Barrière Les Neiges
Rustic-luxe Alpine palace. Think warm chalet character — larch wood, open fires, silky throws — elevated by sophisticated French service and contemporary art details. Cozy enough to feel like a private retreat, polished enough to impress even Courchevel regulars.
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Why It Matters
Barrière's first mountain property and one of the very few Palace-designated hotels in Courchevel. The Loulou restaurant — a famous Paris Arts Décoratifs institution — arrived here for the 2025-26 season. Suites come with personal butlers, the top-floor L'Appartement (310 sqm) has its own private spa with jacuzzi, and the hotel holds the resort's largest spa footprint.
Fouquet's Courchevel — still widely known as Hôtel Barrière Les Neiges — sits directly on the Bellecôte piste in Courchevel 1850, giving you true ski-in/ski-out access without a single shuttle. It's a 42-room Palace hotel: larch wood interiors, white marble, open fireplaces, and the kind of service that memorizes preferences before you've unpacked. The spa alone is 1,000 sqm — the largest among Courchevel's five-star hotels — with a 20m pool and an outdoor jacuzzi where you can watch snow fall on the peaks. But it's a seasonal property, opening only December through April, so timing your visit is non-negotiable.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Deluxe Room
Bathed in natural light, the Deluxe Room steps up the traditional chalet feel with contemporary décor, white marble accents, and a view of snow-capped peaks. Dressing room, sitting area, and bathroom with choice of bath or shower — or shower/steam room depending on room.
King Size · 38 sqmDeluxe Suite
South-facing and 969 sq ft, the Deluxe Suite is where the full Palace experience kicks in. A spacious living room built around an open fire, butler service, French art-de-vivre touches throughout. Sleeps up to four guests.
King Size · 90 sqmJunior Suite
The Junior Suite at 495 sq ft steps into genuine suite territory, with some units featuring a balcony with mountain views. Sleeps up to three. Elegant, spacious, and a good entry point for the suite experience without committing to butler service.
King Size · 46 sqm
L'Appartement Les Neiges
The penthouse at the top of the hotel. Three bedrooms, a double living room with bow window looking onto Mont Blanc, a dining room for eight, and its own private spa with jacuzzi, massage room, bathtub, and steam shower. Spreads over two floors with private access. Personal butler throughout. For the biggest spenders — or a group that wants the whole floor.
King Size · 310 sqmLes Neiges Suite
The 2,217 sq ft split-level suite at the top of the hotel delivers panoramic mountain views through a bow window, a log fire in the sitting room, and private jacuzzi. Personal butler service throughout. Can connect with a Junior Prestige Suite and Prestige Room to create a sizeable family compound.
King Size · 206 sqmPrestige Junior Suite
South-facing, 624 sq ft, and loaded with natural light. The Prestige Junior Suite offers generous living spaces — think large balcony or terrace, separate lounge, mountain views — for up to three guests.
King Size · 58 sqmPrestige Room
At 452 sq ft the Prestige Room sleeps up to three guests and adds a notch in elegance — chalet décor refined by contemporary design. Larger dressing room, sitting area, and mountain views. Good for a couple plus one child.
King Size · 42 sqmPrestige Suite
The 1,249 sq ft Prestige Suite faces south with panoramic Alpine balcony views of the Bellecôte runs and surrounding peaks. Personal butler, generous living room with fire, large dining area that can host eight guests for dinner. Can link with a Junior Prestige Suite to form a family apartment.
King Size · 116 sqmSuperior Room
Light larch wood and silky fabrics define the entry-level Superior Room. Two guests maximum, king bed, dressing room, sitting area, and mountain views. Soundproofed windows, roll-in shower, separate bathtub option depending on allocation. Can interconnect with rooms in the same category — useful for families.
King Size · 35 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Guided visit to the Courchevel Moriond toboggan run — a fun activity organized by the hotel.
Ski-in/ski-out directly from the hotel on the Bellecôte piste. The ski room team lays out your skis and prepares your boots each morning. Full access to Les 3 Vallées — over 600km of runs. Ski lessons and equipment rental available at additional cost.
Snowmobile sessions in the mountains around Courchevel, arranged through the hotel.
Guided snowshoeing excursions through the Alpine terrain around Courchevel.
Organized dog sledding experience through the resort, arranged by the hotel's concierge team.
Private helicopter or light aircraft fly-around of Mont Blanc, arranged through the hotel's concierge.
Hot air balloon flight over the Courchevel mountains and peaks, arranged by the hotel.
Live music in the Lounge Bar every evening, creating a warm après-ski atmosphere without the nightclub noise.
The hotel's private cinema screens a movie nightly at 9pm. Complimentary for all guests. Available for daytime private screenings on request.
Dedicated kids' club with expert team for children and teenagers. Activities and entertainment tailored for younger guests throughout the ski season.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
In-house hair salon exclusively featuring Balmain Hair treatments, plus keratin rituals and barber service. Open 9:30am–12:30pm and 3:30pm–8:30pm.
Full complimentary breakfast served daily from 7am to 10:30am.
Private screening room with nightly 9pm movie. Available during the day for private bookings.
State-of-the-art gym with Megaformer equipment (Lagree Fitness method), personal trainer available, and group classes in cardio boxing, aquabiking, and pilates.
Large terrace for après-ski socializing, adjacent to the restaurant.
Free valet parking available for hotel guests.
Dogs allowed in rooms. Not permitted in restaurants, spa, fitness center, or cinema (except certified assistance dogs). Guests must keep dogs on leash in public areas.
20-meter indoor infinity pool — the longest in Courchevel. Complimentary for hotel guests.
Open-air jacuzzi with panoramic mountain views. Best enjoyed in the evening with snow falling.
Direct ski access from and to the Bellecôte piste — one of Courchevel's most celebrated runs. The ski room team preps boots and lays out skis each morning.
Full-service ski room where the team prepares skis and boots daily. Secure heated storage for equipment.
24-hour complimentary shuttle service operating within Courchevel 1850. Praised by guests for convenience and attentive drivers.
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