Chez Pierre

Chez Pierre Overview

You know that moment when you pull into Courchevel and the air just *feels* different—crisp, quiet, like the mountains are holding their breath? That’s the vibe when you turn off the main drag onto Rue des Combes and spot Chez Pierre tucked into the slope. It’s not flashy—no grand porte-cochère or marble lobby—but the wooden shutters are always open, and there’s usually a pair of well-worn skis propped by the door, which, honestly, is more reassuring than any five-star plaque. I mean, you’re not here for pomp. You’re here for that first hot chocolate after a brutal morning on the Vialattea slopes, and Chez Pierre gets that.

It’s a three-star, yeah, but don’t let that fool you—this place punches way above its weight. The rooms are cozy, not huge (if you’re rolling with a family and four suitcases, maybe go for the attic suite), but the beds? Heaven. Thick wool blankets, pillows that don’t flatten by midnight—little things you don’t notice until you’ve stayed in places that skimp. And the smell when you walk in—cedar, faint woodsmoke, maybe someone’s garlic soup from the kitchen—immediately makes you want to kick off your boots and stay awhile. The owner, Pierre (no, really—tall guy, gray beard, calls everyone “mon ami”), runs the place like he’s hosting friends. Check-in’s at 4, but if your flight’s late (which mine was, thanks to a delayed connection through Geneva), he’ll leave the key under the planter and a note with a glass of wine waiting in your room.

Breakfast is served in this low-beamed dining nook with a view of the church steeple—simple but solid: fresh croissants from Boulangerie du Centre (the *only* one worth the walk), local reblochon, and strong coffee. And speaking of walks—don’t miss the footpath behind the hotel that cuts up to the Jardin Alpin lift in seven minutes flat. No need to fight the shuttle crowds. Oh, and if you’re here in January, the street gets quiet after 8 p.m., which is perfect if you’re exhausted. July? Totally different—hikers everywhere, windows open, someone always grilling on a balcony. Parking’s tight (there’s a municipal lot behind the post office—€18/day), and the room on the street side can be a *bit* noisy if there’s a snowplow at dawn, but honestly? Worth it. With a 9/10 rating, it’s clearly not just me. It’s the kind of place that doesn’t try too hard—and that’s exactly why you’ll want to come back.

Chez Pierre Accommodations

Reviews of Chez Pierre

• Superb – Pascal from Belgium – 28 July 2025 (9/10)

• Séjour agréable – Claude from France – 9 July 2023 (9/10)

  Appartement très agréable, bien décoré et bien équipé
  
  What could be improved: Rien de particulier

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