Saint Roch will open in Courchevel 1850 in December 2026, bringing a new 37-room ski-in/ski-out retreat to the Bellecôte piste.
Set close to the village centre in the Jardin Alpin area, the five-star hotel will be the fifth address from Maisons Pariente and its second Alpine property after Le Coucou in Méribel. It follows Lou Pinet in Saint-Tropez, Crillon le Brave in Provence and Le Grand Mazarin in Paris.
The opening represents a complete transformation of a long-established Courchevel hotel. Maisons Pariente has shaped Saint Roch as an intimate winter home, with collected furniture, handcrafted surfaces and softly lit shared rooms.
The hotel sits at the foot of the slopes, giving guests direct access to Courchevel and the wider Les 3 Vallées ski area, while an on-site ski shop will manage equipment and fittings within the property.
Slavic and Persian influences shape the interiors
Parisian architecture studio Friedmann & Versace, led by Virginie Friedmann and Delphine Versace, has overseen the redesign of Saint Roch. The studio’s concept draws on Eastern dachas, Persian decorative arts, the Mongolian steppes and the warmth of traditional winter houses.
Wood brings depth to the interiors, balanced by stone, velvet, silk and touches of bronze. The palette moves through tobacco brown, garnet red, moss green and midnight blue, while cashmere patterns and marquetry soften the hotel’s more sculptural elements.
The interiors are designed to feel collected over time rather than newly installed. Bespoke furniture will sit alongside objects gathered from different countries, with patinated finishes helping the rooms resemble the home of a well-travelled collector.
Craftsmanship appears throughout the property. Atelier Toporkoff has produced agate-stained glass, while mosaic artist Pierre Mesguich has created frescoes and an intricate marble shower for the spa. Ceramics by French artisans will be displayed beside bronze bas-reliefs and Persian glazed vases.
Amélie Maison d’Art has guided an art collection that places 20th-century works beside contemporary pieces. Art is a recurring element across the Maisons Pariente portfolio, which also supports emerging French artists through the annual Prix Maisons Pariente.
The design is rooted in the family history behind the hotel. Sisters Leslie Kouhana and Kimberley Cohen, respectively president and artistic director of Maisons Pariente, drew on childhood mountain holidays when developing its atmosphere.
“Saint Roch was born of our childhood memories, of mountain holidays, of the joy of a cup of hot chocolate by the fire, and of that wonderful feeling of not wanting to be anywhere else,” Kouhana said.
Rooms range from intimate retreats to a private top floor
The Saint Roch accommodation comprises 37 rooms and suites, progressing from Superior rooms through Deluxe and Prestige categories to expansive suites and a private Penthouse.
Each room will use the same rich materials found elsewhere in the hotel, including timber, velvet, silk and decorative marquetry. Lighting has been designed to reveal textures gradually, creating a softer atmosphere after the brightness and cold of the slopes.
Junior Suites introduce a separate salon, while Deluxe Suites provide more generous living areas suited to longer stays. Some suites extend to about 70 square metres, giving families space to settle into the hotel as they would a private chalet.
On the fifth floor, two Prestige Suites of approximately 750 square feet each can be reserved separately. They also connect with each other and three neighbouring rooms to form the Penthouse, allowing one family or group to privatise the entire top floor.
Mountain views remain central to the accommodation, while darker colours, dense fabrics and collected objects give Saint Roch a more enveloping identity than the pale woods and pared-back styling commonly associated with Alpine hotels.
A fireside living room and low-lit restaurant
Saint Roch’s shared spaces have been planned as rooms within a private house. The main living room will centre on deep sofas and a fireplace, creating an informal setting for hot chocolate after skiing or a quiet afternoon away from the pistes.
The restaurant will have low lighting and widely spaced tables, with a layout designed for leisurely dinners rather than rapid service. Full menu details and the culinary concept have yet to be announced.
Between the slopes and dinner, the bar will provide a warm après-ski setting with deep seating, golden light and cocktails focused on balanced flavours. A dedicated kids’ club will give younger guests their own space within the hotel, making the property suitable for family ski holidays as well as private group stays.
The Tata Harper spa draws on historic bathhouses
Located within the hotel, the Saint Roch spa will contrast the sharp Alpine setting with ochre, rust and midnight-blue interiors inspired by Ottoman hammams and Caucasian palaces.
Vaulted stone details, richly veined marble and intricate mosaics will surround an indoor swimming pool. Mesguich’s marble-mosaic shower is set to be one of the spa’s defining features, with individual stone fragments assembled into a detailed decorative surface.
Treatments will use products from Tata Harper, the American skincare brand known for botanical formulas. A fitness room with natural light completes the wellness facilities, offering a quiet space for training or stretching before and after a day on the mountain.
Direct access to Les 3 Vallées
Saint Roch’s position on the Bellecôte piste provides straightforward access to Courchevel’s lifts and connections across Les 3 Vallées. The wider domain covers 600 kilometres of pistes, with 347 marked runs, 155 lifts and a highest point of 3,230 metres.
Bellecôte is an easy run through Courchevel 1850’s enclave of hotels and chalets, with views towards the Vanoise peaks. More experienced skiers can continue towards demanding terrain such as the Combe de la Saulire, while Cospillot offers a quieter route past spruce forest and traditional mountain buildings.
The 2026–27 Courchevel ski season is scheduled to run from 4 December 2026 until 18 April 2027. From the resort, skiers can reach Méribel, Val Thorens, Les Menuires, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville and Orelle without taking a shuttle between valleys.
Beyond skiing, Saint Roch’s concierge will be able to arrange dog-sledding, evening snowmobile outings, helicopter flights and private dinners on the mountain.
Reservations and further opening information are available through the Saint Roch website, by email at reservations@saintrochcourchevel.com or by calling +33 (0)4 79 08 02 66.
