Oetker Collection to Open Luxury Ski Lodge, L’Apogée Courchevel

The hotel will open on 11.12.13 (11th December 2013) and will be supervised by Philippe Perd, the Managing Director of the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc and Château Saint-Martin Hotel in the south of France.

L’Apogée will comprise 33 stunning suites, 20 spacious double rooms and a spectacular penthouse with its own jacuzzi and private terrace, offering breathtaking views over Courchevel village. In addition, L’Apogée Courchevel will include a signature restaurant under the supervision of Michelin two-star Chef Yannick Franques with dramatic views on the mountains, and a superb spa and wellness centre featuring treatment rooms and a swimming pool.

Situated next to L’Apogée will be a private and exclusive chalet which will feature five bedrooms, a spa and its own home cinema. L’Apogée will also benefit from its own private ski lift, enabling guests and diners to reach the hotel in true style.

The renowned architects and interior designers India Mahdavi, who has worked on projects throughout America and Europe, and Joseph Dirand will oversee the interior styling of L’Apogée.

L’Apogée Courchevel

The hotel is owned by French entrepreneur and businessman Xavier Niel, who owns the Internet Service Provider Free, and will be managed by Oetker Collection under the agreement.

Frank Marrenbach, CEO of Oetker Collection, commented: “We are excited to be opening our first masterpiece hotel in the French Alps. L’Apogée will complement our existing properties and fits perfectly with our portfolio. Courchevel, as a new Oetker Collection destination, will appeal to our loyal city and resort guests. We would also like to pay a particular tribute to Galaxis Capital and Philippe Gurdjian who supported us and initially introduced us to the project”.

L’Apogée Courchevel

Oetker Collection owns Le Bristol Paris, Brenners Park in Baden-Baden, Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes and Château Saint-Martin and Spa in Vence. It also manages Palais Namaskar in Marrakech and Saint-Barth Isle-de-France in the French West Indies.

Visit website: L’Apogée Courchevel