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Courchevel 208

CHALETCOURCHEVEL 1850, FRENCH ALPS, FRANCE

7 Bedrooms • 7 Bathrooms • Sleeps 15

Private PoolSaunaSteam RoomPrivate ChefMountain View

Courchevel 208 is a seven-bedroom luxury chalet in Courchevel 1850, the highest and most prestigious village in the Courchevel ski area, sleeping up to 15 guests across 905 square metres of generously proportioned alpine living space. The chalet sits close to the Bellecôte pistes with easy access to the ski lift and ski school, making it a practical as well as indulgent base for a large group. Inside, the property runs a full staff operation: a private chef covering breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea-time, a butler available nine hours a day, a dedicated housekeeper for eleven hours daily and a chalet manager overseeing the entire stay. The leisure facilities are hotel-standard, with a private indoor pool, sauna, hammam, gym, massage room and bar on site. A home theatre and games room extend the options when guests are off the mountain. All seven bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and televisions, and three open directly onto balconies with mountain views. Bedroom four is configured for families with a bunk, double and twin in the same room. The contemporary alpine interior combines traditional warmth with current design sensibility. Courchevel 208 is listed through Top Villas and suits large families or groups of friends who want a fully staffed, self-contained retreat in one of Europe's most sought-after ski destinations.

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Best time to visit

winter
-8-2°Cdec · jan · feb · mar
peak crowdpremium value

Courchevel 208 is built for the ski season, and its full staff operation, indoor leisure facilities and proximity to the Bellecôte pistes and Trois Vallées ski area make a winter stay the clear purpose of this property.

Winter is the only relevant season for skiing here, running from December through April, with peak demand at Christmas, New Year and February half-term. January offers the best combination of reliable snow and slightly lower demand. The resort has limited summer use as an alpine walking and cycling destination, but the chalet's appeal is almost entirely defined by its ski season position.

winter

Recommended

dec · jan · feb · mar

Cold and consistently snowy, with reliable powder conditions from late December through March at 1,850 metres altitude.

-8-2°C

peak crowdpremium value

Christmas and New Year weeks require booking 6 to 12 months ahead for a property of this size. January typically offers the best powder conditions with marginally easier availability. February half-term is almost as competitive as the festive period.

spring

apr · may

Mild and increasingly sunny, with good snow cover on upper runs through April before the resort closes for the season by mid-April.

1-10°C

low crowdgood value

Most resort facilities close by mid to late April. Confirm the property is accessible and the chalet's full staff operation is running before booking late-April dates.

summer

jun · jul · aug

Warm and bright in the valley with cool alpine air at altitude. No snow at resort level and most ski infrastructure closed.

12-22°C

low crowdexcellent value

Summer availability is generally good and rates are significantly lower than the ski season. Verify in advance that the property and its full staff operation are available for summer bookings.

autumn

sep · oct · nov

Cooling temperatures with first snowfall on the upper peaks from October. The resort is largely closed between ski seasons through this period.

-3-12°C

low crowdexcellent value

Most chalet and resort facilities are closed from October through to the ski season opening in December. Confirm the property is fully operational before booking for this period, as autumn access is not typical for a property of this type.

Why we chose it

The massage room is the detail most people overlook in favour of the more obvious draws, but it is the one that separates a good ski week from a genuinely restorative one. What stays with guests here is the completeness of the experience: the staff-to-guest ratio is unusually high, with a chef, butler, housekeeper and dedicated chalet manager all working overlapping daily shifts, which means nothing goes unattended and no request sits in a queue. Unlike most large chalets at this capacity, the 905 square metres give the property enough volume that fifteen guests can be in residence without the communal spaces feeling in constant use. That sense of room to breathe is rarer than the brochure amenities list.

