There is something to be said for a location that needs no introduction. Steps from the slopes and directly in front of Les Airelles and Le Cheval Blanc, two of the most celebrated hotels in alpine skiing, Chalet Portetta places its guests at the very centre of Courchevel 1850 life without sacrificing a gram of privacy. The address is as good as it gets in this resort, and the property itself is built to match it: 1350 square metres across multiple floors, sleeping fifteen guests in eight bedrooms that have been finished to a standard consistent with the character of the neighbourhood and the expectations of the guests who travel here each season, and is available to book through The Luxury Rental.

Each of the eight bedrooms has its own private bathroom and dressing space, and the overall layout gives a large group room to spread out comfortably without losing the sense of being together when the evening calls for it. The interior design is warm and precise: alpine character expressed through high-quality materials and a restrained palette rather than heavy rusticity or obvious gestures toward tradition. A terrace oriented to maximise the mountain views is the right place to decompress at the end of a day on the piste, with something warm in hand and the peaks changing colour as the afternoon light drops across the valley below. The transition from the slopes to the terrace takes minutes, and that ease is part of what makes the property work.

The amenities are serious and comprehensive in their scope. A swimming pool, hammam, sauna, gym, home theater, and dedicated massage room give the property everything needed for full recovery after long mountain days, and the proximity of the slopes makes the transition between skiing and rest as short and as pleasant as it could possibly be. The quality of the infrastructure here is built into the conception of what a stay at this property is meant to feel like rather than added as an afterthought; nothing has been included reluctantly.

The restaurants, boutiques, and social scene of the resort are on the doorstep, and the Three Valleys network of slopes opens from immediately outside the front door across terrain that serves every level of skier. The helipad is a short walk away. Courchevel 1850 is the apex of the French ski world, and the position of Chalet Portetta within it is about as central as a private property can achieve while remaining properly private.

Through The Luxury Rental, the week at this property is supported by a full service team covering private chef, butler, ski passes, transfers from Geneva, and concierge support throughout the stay. We plan every element in advance with each group to make sure the week works exactly the way they want it to, from the first morning to the final evening. Our team remains available throughout.

Geneva airport is approximately two hours away by private transfer from the resort. Lyon Saint-Exupery provides an alternative at around two and a half hours for groups coming from the south.