Fire Breaks Out At Luxury Hotel Les Grandes Alpes In Courchevel 1850

A major fire broke out Tuesday evening at the Hotel Les Grandes Alpes in Courchevel 1850, one of the French Alps' most prestigious luxury hotels, prompting the evacuation of approximately 100 guests and staff as flames spread across the building's roof.

The fire began around 7 p.m. at the roof level of the five-star establishment, which is located in the heart of the renowned Savoie resort Snow-how. Sixty firefighters and 38 fire engines were mobilized to battle the blaze XSPO, which was visible across the resort as flames illuminated the night sky.

All approximately 100 people present in the hotel were successfully evacuated, and the Savoie prefecture confirmed that there were no injuries at this stage Snow-how. The evacuated guests were accommodated in other hotels throughout Courchevel, with Courchevel Mayor Jean-Yves Pachod noting "there is great solidarity" among the resort's establishments Snow-how in helping displaced guests.

The fire was spreading freely across the roof level SkiTalk when emergency services arrived. Mayor Pachod indicated at 10:15 p.m. that the fire remained confined to the roof and that firefighters "were opening up the roof to prevent any spread" Snow-how to other parts of the structure.

The Savoie prefecture urged the public to avoid the area to facilitate emergency response operations. Authorities planned to provide an updated assessment before 3 a.m.

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21:47, Tue, Jan 27, 2026 Updated: 23:35, Tue, Jan 27, 2026

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A fire at a 5-star hotel has prompted the evacuation of 83 people, as officials have urged to "avoid the area". More than 60 firefighters and 42 vehicles attended to the blaze on Tuesday evening at the Courchevel ski resort in Savoie as it spread across the roof, according to news outlet Le Dauphiné Libéré.

Firefighters said there is a risk that it could spread to nearby buildings. The fire broke out before 7pm at the Grandes Alpes Hotel, with management confirming that everyone in the building was accounted for and given alternative accommodation. The cause of the blaze remains unknown.

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People have been urged to avoid the area (Image: 150 days of winter/YouTube)

The prefect of Savoie wrote on X: "A fire is currently underway on the roof of the Grandes Alpes hotel in Courchevel 1850. Firefighters are currently intervening."

The official added: "Please avoid the area and facilitate the passage of emergency vehicles."

Lieutenant-Colonel Emmanuel Viaud of the Savoie Departmental Fire and Rescue Service (SDIS) told AFP: "There are no casualties at this time."

He said that firefighters are struggling to control the blaze as thick snow on the roof is preventing them from "finding smoke vents". He added: "It is difficult to contain any potential spread."

The Hotel Les Grandes Alpes occupies a prime location on La Croisette in the heart of Courchevel 1850, one of the world's most exclusive ski destinations. The property features nine luxury apartments with capacities ranging from 150 to 300 square meters, designed by renowned interior designer Jean-Marc Mouchet. The hotel offers ski-in/ski-out access and houses the two-Michelin-star Restaurant Sylvestre, helmed by chef Sylvestre Wahid.

The establishment represents one of Courchevel's most iconic addresses, having first opened in 1948 alongside the resort's inaugural ski lift. Over the decades, it has evolved from housing post offices, tourist offices, and ski schools into a world-class luxury boutique hotel catering to an international clientele.

The fire comes during peak season for Courchevel 1850, when the resort attracts wealthy visitors from around the world for its world-class skiing within the Trois Vallées ski area, luxury shopping, and Michelin-starred dining. The resort is home to more Michelin stars than any other ski destination in the Alps.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Authorities have not yet released information about the extent of damage to the historic property or when the hotel might be able to resume operations.

The incident marks a significant blow to Courchevel's hospitality sector during one of its busiest periods and raises questions about the future of one of the resort's most storied establishments.