Courchevel 1850 remains the undisputed capital of alpine premier, and the 2026 season brings a new wave of openings that raise the bar further. From reimagined chalets to a restaurant reservation system that rewards insider knowledge, here is your blueprint for the season.
The Chalet Landscape — New for 2026
The most significant opening in Courchevel for the 2026 season is the «Réserve de Courchevel», a seven-suite property that blurs the line between chalet and hotel. Positioned on the Bellecôte piste with direct ski-in/ski-out access, each suite features a private hot tub, a dedicated butler, and a fireplace that is lit each morning before guests wake. The property’s spa is the largest in Courchevel, with a 20-metre indoor pool, a hammam, and a treatment menu developed in partnership with La Mer. For groups seeking complete privacy, the «Chalet Lagrange» — a nine-bedroom property on the Jean Blanc piste — offers a private cinema, a nightclub-style lounge, and a wine cellar stocked with over 800 labels. It is available exclusively through selected concierge partners, and availability for 2026 is already limited.
Restaurants — Where to Eat Now
Courchevel’s dining scene in 2026 is defined by the evolution of the altiport restaurants. Le Cap-Horn, perched at the edge of the Courchevel Altiport runway, has undergone a complete redesign for the season. The new interior features a glass-walled wine cave and an expanded terrace that offers panoramic views of the landing strip and the surrounding peaks. The menu, under a new executive chef, focuses on Alpine-Meditérranéen fusion — think lobster fondue and truffle raclette.
For a quieter evening, Le Bateau Ivre in Courchevel Village (1550) offers a dining experience that rewards the short drive down the mountain. The restaurant specialises in game — venison, wild boar, and partridge — sourced from the surrounding forests and prepared with classical French technique. The wine list is exclusively Burgundy and Rhône, and the sommelier’s recommendations are unfailingly excellent.
Après — The New Guard
The Courchevel après-ski scene has shifted. While La Folie Douce and Les Caves remain staples, the discerning crowd now gravitates toward «Le 1850» —a members-only lounge at the top of the Bellecôte gondola. Entry is by membership or guest list only, and the space is designed for conversation rather than chaos. The champagne list is exhaustive, the DJ sets are curated, and the crowd is a mix of private equity principals, European nobility, and professional athletes. Octobere holds a limited number of guest passes for the 2026 season.
Octobere’s Alpine Service
We coordinate the full Courchevel experience: chalet booking, restaurant reservations, equipment rental delivery, ski instructor scheduling, and private transfers from Geneva or Lyon airports. Contact our Travel desk for your 2026 ski season itinerary.