Courchevel: A Culinary Treasure Trove

2nd January 2024

Last modified on February 26th, 2024

There’s new exclusive establishments, new talented chefs, world cuisine and French cuisine, a cosy or festive atmosphere in the up-market resort in Les3Vallees.

“There are so many exceptional culinary experiences at our resort, guaranteed to whet the appetite of our visitors who have come here from all over the globe,” said the resort.

So, we asked Courchevel to go into detail on what is on offer:

Opening: Kinugawa Courchevel 1850

The famous name from the Blackcode and Annie Famose groups, already well-established in Paris for its contemporary Japanese cuisine and in Ramatuelle, opened its doors in December 2023.

It combines the luxurious elegance of Kinugawa with an intimate Alpine atmosphere.

Visitors can expect to be welcomed into a cosy little haven as they enjoy the quintessence of Japanese cuisine with the iconic Kinugawa signature dishes.

• The famous crispy Taruto galette with slices of salmon delicately infused with white truffle;
• The tasty yellow tail carpaccio with yuzu sauce, green chilli and coriander
• Tuna tartar with caviar
• The one-of-a-kind black cod marinated in miso.

The Wagyu steak can be shared, as can many other suggestions on the menu.

At the bar, you’ll find a selection of Franco-Japanese cocktails on the menu.

We suggest coming to the bar for a drink as soon as it opens, before then enjoying a meal at the restaurant, or for a drink after dinner, to enjoy the casual, party atmosphere with DJ sets every evening.

Website: https://kinugawa.fr/en-courchevel.html

Cosy Box: Italian fine-dining, music & contemporary art

The Cosy Box pop-up restaurant concept was created by Franck Aussilia for the Festival de Cannes & Art Basel in Miami, and it is now coming to the mountains for the first time.

The whole idea for Cosy Box is focused on appearance, as they call upon international contemporary artists to create one-of-a-kind yet intimate settings.

British artist Julian Mayor will be in charge of this Cosy Box, creating a real experience of his world, renowned across the globe for his sculptures made from abstract geometrical shapes.

As for the food, the original menu was created by Alexandre Delage, head chef for the Annie Famose group, based on contemporary-style Italian cuisine, showcasing exceptional products and with the added bonus of elegant presentation.

Practical info: Restaurant open from 7.30pm, DJ set, Champagne and Gin & Tonic every evening from 10pm.

Website:  https://www.cosy-box.com/

Alpes Hôtel du Pralong restaurant’s, you’re in for a treat

In this establishment devoted to pleasure and relaxation, epicureanism is key.

Flora Mikula, a once Michelin-starred chef and now sought-after consultant, has created the menus for the various dining areas.

The Alpes Hôtel du Pralong boasts two restaurants: Le Musher and Le Grill with panoramic terrace, and a bar serving champagne, salmon and caviar.

Le Musher

Chef Mikula has concocted a varied menu with traditional specialities of the mountains and classic bourgeois dishes, as well as delicious soups made using seasonal vegetables at the soup bar.

Exceptional products are also showcased for the more discerning palates, with the lobster salad, the scallops tart with truffles and the caviar bar.

The desserts are also worth mentioning and the selection of sweet treats is absolutely irresistible.

Le Grill

Come to one of Courchevel’s most beautiful outdoor seating areas.

A restaurant set around a huge wood-burning fire pit, creating warmth and an atmosphere beyond compare.

Just like the caviar bar, the meat bar offers a remarkable selection of products, including the melt-in-the-mouth Tomahawk Black Angus steak, pork ribs with rosemary, veal chops to share, and of course the golden roasted chickens from the rotisserie grill.

Customers will also enjoy the Grill’s sharing dishes, including the tree of spreads and hummus, the Petrossian smoked salmon with blinis, platter of Savoie cheese, etc.

In the afternoon, come and treat yourselves to something sweet and comforting in front of the fire.

Flora Mikula has concocted a buffet of iconic desserts for you, including Savoie cakes, black forest gateau, vanilla slice, tarte tatin, blueberry pie, floating islands with rose pralines, homemade ice creams and sorbets, all served with a selection of hot chocolate or tea.

Website: https://alpeshoteldupralong.com/en/

5-star Les Airelles: New flavours galore

With a host of epicurean novelties, the new winter season is particularly eagerly awaited at Les Airelles Courchevel.

