Le K2 Palace: From the Himalayas to the Alps

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Undeniably, Courchevel has earned its place at the apex of the skiing destination hall of fame. The “queen” of Les Trois Vallées, this majestic dale is the ideal setting for a very luxurious resort where authentic elegance, elite accommodations and gourmet gastronomy harmonise as one.

In a select location a stone’s throw from the centre of Courchevel 1850 but with a high level of privacy all the same, the K2 Palace is part of the luxury collection of K2 resorts in the French Alps, with an exclusive, luxurious boutique feel. Named after the second highest mountain in the world and inspired by the thrilling Himalayan peaks, the hotel, a ski in/ski out housing complex on the Cospillot cliff, offers an impressive panorama of the entire valley and its snowy alpine surroundings. 

A member of Leading Hotels of the World, the majestic K2 Palace pays homage to Asia, particularly Tibet and Nepal, with Himalayan influences apparent in its design. Antiques and handmade relics which have been repurposed into works of art are displayed in the impressive lobby area, sparking awe in visitors with the way that they harmoniously combine diverse shapes and materials. 

When a guest enters the K2 palace, their first impression is always one of modern elegance, along with a feeling of homeliness gleaned from the warm reception provided by dedicated staff. These come hand in hand with the hotel’s high standards of accommodation and complete exclusivity. The resort’s rooms, suites and chalets seem to fit naturally into the slopes like extensions of the pristine landscape. 

Designed to seem like separate worlds using exquisite raw materials, each of the rooms is a reflection of elegant authenticity and modern aesthetic, outfitted with high-tech equipment to embody the essence of a uniquely relaxing getaway. At the same time its signature services place it among the “must visits” of the international jet set when they make their yearly pilgrimage to the world’s most popular ski destination.

Among its amenities, which are irresistible to even the most demanding of visitors, are the independent lift in front of the hotel that offers immediate access to the slopes and the famous Goji Spa by La Prairie. Other must-visits are the gourmet restaurants: Le Black Pyramid, with its excellent wine cellar, and the two Michelin star awarded Le Kintessence; so are the cigar lounge, cinema, boutiques, bars, club and Shu Uemura hairdressing salon. 

What truly makes the K2 Palace one of a kind is the discreet character of the luxury which it embodies. This far cry from loud proclamations of opulence sets it apart as a destination for authentic travelers and hotel trotters in an otherwise more pompous destination, which has managed to mark itself as a synonym for alpine luxury.