The Definition of Alpine Luxury
What sets an Excellence chalet apart is the service level listed on its property file: a private chef on half board and a butler or chalet manager, on every file in this collection (checked on 8 October 2026). What that level means in practice is worth confirming before you book: what the rate covers, the staff's working hours, and what extra hours would cost. Beyond that, no two chalets are quite alike.
An ultra luxury chalet in Courchevel offers the privacy of a private residence with the support of dedicated staff. These are residences of 412 to 905 square metres (the 14 Excellence properties we currently list). At the 27 October 2026 equipment snapshot, which covered the 13 Excellence chalets listed at that date, most listed several major wellness or leisure facilities on their property file, but the exact combination varies by property: the counts are below. When two chalets list similar facilities, the difference lies elsewhere: the bedroom layout, the living spaces, the atmosphere of the house, the quality of the staff and how the price compares with what the house offers. We also ask how long the team has worked in the chalet; a settled team is often a good sign of consistent service, though never a guarantee. Beyond the chalet itself, we can help coordinate ski equipment, transfers, instructors and restaurant reservations according to your plans and confirmed availability (see theservices we arrange).
Location & Prestige
In Courchevel 1850, the chalet itself comes first, and its location then separates two good options. Nogentil offers more space around some chalets and a woodland atmosphere in certain areas. Cospillot and Chenus can make reaching the centre on foot easier, depending on the address. Bellecôte can be appealing for ski access, generally easier than on the Cospillot side, but the exact position of each chalet matters. These are the details worth checking once a chalet has caught your eye. Each property on this page is here because its property file lists it at the Excellence service level.
In Sonny's experience, two Excellence chalets illustrate how different a setting can feel. Chalet Alpin, in Jardin Alpin, stands out for its beautiful views and excellent location. Chalet Le Blanchot, in Bellecôte, offers a premium residential setting and what Sonny considers particularly easy access to the slopes through a dedicated access gate. Both are beautiful properties, although in Sonny's opinion the view from Chalet Alpin is more impressive.
Amenities & Features
Pool & Spa
Of the 13 Excellence chalets listed on 27 October 2026, 12 listed an indoor pool, 13 a hammam, 12 a hot tub or jacuzzi and 10 a sauna. The combination varies by chalet.
Dedicated Staff
A private chef and a butler or chalet manager on every Excellence property file; housekeeping and a chauffeur on most of them
Cinema & Fitness
A cinema room on 10 of the 13 Excellence chalet files, a fitness room on 11 (27 October 2026). Check the file of the chalet you are considering.
Wine Cellar
Listed on 7 of the 13 Excellence chalet files (27 October 2026).
Ski access
Field-verified ski-in/ski-out where we have checked it, recorded piste distance otherwise
Garage & Chauffeur
A garage and a chauffeur where listed on the property file
Service Levels
Choose the level of service that matches your expectations
Excellence
The pinnacle of luxury. A private chef on half board and a butler or chalet manager listed on every property file, housekeeping on most. Most list a pool and a spa area; the exact equipment varies by chalet.
- Private chef (half board: breakfast, tea-time and lunch or dinner)
- Butler service
- Chauffeur where listed
Prestige
Breakfast service, prepared on site or delivered depending on the property, with daily housekeeping. For guests seeking luxury without the full Excellence half board.
- Breakfast service
- Daily housekeeping
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Weeks still open this season
January to Easter 2027, Saturday to Saturday: the weeks with properties still available to book in our catalogue.
Weekly price for that exact week. Data as of 31 October 2026, 10:38 UTC.
