The Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin is a new ski-in ski-out hotel in one of Europe’s best-known winter resorts, with private residences, an Italian-led restaurant and a spa at altitude. Jenny Southan reports

The Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin opened on December 19, 2025, marking the luxury group’s latest move into high-end Alpine destinations.

Located in Courchevel 1850, a long-established winter sports neighbourhood that forms part of the wider Les Trois Vallées, the world’s largest connected ski area, the opening coincides with the start of the peak winter season, when demand for premium accommodation in the French Alps is at its highest.

The hotel has been conceived as a contemporary Alpine chalet rather than a large-scale resort. It has 51 rooms, suites and houses, giving it a more intimate feel than many nearby properties.

With ski-in ski-out access and views across the mountains, guests are closely linked with the surrounding slopes. The exterior combines stone, wood and metal, using materials commonly found in Alpine architecture while keeping the overall look modern and restrained.

Inside, the design takes clear inspiration from the glamour of Courchevel’s rise as a winter playground in the 1960s, when skiing became closely linked with style and social life. Working with French interior designer Tristan Auer, the project was conceived as a private mountain residence rather than a conventional hotel.

His approach, which often draws on the elegance of earlier eras, is expressed through materials such as copper, mirrors, velvet and marble, balanced with the warmth of Alpine timber. Guest rooms and suites feature soft creams and pale tones that reflect the snowy landscape outside.

Another defining feature of Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin is its three private homes. Each can host up to eight guests and is intended for families or groups seeking greater privacy.

The largest is the Jardin Alpin Apartment, a four-bedroom standalone residence designed by architects Karl Fournier and Olivier Marty of Studio KO. These houses allow guests to stay together while still benefiting from hotel services such as dining, wellness and ski support.

Food and drink are centred on a restaurant called Salto, which operates throughout the day. The concept has an Italian influence and is designed to evolve from lunchtime to evening. Skiers can arrive directly from the slopes for familiar Alpine dishes such as fondue, grilled meats and shared seafood platters.

In the evening, the atmosphere becomes quieter and more refined, with a menu that reworks Alpine cooking in a contemporary style. A lounge area encourages guests to stay late, particularly during the winter months when après-ski is an important part of the Courchevel experience.

Wellness plays a significant role in the hotel’s offer through its Asaya spa, Rosewood’s in-house wellness concept. In Courchevel, the bespoke "Deep Alpine Massage" relieves tight muscles after a day on the slopes, while the technology-driven "Oxylight 3D Radiance Ceremony" creates a "luminous, even complexion" after exposure to the cold.

Movement classes take place with views of the mountains, linking physical activity to the natural setting rather than separating it from it.

Skiing is, of course, closely integrated into the guest experience. Personal ski concierges help visitors plan their time in Les Trois Vallées, from organising lessons to managing equipment and clothing. Some experiences are designed to give guests access to the slopes at quieter moments, such as early-morning skiing before the lifts officially open.

Families are also clearly catered for, with children’s facilities and activities intended to make ski holidays easier for parents travelling with younger guests.

The opening of Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin reflects a wider shift in luxury travel towards smaller, design-led properties in established destinations. Instead of building entirely new resorts, hotel groups are focusing on how to offer more personal and place-specific experiences in locations that already attract global travellers.

In Courchevel, where competition is strong, this means emphasising privacy, service and a strong connection to the mountain environment.