Alp’Azur Hotels is an independent hotel group that has chosen to establish itself in two of the most beautiful locations in French luxury: the Alps and the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. Between snow-capped peaks and the sunny Riviera, its hotels are designed to allow guests to experience the changing seasons in exceptional surroundings.
In the heart of the Trois Vallées ski area, Alp’Azur has created two iconic mountain hotels. In Courchevel 1850, Le Carlina is a 5-star luxury ski-in/ski-out hotel on the edge of the Bellecôte piste. Meanwhile, in Méribel-Mottaret, Le Mont Vallon, a 4-star hotel inspired by the elegance of Austrian alpine chalets, offers spacious rooms and a mountain spa to prolong the après-ski pleasure. On the Mediterranean coast, there are two addresses in Saint-Tropez, La Mandarine and Le Domaine de l’Astragale, as well as a unique address in Port Grimaud, Le Suffren. All facing the sea, the sun, and the art of summer living, they offer a timeless experience.
Together, these five hotels form the Alp’Azur signature: offering unique locations for an unforgettable experience in exceptional destinations. All this combines hospitality, gastronomy, well-being, and personalized service.
The history and promise of Alp’Azur
Alp’Azur Hotels is first and foremost the story of an independent hotel group, driven by a passion for authentic, high-end hospitality. From the outset, the project has been based on a clear commitment: to establish itself only in the most sought-after destinations in France, between the Gulf of Saint-Tropez and the Alps, and to offer a lifestyle that is refined, informal, and relaxed. This dual location between the sea and the mountains still shapes the group’s identity today, with “the art of two seasons” as its signature.
Over the years, Alp’Azur has built up a collection of 4- and 5-star hotels, villas, and apartments in the heart of these legendary regions. Whether by the sea or in the mountains, each location has been chosen for its exclusive setting.
Alp’Azur Hotel: at the heart of internationally renowned destinations
Alp’Azur also offers unique locations between the sea and the mountains in remarkable natural sites of international renown, combined with personalized service in both summer and winter.
Among these exceptional locations are the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, the pearl of the Mediterranean prized for its festive, glamorous and cosmopolitan atmosphere, and the lakeside town of Port-Grimaud, often compared to a “Provençal Venice” and appreciated for its gentle way of life, its canals and lively little squares, and its quays lined with boats and colorful houses. Alp’Azur properties include a private park just a few steps from the beach in Saint-Tropez, a country house nestled among vineyards and pine trees above the Place des Lices, a charming hotel on the banks of the canals of Port Grimaud, and mountain chalets at the foot of the slopes of Courchevel 1850 and Méribel-Mottaret.
This promise is embodied on a daily basis in hospitality based on human values. Alp’Azur promotes teams committed to attention to detail, a sincere welcome, and quality relationships with guests, whether for a short stay, a family vacation, or a professional event.
“For me, it’s the teams, the attention paid to each guest, and the ability to create connections that transform a simple stay into a unique experience. This is what has always driven me. In our properties, we create places where guests feel welcome, where service is discreet but precise, so that every moment is a rare interlude in dream destinations. Our role is to create a tailor-made, authentic, and rejuvenating experience, whether you’re in Courchevel under the snow or in the gardens of Saint-Tropez under the sun,” says Samuel Dratler, Marketing and Communications Manager at Alp’Azur.
Winter in two of the most beautiful hotels in the French Alps
When the first snowflakes cover the Alps in their most beautiful white coat, Alp’Azur Hotels welcomes you to the heart of the 3 Vallées, the largest ski area in the world with 600 km of slopes, with two high-end addresses in two iconic resorts: the Carlina in Courchevel 1850 and Le Mont Vallon in Méribel.
Offering spectacular views, high-end establishments, and unique après-ski experiences, both are ideally located with direct access to the ski slopes and spectacular views of the surrounding peaks.
Le Carlina, the art of living in a 5-star hotel in Courchevel 1850
Le Carlina is a 5-star hotel in Courchevel 1850, offering ski-in/ski-out access to Les Trois Vallées, the largest ski area in the world. Combining alpine charm and high-end amenities, Le Carlina offers attentive luxury without being ostentatious, worthy of the great mountain hotels. Its rooms and suites invite tranquility, its gourmet restaurant celebrates seasonal cuisine, and its bright spa extends the wellness experience after skiing. Its south-facing terrace, on the edge of the Bellecôte slope, is a little corner of paradise for sunbathing.
Le Mont Vallon, an authentic and refined chalet in Méribel
Le Mont Vallon is a 4-star hotel in Méribel-Mottaret, located at the foot of the slopes of the Trois Vallées ski area. Its privileged location allows easy access to Courchevel and Les Menuires by gondola. Inspired by the elegance of Austrian alpine chalets, Le Mont Vallon offers spacious rooms with mountain views, a mountain spa for a moment of relaxation and well-being, and two restaurants that celebrate traditional Savoyard cuisine. Bathed in sunshine, its south-facing terrace offers an exceptional panorama that can only be found in Méribel.
Summer immersion in the Saint-Tropez lifestyle
When the snow gives way to the sunshine of the French Riviera, Alp’Azur Hotels offers discreet luxury establishments between Saint-Tropez and Port Grimaud. Le Domaine de l’Astragale, La Mandarine, and Le Suffren offer three ways to experience the Gulf of Saint-Tropez in summer: by the sea, by the village, or in the heart of the lakeside town.
