Recharge your batteries
and reach new heights
The HAMEAU DE MARCANDOU is located in Courchevel Village (1550m/5085ft), in the heart of the French Alps, on the heights of the Tarentaise valley. The topography of Courchevel and its six villages spread out across the mountainside offer a wide variety of vibes, particularly suitable for numerous family, sporting and cultural activities.
And the snow came...
For some challenging high mountain skiing, head to La Saulire and its legendary Grand Couloir... Looking for a personal challenge? Take part in the timed slalom of the "xDrive Cup" with a personal video at the end!
In addition to these downhill, cross-country and snowboarding activities, a vast array of attractive options are available for non-skiers. Between the high-altitude lakes, the snow-covered forests and the awesome scenery of the mountains, the area around the HAMEAU DE MARCANDOU is home to an incredible natural heritage. A wealth of footpaths and snowshoe trails run through the area.
Back on dry land, you may be tempted by an ice climbing experience before après-ski activities at the skating rink, bowling alley or cinema. Or, opt for a relaxing interlude at the Aquamotion water park located near the hamlet!
When you’re ready to take a break from winter sport, an array of unusual sensory experiences awaits. Just choose from the countless treatments and rejuvenating services offered by the scores of Courchevel spas: exceptional rituals, unusual massages, jacuzzi, sauna, experience shower, infinity pool, treatments based on salt crystals extracted from glaciers... Drink in the calm! Last but not least, don't forget the fantastic fine-dining pilgrimage that your stay in Courchevel represents. A multitude of must-see restaurants, traditional or avant-garde, starred or not, always vying with each other in audacity, creativity and imagination to delight the palate and honor the epicurean traveler that you are!
In short, you have an unlimited catalogue of activities to recharge your batteries and fill up on memories. Our team will be happy to recommend and organise a tailor-made program for you, to make your stay even more enjoyable and hassle-free.
SUMMER & INTERSEASONS
Nature in its purest form…
The days are getting longer, summer is coming and you’re ready to discover new horizons far from the fast-paced world, As the heat rises, you seize the opportunity of a breath of fresh mountain air in the mountains. In choosing LE HAMEAU DE MARCANDOU you’re guaranteed a unique and preserved natural setting, surrounded by rich and varied fauna and flora.
The green and omnipresent nature of this natural heritage reserves precious and unique moments for you from spring to autumn.
What about a family walk to discover the pastoral traditions closely linked to the cultural heritage of the valley? Higher up, numerous lakes with their crystal-clear waters will enrich your hikes - and why not take the opportunity to picnic in a refreshing alpine atmosphere on top of the world?
For those who prefer to abstain from ambulatory pursuits, many options exist: canyoning, rafting, golf, horse riding, paragliding, high rope course, climbing and via ferrata, etc.
Cycling enthusiasts and cycle touring lovers will be eager to meander through the mountain pastures and take on the challenge of the famous Col de la Loze. The location of the HAMEAU DE MARCANDOU gives you same-day access to many legendary passes regularly taken by the Tour de France riders. We can provide recommendations for a wide range of routes of varying difficulty and can provide assistance for your climbs.
You will discover the freedom to climb peaks you would otherwise never dare dream of, and the pleasures of riding an array of splendid routes! What's more, you can set off on an electric bike to discover the breadth of the 3 Valleys and still have time for lunch in a mountain refuge or restaurant!
There is no shortage of lakes and natural pools suitable for swimming, fishing, or water sports around the HAMEAU DE MARCANDOU. The Rosière lake, a treasure preserved in a verdant setting surrounded by forest, is particularly suitable for chill out moments with family or friends.
As for resting and repose, in addition to the relaxation and well-being facilities offered in our chalets, the range of pleasures is almost infinite.
Treat yourself to a beauty and relaxation interlude in one of the many Courchevel spas and take advantage of the balneotherapy center located in the heart of the Aquamotion complex, the largest European water park in the mountains!
In other words, staying at the HAMEAU DE MARCANDOU outside the winter season means enjoying a wide range of activities that are both stimulating and beneficial to recharge your batteries and fill up on memories.
A TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS
TO ORGANIZE YOUR ACTIVITIES
For more than twenty years, with the label "Marcandou Worldwide", Marc & Candice have been organizing extraordinary adventure trips and stays around the world, from Greenland to Antarctica, from Kamchatka to Patagonia... a guarantee of passion and commitment for the greatest satisfaction of demanding travelers.