- January2–9Jan24in Courchevel 185087 across CourchevelLowest weekly price €1,370Request this week →
- 9–16Jan32in Courchevel 1850104 across CourchevelLowest weekly price €1,300Request this week →
- 16–23Jan34in Courchevel 185083 across CourchevelLowest weekly price €1,300Request this week →
- 23–30Jan31in Courchevel 185066 across CourchevelLowest weekly price €2,000Request this week →
- 30–6Jan–Feb39in Courchevel 185091 across CourchevelLowest weekly price €2,050Request this week →
- February6–13Feb59in Courchevel 1850109 across CourchevelLowest weekly price €3,200Request this week →
- 13–20Feb36in Courchevel 185082 across CourchevelLowest weekly price €3,900Request this week →
- 20–27Feb55in Courchevel 1850125 across CourchevelLowest weekly price €2,000Request this week →
- 27–6Feb–Mar58in Courchevel 1850117 across CourchevelLowest weekly price €2,500Request this week →
- March6–13Mar34in Courchevel 1850105 across CourchevelLowest weekly price €1,500Request this week →
- 13–20Mar42in Courchevel 1850114 across CourchevelLowest weekly price €1,400Request this week →
- 20–27Mar58in Courchevel 1850150 across CourchevelLowest weekly price €1,200Request this week →
- 27–3Mar–Apr61in Courchevel 1850127 across CourchevelLowest weekly price €1,400Request this week →
- April3–10Apr80in Courchevel 1850197 across CourchevelLowest weekly price €1,400Request this week →
Luxury Chalet Rental in Courchevel
Luxury chalets in Courchevel range from well-appointed four-bedroom properties with private chef and daily housekeeping to the largest we list, with an indoor pool, a wine cellar, and a chef, a butler and a chauffeur named on its file. Counted on our catalogue on 14 September 2026, the largest chalet we list has eight bedrooms and no property sleeps more than 15.
What defines our Excellence collection is the service level: a private chef on half board (breakfast, tea-time and lunch or dinner), usually with a wellness area (hammam, sauna, jacuzzi or indoor pool) and a concierge who handles restaurant reservations, ski lessons, and helicopter transfers before you arrive. Ski-in ski-out is not part of the definition: 2 of the 11 Excellence chalets in Courchevel 1850 record a distance of 50 m or less from a piste (21 September 2026). The collection is typically priced from €50,000 per week.
For groups who want the luxury experience at lower cost, Courchevel Moriond (1650) offers properties with the same service levels and identical ski area access, for a great deal less: on our own catalogue on 25 September 2026, taking each property's median winter week and holding the service standard equal, a Comfort self-catered chalet in Courchevel Moriond ran 37% below the same standard in Courchevel 1850 (6 properties against 8), a Comfort self-catered apartment 57% below (11 against 22), and an Essential self-catered apartment 45% below (46 against 24).
What's Included
- , Private chef on half board: breakfast, tea-time and lunch or dinner
- , Daily housekeeping where the file lists it, and linen changed during the stay
- , Butler or chalet manager, as listed on each property file
- , Restaurant reservations and ski pass booking
- , Airport or helicopter transfer coordination
Groceries and ingredients are not listed as included on the property file. Ask Sonny to confirm the food-cost arrangement for the property.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a chalet “luxury” in Courchevel?
A genuine luxury chalet in Courchevel combines private chef service, a wellness facility (pool, spa or hammam), and professional concierge. Properties with all three elements represent the true luxury tier, typically from €50,000/week in Courchevel 1850.
What is the minimum price for a luxury chalet in Courchevel?
A chalet with meal service starts at €8,500 a week, on our own catalogue read on 14 September 2026, taking the cheapest winter week of each of the 36 catered chalets we list; in Courchevel 1850 the same measure starts at €30,000. The Excellence level, with a private chef and a butler named on every property file, starts from €50,000/week. Peak weeks run 38-43% at Christmas and in the week of 6 February (French Zone C holidays), and 75-79% at New Year and in the February peak week of 13 February, measured against a normal January week on the same properties.
Can I get the luxury experience outside Courchevel 1850?
Yes. Courchevel Moriond (1650) has properties at the same service levels as 1850. On the median winter week of our catalogue on 25 September 2026, a Comfort self-catered chalet in Moriond ran 37% below the same standard in 1850 (6 properties against 8). The ski area is the same Three Valleys network.
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