Opened in the heart of the Trois Vallées reéion as an Aman resort in 1992, Le Mélézin combines a ski experience with the classic traditions of the finest French Chateaux.

For an après-ski fix, in unparallel style, you can shuttle back and forth ‘till midnight to the nearby Courchevel 1850, where a buzzing dusk unfolds with magnetic delight, acquiescing a variety of sparkling opportunities; from trendy boutiques, to nightclubs, bars and excellent restaurants. Courchevel 1850 is sometimes known as the city's 21st arrondissement because of its popularity with Parisians. It is perhaps the most fashionable ski resort in the French Alps so the sports and clothes shops tend to cater for discriminating shoppers and cosmopolitan tastes.

Chambres & Suites

Le Mélézin's 31 guest rooms and suites use red-cedar planks and mouldings. Several rooms feature unobstructed views of the ski slopes and surrounding peaks and 23 come with balconies. All rooms have a large, separate dressing area.

Chambre Junior

These three rooms are 20m² each with twin beds and a large dressing room. The bathroom features a large shower, one vanity and toilet.

Chambre Nord

Three rooms offering 35m² each with a king or twin beds and a large dressing area. A spacious bathroom includes twin vanities, bathtub, separate shower and toilet.

Chambre Montagne

Two 45m² rooms with king or twin beds, overlooking the mountain. The bathroom is spacious with twin vanities, bathtub, separate shower and toilet.

Chambre Ski Piste

There are 12 of these rooms. They are larger with 45m² of living space including a king or twin beds and south facing balcony overlooking the ski slope. The bathroom and dressing room are spacious with twin vanities, bathtub, separate shower and toilet.

Chambre Mélézin

The three Chambres Mélézin are 50m² with a king-size bed, south and west facing balconies overlooking the ski slope and the village.The bathroom and dressing room are spacious with twin vanities, bathtub, separate shower and toilet. The Chambre Mélézin may be connected to a Chambre Junior with twin beds.

Suite Village

Three 55m² intimate suites offer king or twin beds and a daybed. The bathroom and dressing room are spacious with twin vanities, bathtub, separate shower and toilet. The sitting room enjoys an exceptional view of the ski slopes and the village.

Suite Ski Piste

These suites, of which there are three, offer 70m² of space with a king-size bed and a spacious bathroom with a large dressing room, twin vanities, bathtub, separate shower and toilet. The sitting room overlooks the Bellecôte ski slope and enjoys a south facing balcony.

Suite La Vanoise

This 80m² suite has a king-size bed, south-facing balcony overlooking the ski slope, a private sitting room with fireplace, daybed and guest powder room. The bathroom and dressing room are spacious with twin vanities, bathtub, separate shower and toilet. The suite enjoys spectacular views of the Vanoise Mountain view and the ski slopes.

Suite Le Mélézin

The spacious 90m² Suite Le Mélézin offers a king-size bed, south-facing balcony overlooking the ski slope, a private sitting room with fireplace, daybed and guest powder room. The bathroom and dressing room are spacious with twin vanities, bathtub, separate shower and toilet. The suite enjoys an exceptional view of the ski slopes and the village.

The Resort

Cuisine

The Restaurant offers traditional French cuisine adapted to the lighter demands of the modern diner. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in an elegant manor-house setting, amidst old oak beams, engravings and frescoes. The Bar is decorated in oak panelling and has a classically patterned parquet floor. Weather permitting, the outdoor Terrace serves lunch, refreshments and afternoon tea.

Library

The Library has antique oak floors as well as old panel walls partially covered in silk and frescoes. A selection of books and magazines, along with DVDs and CDs, are available in English and French.

Sundeck

This area is designed for private sunbathing, with deck chairs for reading and lounging.

The salon

With its cosy fireplace and views to the slopes, the Salon is a popular après-ski gathering place. After sunset, guests may enjoy pre-dinner drinks here and order their dinner.

Hammam and gym

The classic and convivial hammam (steam room) with its capri-stone walls and vaulted ceiling is a popular spot for winding down. A massage or facial is a natural complement to the steam soak. In the Spa, a few steps away and set between stone columns, the cosy indoor pool basks in natural light which filters down through a glass-pyramid skylight. There is one jacuzzi at either side. The adjacent gym has a variety of exercise equipment.

Ski room

The ski room opens directly onto the Bellecôte ski slope and offers racks for storing skis and snowboards, as well as heated racks for boots. Bellboys lay out the skis on the snow every morning, ready for guests to start their day on the slopes. Le Mélézin can arrange for a personal ski instructor, mountain guides and ski passes.

Babysitter

The concierge can arrange for a babysitter on site.

Travel Information

Health

A doctor is on call at Le Mélézin 24 hours a day. There are no special health requirements for France but visitors may wish to consult with their doctor.

Travel Tips

Electricity is 220 volts and the sockets take standard two-pin round plugs. Courchevel’s time zone is plus one hour GMT.

Location

The ski village of Courchevel 1850 is situated in the heart of the Trois Vallées, the world’s largest ski area, popular for its well-groomed slopes, extensive infrastructure and consistently good skiing conditions. Geneva and Lyon-Saint Exupéry are the closest international airports. Limousine and helicopter transfers are available from Geneva, Lyon or Chambéry.

The Altiport, a few minutes from Le Mélézin, handles private charters by plane or helicopter. Le Mélézin arranges flights to various airports and guests may also drive direct to Courchevel. From Geneva, 140km north of Courchevel, or Lyon, 200km to the west, it is a two-and-a-half-hour drive while Paris is seven hours away by road.

By fast TGV train, Paris to Moûtiers-Salins takes just over four hours, followed by a 40-minute drive to Courchevel by taxi or private car.

For current rates please contact our office on (02) 9299 0088 or email us at travel@ firstclass .com.au.