A gracious touch of opulence and pampering is an ever-adored adjunct to all the finest ski holidays. Designed to ease worn-out muscles and bring absolute rejuvenation, these premier spas are abodes to a vast selection of curated treatments and rituals. From Cheval Blanc’s Courchevel gem to Altapura’s especial Pure Altitude, these five exquisite spaces burrowed amidst the French Alps make for the ultimate gateway to your dreamy paradise. 

Cheval Blanc Spa by Guerlain

Nestled in the enchanting lodge of Cheval Blanc Courchevel, this lavish Alpine spa stands as an exclusive refuge amongst the snow-sure Alps. The Spa beckons guests to calibrate their clocks to mountain time as they enter a realm of slow luxury. The signature treatments and beauty rituals offered here are an ode to the dreamy milieu and the cold-climate and high-altitude conditions that make it. Furthermore, the spa’s creme de la creme shines in its usage of exclusive products from the French luxury perfumer and beauty brand, Guerlain, during its treatments.

In its bid to promote relaxation at Alpine heights, the spa houses five treatment rooms alongside the much-desired Orchidée Salon, a VIP suite designed for up to two guests. The Courchevel wonder offers guests a special muscle treatment, crafted in affiliation with Slav Marinov, the World Massage Champion. This powerful body treatment that releases all tension in the back and legs through an artful sequence of Western and Eastern massage techniques.

The wellness centre at the Cheval Blanc Spa is just as enticing, featuring an infinity-edge swimming pool within, built neatly under the starlit sky. The centre also has an in-house jacuzzi, an outdoor Russian banya (sauna) for a warm embrace as well as an ice fountain to treat the ski-induced fatigue.

Cheval Blanc Courchevel, Le Jardin Alpin, 73120 Courchevel, France

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Spa L’Apogée by La Prairie

As the proud jewel within the hotel that symbolises the acme of Alpine glamour, Spa L’Apogée is the creation of luxury properties stalwart Oetker Collection. A joint formulation between L’Apogée and the much-adored French brand La Prairie, the spa regales its guests in a top-tier range of treatments powered by the beauty brand’s products. It is an inclusive centre, providing remarkable treatments for gentlemen and young guests alike.

The five spa cabins come off as cocoons of warmth, their fine design promoting relaxing journeys of massages, exfoliating treatments and full-body beauty rituals. Amongst the five, one is a duo cabin created specially for the Bania ritual that contrasts a heated cabin with an iced plunge pool before a massage finish.

Within the spa stands a fitness centre equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for those seeking an adrenaline-filled workout session. A heated indoor pool adorned with calming blue mosaic and a unique whirlpool bath helps loosen limbs, while the salt sauna, sauna and hammam (Turkish steam bath) evoke a strong sense of clarity as guests unwind in the beautiful Alpine retreat.

L’Apogée Hotel, 5 rue Emile Allais, Le Jardin Alpin, 73120 Courchevel, France

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Le Lana Clarins Spa

A shimmering haven in Courchevel 1850, Le Lana Spa at Hôtel Le Lana is the fruit of French skincare and cosmetics brand, Clarins. An authentic sensorial experience – where mind and body are wholly addressed – awaits at the Le Lana Spa, augmenting your well-being over the ski vacation. The sumptuous treatment rooms, dressed in a soft blue hue, showcase a marble mosaic decor that exude calm luxury.

Spanning a 400sqm space, the Clarins spa is fully conditioned to enhance well-being. Six glass treatment booths are available within, in which guests can pamper themselves to a medley of rituals such as facials, silhouette perfection, exclusive massages, and skincare treatments. Through aromatic plant treatments, guests can relish the deeply therapeutic power of essential oils. Designed in harmony with Clarins, Le Lana Spa also offers makeovers, osteopathy and beauty consultations.

That’s not where the experience ends, though, as Le Lana Spa also features a 140-square-metre well-equipped fitness room along with a sports coach for personalised sessions. Pilates courses and snow walking are available as well. At the heart of Hôtel Le Lana is the heated indoor pool enveloped in turquoise tones. Offering the best of water treatments, the spa contains a jacuzzi, two saunas, and two hammams. After a long day of braving the slopes, Clarins’ Le Lana Spa guarantees a boost of vitality.

Le Lana Hotel, Courchevel 1850, 73120 Courchevel, France

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Au Coeur du Village Hotel Cristal Spa

Set against a backdrop of snow-capped or lush green peaks and bordered by the Clusaz river, the enchanting volumes of the Cristal Spa sprawls over a 450-square-metre space of authentic wellness. The Cristal Spa resides within the five-star Au Coeur du Village hotel in La Clusaz, the French commune dubbed the sanctum of quiet elegance.

Composed of two sections – the wellness suite and the treatment rooms – the Cristal Spa boasts an interior punctuated with natural wood elements for a true-to-nature feel. The wellness suite consists of a majestic bathing pool with counter-current swimming, a sauna, a hammam and a massaging jacuzzi. Shaped like a grotto and adorned with rock crystals, the hammam serves as the cynosure of the Cristal Spa. Its crystal agenda manifests throughout the spa with these semi-precious stones filling the space with pure energy.

The five treatment rooms operate on Cinq Mondes and Alpeor treatment protocols, blending the products of French expertise and Swiss know-how for the finest rituals. From deep or dynamic signature massages to facials and exfoliating scrubs, guests are pampered with immense care. Prioritising comfort and well-being, the Cristal Spa is a harmonious escape from the vigour of skiing.

Au Coeur du Village, 26 Montée du Château, 74220 La Clusaz, France

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Spa by Codage Val Thorens, Altapura Hotel

A pristine establishment lodged amid the aesthetic locale of Val Thorens – the highest ski resort on the Alpine range – the Spa by Codage at the five-star Altapura Hotel is the epitome of luxury wellness. Mirroring the colour scheme of the scenic slopes, the spa boasts an interior fashioned from ice blue glass blocks and rustic wood panelling. Elements of soft granite and birch visibly refine the spa decor, accenting the sense of tranquillity.

With a vast 1,000-square-metre expanse designed for relaxation and recovery, the centre’s gem is its ‘Igloo Spa’ where a seamless alternation between hot and cold exposes the body to a melange of senses like never before. Dive in the indoor-outdoor pool surrounded by the breathtaking panorama of the Cime Caron before entering the Nordic Spiral that switches between dry and humid heat. Featuring cascading waterfall showers, the course culminates with an icy-snow rubdown in the igloo.

Moreover, the spa features treatments powered by CODAGE, a French cosmetics artisan grounded in contemporary apothecary. The CODAGE treatment experience melds know-how and stellar efficiency, guaranteeing a blissful moment of well-being. From hydrating facials and exfoliating massages to exclusive couture treatments, the spa offers guests a choice of either a full day or multiple days of treatments. A revitalising oasis, the Spa by Codage promises an Alpine experience to be cherished.

Altapura, rue du Bouchet, 73440 Val Thorens, France

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