Gourmet partnership with Cedric Grolet who is renowned as one of the best pastry chefs in the world, and this winter, he will be creating all the sweet treats on offer at the hotel.

From pastries to cakes and of course the desserts on the legendary buffet at La Table des Airelles…

So many taste sensations await those coming here to sample the chef’s creations and to witness the exclusive selection of desserts that have been created especially for this occasion!

Adrien Trouilloud will be joining Les Airelles to lead the kitchen staff at the hotel and chalet restaurants.

Chef Trouilloud is bringing with him his incredible talent, great passion and more than 20 years’ experience, including 12 years at the prestigious Maison Ducasse in France and abroad, as well as other top-rated establishments such as Louis XV*** (Monaco) in 2008, Le Jules Verne* (Paris), and Le Bistrot de la Marine* (Cagnes-sur-Mer) alongside chef Jacques Maximin.

This gourmet interlude awaits you, for an authentic and highly pleasurable experience that is sure to delight all foodies!

Guests  staying at Les Airelles will discover a new creative culinary concept in the wine cellar  of one of the chalets, La Table des Grands Crus.

In a warm and intimate atmosphere, La Table provides a clear view of the kitchens where the chef meticulously prepares his food and wine pairings using a selection of prestigious wines and great vintages.

This is a highly enjoyable, private experience orchestrated by the Master Sommelier in an idyllic setting that can welcome up to 16 people.

Website: https://airelles.com/en/destination/courchevel-hotel/restaurants

Anniversary & a new restaurant for L’Apogée Courchevel

L’Apogée Courchevel, from the Oetker Collection, is preparing to write a new chapter in its history this season.

This season 2024 will be marked by the 10th anniversary of the famous establishment, and as such, there will be plenty of new, original experiences and even more creative culinary delights.

This winter season, a brand-new restaurant, Gennaro’s, is coming to L’Apogée Courchevel.

Chef Gennaro Esposito from the La Palma hotel in Capri, an Oetker Collection establishment, will be working alongside L’Apogée Courchevel’s head chef, Jean-Luc Lefrançois, as a guest chef.

This pop-up restaurant will showcase the classics of Italian cuisine with a Neapolitan touch, prepared using the best Italian ingredients for dishes to share.

A special mention for pastry chef Tanya Colella who has created a wonderful tribute to her Apulian roots, by combining Toritto almond and a fig sauce with sweet, sun-kissed flavours… this delicious love story named A-MANDO is not to be missed.

In a warm and inviting atmosphere, this restaurant, designed by Francis Sultana, is a celebration of the easy-going Italian way of life… combined with some superb gourmet memories!

Website: https://www.oetkercollection.com/hotels/lapogee-courchevel/restaurants-bars/

K2 Collections: two new restaurants

Le Bottleneck

This name sounds like a tribute to mountaineers who have climbed the slopes of K2; the Bottleneck is a narrow and difficult passage that mountain climbers have to overcome to get to the peak… An allegory that serves as a reminder that cuisine is all about an ongoing commitment.

The tableware in perfect harmony with the natural tones of the decoration, highlighted by the dimmed lighting, all create an intimate atmosphere.

The meat, fish and vegetables are grilled several times over, to perfection.

Bernard Mure-Ravaud, cheese-maker and Best Craftsman of France, has teamed up with Guillaume Duchemin, head chef for K2 Collections, to create some delicious cheese-based specialities and a selection of signature fondue dishes.

As for the desserts, Sébastien Vauxion has concocted a gourmet dessert menu featuring the classics of French cuisine.

Practical info: Open for dinner from 7.30pm to 10pm, Sunday to Friday

Website: https://www.lek2palace.com/en/taste/le-bottleneck.html

L’Altitude

Inside K2 Altitude, this restaurant will take you to a new dimension, back to the roots of traditional French cuisine.

For this season, Guillaume Duchemin and James Chauchat-Rozier have concocted a menu inspired by the unmissable dishes of French cuisine, those that will go down in culinary history, and which continue to inspire foodies across the globe.

Mythologised and fantasised, French cuisine has always managed to keep up with the times.

Customers can expect to be served inventive, delicious cuisine that adds a contemporary twist to these ever popular dishes.

The desserts have also been created as a tribute to this historic but ever-evolving cuisine, by Sébastien Vauxion. All in all, an exceptional experience awaits you.

