Le Cap Horn is a fabulous restaurant in Courcehvel 1850, and it has been included in the Telegraph’s list of the top ten mountain restaurants in the world. This delectable restaurant serves seafood at 2000m altitude not typical of most mountain top restaurants. In addition to a 300-seat dining room, there are numerous private rooms if you choose a smaller group with which to dine. Not only will you enjoy gourmet food and an extensive wine list (among the best in Courchevel), but the people (celebrity) watching is great too!
Just before the crowd
With La Cap Horn owner Eric Tournier
The après outdoor party
The cozy bar
The main dining area is decorated in a nautical theme, much like the private Yacht Club (members only) lounge situated upstairs. The choice of a nautical theme is a nod to the owner’s summers spent in St. Tropez–which is probably why it is knowas the mountain Nikki Beach. If you choose to dine outdoors on the sunny terrace, you can eat your meal while watching the occasional plane (pilots need to be exceptionally skilled to land on this airstrip as it is known as one of the most challenging in the world) and helicopters land at the Altiport.
With Sonya relaxing at lunch
The main dining room
Menu options are dominated by seafood. Some of the more popular culinary options include Le Panier Rouge (Canadian lobster, crab, Dublin Bay prawns and pink shrimps for two), oysters, and spiny lobster with coral butter (a sea urchin cream sauce). If you are not a seafood lover, you can still choose from menu options like roast chicken or Black Angus beef. While you dine, you can also enjoy music being spun by the DJ. For the best scene, visit the terrace after 2 p.m. for some après ski cocktails, eats, and dancing. The snack bar and pizza oven are perfect for those looking for an afternoon snack.
Loving the disco balls 🙂
Running into my good friend Stephanie’s friend Amy….such a small world
If you plan to visit Le Cap Horn for some après ski eats, make sure to bring your credit card. While the food is delish, it can also be quite pricey! A pizza can set you back up to more than €30 ($41). But don’t worry, it will be worth it! For any skier, this is an experience not to be missed.
Photo op on the Cap Horn snowcat
Ready for the party
Back out to hit the slopes
Wow! looks like you are having a blast!
WOW that bar is incredible — I want to go there ASAP. The photos are wonderful and this is a terrific and fun post.
Thank you Laura! 🙂
This place looks amazing!
Looks so much fun!!!
I think this is the place to have a great vacation! I have forwarded your “La Cap Horn” photos and your comments to all of my clients. I really think that this spot is going to be the future meeting place for all of my clients.
Thanks for the info on this hot-spot!!!
Frank Van Buren, Sr Member
VB&T CPA ‘s
Thank you Frank! It is the perfect location for fun, creative inspiration and international networking. 🙂