At Les Airelles, time stands still.
Founded in 1992 by Raymonde Fenestraz, the renowned luxury hotel embodies the very soul of Courchevel. Every year, its beguiling wintry charm wins over the hearts of those who return.
Christophe Tollemer had the honour of beautifying the legendary hotel in 2007. With his rare insight into people and places, he breathed new life into Les Airelles. The spectacular result is thoroughly modern without sacrificing any of the hotel’s acclaimed heritage.
The style of the Tyrol region draws on Italian and Austrian influences. Here, it is amplified to a new harmony.
The region’s many influences come together in a shared quest for supreme comfort and peerless elegance. Three different restaurants strike a perfect chord: fusion cuisine by Pierre Gagnaire (three Michelin stars), Italian dining at Cala Di Volpe, and regional specialities at the Coin Savoyard.
Vintage materials, paints, and countless fabrics were meticulously chosen to create a generous cocoon that is plush without ostentation.
Thirty-seven rooms and 15 suites are available. The most illustrious of these measures 550 square metres, a veritable holy grail of hospitality. It is rare to find such a refined expression of the Tyrolian style, here expressed in the warm draperies of crimson and carmine complemented by green. Tapestries and wooden antiques fill every room with a familiar story.
Les Airelles gives the feeling of a stay in a family manor. Everyone feels perfectly at home. The superb games room captivates the younger guests, while others skiing in off the slopes are welcomed with hot chocolate, pastries, and other treats.
The spa is a feat of artistry and engineering. Part traditional, part visionary, it features the first “snow cave” ever designed into a hotel. No holds were barred in the quest for well-being.
Christophe Tollemer’s superb accomplishment could be discerned in the reactions of long-time clients. When checking in for the first time in the completely overhauled lobby, many loved the new look, even if they could not pinpoint exactly what had changed. It’s in that moment that the magic starts and the architect truly lives up to his vocation, not leaving his own mark, but letting the spirit of the place shine through.
