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Names that are like music to the ears of any ski fan. Méribel, Courchevel and Val d’Isère make up a trio like no other in the world. These resorts lie in the heart of the superb Vanoise National Park. Here, “it’s easier to ski than to walk, you just have to let yourself slide,” remarked Émile Allais in 1937, the first Frenchman to win the world skiing championship and a founder of the École du Ski Français (Ski School of France). Over to you then to make the most of the Three Valleys and all their surroundings...
This property is annually closed. Reopening on 12/6/23
Hotel and restaurant in the mountains. At the foot of the famous Face de Bellevarde Olympic slope, Les Barmes de l’Ours welcomes you into an elegant and traditional setting. Each of its floors features a unique and warm decor. The Michelin- starred restaurant La Table de l’Ours is renowned for its outstanding regional cuisine; while La Rôtisserie, under its large wooden beams, is admired for its spit-roasted meats. Lastly, it is in the relaxed atmosphere of the Coin Savoyard where a grand array of local specialities can be savoured. The Sofa Bar offers a wide range of drinks to enjoy by the fire; and you will also appreciate the cigar cellar, the bowling alley and its game room, the pro- shop services, the swimming pool and the 1,000 sq m spa, which is an ideal escape for relaxing both body and mind. Active and epicurean... there is something for everyone. ... Learn moreless
In 1963, this was the first national park to be created in France. It stretches from the high Maurienne valleys to those in the Tarentaise. With imposing glaciers towering above, there are some 1,500 species of plants found here. You can walk the park along 500km of marked paths. In bad weather, head...
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This is one of the region’s most popular itineraries: from mid-June to mid- September, the Vanoise glacier tour offers an incredible journey along marked paths amid the permanent snow cover. Allow seven days to complete the full loop starting from Pralognan-la-Vanoise, staying overnight in a serviced...
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Established in the little village of Séez-Saint-Bernard since 1817, Arpin Woolen Mill keeps alive a family wool spinning and weaving business. Jackets, blankets, bags, cloaks, mountain knickerbockers and the renowned Draps de Bonneval are manufactured on century-old machinery some of which are included...
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Restaurant and hotel in the mountains. The immaculate façades are as white as driven snow. This typically Savoyard chalet at the foot of the ski slopes exudes discreet elegance with its traditional décor and no-one is left unmoved by the warm welcome of a family who are passionate about their profession. The large spa takes you on a veritable sensory journey, and Le Chabichou especially offers a memorable occasion to taste the refined gastronomic cuisine of Stéphane Buron, distinguished as Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 2004. It showcases fine ingredients such as Bresse pigeon and creates subtle pairings of flavours such as caramelised pork belly and verbena and creamy truffled polenta. ... Learn moreless
Thrill-seekers, climbers, and mountaineers will find themselves taking the vertiginous via cordata and via ferrata in the Vallée des Avals. Both the technical and safe routes can only be done with a guide. Hanging over the void, facing the Vanoise and Mont Blanc glaciers, the footbridges and rope bridges...
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These bikes are called "snow bikes" or "fatbikes" due to the thickness of their tires. Developed in the mid-1980s to pedal in sand or snow, these bikes with oversized wheels are a real pleasure to ride. Perfect for outings as an alternative to snowshoeing, they are also used by the most daring on steep...
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Restaurant and hotel in the mountains. In an idyllic setting in the heart of the ski region of Trois Vallées, La Bouitte has opened its doors to a sublime and timeless mountain since 1976. René and Maxime Meilleur, father and son, have built with their hands a unique chalet, an ode to Savoy living. Comforting and pure, their cuisine is the perfect balance between simplicity and elegance, delivering a chiselled and mischievous interpretation of the region's best products. The wine list is immense and the evenings for oenophiles are not to be missed by those who love wine. The lounges and rooms, delicious cocoons sculpted in wood, and especially the very caring family atmosphere make La Bouitte a residence of incomparable charm. ... Learn moreless
Between December and April, Caroline Vincent, refuge warden and skier, provides visitors with the opportunity to discover the Three Valleys in a unique way by alternating backcountry skiing and ski touring with an initiation into Qi Gong, a traditional Chinese gymnastic practice and breathing science....
Read More lessAn ancient ritual celebrated in the valley every June 21, "l'emmontagnée" is a great festival that brings together villagers, farmers, and their herds. The cows and goats leave the village of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville in the early morning and reach their mountain pasture between Les Menuires and Val...
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** Offer cannot be combined, valid for an itinerary in at least 2 different Relais & Châteaux establishments, reserved with Relais & Châteaux concierges, discount applicable on certain rates and certain establishments. List available from our concierges.
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