Best for
For groups with different ski schedules, this slopeside hotel keeps meals, spa time, and equipment services together at one Courchevel base.
Best for
For groups with different ski schedules, this slopeside hotel keeps meals, spa time, and equipment services together at one Courchevel base.
What makes it special
Bernard Orcel's ski room handles equipment rental, preparation, and storage, keeping your gear at the hotel between days on the slopes.
Room to consider
Choose the Pralong Suite for two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a shared living room where family gatherings need not occupy either sleeping space.
Insider tip
Check kids' club age eligibility before planning separate ski outings; the hotel's supervised activities can give children their own part of the day.
Free membership gives you access to preferred rates, exclusive benefits and current promotions for your stay.
Alpes Hotel du Pralong Courchevel is a five-star ski hotel in Courchevel 1850, set by the Pralong area at the foot of the slopes. The location is the reason to book it. Guests stay close to the ski lifts, mountain views, and the quieter upper side of the resort, while still being part of one of the most famous ski destinations in the French Alps.
The hotel operates as a winter-season property.
This is not a large palace hotel in the center of Courchevel. It is a slope-focused alpine address with 65 rooms, including 9 suites, panoramic mountain views, a restaurant, bar, terrace, spa area, swimming pool, ski services, and a setting built around winter ease.
An upholstered wooden armchair and round side table sit beside the wide window. Floral cushions, a checked blanket and a soft white throw give the bed its layered Alpine look. The pale wooden headboard meets light walls, while a red patterned rug adds colour to the timber floor.
A long console with an open shelf runs along the wall, and a tall wooden floor lamp lights the seating corner. The room also has a full-length mirror in a wood frame. Its bathroom includes a bathtub, with the toilet set separately. Bathrobes and slippers are provided for use during your stay.
An upholstered wooden armchair and round side table sit beside the wide window. Floral cushions, a checked blanket and a soft white throw give the...
A woven stag head above the bed adds a playful touch to the chalet decor. Pale wood frames the headboard and ceiling, with green cushions and a checked throw adding colour to the white bed linen. A wide window fills one end of the bedroom, and a wooden floor lamp stands beside the long console.
The room has wooden flooring with a bright patterned rug, while the console includes an open lower shelf. In the bathroom, a bathtub provides space for a soak after skiing. The toilet is separate, and bathrobes and slippers are supplied.
A woven stag head above the bed adds a playful touch to the chalet decor. Pale wood frames the headboard and ceiling, with green cushions...
The bathroom has either a bathtub or a shower; the layout varies between rooms in this category.
Glass doors open onto a private balcony, with an armchair and small round table just inside. The chair has patterned upholstery and turned wooden arms, while a floor lamp lights this corner of the room. Wood trim, pale walls and a broad headboard create a chalet setting with bright accents in the cushions and rug.
A checked blanket and a soft white throw are layered across the foot of the bed. Full-length curtains frame the windows, which extend beside the balcony door. The toilet is separate from the bathroom.
Glass doors open onto a private balcony, with an armchair and small round table just inside. The chair has patterned upholstery and turned wooden arms,...
By the balcony doors, two patterned armchairs face a small wooden table. Both chairs have turned wooden frames, and there is a matching footstool. The tall glazed doors open onto an outdoor space sheltered by the chalet roof. Inside, the bedroom has a timber-panelled feature wall, floral cushions and striped throws in warm autumn colours.
The suite also has a spacious living room. Wooden bedside cabinets and shaded lamps continue the traditional chalet style, while reading lights are fixed beside the headboard. The bathroom combines a bathtub with a separate shower, and the toilet is in its own room.
By the balcony doors, two patterned armchairs face a small wooden table. Both chairs have turned wooden frames, and there is a matching footstool. The...
A round dining table stands by a wide window, with two upholstered chairs facing the forest outside. The spacious living room contains a sofa that converts into a bed. In the main sleeping area, a broad wooden headboard and panelled doors are paired with floral cushions and a checked bed throw.
The bathrooms have different layouts: one offers both a bathtub and a shower, while the other has a shower. A separate toilet completes the arrangement. Wood trim runs around the ceilings, and shaded bedside lamps sit on cabinets with turned wooden edges.
A round dining table stands by a wide window, with two upholstered chairs facing the forest outside. The spacious living room contains a sofa that...
A green sofa and a rounded armchair sit around a low wooden table in the living room. Patterned cushions, a floral rug and a large wall hanging bring rich colour to this shared space. Glazed doors lead onto the private balconies, while a long wooden console stands along the opposite wall.
The bathrooms each have both a bathtub and a shower. There are also two separate toilets. Pale timber details link the sleeping and sitting areas, with soft throws adding texture to the furniture. A tea and coffee tray is provided in the suite.
A green sofa and a rounded armchair sit around a low wooden table in the living room. Patterned cushions, a floral rug and a large...
The Pralong location is the hotel's strongest asset. Courchevel 1850 is famous for luxury hotels, restaurants, boutiques, and direct access to Les 3 Vallees, one of the largest connected ski areas in the world. Alpes Hotel du Pralong sits in a quieter part of 1850, close to the slopes and lifts. That makes ski days simpler.
