Overview
Chalet Karakoram is one of the finest luxury ski chalets in Courchevel 1850, right beside the Cospillot ski slope and just moments away from the best places.
Connected to Hotel Le K2 by an interior private corridor, Chalet Abruzzes benefits of all the French Palace hotels' services. A unique ski-in/ski-out location, with a panoramic view overlooking the valley. The rooms, suites and chalets of Hotel Le K2 strung out along the Cospillot slope, only a couple of steps away from centre of Courchevel.
Accommodation
Chalet Karakoram is a perfect balance of contemporary and alpine tradition. With a surface area of around 570m2 Chalet Karakoram is organiszed on four different levels.
On the ground level the chalet features a pool area with lounge, swimming pool with waterfalls, jacuzzi, shower, w/c, private lift and terrace. The wellness facilities provide a beautiful, relaxing place to unwind after an exhilarating days skiing. There?s also an outdoor hot-tub on one of the balconies.
The first floor contains 4 bedrooms all en suite, all sumptuously appointed with all the fixtures and fittings expected of a high end luxury chalet. All bedrooms have dressing rooms and large balconies, each bedroom also has LCD TV.
On the 2nd floor you will find two large lounge areas with an open fire, bar and large windows all the better to take advantage of the amazing scenery. There is a huge balcony that spans the length of the sitting room with views out over the slopes and Vanoise mountains.
This level also contains the remaining bedroom, the beautiful, well equipped kitchen, spacious dining room and library. The mezzanine on this floor features a large double bedroom with en suite and dressing room and private balcony.
Chalet Karakoram offers guests completely personalised services, with your very own butler, professional chef and housekeeping at your exclusive disposal this chalet is a completely private and exclusive ski holiday experience.
Guests have access to the main facilities of the 29 roomed Hotel Le K2 (5 star) with its restaurant, spa, beauty area, pool, cinema room, bar, nightclub and two childrens' playrooms.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Bedroom 1
Double bedroom with balcony, dressing area and en-suite bathroom.
Bedroom 2
Double bedroom with balcony access, en-suite bathroom with separate bath and shower.
Bedroom 3
Double bedroom with balcony and en-suite bathroom.
Bedroom 4
Double / Twin bedroom with balcony, en-suite bathroom with shower.
Bedroom 5
Double bedroom with a private balcony, dressing area and en-suite bathroom with separate bath and shower.
Living & Dining Areas
There's a spacious open-plan living and dining area that spans the second floor of the chalet.
The living room has two sitting areas and a grand dining space, there's an open fireplace, a library and bar.
Comfort & Amenities
| Children | |||
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 Baby equipment |
Children's Activities |
Game room |
Games |
| Confort | |||
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Beach towels |
Bed linen |
Elevator |
Hammam |
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Jacuzzi |
Open Fire |
Pool towels |
Sauna |
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Ski room |
Toiletries |
Towels |
| Equipments | |||
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Full Kitchen |
| High-Tech | |||
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Dancefloor |
DVD |
Dvd Library |
Home theater |
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iPod docking station |
Movie theater |
Playstation |
Satellite TV |
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Wi-Fi access |
| Outdoor | |||
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Beach chair |
Heated jacuzzi |
Heated pool |
Private parking |
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Sauna |
Spa |
| Security | |||
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Safe |
| Services | |||
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Breakfast |
Cocktail on arrival |
Fulltime personal use car |
Meals |
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Resort transfer |
| Services extra | |||
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Activities and excursions |
Laundry services |
Massages |
Mountain guide |
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Ski instructors |
Ski passes |
Spa treatment |
Villa pre-stocking |
| Sport & leisure | |||
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Exercise Room |
Fitness center |
Golf |
Hammam |
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Nightclub |
Pool table |
Sauna |
Spa |
| Staff | |||
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Chef |
Concierge |
Maid Service |
Pool Attendant |
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Private chauffeur |
Villa Manager |
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Baby sitter |
Coach |
Masseuse |
Staff & Services
One of the greatest advantages of staying in Chalet Karakoram is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff.
Chalet Karakoram staff have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly hospitality.
Manager
Your chalet manager and staff will be on hand throughout your stay to pour your morning coffee, serve dinner in the evenings and provide you with a dedicated and highly personalised concierge service during your stay. Private transfers, ski lessons and other in-resort activities can all be organised via our team.
Concierge
From your first phone call right through until you get back home we're on hand to help with all aspects of your trip. We can assist with standard services from spa treatments and restaurant reservations right through to more challenging and unique requests. You'll also have access to local support in your destination for on the spot help.
