Raffles Hotels and Resorts to Debut Its First Alpine Resort on the Legendary Pistes Of Courchevel 1850

Slated to Open for the 2028 Winter Season, This New Address Will Bring the Storied Brand of Raffles to One of the World's Most Prestigious Alpine Destinations

First Alpine Resort
- Raffles Hotels & Resorts will debut its first-ever alpine property in Courchevel 1850, opening for the 2028 winter season.
- Developed in collaboration with Art de Vivre, located in the exclusive Jardin Alpin precinct with panoramic views of the Tarentaise Valley.

Resort Features
- 50 guestrooms and suites, many with private balconies.
- Distinctive dining spaces: signature bar, tea lounge, two destination restaurants with winter gardens and terraces.
- Spa & recovery zones: thermal experiences, treatment rooms, fitness centre, panoramic swimming pool.
- Children’s programme focused on nature, sport, and wellbeing.

Strategic Importance
- Marks Raffles’ second address in France (after Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris).
- Expands Raffles’ European footprint to six hotels, including upcoming Raffles Lake Como (2027).
- Courchevel 1850 is globally renowned for luxury, Michelin-starred dining, and elite winter sports culture.

Leadership Perspectives
- Omer Acar (CEO, Raffles Hotels & Resorts): Called it an “extraordinary milestone” and emphasized Courchevel’s perfect alignment with Raffles’ elegance and glamour.
- Jonathan Lau (CEO, Art de Vivre): Highlighted the vision to create a resort worthy of Courchevel’s legacy, blending heritage with modern luxury.

This move positions Raffles directly alongside Four Seasons, Aman, and Cheval Blanc, intensifying competition in Courchevel’s ultra-luxury hospitality scene.