Le Strato Hotel
Luxurious family-run hotel at the foot of the Cospillot piste
Founded by Laurent Boix-Vives (the former head of Rossignol) this family owned hotel has been a great place to stay for a skiing holiday in Courchevel since 1965.
The hotel is located at the bottom of the Cospillot piste and just 5 minutes from La Croisette. Inside the decor is a mix of contemporary and historic memorabilia, with an elegant, comfortable style.
Each of the 25 rooms or suites is uniquely designed and is slightly different each time. You'll find fresh orchids in your room every day and state of the art fixtures, fittings and entertainment. There's free WiFi and an ipod docking station, plus spacious bathrooms, concealed TV's and separate shower rooms.
The four duplex suites are over 100m2 and feautre huge baths and large living rooms with mountain views. There's also a separate chalet "Individual Cottage" that you can stay in for added privacy.
Additionally, they rent a full hotel service in a very contemporary independent chalet with a large fireplace, open plan kitchen and cosy spacious suites.
They even have their own skis, the 'Strato Skis' designed and hand-made inspired by professional skiers. They are exclusively for guests to rent. Their facilities include a children's corner on one of the terraces with a play area, and a library gallery. You can also book your taxi or helicopter here.
If you're looking for a little indulgence, the 800m2 spa area should offer you all you want to unwind, with 2 saunas, a steam room, jacuzzi, indoor swimming pool and a couple of treatment booths.
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The pool
The large indoor heated pool has a lavish design with chandeliers and luxury pool-side relaxation areas. One of its many fantastic features is that it provides views of the slopes through large picture windows which you can enjoy whilst in the water.
The Bar
The hotel has two bars, one perfect for a cocktail or late night drink with live music five times a week. There is also an exclusive ski shop bar offering rare wines with more than twenty offered by the glass.
The Restaurant
The restaurant Baumanière 1850 has 1 Michelin star and offers an inspired Mediterranean menu from the chef. Eat in the sumptuous restaurant, or take a break on the terrace or in the tea room. Don't forget to try the Strato cocktail at the bar.
Things to do nearby
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Heliskiing/boarding
For backcountry adventures, this independent company operates in and around the following three heliski destinations: Valgrisenche, The Courmayeur Valley and the Col de Petit St Bernard Pass. They have pioneered 32 drop zones within these three broad valley regions giving you a huge choice of terrain, snow conditions and mountain orientation to ensure you have a day best suited to your ability and preferences.
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Restaurants nearby
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L'Altiplano Restaurant
Located in Courchevel 1850
After a successful run at K2 Chogori in Val d’Isère, L'Altiplano brings its sophisticated Peruvian style cuisine to K2 Palace. With its classic charcoal grill, and fresh ingredients sourced from artisan producers and sustainable farms, L'Altiplano offers a range of balanced, flavourful dishes, taking you on a voyage of gastronomic discovery.
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Sights nearby
Golf-clubs nearby
Lifts/Pistes nearby
Towns nearby
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Courchevel (1850)
Located <1 km away
Courchevel stands at approximately 1,747m and is the highest part of the resort. This picturesque hamlet is renowned for being the height of luxury during the winter ski season with its extensive list of five star hotels and vast ski area. With its efficient access via its own private airport, the resort is where the rich and famous choose to holiday, so don’t be surprised if you are sharing a ski lift or a bubble car with someone you recognise.
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Courchevel Village (1550)
Located 1.1 km away
Courchevel Village is situated at 1,550m and is the lowest of the three Courchevel resorts. It is a popular destination for families being a quiet, peaceful area, away from all the noisy night clubs and bars. It has a mix of traditional chalet-style buildings, large modern hotels and self-catering apartments which are spread out along the village’s main road.
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Courchevel Moriond (1650)
Located 1.3 km away
Moriond has a relaxed atmosphere in comparison to Courchevel’s exclusive one. It is where a large number of the British chalet companies are based as well as seasonnaires. This village is a good alternative to Courchevel and therefore has been expanding at a rapid rate with new hotels and chalets being built on a regular basis.
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Le Praz
Located 2.4 km away
At the foot of Courchevel, Le Praz is an authentic French alpine village filled with beautiful traditional wooden chalets making in a ‘chocolate box’ location. Situated at 1,300 metres, it is easily accessible throughout the winter months but still has plenty of snow to keep even the keenest snow sports enthusiast satisfied.
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Directions
The Hotel Strato is ideally situated in Courchevel 1850 on the Cospillot piste, only five minutes from the Croisette.
By train: Paris-Moutiers: 4h30, London-Moutiers: 7h.
By plane: Geneva Cointrin: 190km. 2h10, Lyon- Saint –Exupery : 180km. 2h, Chambéry and Annecy : 100km. 1h30.
Possible link with Courchvel airport by helicopter or plane.
By car: Chambery- Moutiers. Motorway and dual carriage way.