Courchevel 1850

Courchevel 1850 Resort Restaurants

Although there are lots of restaurants located around Courchevel, the choice you have depends on the size of your wallet. The village pocket guide gives you a good overview of dining options based on cuisine and price.

Notable Michelin-starred dining options include Le 1947 à Cheval Blanc (3*s), Le Chabichou (2*s) and Sarkara at K2 Palace (2*s). Also in the wider Courchevel area are Le Sylvestre (2*s), Baumanière 1850 at Hotel Le Strato (1*) and Restaurant Le Farçon in La Tania (1*).

Le Chabotte (owned by Chabichou) is a great place with excellent value especially on a Wednesday night where they offer a cool jazz experience.

The Tremplin located in the centre of the resort serves a fine selection of seafood platters and fresh fish from the Atlantic alongside an exceptional wine cellar.

If it is great Savoyard food you're looking for, this can be found at the cosy Saulire which they say is frequented by stars from cinema & fashion or Le Genepi, an authentic mountain chalet.

Places that don't blow the budget so much are Le Passage - a great choice for delicious pizzas, while La Luge is popular for its excellent burgers and fresh salads. The restaurant at Hotel Les Tovets also offers very good food at reasonable prices. Also worth trying is La Fromagerie for their exceptional cheese fondue and frogs legs, if you're feeling brave.

For something a little different, Le Grand Café serves refined Thai cuisine in an elegant Shanghai-inspired setting, with beautifully aromatic dishes. Koori at Hotel L’Apogée is another excellent option, offering sophisticated Japanese cuisine including sushi and an impressive selection of sakés and teas.

Courchevel 1850 Mountain Restaurants

The mountain restaurants above Courchevel 1850 rival any resort but beware they can be rather pricey. Many of the table service restaurants require reservations.

Le Cap Horn at the Altiport at the bottom of the Suisse piste is likely the most expensive in the area and if you can afford it, it's certainly worth it. It boasts traditional Savoie cuisine plus sushi and seafood with a phenomenally expensive wine list. Plus, it's great for people watching!

Pilatus just before the Altiport is a fantastic restaurant serving food with huge portions, and although pricey, its position makes it perfect for both skiers and non skiers to dine in.

La Cave des Creux is located on the Cave des Creux blue piste, just beyond the Alitport. It is still expensive but good value comparatively to the rest of Courchevel.

La Soucoupe on Verdons has good food cooked on a log fire with great views and both self-service and table service options. At the top of the Verdons gondola, Les Verdons is another popular choice with a rustic atmosphere, efficient service and a sunny terrace with beautiful mountain views. Le Chalet de Pierres, set beside the Verdons piste, is one of Courchevel’s most iconic mountain restaurants, known for its roaring fireplaces, lively atmosphere and excellent traditional alpine food.

For spectacular views, Le Panoramic is hard to beat. Sitting at 2,732 metres at the top of the Saulire gondola, it offers one of the finest panoramas across the entire Three Valleys ski area.

Finally, Courcheneige on the Bellecote slope is a long standing favourite with raving reviews and portion sizes that need to 'be seen to be believed'.

Courchevel 1850 Apres Ski

After partying in the mountains at the new Folie Douce or Le Rond Point over in the Meribel region, Courchevel 1850 offers a range of cool places to head to. The Tremplin often has karaoke and a lively atmosphere as well as the Kudeta bar which is hugely popular at happy hour. The central Refuge is a small place with affordable drinking and live bands, very popular with seasonaires. P'tit Drink is the place to go for relaxed wine and tapas. Top tip for cheapest drinks in town is the bar at Hotel Olympic.

Courchevel 1850 Nightlife

If you want lots of nightlife then you won't be disappointed but don't forget your credit card! The Caves with Paris cabaret acts and sky high prices is the cream of the crop. Kudeta and Grange are both places running from après afternoons all the way into the early hours. Piggys is the world's only medieval themed French/ Irish wine bar/ pub/ disco. Mangeoire has an excellent piano bar for a more civilised evening.