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Ultima Courchevel is a unique concept that transforms the idea of a luxury chalet holiday in Courchevel.<\/a> The standout service is only possible through the highly trained team of butlers, concierge, housekeeping, chauffeurs and personal chefs, who are all on hand to attend to your most spontaneous requests. In March 2022, I was lucky enough to travel out and experience all that these stunning ski in ski out chalets in Courchevel<\/a> have on offer. Keep reading to discover more about my stay in this exceptional luxury chalet in Courchevel as well as an exclusive insight from the Operations Manager, Marie-C\u00e9cile Bouchet Pichon, and Executive Chef, Andrea Franceschi.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Chalets <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ultima Courchevel consists of 13, 4-5 bedroom chalets spread across a North and South block. I stayed in Chalet 6 on the South block of chalets. Across 4 floors, Chalet 6 is a 4 bedroom chalet<\/a> with marble ensuite bathrooms, and features a TV snug, open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area and a balcony perfectly positioned for views of Courchevel’s surrounding peaks and valleys. Helping to preserve the ski legs, you can benefit from accessing 3 out of 4 floors by an internal lift. The south block of chalets and all the shared amenities are linked with corridors underneath for easy access to the restaurant, cinema, bar, spa and piste-side boot room. Each private chalet is available fully serviced with a 24\/7 butler service, in-resort chauffeur service, private chef for 6 evenings and twice-daily housekeeping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon arrival at Ultima Courchevel, we were greeted by a valet service who took care of the hire car and our bags, before being shown into the reception desk to check in. By the time we were introduced to our butler, Ernest, and shown into our chalet, our bags were ready waiting for us, as if by magic. After a tour of the chalet and choosing our room, we freshened up and got ready for an evening in the fine dining restaurant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ultima Courchevel is situated in arguably the best location in Courchevel Moriond. Located on the side of the green Belv\u00e9d\u00e8re piste, it is possible for all ski abilities to access the vast Three Valleys ski area from the boot room. Skiing out of the chalet complex takes you to the main gondola station, Ariondaz, which is where most ski schools meet and the kids club is located. For a family ski holiday in Courchevel, or for beginner skiers, Ultima Courchevel is perfectly positioned to start your ski day in the Three Valleys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For heading into Courchevel Moriond centre, it is about a 10 minute walk and Courchevel 1850 is between a 10-15 minute drive. If your achy ski legs can’t quite make the walk, or you have managed to line your arms with many shopping bags from Chanel, Gucci and Louis Vuitton in 1850, the in-resort chauffeur service will be there on call to take the extra weight off your feet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Butler Service<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The connection between all the services, the cog that keeps the wheels turning. <\/strong>The personal 24\/7 butler service at this luxury chalet in Courchevel, is a standout service. Our butler Ernest looked after us exceptionally well from start to finish and the attention to detail was second to none. It seems as though going to extra mile is second nature to the staff at Ultima Courchevel and the butler service is no exception. From making us a list of mountain restaurant recommendations to helping us plan our onward travel, everything had been thought of before it crossed our minds, and everything done without us lifting a finger. Ernest had spent most of his winter season at Ultima Crans Montana,<\/a> for which he has given us an exclusive insight into a luxury ski holiday in Crans Montana.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also ensuring the wheels don’t fall off is Marie-Cecile<\/strong> who works hard behind the scenes as the Operations Manager, ensuring all the pieces of a guest’s holiday goes smoothly….<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cAs Operations Manager, I ensure the many revolving parts of Ultima Courchevel Belv\u00e9d\u00e8re run smoothly, from a team of spa therapists, ski butlers, concierge, housekeepers, to the brigade of private chefs and kitchen crew. There\u2019s a signature level of service that we are known for as a brand, which is why I encourage everyone to deliver little surprises and heartfelt gestures for each guest.<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
It could be a rose on their pillow for International Women\u2019s Day, last-minute cocktail soirees within their residences after a day on the slopes or playing their favourite song as they arrive for their evening meal, prepared by a private chef. Our team work to predict the needs and wants of their guests but are also highly reactive for those moments that you just can\u2019t predict.\u201d<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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– Marie-Cecile, Operations Manager at Ultima Courchevel<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Bespoke Ski and Boot Fitting Service <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Before our first ski day, we were shown to the ski and boot fitting room on the north chalets block. The in-house selection was an impressive collection of well-serviced and well looked after skis and boots, ensuring maximum comfort and performance on the slopes. With what can usually be a stressful task, the fitting team matched us with equipment seamlessly, like something out of Cinderella. And just like clockwork, we arrived at the piste-side boot room to meet a freshly made coffee and our boots, ready to slip on, clip up and click into our skis, which were waiting for us on the piste. I can’t be sure the Fairy Godmother wasn’t behind all of this! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dining at Ultima Courchevel <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As far a luxury catered chalets in Courchevel go, Ultima Courchevel is certainly a special experience not to be missed. Offering full flexibility, guests have freedom to choose what they would like, when they would like it. The highly trained and globally experienced chefs can design and tailor a menu to suit each guest group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chef Andrea Franceschi<\/strong> explains how he is a key part to the guest experience: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI see each day as Head Chef at Ultima Courchevel Belv\u00e9d\u00e8re and Ultima Gstaad as an opportunity to break the barrier between our kitchen and the guest. That\u2019s why I always personally introduce the dishes as they arrive to the table, detailing the ingredients I\u2019ve chosen and where they\u2019ve come from. <\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe \u2018wow\u2019 guests constantly by weaving in touches of personalisation to their meals, which we\u2019ve learnt from them throughout their stay. It can be an emotional moment when they notice flavours from their homeland or their favourite ingredient, which they mentioned just the night before.\u201d<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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– Andrea Franceschi, Executive Chef<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Ultima Courchevel’s private chalet fused hotel concept offers the option to choose whether you dine in your chalet with a private chef of an evening, or experience the exclusive fine dining restaurant. During our stay we got to experience both dining options, and without a doubt we were in for a treat on both nights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restaurant at Ultima Courchevel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n