Maisons Pariente to Open Saint Roch in Courchevel 1850

This winter, Maisons Pariente opens the doors of Saint Roch, its fifth address in France and second in the Alps. Perched on the Bellecôte piste at the foot of the slopes and steps from the village centre, this alpine refuge offers privileged access to the famed 3 Vallées, one of the largest ski areas in the world. With a ski shop onsite, each departure and return is made effortless, with equipment and fittings handled in-house. Beyond skiing, the concierge shapes the days around each guest: dogsledding through the forest, snowmobiling after dark, a helicopter flight over the peaks, or dinner served high on the mountain. Whether guests come to ski hard or simply to experience French mountain living, Saint Roch arranges their escape around them.

The hotel has 37 rooms and suites arranged around shared spaces, each with its own character yet sharing the same language. Warm materials, subtle light and enveloping textures compose an atmosphere at once intimate and timeless. The Superior, Deluxe and Prestige rooms move from intimate to expansive: wider volumes, more sculptural pieces, and mountain views that accompany without ever seeking effect. The suites open into full living spaces: from the Junior Suite's first proper salon to the Deluxe Suite's generous proportions, made to adapt to a couple, a family, or a whole winter's stay. On the fifth floor, two Prestige Suites can be booked on their own, their interconnecting spaces framing the mountain through every window. Together with three adjoining rooms, they make up the Penthouse, the entire top floor reserved for a single family or group.

The living room, with its deep sofas, is the heart of the home, inviting guests to linger by the fire, take their time, and let conversation stretch on over a hot chocolate. In the restaurant, the light is low and the tables generously spaced, a place where guests can come in from the cold and unwind. The hotel bar is made for the hours between the slopes and dinner, a welcoming space with warm, golden light, deep seating and cocktails built for balance rather than show.

Younger guests are also well-looked after, with the Kids Club welcoming children into a world of their own, a space where they can find their own rhythm and freedom. At the spa, the atmosphere draws on Ottoman hammams and Caucasian palaces, creating a soft, tranquil space for guests to relax after a day spent out on the mountain. Complete with an indoor pool, marble mosaic shower designed by Pierre Mesguich, light-filled fitness space and quiet room, the spa also offers treatments by Tata Harper, known for its high-performance natural skincare.