Practical info: Open every day from 7.30pm to 10pm

Website: https://www.lek2altitude.com/en/taste/l-altitude.html

The Hotel Barrière Les Neiges and pastry chef Christophe Adam

The Hotel Barrière Les Neiges is delighted to announce the creation of their sweet gourmet experience by pastry chef Christophe Adam.

Les Neiges whisks its guests away on an exceptional culinary getaway, whether you come for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner.

As soon as the sun rises, chef Adam treats guests to an exquisite selection of pastries, for a boost of energy before taking to the slopes.

A taste sensation is on the cards in the afternoon, with the signature afternoon tea: caramel brookie, cakes, tarts and the highly original profiterole-style churros.

In the evening, guests can treat themselves to the irresistible desserts.

They include the Tiramisu des Neiges with white coffee, white chocolate and vanilla for an unforgettable experience combining the elegance of tiramisu with the rich taste of white coffee.

Don’t miss the chef’s special creation, the Mont-Blanc with Ardèche chestnuts, Corsican clementine and delicate meringue, an exclusive dessert of the Hotel Les Neiges.

Website: https://www.hotelsbarriere.com/en/courchevel/les-neiges/restaurants-and-bars/bar-fouquets.html

L’Aventure by Bagatelle

This winter, the Bagatelle group and Maison Tournier are joining forces to re-enchant the famous restaurant L’Aventure in Courchevel 1850.

Customers will be able to admire the brand-new decoration by designer Sam Baron.

In a cosy atmosphere with dimmed lighting, they will enjoy perusing the new menu, with original versions of French classics, centred around the flavours of winter, and can also embrace the festive spirit of this establishment.

In a cabaret style, there are dance shows and performances in the evening that will entertain you into the early hours.

Website: https://www.maisontournier.com/en/page/restaurant-aventure-courchevel-maison-tournier.4926.html

La Maison Pinturault : a new gastronomic offer

A new season and a new challenge for La Maison Pinturault: food! And once again this year, it’s taking on the challenge in partnership with Chef Jean-Rémi Caillon.

At the Hôtel Annapurna in Courchevel 1850*****, gourmets will be delighted by the culinary diversity on offer at three restaurants that have been completely redesigned for the new season.

It’s the new jewel in the Alpine fine-dining crown, where Chef brings you an immersive experience deep in the mountains, inspired by local produce, including fish, game and farm produce from the surrounding area.

At Guinguette, Jean-Rémi Caillon takes his inspiration from the Savoie countryside and the comforting, homely bistro-style food of the “Mères Lyonnaises” to tempt your taste buds while you enjoy a soundtrack of classic French songs.

Here you’ll find food and sports lovers coming together to admire the stunning spectacle of the sunny Courchevel mountains. And now there’s the latest addition to the La Maison Pinturault family.

La Fèrma is a new Savoie-style restaurant combining the prestigious setting of Courchevel with traditional “Savoie fare”.

Take your time enjoying truffles or saffron, Champagne or Ayze to complement the crowning glory of the meal – the cheese.

Website: https://www.annapurna-courchevel.com/en/restaurant.html

The Epicerie du Praz

It is  a delicatessen in the centre of the little village of Courchevel Le Praz.

You’ll find a range of exceptional products there, most of which come from local small-scale producers and are used by chef Jean-Rémi Caillon in his kitchen.

Wine enthusiasts will have a selection of prestigious Savoie wines, and the chef’s beer is also available to buy.

There is a range of take-away dishes including the ‘sandwiches canailles’ and homemade cakes from the Annapurna hotel.

Yazid Ichemrahen opens a shop inside the 5-star Lys Martagon hotel

Yazid Ichemrahen chose the magical destination of Courchevel, and the Lys Martagon hotel more precisely to offer customers his very best creations.

This partnership between the talented world champion and the Lys Martagon has resulted in a collection of exclusive desserts that are only available at this exceptional hotel.

Each dessert is a sweet work of art, combining surprising flavours and elegant presentation.

Website: https://www.ycone.lys-martagon.com/en/

La Table de Marie is becoming La Table de Charlie

Welcome to Charlotte and Ariel, a couple from the Var who, after coming to Courchevel for the season for more than 10 years, decided to embark on a fantastic new adventure in opening their own restaurant: La Table de Charlie.

This wonderful pair, both passionate about adventures and new discoveries, share the same love for good food and drink and festivities.

