Close Protection · French Alps

Bodyguard in Courchevel

Alpine chalet & VIP protection.

The summit of Alpine luxury

Discretion at altitude.

Courchevel 1850 is the most exclusive address in the Alps, drawing royalty, executives and entertainers to its private chalets, boutiques and the slopes of the Three Valleys through the winter season.

From the chalets above the Croisette and the boutiques of the Rue du Rocher to the altiport and the pistes, Algoz arranges protection that lets clients move between chalet, slope and village while remaining entirely at ease.

Key Security Risks in Courchevel

Luxury in a closed season.

Chalets

Chalet & Estate Exposure

Private chalets with valuable guests, staff access and limited natural surveillance.

Retail

Luxury Retail Exposure

High-value boutiques where watches, jewellery and identity are visible.

Access

Snow & Mountain Routes

Snowbound roads, the altiport and piste movement requiring careful planning.

Press

Visibility & Tracking

Concentrated celebrity presence and social posts revealing location and movement.

Seasonal

Peak-Season Density

Holiday-period crowding that complicates movement and emergency egress.

Theft

Opportunistic Crime

Targeted theft of valuables around boutiques, restaurants and chalet entrances.

Bodyguard Services in Courchevel

From chalet to piste, covered.

CPOs

French-Licensed Officers

Discreet operatives compliant with French private-security law, fluent in English and French.

Chalets

Chalet & Estate Security

Residential coverage, staff vetting liaison and overnight presence for private chalets.

Family

Family & Children Cover

Attentive, low-profile protection for families and children on and off the slopes.

Retail

Discreet Boutique Cover

Quiet protection through boutiques, restaurants and village settings.

Transfers

Altiport & Geneva Transfers

Secure arrivals via the Courchevel altiport or Geneva and Chambéry, and mountain transfers.

Excellence, Discreetly Delivered

\"Protection that moves with the family from chalet to piste - warm, watchful and discreet.\"

Algoz Group - Courchevel

Hire a Bodyguard in Courchevel

Protection across Courchevel & the Three Valleys.

Share your chalet, your dates and your season plans, and we will coordinate discreet protection across the resort.

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French Legal Framework

Why protection in Courchevel must be licensed.

In France, close protection is a regulated profession. Under the Code de la sécurité intérieure (Livre VI), every agent de protection physique des personnes must hold a valid CNAPS professional card (carte professionnelle), and the operating company must hold a CNAPS authorisation. Armed protection is tightly restricted.

Algoz coordinates protection in Courchevel exclusively through this licensed framework, with every operative CNAPS-carded, NDA-bound and discreet. See how our close protection works, add concierge and secure transport, or extend across Saint-Moritz and Geneva.

Indicative Investment

What protection in Courchevel costs.

As a guide, professional close protection in France and Western Europe is, in 2026, typically EUR 550–850 per day for a single principal on twelve-hour cover, with the final rate confirmed on enquiry and no obligation. Specialist profiles, armed or armoured requirements, short-notice mobilisation and peak season carry a premium. Read our full close protection pricing guide, how a security driver works, and why Legion veterans lead European protection.

Where We Operate

Protection in related destinations.

Monaco

France

Milan

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Protecting celebrities & public figures

Actors, musicians, athletes, royals and the people the world recognises - celebrity protection is its own discipline: anti-paparazzi strategy, leak-proof operations, crowd and stalker management, and details that switch from red carpet to invisible in the same day.

Celebrity Close Protection

Important Legal Notice — Security & Close Protection

Algoz FZ-LLC (Trade License 5033995 | TRN 105119056700001) is licensed for Businessmen Services and Lifestyle Development Consultancy by RAKEZ. We do not directly provide armed or unarmed security, bodyguard or close-protection services. All operational execution is performed exclusively by licensed third-party partners holding the necessary local permits (e.g. France's private-security regulation under the Code de la sécurité intérieure (Livre VI), overseen by the CNAPS). We provide direct assistance and support in partnership with local regulated providers, complying with local laws. Clients are responsible for obtaining any required approvals. Armed services require a minimum 30-day lead time for authorisation, which may be refused. All activities comply with UAE laws and RAKEZ regulations.

Bodyguard in Courchevel - Frequently Asked Questions

Why use Algoz rather than hiring a local security agency in Courchevel directly?

Because vetting an unknown local security agency in Courchevel yourself is where the real risk lies. Standards, licensing and discipline vary widely between firms, and a principal cannot tell a properly licensed, reliable operator from an underqualified one until something goes wrong in the field, when it is already too late. Algoz knows the Courchevel market in France: we have already worked with these providers, vetted them and kept only the best. Engage us and we select the right team for your profile, brief them under NDA and supervise them closely against our own standard throughout - so you gain genuine local knowledge and full licensing without gambling on an untested agency. One accountable point of contact owns the outcome, and you are never left managing an unfamiliar vendor in a foreign city.

Is it legal to hire a bodyguard in France, and do they need a licence?

Yes. Close protection in France is regulated under the Code de la sécurité intérieure: every operative must hold a CNAPS professional card (carte professionnelle), and armed protection is tightly restricted. Algoz coordinates only CNAPS-carded operatives, so your detail is fully compliant.

Can you protect principals during the Courchevel ski season?

Yes. Licensed officers and secure transport cover chalets, slopes, dining and travel for visiting families through the winter season, with Arabic, Russian and other languages spoken and discreet delivery.

Do you provide chalet security through the ski season?

Yes. We arrange residential cover for private chalets across Courchevel 1850 and the resort, including access control, staff liaison and overnight presence.

Can you protect families and children on the slopes?

Yes. We provide attentive, low-profile operatives experienced with family movement on and off the piste, coordinating discreetly with instructors and staff.

Do you coordinate altiport and Geneva transfers?

Yes. We arrange secure arrivals via the Courchevel altiport or Geneva and Chambéry airports, with mountain transfers throughout the season.

Are your operatives licensed in France?

Yes. All operational execution is carried out by partners holding the required French private-security licensing, fluent in English and French with further languages on request.

Can the client choose the bodyguard they prefer?

In many cases, yes. Given sufficient notice, and provided the request can be accommodated without compromising safety, the client may select the profile of the operative, and in most engagements is offered this choice. It cannot, however, override our professional security assessment, which always takes precedence.