850 is the Avenue Montaigne in Paris. It is not an exaggeration. Chanel, Dior, Hermès, Prada, Louis Vuitton all have boutiques within a few minutes' walk of each other in the village centre.
If you plan to shop during your ski week, build in a morning. The boutiques here are full-format stores, not airport-style concessions. Staff know their clients.
Nightlife: it Starts Late and Runs Later
Courchevel 1850 nights do not follow normal restaurant hours. Most serious dinners begin around 9:30 or 10pm, and kitchens are ready for it. La Ferme Saint Amour, La Mangeoire, Kinogawa and Sumo all run second sittings deep into the night, long after most resorts have closed their kitchens.
The focal point for après-ski is La Saulire, on the Tremplin terrace, open every evening with a DJ. It fills up from around 6pm and transitions into a proper bar night. For a resort of its scale, the nightlife is more concentrated and more consistent than people expect.
The Honest Part: the Prices
There is no point glossing over it. Courchevel 1850 is expensive, and the gap between here and other resorts is real. A round of drinks at a bar on the Croisette, a dinner for four at a mid-range restaurant, a week in a good chalet during half-term: the numbers stop a lot of people.
That is not a flaw in the product. It is the cost of the positioning. The town invested in exclusivity, and prices reflect that. If the budget fits, the experience is hard to match anywhere in the Alps. If it does not, Courchevel 1650 offers the same mountain with more realistic price points.
Dining and Wellbeing
Beyond the Michelin restaurants, our ultra-luxury chalets feature private spas, indoor pools, and wellness facilities. The services we arrange cover arrange everything from private chefs to helicopter transfers, ski guides to spa treatments, taking care of every detail before you arrive.
Why Choose Courchevel 1850 for Your Ski Holiday
Direct ski-in/ski-out access to the world's largest ski domain
Walking distance to Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury boutiques
Proximity to the iconic Croisette and La Pralong slopes
Exclusive addresses overlooking the Jardin Alpin
Easy access to the Saulire cable car (2,738m) and connecting lifts
Home to the most prestigious addresses in alpine skiing
Our Courchevel 1850 Property Collection
Discover properties that define luxury ski living, from grand chalets with full staff to refined apartments in prime locations.
Ultra Luxury Chalets
Grand residences with private spa, indoor pool, cinema room, and dedicated staff. Perfect for families and groups seeking the ultimate alpine retreat.
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Elegant properties positioned directly on the slopes, offering effortless access to the entire Three Valleys ski area.
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Refined residences in the heart of 1850, combining the convenience of a central location with impeccable comfort and service.
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A selection of our finest available rentals
Explore Courchevel 1850 by Sector
Every sector of 1850 has a distinct character. Where you stay shapes the whole experience.
Nogentil is the only quarter of Courchevel 1850 where every property we rent is a chalet: 6 chalets and no apartment on 13 September 2026. Plantret is the opposite of Nogentil: 6 apartments for 1 chalet on 13 September 2026. With Les Chenus it is among the quarters closest to the centre, where the buildings sit tightest together.
Jardin Alpin
Highest address in 1850. Ski-in ski-out. 3 chalets, 2 apartments (13 September 2026).
Piste-sideBellecôte
Ski-out to Piste de Bellecôte. 4 chalets, 2 apartments (13 September 2026).
Chalets onlyNogentil
Residential and quiet. 6 chalets, no apartment (13 September 2026).
True ski-in ski-outLes Chenus
Gondola access from the door. 5 chalets, 2 apartments (13 September 2026).
Space & privacyPralong
Space between the buildings. Families who want room.
When to Visit Courchevel 1850
Understanding the seasons helps you choose the perfect time for your ski holiday
Winter Season
December to April
The peak season offers excellent skiing conditions, lively apres-ski, and the full Courchevel experience. Early December and late March provide great snow with fewer crowds.
Christmas & New Year
19 Dec - 2 Jan
The most sought-after weeks in Courchevel. Festive atmosphere, spectacular fireworks, and a glamorous crowd. Properties book months in advance.
February Half-Term
French & UK school holidays
Peak family period with excellent snow conditions. The resort is at its most lively, with extensive children's programs and family activities.
Spring Skiing
March - April
Sunny days, softer snow, and a more relaxed atmosphere. Long, warm afternoons on terrace restaurants.
Local Expertise in Courchevel 1850
Our team is based in Courchevel, providing deep knowledge of every address, every slope, and every experience this remarkable resort has to offer. We know which chalets offer the best ski-in access, which apartments have the finest views, and which properties are genuinely positioned for convenience.
From securing tables at Le Chabichou to arranging private ski guides with Label Courchevel, from premium ski equipment with Bernard Orcel to in-chalet wellness with Pure Wellness, we make sure your stay exceeds every expectation.
