Le Refuge*** in Tignes, where it all began
Built in 1924, this facility was the first mountain shelter in the area to exist at this altitude. Let’s not forget that the village of Tignes was originally located at the bottom of the valley and was completely submerged in water in 1952 due to the construction of the dam. So when the new Tignes appeared at 2,100m, the Refuge became the resort’s best located facility. It was converted into a hotel and is still run by the same family, the Favres. On the snow front, facing the frozen lake and the Grande Motte glacier, the Refuge welcomes families, couples or friends in its rooms with large balconies and a real mountain atmosphere. Another strong point: breakfast served at 5 ame floor in front of huge windows, allows you to feast your eyes and best observe the program of the day.
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For whom. families and great skiers who want to combine practicality and authenticity.
Table: no restaurant, but a champion breakfast served as a buffet on a huge cart. Available for external customers by reservation.
Cost: from 161 euros for a double room with breakfast; regular price in winter from €244.
Hotel Le Refuge, 73320 Tignes Le Lac. Such. 04 79 06 36 64L
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5 brothers in Val d’Isere, family first
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Between the church and the tourist office of the iconic Savoyard resort, this family home immerses its guests in the heart of its history. In 1936, Cécile Matisse opened the Bellevue, one of the first hotels in Val d’Isère, which his son took over. Then his 5 grandsons, the famous 5 brothers, will each write a decisive chapter in the history of the resort in their own way. The life of this ancestral place is most beautifully extended by the fourth generation Matisse, two cousins, Audrey and Valerie. The 17 large bedrooms and lounge-library areas, games room and dining room are warmly arranged to share the happiness of being with loved ones above all else.
For whom. small and large families, skiers in love with the Val d’Isere resort.
Table: The inexplicable Pot-Au-Feu and its bone marrow is recommended by Chef Fabien Bard and inventing this season, 2022-2023; Lamb chops stuffed with Tomme de Savoie Crepine in Nest of Hay, Mousseline potatoes with olive oil from Nyons. Menu: 39 euros
Cost: from €215 per double room.
Family house 5 brothers, Rue Nicolas Bazile, 73 150 Val d’Isère. Such. 04 79 06 00 03.
Monts Charvin*** in Courchevel, naturally
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A stone’s throw from the Croisette and the Tovetz slope, Hotel des Monts Charvin is a rather small local exception on the Courchevel scale. Eleven years ago, Aurora Sharvin took the “big house” built by her grandfather, who was also one of the station’s first instructors, to turn it into a hotel. In this cocoon with 19 rooms, we perfectly assume mountain design codes based on small hearts, old wood, red color and fur cage. The hostess brings a genuine air of authenticity to this rather luxurious and glittering resort. The service at The Little Onion is nearly 4 star and the regulars are very diverse, from young couples who have come to treat themselves to a popular 3 Valleys spot, to more affluent families looking for simplicity. Great value for money.
For whom. skiers are looking for a natural version of Courchevel.
Table: The breakfast is as authentic and generous as the rest, completely organic with cheeses, dairy products and valley products directly from the producers in the valley.
Cost: from €170 for a double room in winter, breakfast extra €18.
Hotel Les Monts Charvin, 94 rue des Verdons, Courchevel 1850, 73 120 Saint Bon Tarentaise. Such. 04 79 04 19 10.
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Araucaria**** in La Plan, great stay
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At the foot of the Plagne Center slalom stadium, this 4-star hotel has been tempting both young and old for 3 years. The 84 rooms, including 10 family rooms, are modern and a little quirky, with playful chic decor by the talented Leslie Gauthier. The huge Nuxe spa is designed for harmonious co-living, as it is equipped with a children’s pool that is isolated from other facilities. However, the originality and added value of the place, in particular, lies in the very spacious common space, equipped on the one hand with a dance cocktail bar, intimate corners and a music scene. On the other hand, different playgrounds adapted to each age and decorated with Tagada strawberry and Pop-Corn dispensers… So the party can be in full swing for everyone.
For whom. friends and young parents who haven’t given up on the idea of a holiday ski vacation even with kids.
Table: a buffet of fresh and cooked items in a market setting where soups of the day compete with pizzas and other cooked dishes. Breakfast and dinner with half board, €58 for adults and €29 for children.
Cost: from €240 per night in a family room for 5 people with breakfast.
Araucaria Hotel & Spa, Plagne Centre, 73 210 La Plagne Tarentaise Tel. 04 58 24 11 11.
L’Aiglon at La Rosière, light break
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Freja and Johnny, a young English couple who cut their teeth in the tour operator sector, settled in this beautiful chalet in a French-Italian ski resort in 2018. The feeling of being with friends here is so strong that just putting your feet under the table or seeing your room cleaned from skiing when you go home reminds you that you are a customer. Both warm and professional, the reception nevertheless leaves just the right distance for everyone to enjoy the place in peace. A large sofa near the stove is the meeting place for snacks and aperitifs, which are cheerfully and often shared in the company of the hostess. Another advantage is brightness. Between the large 180° panoramic windows and the glass ceiling overlooking the upper floor, also equipped with large openings, light floods the space. Upstairs, the central area with its transparent floor sometimes becomes a yoga room or a playroom for children (useful for viewing), but it is also ideal for admiring the most beautiful sunsets, sitting comfortably on large cushions.
For whom. sociable skiers of all ages and backgrounds.
Table: All meals and breakfast are prepared by Johnny and Freja. Versatile and delicious, they also adapt to the weather; at tea time, on bad weather days Freja cakes are judiciously accompanied by mulled wine. Dinner menu with aperitif for 35 euros.
Cost: from €166 per night in a double room with breakfast.
Chalet l’Aiglon, l’Orée 73 700 Montvalezan. Such. 07 50 27 92 28.
This article, published in January 2021, is subject to update.
Source: Le Figaro
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