The Luxe Voyager's exclusive curated listing of the Top 10 Best 5 Star Luxury Alpine Ski Resorts, Hotels, Lodges & Chalets in the French Alps - home to some of the most iconic ski resorts in the world. 4 of the famous & glamorous ski resort towns in France are Courchevel, Megève, Méribel & Val d’Isère which host the most expensive & exclusive ski palace hotels and lodges in the world.
The stunning ski town of Courchevel in the French Alps is part of the world’s largest skiing area called the Three Valleys (Courchevel, Meribel, and Val Thorens) and is considered to be the swankiest ski resort in the world. Courchevel 1850 is the largest, most famous and highest of 6 ski villages - where the celebrities and wealthy flock to enjoy its international reputation for exclusivity and large choice of luxury hotels, chalets & designer shopping. Courchevel has its own airstrip with the largest area for private planes in a ski resort in the world. Courchevel offers 600 km of pistes and 162 ski lifts. Courchevel is known for its vibrant ambiance, with a wild Aprés Ski scene with everything from dive bars to luxurious nightclubs. It also known for its fine dining and gastronomy, being the ski resort with the most Michelin starred restaurants and home to some of the top chefs in France.
The central resort of the Three Valleys (the largest ski area in the world) Méribel compliments its unbeatable location with pretty chalet-style architecture, designer shopping, stylish lodges and a fantastic après skiing scene.
Megève is a chic and fashionable ski resort village in the Alps of Haute-Savoie, southeastern France, in the Mont Blanc massif. It offers downhill runs, snow parks and cross-country trails, with links to La Giettaz. The area features rustic-chic chalets, luxe boutique ski hotels and designer boutiques. Its pedestrian center has cobbled medieval streets. In summer, trails lead through green forests and meadows, and up to Mont d’Arbois for panoramic views.
Val d’Isère is a mega ski resort in the French Alps, near the Italian border. With nearby Tignes, it’s part of the Espace Killy ski area. Here, ski lifts give access to sites like the steep Face de Bellevarde, a black-rated piste, and the Grande Motte glacier, known for summer ski runs. The Col de l’Iseran mountain pass is a popular cycle route in summer. In town, an excellent dining scene and hard-partying nightlife clusters around Avenue Olympique.
1 (Tie): Cheval Blanc Courchevel
1 (Tie): Les Airelles Courchevel
2 (Tie): Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges Courchevel
2 (Tie): Aman Le Mélézin Courchevel
2 (Tie): L' Apogée Courchevel - Oetker Collection
3: Four Seasons Hotel Megève
4: Le K2 Palace Courchevel
5: Les Chalets du Mont d'Arbois, Megève, A Four Seasons Hotel
6: Les Fermes de Marie Megève - Maisons et Hôtels Sibuet
7: Airelles Val d'Isère, Mademoiselle
8 (Tie): Zannier Hotels Le Chalet Megève
8 (Tie): Alpaga - Hôtel & Chalets Megève - Les Hôtels d'En Haut
9 (Tie): Armancette Hôtel, Chalets & Spa Mont Blanc
9 (Tie): Hôtel La Sivolière Courchevel
10 (Tie): Le Coucou Hôtel & Spa Méribel - Maisons Pariente
10 (Tie): M de Megève
Music Credit: Kendji Girac - Paroles Andalouse
Website: [ Ссылка ]
Travel Blog: [ Ссылка ]...
Email: travel@theluxevoyager.com for a custom-crafted luxury holiday, safari, river cruise or bucket-list expedition with VIP Benefits (T&C Apply)