Reviewed by The Chosen Stay · 2026

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01The Architecture

Courchevel 208 spans 905 square metres across multiple levels, a scale that places it among the larger chalets available in Courchevel 1850. The exterior follows the alpine chalet tradition with balcony access on the upper floors, where three of the seven bedrooms open directly onto outdoor space with mountain-facing outlooks. The open-plan living area is the architectural centrepiece, designed to…

02The Interior

The interior combines contemporary style with traditional alpine elements, a pairing the property delivers through material choices rather than superficial decoration. The living room is arranged around a fireplace with comfortable sofas, and the open-plan layout connects the sitting area to the dining space and fully equipped kitchen in a way that works for large-group gatherings. All seven bedrooms are…

03The Outdoor

The primary outdoor feature at Courchevel 208 is the balcony access from three of the seven bedrooms, each positioned to take advantage of the mountain views that the chalet's location at altitude provides. These are bedroom-level balconies rather than a sweeping ground-floor terrace, which makes them more useful as private morning spaces than as a group gathering point. The mountain…

04The Location

Courchevel 1850 is the highest village in the Courchevel ski area and the most prestigious address in French alpine skiing. The altitude in the name is not incidental: at 1,850 metres, the village holds snow reliably through the season and connects directly to the Trois Vallées, the world's largest linked ski area with over 600 kilometres of marked runs across…

05Ideal For

Courchevel 208 is designed for large groups of up to 15: extended families with children of mixed ages, or groups of friends who want a fully staffed ski week without coordinating logistics themselves. The family bedroom configuration and proximity to the ski school make it practical for groups that include beginners or younger skiers. Couples seeking an intimate retreat would…

Amenities

Private PoolSaunaGymAir ConditioningWiFiParkingFireplaceMountain ViewBalconyHome TheatreGames RoomSteam RoomPrivate ChefConciergeHousekeepingLaundry
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TheChosenStay's Guide

dining

Le Chabichou

Le Chabichou holds two Michelin stars and has been a benchmark for fine dining in Courchevel 1850 for decades. Book well in advance for dinner during peak weeks.

5 minutes on foot

experience

Courchevel Altiport helicopter tours

A short scenic flight from the Courchevel Altiport gives a perspective on the Trois Vallées that no ski run can match. Several operators offer private tours departing directly from the resort.

5 minutes by car

wellness

Aquamotion

Aquamotion is the resort's public leisure centre with pools, a wave pool, spa facilities and an ice rink, useful on rest days or for younger guests who want a break from the mountain.

10 minutes on foot

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Frequently Asked

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Courchevel 208 is located in Courchevel 1850, the highest village in the Courchevel ski area, which connects directly to the Trois Vallées. The Trois Vallées is the world's largest linked ski area, with over 600 kilometres of marked runs across Courchevel, Méribel and Val Thorens.

A private chef is included, covering breakfast, lunch or dinner and tea-time across an eight-hour daily shift. A butler is also on site for nine hours a day providing meal service, and a housekeeper and chalet manager are present throughout the day to manage the property and organise your stay.

Check-in is from 17:00 and check-out is by 10:00. Early check-in or late check-out may be available on request, though additional fees may apply.

The nearest commercial airports are Chambéry (approximately 2 hours by road) and Geneva (approximately 2.5 to 3 hours by road depending on conditions), with Lyon Saint-Exupéry as a further alternative at around 2.5 hours. For private aviation, Courchevel Altiport (LFLJ) accepts aircraft directly into the resort on a seasonal winter basis, subject to pilot certification requirements for the approach.

Yes. Bedroom four is configured with a bunk bed, double bed and twin bed in the same room, making it practical for families with children of different ages. The chalet is close to the ski school, which is convenient for children learning to ski. The indoor pool, games room and home theatre provide on-site options for younger guests.

Skiing and snowboarding across the Trois Vallées are the primary draw in winter, with over 600 kilometres of marked runs accessible from the resort. The Courchevel Altiport offers helicopter tours, and Aquamotion, the resort's leisure centre, provides swimming, a wave pool and an ice rink. Snowshoeing and guided off-piste experiences are widely available through local operators.

The ski season runs from December through April, and this is when the chalet is at its most relevant. January offers reliable snow with slightly less pressure on availability than the peak Christmas and half-term weeks. Late March can also offer good late-season conditions with spring sunshine.

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