Portetta – Hotel, Spa, Lofts and Chalets… in chic Courchevel
This season the slopes of Courchevel are even more compelling. The French resort is celebrating its 70th birthday so expect even more sparkle than normal; and thanks to recent snowfalls there?s the allure of fresh powder. So, grab your Moncler parka, as we?re off to the alps! writes Andrew Forbes.
(Image ©DavidAndre, courtesy of www.Courchevel.com)
Hotel Portetta
Last month I discovered Portetta, at Courchevel Moriond. It?s a charming, chic ski-in/ski-out spa hotel, conveniently located by the ?bubble? gondola, that connects you with one of the largest ski areas on the planet.
an elegant Alpine lodge style…
I really fell for the Portetta hotel; it has an elegant Alpine lodge style, together with a relaxed ambience, thanks to a friendly, informal, but very attentive staff. The property is sibling to the acclaimed Lime Wood Hotel in the UK?s New Forest National Park so expect the same effortless elegance, yet here with stunning mountain views.
There?s a fabulous restaurant, ?Cucina Angelina? by one of Britain?s best loved chefs, Angela Hartnett. The warm décor and tempting menu is just perfect for ravenous skiers looking for hearty, yet sophisticated dishes. As if skiing wasn?t enough to fire up your appetite there?s also an excellent cocktail bar for sophisticated aperitifs.
For a stylish lunchtime pit-stop whilst out on the mountain, or to kick off a fun evening?s après ski, the hotel?s ?Fire & Ice? sunny terrace, said to be the largest in Courchevel, is the...
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