Guests can start the morning without a long transfer across town. Ski rental, ski storage, and concierge support help reduce the friction that can make a winter holiday feel complicated. This matters in Courchevel, where weather, restaurant bookings, lift timing, and group logistics can shape the day.
The setting is also good for travellers who want views and calm. Central Courchevel has glamour and energy, but the Pralong area feels more mountain-led. The hotel is strongest for guests who want the slopes nearby and the resort village available when needed, rather than outside the front door at all times.
The hotel has 65 rooms including 9 suites, all designed around mountain views or slope views. This size gives the property a more intimate feel than larger alpine resorts. The style blends classic chalet warmth with contemporary comfort: wood, soft fabrics, fireplaces in some spaces, and enough polish to meet five-star expectations.
Room choice should be based on view, space, and the needs of the trip. Couples may be comfortable in a well-positioned room if they plan to spend most of the day skiing. Families or longer-stay guests should look closely at the suite categories, where extra space can make evenings and ski preparation easier.
Views are not a minor detail here. In a winter resort, the room should remind guests why they came. Mountain or piste views make slow mornings, early evenings, and rest days feel more connected to Courchevel. That is especially useful for guests who want a hotel that feels alpine without becoming overly formal.
The spa area is a key part of the stay. Ski trips are active, cold, and physically demanding. A good hotel needs more than a comfortable room. It needs a place to recover after the slopes. Alpes Hotel du Pralong offers a spa area with swimming pool, steam room, fitness facilities, massages, and treatment options.
The indoor pool is especially useful for families and non-skiers. It gives the day another structure when weather changes or when part of the group returns early. The spa also supports couples who want a slower alpine holiday, with time for treatments, quiet afternoons, and relaxed evenings.
This recovery layer matters in Courchevel. The destination has many distractions: skiing, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and events. A hotel that can help guests slow down after the mountain becomes more valuable than a simple place to sleep.
Dining at the hotel is built around alpine comfort and mountain views. The restaurant gives guests an easy in-house option after a ski day, while the bar and terrace add more relaxed spaces for drinks, lunch, or a pause between activities. This is practical in Courchevel, where prime restaurant tables can be hard to secure in high season.
The hotel's style is warm rather than theatrical. Guests can expect a setting that suits wood, fire, winter clothing, and long dinners after active days. The terrace is especially useful when the weather is clear. It turns the hotel into part of the ski day rather than only an evening base.
Courchevel has one of the strongest dining scenes in the Alps, so guests will likely eat out as well. The value of the hotel restaurant is convenience. It gives guests a reliable option when they want to stay close, keep the evening simple, or avoid another transfer after skiing.
Alpes Hotel du Pralong works well for families and mixed-ability groups. The hotel offers family rooms, welcomes pets, and provides ski rental support, ski room services, concierge assistance, and room service. Those details matter because ski trips involve equipment, timing, and many small decisions.
A good ski hotel makes the practical side feel lighter. Guests need help with lift passes, instructors, restaurant bookings, transfers, equipment, weather changes, and sometimes childcare or non-ski activities. The hotel's position and service setup help with those needs.
For non-skiers, Courchevel still has appeal: shops, spas, restaurants, terraces, winter walks, and mountain scenery. The hotel is best when every guest in the group can find a rhythm, even if not everyone spends the full day on the slopes.
Alpes Hotel du Pralong Courchevel is best for travellers who want a five-star ski hotel in Courchevel 1850 with slope access, mountain views, a spa, pool, restaurant, terrace, ski services, and a quieter Pralong setting. It suits couples, families, and ski-focused guests who want comfort close to the lifts.
It is less suited to travellers who want the most central palace-hotel scene, heavy nightlife, or a grand lobby address in the middle of Courchevel. The strength here is practical alpine luxury: ski access, views, warmth, and recovery after the mountain.
Book it when you want Courchevel to feel easy, polished, and slope-focused. The best stays here use the Pralong location, ski services, spa, pool, restaurant, and terrace together. For travellers looking for a luxury ski hotel in Courchevel 1850 with a quieter mountain rhythm, Alpes Hotel du Pralong Courchevel is a strong choice.
Direct ski access lets guests step straight from the hotel onto Courchevel 1850 slopes, without a resort transfer before skiing.
Le Musher serves French seasonal cooking inside the hotel, so lunch or dinner can stay close after a day on the slopes.
The Pralong Spa's heated indoor pool, sauna, and steam room offer post-ski downtime beyond your bedroom, all within the hotel.
200 Rue de l'Altiport, 73120 Courchevel, France
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Alpes Hotel du Pralong is in Courchevel 1850, at 200 route de l'Altiport. The hotel sits high in the French Alps, close to the Pralong area and the slopes.
Yes. Alpes Hotel du Pralong is located at the foot of the slopes, making it a strong choice for ski-focused guests who want quick mountain access in Courchevel 1850.
Alpes Hotel du Pralong has 65 rooms, including 9 suites. All are designed around mountain or slope views, which is important for guests choosing a Courchevel ski hotel.
Book a room if you want a comfortable ski base with mountain views. Choose a suite if you want more space, stronger views, or a stay that feels more private and residential.
The hotel combines a Courchevel 1850 address, slope access, panoramic mountain views, Le Musher restaurant, a bar, terrace, spa, swimming pool, ski room, and classic alpine atmosphere.
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