Le Domaine de l’Astragale: Saint Tropez by the sea
At the entrance to Saint-Tropez, Le Domaine de l’Astragale is nestled in a lush private park, just a few hundred meters from the sea and Bouillabaisse beach. This 5-star hotel offers rooms and suites opening onto the gardens, as well as luxury villas with private pools for those who wish to enjoy a secluded location while benefiting from the services of a grand hotel. Swimming pools, terraces, shaded paths, and Mediterranean plants combine to create the quintessence of discreet, warm, and informal luxury.
La Mandarine: Saint Tropez village side
A few steps from the famous Place des Lices, the luxury hotel La Mandarine presents itself as a Tropezian country house surrounded by vineyards, olive trees, and gardens, enjoying a rare location, both close to the hustle and bustle of Tropez and away from its effervescence. Deliberately intimate, the atmosphere of this 5-star hotel is that of a small private Provençal village. The swimming pool, restaurant, and bar extend this feeling of a secluded stay, far from the immediate hustle and bustle of the port while remaining close to the iconic addresses of Saint-Tropez.
Le Suffren: the sweet life in Port Grimaud
In the heart of the lakeside town of Port Grimaud, Le Suffren is a 4-star hotel in an exclusive location on the Place du Marché, between the marina and the canals, and just a few hundred meters from the beach. Accessible by boat thanks to the nearby mooring rings, Le Suffren offers a taste of the real Dolce Vita: breakfast overlooking the water, boat trips along the canals, swimming at the nearby beaches, shopping trips to Saint Tropez, evenings on the square enjoying the terraces and markets. In this “little Provençal Venice,” Alp’Azur Hotels offers a warm and sunny location, ideal for discovering the Gulf of Saint-Tropez in a more intimate but equally refined atmosphere.
The same signature: gastronomy, well-being, and personalized service
Beyond the diversity of its locations, Alp’Azur Hotels stands out for its unique approach to luxury, whether in the heart of the 3 Vallées or facing the Gulf of Saint Tropez. Everywhere, the promise is based on three inseparable pillars: sincere, gourmet cuisine, spaces dedicated to wellness for recharging your batteries, and attentive, personalized service.
Establishments with sincere, gourmet, seasonal cuisine
At Alp’Azur Hotels, in each establishment, the menus are built around fresh, seasonal products that are as local as possible, offering authentic, gourmet cuisine.
In Méribel, at the Hôtel du Mont Vallon, the L’Authentic brasserie serves mountain dishes on a large terrace facing the ski slopes. Meanwhile, the restaurant Le Chalet offers a full menu every evening in the wood-paneled atmosphere of an Austrian chalet.
In Courchevel 1850, at the Carlina, the C 1850 honors the essentials of French gastronomy with exceptional products such as lobster, foie gras, and revisited Savoyard classics. Le Carlibar, with its south-facing terrace, offers a delicious Argentine barbecue at the edge of the slopes, facing the sun.
In Saint-Tropez, La Mandarine serves light, colorful cuisine with a fish or meat concept featuring three approaches: ceviche, salad, and tartare. The Domaine de L’Astragale provides continuous service, from breakfast to dinner under the stars, in a chic and discreet atmosphere.
Wellness and Spa: recharge your batteries between the sea and the mountains
In the mountains, the Carlina and Mont Vallon Spas offer indoor pools, saunas, and relaxation areas bathed in light, designed to gently prolong your skiing days in the 3 Vallées ski area. In summer, the Domaine de l’Astragale, La Mandarine, and Le Suffren offer little corners of paradise to relax between swimming pools, lush, shaded gardens, and sunny terraces, allowing guests to fully enjoy the Saint-Tropez climate. Each hotel offers a cozy cocoon, at its own pace, with the same goal: to allow everyone to recharge their batteries, whether as a couple, with family, or with friends.
Discreet, attentive and tailor-made services
Beyond the locations, it is the support that makes the difference. In all Alp’Azur hotels, the teams place people at the heart of everything they do, providing personalized service based on a warm welcome and a sense of hospitality.
Clefs d’Or concierge service for 5-star hotels, transfer arrangements, table reservations, ski lessons or sea excursions, adjustments to services for late arrivals or early departures: every detail is designed to simplify your stay and make it unforgettable. In winter and summer alike, Alp’Azur offers tailor-made services that can be adapted to the wishes of each guest.
Unique experiences in tune with the seasons
Staying at Alp’Azur Hotels means embracing the rhythm of the summer and winter seasons, shaped by the mountains and the Mediterranean. In winter, the days begin with ski-in ski-out access from Courchevel 1850 or Méribel-Mottaret, before continuing on south-facing terraces or at the spa, facing the snow-capped peaks of the 3 Vallées. Between snowshoe walks, unusual dog sledding excursions, gourmet breaks, and evenings by the fire, everything is in place to ensure a memorable stay in the Alps.
When summer arrives in Saint-Tropez, the day begins with a peaceful breakfast in the gardens of the Domaine de l’Astragale or in the privacy of a luxury villa. It can be followed by a stroll through the markets of Saint Tropez and the surrounding area, continuing with a trip to the iconic Pampelonne beach, and ending with an evening at the port and the many high-end restaurants in the center.
Over the course of your stay, a whole lifestyle emerges, true to Alp’Azur’s promise: to make every visit, whatever the season, a unique experience in exceptional locations.
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