Spring Skiing the French Alps: Hotel de Charme Les Airelles, Courchevel

March 8th, 2006, by Mary Winston Nicklin

Spring Skiing the French Alps: Hotel de Charme Les Airelles, Courchevel

March is upon us, and for serious skiers (but those who prefer not to jet to the Southern Hemisphere during the other half of the year), this means the last days of the season on the slopes. And for some of the finest skiing in Europe– away from Turin’s still dissipating crowds– the French Alps beckon. And the elegance and exceptional location of Hotel de Charme Les Airelles prove temptingly attractive. A grand chalet of the past, this place still embodies the prestigious old-world days of opulence and grandeur. During the 1992 Winter Olympics, Les Airelles served as home to the International Olympic Committee. Basking in its beautiful setting, with ski runs at the door, the hotel boasts an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam and Turkish bath.