Major Fire in Courchevel Luxury Hotel Forces Evacuation of Over 260 Guests and Staff

A significant fire broke out in the attic of the five-star Grands Alpes hotel in Courchevel, Savoie, on the evening of January 27, 2026, triggering the evacuation of more than 260 people from two nearby luxury hotels. The fire, which began around 7 PM, threatened the adjacent hotel but caused no injuries, according to local authorities.

The Chambéry prefecture reported that approximately 83 individuals, including nine families and nearly 40 staff members, were evacuated from the Grands Alpes hotel and relocated to other area hotels. Additionally, about 180 people were evacuated from a second hotel, though details about this establishment remain unspecified.

About 60 firefighters equipped with 50 vehicles have been deployed to battle the blaze. Emergency responders face significant challenges due to the hotel's roof construction and the close proximity of several high-end hotels and large wooden chalets, which complicates maneuvering firefighting equipment. Videos on social media show firefighters actively combating the fire on the top floor balconies and terraces, using hoses to control flames in the under-roof areas.

Officials cautioned that the intervention will be lengthy given the difficult conditions. The coordinated effort ensured that despite the fire's intensity and threat to surrounding buildings, no casualties occurred.

This incident highlights the complexities and risks firefighters face when combating fires in closely clustered luxury resorts with wooden architecture in mountainous regions like Courchevel.