Aman Le Mélézin

Character and identity

Perched on the Bellecôte piste in Courchevel 1850 with true ski-in, ski-out access, this 31-room chalet is Aman's modernist read on alpine tradition, with carved wooden panelling, open log fires, bonsai and orchids tucked into corners, and a quiet Japanese sensibility running through the design. Two restaurants anchor the ground floor: a moody slope-side bar for small plates and cocktails, and Nama, a more formal Japanese room serving sashimi, black cod and wagyu. An underground wellness floor holds a turquoise pool, hammam, sauna, yoga studio and gym. Service is warm, ski-literate and quietly efficient. Season runs December to April only.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The defining draw is the combination: genuine ski-in, ski-out positioning on one of the world's great piste networks, paired with an underground spa and a calm, Japanese-inflected aesthetic that feels nothing like a typical alpine chalet. Book a suite with a terrace hot tub if budget allows, secure rooms a year ahead, and consider the wellness package in place of a ski pass if the slopes aren't the point.