In Courchevel 1850’s prestigious Jardin Alpin enclave, where pine forests meet immaculate pistes, Rosewood has opened its very first ski property: Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin. With direct access to Les Trois Vallées and a setting long associated with royalty and Hollywood stars, the 51 room retreat draws on the glamour that defined Courchevel’s rise in the 1960s; all reinterpreted through a contemporary lens.
French designer Tristan Auer conceived the property as an eclectic chalet rather than a conventional hotel, creating a sequence of spaces shaped by craftsmanship. The façade is built from Vals Quartzite quarried in Switzerland, framed by warm timber and copper. A hand-carved entrance door offers the first indication of the artistry carried throughout.
Accommodation is arranged as a series of alpine residences, each with a private terrace and uninterrupted views of snow-covered peaks. Within, details such as illuminated bars formed from Himalayan salt, sculptural concrete headboards, and custom lighting, adds exudes charm. The three signature houses take a more expansive approach, whilst the four-bedroom Jardin Alpin Apartment (designed by Studio KO) includes its own cinema, private lift, and terraces overlooking the Saulire summit.
“We approached the project as though we were creating a private mansion chalet rather than a traditional hotel,” says Auer. “The idea was to capture the glamour of the mountains while transporting guests into another world.” And another world it is.
Art plays a defining role in this vision. In the lobby, Olafur Eliasson’s crystalline installation reflects endlessly across mirrored surfaces, while works in stoneware, glass, and textile appear throughout. The cigar lounge, clad in copper scales and shaped like an inverted pinecone, references the forest beyond its walls. Elsewhere, Murano crystal and woven pieces connect the hotel to wider European craft traditions.
The hotel also provides spaces for socialising, from a sunlit terrace overlooking the slopes to SALTO, the alpine restaurant led by chef Gioia Baek. Here, Italian influences meet mountain tradition, with refined interpretations of regional dishes served against panoramic views of the snowline. Below, the Asaya spa offers a serene setting designed for recovery after a day on the slopes, complete with a swimming pool, sauna, hammam, and treatments created specifically for high-altitude conditions.
Recalling Courchevel’s golden era, when the opening of its mountain airport transformed the resort into one of Europe’s most desirable winter destinations, Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin gives this decadent location the sort of lavish luxury it deserves.
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Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin Photography, Ben Anders.