The experience the couple would like to offer their customers is based on these values, with traditional cuisine, good wine to accompany their hearty dishes and fantastic homemade desserts…

Il Rifugio, Italy on skis

This winter, lovers of Italian cuisine will find what they’re looking for at the foot of La Vizelle gondola lift and at the top of the Verdons cable car.

Overlooking the Cabane des Skieurs, Il Rifugio is the perfect place to enjoy a Mediterranean break between two slopes.

The menu features generous, cosy, and affordable dishes, with pasta, pizza and tiramisu topping the bill of course.

Whether you’re on the terrace or inside, thanks to the glass roof, you can also feast your eyes on La Saulire.

Practical info: Restaurant located at the foot of the Vizelle cable car and at the arrival point of Les Verdons.

« Les Enfants Terribles » from the Maison Tournier

This well-known establishment just on the outskirts of Courchevel 1850 has had a makeover that absolutely needs to be seen as soon as it opens its doors again.

Les Enfants Terribles invites you on a journey back in time with tasteful, retro-style decoration, a menu inspired by French cuisine with delicious dishes to be enjoyed in a festive 1980s atmosphere, with DJ sets every evening.

This place will whisk you back to your carefree childhood days, for a revitalising evening out!

Practical info: Open every evening from 7pm to 2am. Open from December to April

Website: https://www.maisontournier.com/en/page/restaurant-les-enfants-terribles-courchevel-maison-tournier.5015.html

L’Ineos Club House Restaurant.

The place-to-be if you’re a fan of cheese and The Ineos Club House is now opening in the evenings.

As well as the lunchtime service where customers will have the pleasure to choose from the gourmet bistro-style menu, a whole other experience awaits them in the evening…

A menu with 100% mountain specialities featuring delicious cheese-based specialities from Bernard Mure-Ravaud, Best Craftsman of France and world champion cheese maker.

How on earth will you choose between the Fondue des 2 Savoie, 5-cheese fondue, Fribourgeoise fondue, raclette, or tartiflette with Chevrotin des Aravis among others?

Website: https://ineosclubhouse.com/en/restaurant-bar/

Asian Chalet: A voyage awaits

The chalet has been refurbished to become the Asian Chalet and you need to see it with your own eyes!

An establishment serving exceptional Asian cuisine with a gourmet menu that is an invitation to travel.

Pad Thaï, Thaï stir fry, fried spring rolls, fresh spring rolls, sushi, mango sticky rice, bubble tea and plenty of other tasty treats await customers for an exotic escape.

Website:  https://lechalet-courchevel.fr/

Les Grandes Combes

The establishment has been redesigned to create a ‘Family Time & Surf Vibes’ atmosphere.

This is the time to come and rediscover this original venue where customers can expect a unique experience surrounded by palm trees, warmth, waves and coconut trees.

A great place for families looking for a bite to eat at any time of day.

An area especially devoted to the little ones will also be created, as well as a special Kids’ Menu and they can even book to celebrate their birthday here and blow out their candles with friends!

Website: https://aquamotioncourchevel.com/en/content/22-restaurants

Madame Truffe at the 4-star Lake Hotel Courchevel

At the former Mercure Courchevel, you will be enticed inside by the delicate, mouthwatering aroma of truffles.

This is the much-awaited event for all fans of tuber melanosporum, with two different menus to choose from in two original venues inside the Lake Hotel Courchevel.

The first venue is outdoors, on the edge of the lake, with one of the best views of Courchevel, where customers and passing skiers will be welcomed to a charming little snack bar serving truffle-based creations, such as the Burger de Madame or the pasta box with truffle cream.

The second venue is inside the hotel.

Venture inside a cosy yurt where you’ll be whisked away on a journey, to choose from a selection of truffle-infused finger food, including truffle antipasti, truffle croque monsieur, deviled eggs, etc.

Practical info: Open every day from midday to 3pm for lunchtime and then 5pm to 10pm in the evening

Website: https://www.lake-hotel-courchevel.com/en/dining.html

L’Écorce to enjoy the good things in life

Venture inside this new establishment in Courchevel Moriond, and you’re guaranteed a great evening in a fantastic atmosphere.

Cocktail bar where you can enjoy tapas with friends, a large restaurant with minimalistic decoration and elegant hints of wood.

There’s a carefully concocted menu with varied dishes to suit everyone, a smoking area with Cohiba Club space for connoisseurs, and very soon, an oyster bar on the outdoor terrace.