Michelin Stars for the Stars: Fine Dining in Courchevel 1850

Courchevel 1850 is renowned the world over for its buccaneering sense of taste and style, to such an extent that it retains the accolade of being regarded as the world’s most premium and luxurious skiing experience. It is a stalwart destination for celebrities and high flyers alike, but the allure of Courchevel isn’t solely down to the catered chalets, high-octane slopes, and majestic mountains. What completes the experience is its glitzy allure, which stems from the exclusive fine dining scene. With no fewer than seven Michelin-starred restaurants headed by world-famous chefs, you will find yourself in a culinary paradise that is just brimming with indulgence.

Les Airelles – 2*

Chef Pierre Gagnaire’s globetrotting career and masterful dedication to the culinary arts have resulted in an ever-expanding collection of Michelin-starred restaurants. Luckily for skiers, his sought-after expertise has graced Courchevel in the form of the sumptuous Les Airelles. Here you can expect an imaginative menu which marries the familiar and the unusual, creating distinct and original flavours, like a tender chicken breast, speckled with truffle under the skin and pan roasted for a wonderfully subtle earthy kick.

All of this can be enjoyed amid a wonderful décor of Austro-Hungarian flavour, which is characterised by rustic woods, large gilded chandeliers, extravagant silks and delicate nineteenth-century antiques.

Price Range: €265 - €375

Le Chabichou – 2*

Perched high up in Courchevel 1850, Le Chabichou is a gleamingly white, mountainside hotel that resembles an idyllic multi-story dollhouse, complete with a quaint wooden exterior and decorative windows. To complement its fairytale appeal, the hotel is host to the legendary French Chef Michel Rochedy.

The expertly refined dishes at Le Chabichou represent the highest strata of traditional French cuisine, and will undoubtedly please the ficklest of foodies. Every dish is an avalanche of sublime flavours, featuring first-class ingredients, some of which are handpicked from Rochedy’s personal garden! Whether if it’s the wild Turbot lacquered with a delicate finish of verjus or the mountain-preserved pork laced in a light lemon verbena, you will be in for the dining experience of your life.

Price Range: €105 - €230

Azimut – 1*

Unlike the other entries on this list, you don’t have to break the bank to dine on premium gourmet food. At Azimut, Chef François Moureaux practises a sincere dining experience that does away with the “showy” atmosphere of some other establishments. Opting for a more subdued décor of soft woods and wrought iron, and located amid the winding streets of Courchevel village, nuzzled in between catered chalets and butcheries, this unassuming gem of a restaurant has fully deserved its Michelin star, and similarly, your full attention.

Price Range: €49 - €100

Le Table du Kilimanjaro – 2*

Nestled alongside the Parlong ski-slope, this chalet-style restaurant invites splendid views of majestic mountain peaks to go along with their superb food and wine. The creativity and flair of the chefs are routinely evident in the splendid dishes they create, no doubt helped by the superb presentation and an incredibly friendly and inviting waiting staff. All of this can be enjoyed in a cosy interior of traditional alpine influence. Pure bliss for family oriented gastronomes out there.

Price Range: €195 - €275

Le 1947 – 3*

In his pursuit of sublime tastes and flavours, Yannick Alléno has achieved the highest Michelin star ranking, reserved for unadulterated perfection. Eating at Le 1947 is a grand and personal occasion. It starts upon entry as you walk into a modern interior in which the kitchen is open to the dining room, allowing you to see the masters hard at work. The artsy décor is characterised by the concave spheres that hang over every table, giving your seating area a private and cinematic sensation.

This exclusive impression resounds through the fact that only 25 guests are catered to in a single evening, ensuring that each meal is orchestrated to the highest standard of excellence that drives the esteemed chef. After a visit here, you’ll understand what the perfection of a craft looks (and tastes) like.

Price Range: €170 - €345

Whether you’re a gastronomic connoisseur or just a skier with a keen palate, Courchevel 1850 is second to none in the gourmet scene. So, grab a plane ticket and book a stay in a catered chalet as excellence awaits you!