Courchevel 1850 FAQ
Courchevel 1850 Luxury Chalet Rental: The Complete Guide
Courchevel 1850 does not sit at 1,850 metres. The number in the name is a relic of an older survey and the village centre is actually at 1,747 metres, which still makes it the highest of the Courchevel villages. It is also unquestionably the most prestigious: the Palace hotels, the Michelin restaurants, the altiport, and the highest concentration of luxury chalet rentals in any ski resort in the world.
Across the 91 properties we rent in Courchevel 1850, read on our catalogue on 14 September 2026, the cheapest winter week starts at €1,700 for a self-catered apartment and €3,000 for a chalet; a chalet with meal service starts at €30,000. At the other end of the calendar, the most expensive winter week on the catalogue that day was €298,000. The majority of renters are families or private groups of 8 to 14 people. Catered chalets, with a resident chef, housekeeping, and concierge, are the standard at this price level.
Ski access from the chalet is the primary reason to pay the 1850 premium. The best properties sit on or adjacent to the Verdons, Bellecôte and Chenus pistes, giving direct access to the Three Valleys network from the moment you leave the front door. From the top of the Saulire gondola at 2,738m, you can ski directly into Méribel and continue to Val Thorens without riding a single uplift.
The pricing is high, and it is worth being clear about that. Restaurants, bars, ski hire, and groceries all carry a premium over other French ski resorts. This is a deliberate choice by the resort, not a coincidence. For guests whose budget accommodates it, the quality of the overall experience is consistently excellent. For those where it does not, the lower villages in the Courchevel valley offer access to the same ski domain at significantly lower property prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum budget for a luxury chalet in Courchevel 1850?
Across the 91 properties we rent in Courchevel 1850, read on our catalogue on 14 September 2026, the cheapest winter week starts at €1,700 for a self-catered apartment and €3,000 for a chalet; a chalet with meal service starts at €30,000. For the same budget, Courchevel Moriond offers larger properties: On our own catalogue on 13 September 2026, taking each property's median winter week and holding the service standard equal, a Comfort self-catered apartment in Courchevel Moriond ran 57% below the same standard in Courchevel 1850 (11 properties against 21), an Essential apartment 45% below (45 against 22), and a Comfort chalet 37% below (6 against 8).
Is Courchevel 1850 worth the premium over Courchevel 1650?
For groups who want to walk to the Palace hotels, eat at Michelin-starred restaurants, and be at the centre of the resort's social scene: yes. For families focused on skiing and value for money, 1650 often makes more sense. The ski access difference is marginal for most guests.
What are the best ski runs from Courchevel 1850?
The Verdons is the main access run into the village, a long red that gets busy on sunny afternoons. The Chenus sector gives access to the Col de la Loze and the connection to Méribel. The off-piste bowl under the Saulire is one of the best in the Three Valleys when conditions are right.
Can we arrive by helicopter or private jet in Courchevel 1850?
Yes. Courchevel has its own altiport, one of very few in the Alps: a runway 537 metres long at an altitude of 2,007 metres, on a gradient reaching 18.5 percent — figures published by the Courchevel town hall. Private jets, turboprops and helicopters operate there through the ski season, and the approach requires a specifically qualified crew. We can arrange helicopter transfers from Geneva, Lyon or Chambéry airports directly to the altiport.
Courchevel Insider Guides
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How Much Does a Chalet Cost?
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What Does Ski-in Ski-out Mean?
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Chalet Rental in Courchevel 1850
Courchevel 1850 is the highest and most prestigious of the Courchevel villages, above Moriond 1650, Village 1550, Le Praz 1300 and La Tania. Its centre sits at 1,747 m, not at 1,850 metres: the number in the name comes from an older survey and stuck. It connects directly to the Three Valleys ski area, 600km of marked pistes shared with Méribel, Les Menuires and Val Thorens. Courchevel 1850 has 7 Michelin-starred restaurants of the 8 in the resort as a whole, an altiport served by private jets and helicopters, and more five-star hotels than any other ski resort in the Alps.
Across the 91 properties we rent in Courchevel 1850, read on our catalogue on 14 September 2026, the cheapest winter week starts at €1,700 for a self-catered apartment and €3,000 for a chalet; a chalet with meal service starts at €30,000. Peak weeks run 35-39% at Christmas and February half-term, and 73-81% at New Year and the February peak, measured against a normal January week on the same properties, and Christmas (Dec 19–26), New Year (Dec 26–Jan 2) and February half-term are the weeks that go first.
The best ski-direct addresses in Courchevel 1850 are the Bellecôte, Jardin Alpin, Pralong, and Chenus sectors. Properties in these areas step directly onto the piste. No shuttle, no ski bus. Every property file carries the door-to-piste distance in metres and you get that figure before you commit — what you will not get is a claim that someone has skied to each of those doors.
For families with small children, the ESF nursery in 1850 takes children from 18 months, and it is the one that books out fastest. Our childcare guide, village by village compares what each village offers, with ages, hours and prices.
Reading in French? Our French-language guide Courchevel 1850 ou 1650 : louer ou investir compares renting and buying in the two villages, with sourced market data.
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