Housekeeping Staff
A discreet daily housekeeping service is provided at the chalet. There are luxury toiletries in all of the bathrooms as well as robes & slippers.
Private Chef
A highly qualified private chef will be available to prepare breakfast, afternoon treats and superb evening meals. Our chefs will work with you or your staff to create the perfect menu for your stay, be it a seven course evening meal or something simple and healthy (food and wine charged separately).
Wine list provided by a renowned k2 cave.
Driver Service
A dedicated chauffeur and vehicle operating during 24h. Please note that the driver service is within the resort only.
Pool Attendant
A full-time pool attendant ensure the pool and spa look their best, without ever intruding on guests' privacy.
Pool
The chalet boasts an indoor pool.
The circular swimming pool in the K2 Palace overlooks the valley, offering an incredible panorama. The area comprises a waterfall, sauna, hammam, hot and cold baths and an exterior hot tub, for an incomparable relaxation experience.
The fitness Room is situated in the K2 Palace
This state-of-the-art facility is equipped with exercise bikes, treadmills, Kinesis stations, steppers and strength training machines. The equipment is completed by a ?Huber Motion Lab? with multiple applications for health, beauty and body tone. For those who dare, a bike simulator also allows you to take on the mythical alpine summits. A coach is on hand to give advice and devise a suitable program.
Location
Chalet Karakoram lies beside the Cospillot piste and lift, and is ski in/ski out. It takes only 2 minutes to drive in to the centre of Courchevel 1850. Chambery airport is 1hr 45 mins away, Grenoble is 1hr 50 mins and Geneva 2hrs 30 mins.
The Chalet Karakoram is located a stone?s throw from the centre of the Courchevel 1850 resort. Strategic location: beside the Cospillot piste, bordering the forest, in an authentically natural setting with majestic views over the valley.The Cospillot ski lift starts just outside the chalets, providing immediate access to all of the 350 miles of pistes in Courchevel and the 3 Valleys. The centre of Courchevel and its shops and restaurants are just a short walk away.
- Distance to piste: "Ski in, Ski out"
- 2 minutes' walk from the centre of Courchevel
- Courchevel Alitport (CVF): 10mins / 4km
- Geneva (GVA): 2h 30m / 190km
- Lyon (LYS): 2h 30m / 190km
Activities
Your villa manager will have a wealth of information about places of interest and will help arrange transport and make any bookings required. Do also ask the staff about the area too. Most will live nearby and can give an interesting insight into some of the fascinating aspects of local life...
The area surrounding Chalet Karakoram offers numerous opportunities for exploration and leisure, ski experience, paragliding, ballooning, sky diving...
Services included
Exclusive use of Chalet Karakoram booked. Use of the services of the staff team, including villa manager, housekeepers, private chef, private driver...
- Breakfast (7 days)
- Afternoon tea (7 days)
- Either lunch or dinner to be taken in the chalet (7 nights). Please note drinks are not included
- Staff costs are included (butler chef & maids)
- Service change and local taxes are included
- Guests can use the facilities at the Hotel Le K2 which is next door (treatments etc are subject to an extra charge)
- Christmas Eve dinner: supplement is 350 euros per adult and 75 euros per child (under 12 years of age)
- New Years Eve dinner: supplement is 450 euros per adult and 85 euros per child (under 12 years of age)
Additional Notes
Dining
From revitalising breakfasts to epicurean dinners, with tempting nibbles in between, everything is freshly made and of the highest quality. Your professional chef uses the finest ingredients, including delicious local specialities.Menus can be tailored to suit your tastes - whether for simple, hearty dishes or delectable 7-course banquets. It's just like dining at the finest restaurant, within the privacy of your own home. And, at Chalet Karakoram, everyone's needs are met, so if you would like a separate supper for the children, it's no problem.
Chalet Karakoram prides itself on exemplary service, food and wine. The chalet offers an a la carte wine list where guests can pre-order their preferred wines from a renowned K2 cave and any special requests can be accommodated should you wish the bar to be pre-stocked with any other favourites.
Children
As well as the private spa area with swimming pool which is sure to be a hit with the kids, Chalet Karakoram has DVDs, Playstation 3 and music system to keep children entertained indoors. The cosy TV room on the ground floor is perfect as a den to snuggle up in and watch a movie, whilst the adults relax in the first floor living area.Your chef will be happy to cook a children's supper for the younger ones in the group should they wish to eat a bit earlier too.
Once in the great outdoors, they will love the vast array of child-friendly activities on offer in Courchevel.
