It has been nearly 18 years now since Stella and Alain, both in love with the Chamonix valley, left their natal Vercors region to embark upon a big project : the renovation of that
hotel in Chamonix at the start of the Grands Montets ski slopes, turning it into luxury accomodation for the best family holidays in Chamonix !
Renovations began in 2000 and soon the inside pool was built as well as a fitness and spa area, including a sauna, hammam, and massage parlor. All shared areas were renovated using old wood, stone, warm shades and antique furniture in order to recreate the cosy and homely atmosphere of an alpine chalet.
Every Autumn since, Alain's masterful hands and creative imagination have gradually transformed the hotel into the luxurious yet welcoming and homely place it is today, with its comfortable lounge nestled around a big open fireplace, its cosy rooms with beautiful views, and its open areas such as the bar and outside jacuzzi facing Mont-Blanc, where you can simply relax after a long day out on the slopes.
Stella was in charge of decorating and you are bound to love the combination of modern and traditional elements which adorn the rooms.
In 2016, some important renovation work has taken place : with Damien, Paul and Stefano's help, Alain has transformed nine first floor rooms into three big Family Suite . They are each named after one of their three children, and decorated according to their personnality. Discover «Estelle», a room which evokes nature and the wilderness, «Charlotte», a modern themed room, and «Paul» , a room which will carry you to the heart of the Canadian mountains...
In October 2018, Alain and Stella passed on to Jean-Sébastien Beslay, a long-date guest of the hotel, who now runs the hotel caring about his guests' satisfaction and who wants to keep the spirit of the hotel overall.
The
hotel near Geneva and Chamonix now offers a total of 42 rooms, including 3 suites overlooking Mont-Blanc, 3 family suites, 7 duplex rooms which are ideal for families and 27 Classic and Mountain Spirit rooms. 2 rooms are equipped for disabled persons, located on the ground floor.