Airelles Courchevel, Les Airelles
Painted murals, Nobu on the menu and the piste outside. Alpine restraint, it isn't.
Jardin Alpin, Courchevel 1850, French Alps · €€€€
Courchevel's most theatrical palace: 44 rooms behind a frescoed facade, ski-in access to the Trois Vallées and Matsuhisa on the menu. The winter incentive top performers talk about for years. Seasonal, so book early.
“Les Airelles Courchevel’s frescoed facade looks straight out of a fairytale”
Galerie Magazine
A winter-only property, reopening on 4 December 2026. Activities including helicopter skiing, husky rides and snowmobile outings can be arranged through the hotel.
Image courtesy of Airelles Courchevel · Image courtesy of Airelles Courchevel (photo: Yoann et Marco) · Image courtesy of Airelles Courchevel (photo: Vincent Leroux) · Image courtesy of Airelles Courchevel (photo: Salomé Rateau)
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