Le K2 Chogori

The French Alpine ski destination of Val d’Isère is plenty famous in its own right, but Le K2 Chogori, like its sister hotels in Courchevel, takes its primary inspiration from the Himalayas — both its name and its décor are inspired by Tibet’s language and aesthetics. Its location means the village and the lifts are within easy walking distance, and the views of the slopes are a constant reminder of the reason you’re here.

Le K2 Chogori’s interiors are stylish, but still as warm and welcoming as you’d wish from an Alpine luxury lodge. For all its extravagance, it’s family-owned, operated, and designed, which gives it a personality few corporate luxury hotels can match. The accommodations offer a decidedly high-end experience, from the stone-clad bathrooms to the designer fabrics and upscale bath products.

The Goji Spa by Nescens offers restoration in between days on the mountain, as does, in a different way, L’Altiplano 2.0, a restaurant which throws something of a curveball, serving not French or Himalayan fare but upscale family-style Peruvian cuisine. Meanwhile Le 1954, named for the year of K2’s first successful summit, handles everything from afternoon tea and light daytime fare to apéritifs, cocktails, and occasional live music.