Arriving at Les Airelles: Courchevel's Castle on the Mountain

Les Airelles is not a hotel that resembles other hotels. It is modelled on an Austrian imperial hunting lodge, positioned at the edge of the ski slopes at Courchevel 1850, its terracotta facade and green timber shutters visible from the upper runs as a landmark of the resort. Inside, the decorative programme is lavish and specific — Vienna Biedermeier furniture, Schönbrunn yellow walls, the controlled excess of an imperial aesthetic applied to mountain hospitality. It is the most distinctive property in a resort that does not lack for distinctive properties.

The arrival at Les Airelles is choreographed with precision by the hotel's own team. There is a dedicated drop-off position on the road above the ski school — a brief stretch of cleared road where vehicles can stop without interrupting the flow of the resort. The hotel's porter meets arriving guests at the vehicle, and luggage is transported via an internal system to the suite or chalet. The guest's journey from car to lobby takes perhaps thirty seconds.

FFGR chauffeurs are familiar with the specific requirements of an Airelles arrival. The approach from the lower village requires timing — during peak afternoon periods, the road is busy, and the optimal arrival window is either before 15:30 or after 17:00, avoiding the post-ski congestion. The chauffeur coordinates the approach accordingly, communicating with the hotel's concierge team to ensure the reception is ready and the arrival is seamless rather than hurried.

For departures — particularly early morning transfers for flights from Geneva, Chambéry, or the altiport — FFGR provides a wake-call service integrated with the hotel's own procedures. Luggage is prepared the evening before. The vehicle is positioned at the hotel's departure point at the agreed time. The morning departure from Les Airelles, for guests who will return in less than a year, begins the anticipation of the next visit immediately.