The chalet hosts can arrange exciting husky rides, or ice-karting, as well as private ski or snowboarding lessons. You'll have the use of your own sledges too, for fun and games in the snow. They are also an excellent way to tow little ones around town!
The Chalet Karakoram staff are experienced in arranging all aspects of childcare for guests. Whether your children require daily childcare, or just an evening of babysitting when you go out, professional English-speaking nannies can be arranged.
Kid Zone
In a setting straight out of a science fiction movie, teenagers have access to their own dedicated space with triple-screen video games and simulators, a recording studio and an interactive dance floor?
At Le K2 kids enjoy an unforgettable recreational experience, climbing the mythical ?K2? mountain and descend on a bobsleigh track-style toboggan, setting out on an expedition in a magical cave, viewing the latest cartoons, watching shows and taking part in interactive games.
In a hamlet of white chalets. The children's workshops are organised and run by a professional activity leader.
SPA
At the Goji Spa, the celebrated Swiss brand La Prairie provides an exclusive and selective program of ?The Art of Beauty? face and body treatments. An ideal for effective skin care and well-being of the body, it offers certainly world's most luxurious and most extraordinary spa experience."The Art of Beauty? offers a wide range of exceptional treatments and programmes such as the famous caviar firming facial and the cellular facials designed to meet every need. Massage and "Goji Spa? signature protocols complete a wide range of conventional treatments administered in four booths, one of them double.
The Herbal Room
After several hours spent at the Goji Spa, it is essential to drink a fragrant or herbal tea with revitalising properties. Its drawers full of the finest teas and herbs, the herbal tea room lies adjacent to the treatment booths and welcomes guests after a session in the Goji Spa.
Beauty
In Japan, the ceremony of tea symbolises the ultimate in precision and aestheticism, reflecting a philosophy that seeks respect and perfection.
The Shu Uemura art of hair ceremonies are based upon this principle. The K2 hairdressing salon offers the whole Shu Uemura designer line, enriched with precious natural ingredients such as white tea, camellia and minerals. The hairdressing salon is equipped with two massage armchairs with an integrated chomotherapy system, as well as a demineralised water fountain.
Eating & Drinking
There are plenty of lively, hip bars and clubs to appeal to the young and beautiful crowd in Courchevel, maintaining the resort's reputation as a party town, but for those looking for something a bit more sedate, there are also a number of more sophisticated and civilised options.Le Kintessence
For dinner, Le Kintessence offers creativity and lightness, a triple performance, three variations on a theme.A gourmet's paradise in an intimate atmosphere, Le K2's is entirely devoted to haute cuisine, where the chef reveals delicately prepared dishes, the quintessence of the expertise and creativity of culinary craftsmanship. In february 2014, Le Kintessence was awarded two Michelin stars.
Le Black Pyramid
The inventive buffets at Le Black Pyramid restaurant offer a wealth of sweet and savoury delights for breakfast and brunch. At dinner, the Chef's culinary world is an experience filled with tradition and surprises. In an exceptional setting, the K2 wine cellar located at Le Black Pyramid restaurant is home to the very finest bottles, almost 1100 exemplary wines.
Le 8611
In a friendly and warm atmosphere, Le 8611 bar takes the art of mixing cocktails to the highest level. Our head barman draws inspiration from the great cocktail classics, dreaming up original creations to be enjoyed in the lounges of Le 8611 and beside the fireplace.
Le Winston Klub
After dinner or for a moment's enjoyment with friends, Le Winston Klub offers a calm and refined atmosphere. Its exceptional selection of old and very rare spirits and fine cigars from around the world give every reason for taking one's time.
Le K'Baret
Le K'baret is a unique venue which can be completely converted into a cinema, nightclub or theatre.
It is equipped with a bar and the latest sound, video and light technologies. For making everlasting memories from birthdays and events, Le K'baret is a dedicated area for organising unforgettable experiences.
Additional Services
We want to make your stay as relaxing and comfortable as possible with extensive knowledge of the resort and the facilities it has to offer, the staff would be delighted to organise any additional services you may desire including (extra charge applies):- Childcare
- Ski instruction
- Ski guiding
- Heli-skiing
- Heli-sightseeing trips
- Lunch at your chalet
The Ski-Shop
Located just a few meters away from the Cospillot slope, access to the world's largest skiing area from the K2 ski shop could not be easier. It offers ski equipment for sale and hire, featuring the technical masterpieces of the Volant brand in particular. The boutique area also stocks the latest winter collections from the most famous clothing and accessory brands.
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