Airelles' flagship alpine property — 47 rooms and suites at Courchevel 1850, holding France's Palace distinction since 2017.
Les Airelles opened in 1992 as Courchevel's first deliberately maximalist alpine grand hotel, establishing the template that made it France's most expensive ski property through the 1990s. The 47 rooms, suites, and chalets sit ski-in/ski-out at Courchevel 1850, with interiors that lean into French a
Christmas week at Les Airelles — the property's signature programming became iconic in French ski culture, with the maximalist alpine interiors at their most theatrical.
views: panoramic views of the Alpine garden, number_of_bedrooms: 1, balcony: garden view balcony, location: southside of the hotel overlooking the Tarentaise Valley
Awarded the Palace distinction in France
Vibe: Ski-In/Ski-Out, Palace-Distinction, Michelin-Starred, Alpine-Maximalist
Airelles Courchevel, Les Airelles is featured in 4 of our curated collections:
Best time: January is ideal for ultra-luxury travel due to excellent snow conditions.
Demand: Seasonal demand peaks during the ski season from December to April.
Pricing: Ultra-luxury property prices soar during peak ski season, especially around holidays.
Insider tip: Consider booking private ski lessons or exclusive dining experiences in advance.
Avoid: Avoid visiting in early December when the resort is still preparing for ski season.