The Alps Spas|Courchevel, France

Airelles Spa

A warren of wellbeing in Courchevel

VERIFIED LUXURY

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As far as French beauty brands go, it doesn’t get more luxurious than La Mer. At Spa La Mer at Les Airelles, a sanctuary tucked away under the prestigious Les Airelles, Courchevel hotel, “luxurious” is certainly the word of choice. But it’s far from ...

Our Inspector's Highlights

The setting is serene while still maintaining a sense of place with a delightful Alpine chalet feel (wooden lockers and low ceilings, festooned with timber beams).
The sheer variety and scale of the treatments on offer is impressive. Bespoke services are specifically designed to tackle the punishing mountain air and target the muscles used in skiing.
An onsite certified physiotherapist and osteopath are available for custom therapies. You’ll find orthopraxy, reflex and lymphatic drainage massages on the menu as well.
There are plenty of coaching sessions available to book, including personal training; pre- and post-ski prep sessions; swimming and aqua-gym/aqua-biking sessions; Pilates; yoga; boxing; and nutritional training.
The salon can provide everything from an old-fashioned shave to a 45-minute Tokio Inkarami treatment, a replenishing hair remedy that lasts several weeks.

Things to Know

In-room and after-hours treatments are available at a 20 and 50 percent surcharge, respectively.
The swimming pool and facilities are only for hotel guests, so crowds should never be an issue. (Non-guests may book spa and salon appointments, though.)
You may want to arrive even earlier than the customary 15 minutes prior to your treatment so you can properly explore everything the spa has available.
There’s a small spa menu for children under 12, which consists of a 25-minute body or hand massage and a 30-minute facial.

The Treatments

Beat jet lag with just one session in the whole-body Cryoness cryotherapy chamber, where the temperature ranges from -166 to -274 degrees Fahrenheit.
Exclusive to Spa La Mer, the 90-minute La Mer Miracle Broth is the crème de la crème of options. The facial ends with an ice sequence to seal the concentrated, cell-renewing Miracle Broth elixir into the skin.
Administered via non-invasive hyperbaric oxygen nozzle, an Intraceuticals Oxygen Infusion treatment will reverse the damage of the cold, dry Alpine air.

The Facilities

Even if you’re not getting a treatment, hotel guests are always welcome to pop into the spa to use the main facilities: a generously sized pool, indoor and outdoor hot tubs and a well-appointed gym.
The compact salon adds another level of luxury with unisex hair treatments (haircuts, color, styling), makeup via French brand By Terry and nail care.
With day beds and herbal teas, wind down after your massage in the comfortable relaxation room.

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