01 Oct 2014
French mountain resorts are constantly increasing and improving their range of accommodation, from a palace to a yurt. Regardless of which end of the budget spectrum, French resorts endeavour to upgrade the size, comfort, style and fittings, to ensure that their accommodation meets and exceeds the expectations of an international clientele. Here is a selection of new accommodation from across the mountains of France for the coming winter.
HOTELS
- Morzine: Laurys and Le Paradis have merged and will open on December 14th 2014 as:
- The Rude Lodge (accommodation and café): central location, from £25 pp / night (breakfast included), modern rustic design, 41 beds (dorm/twin).
- The “Paradis” at Rude (après-ski bar and club) bringing a new après-ski flavour, legendary bands twice/week, French DJs every week.
- Val d'Isère: New 5* Hotel Yule (41 rooms) opening 25th December 2014. The former Grand Paradis Hotel in the centre of the village on the snow front has been completely refurbished and will include: 3 beauty treatment rooms, hammam, 2 saunas, ski boutique, games room and cinema.
- Val Thorens: New Club Med Village Val Thorens Sensation (4 Tridents), opening 14th December 2014. Consisting of 384 rooms from 24m2, and including 12 deluxe rooms, 5 Junior Suites and 6 Suites
- Courchevel: Le K2 Hotel was awarded “Palace” status in July 2014, a category reserved for the very finest 5* Hotels in France, "to award official recognition to the finest 5-star that have exceptional qualities that embody French standards of excellence and contribute to enhancing the image of France throughout the world", as decided by Atout France. It is the 3rd Palace hotel in Courchevel and the 16th in France.
- Avoriaz: Hotel des Dromonts 4* Boutique Hotel reopens on 12th December 2014 having been bought and wholly refurbished by the distinctive Maisons & Hotels Sibuet brand, with 34 rooms, state of the art facilities including spa, pool, kids' play area and 3 restaurants: Les Enfants Terrible high end bistro; DOWN for cocktails and tapas and Le Table du Fromage serving traditional Savoyard cuisine.
- Les Gets: Le Chasse-Montagne is an old farm from 1820 which has been transformed into a charming hotel, provisional opening 20th December 2014. Located at 1,350m overlooking the resort, Le Chasse-Montagne is directly on the slopes and offers a 360 degree view of Mont Chéry. There is a huge terrace facing south and an outdoor Jacuzzi. The 11 bedrooms are decorated in a chic alpine style with stone, old wood and steel.
- Val Cenis: In Val Cenis, the new owners of 3-star hotel Alpazur, have completely renovated the building. The cosy hotel now offers 28 spacious and comfy bedrooms, as well as a sauna and Jacuzzi. From €96 per room per night with breakfast, opening 13th December 2014.
- Vars: Nevalhaia **** Chalet Hotel Sleeps up to 14 and can be booked as a private chalet or as a hotel by the room. The state of the art environmentally friendly building is complete with every mod con and enjoys panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. Opening 19th December 2014.
ACCOMMODATION
- Valmorel: La Grange aux Fées, new luxurious self-catered apartments including pool and spa facilities. It has an Ô des Cîmes spa and an indoor pool, as well as a paddling pool. Open from 20th December 2014.
- Flaine: Pierre & Vacances' brand new premium residence Les Terrasses d'Hélios opens 13th December 2014 in the hamlet of Flaine Montsoleil. It features a 24 hour English speaking reception, Deep Nature™ Spa, complete with indoor pool and Hammamm 2 saunas and indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis, as well as all the features of a P & V Premium residence.
- La Rosière: 4* Le Miravidi opened with 13 brand new 3-4 bedroom apartments in July 2014. The residence has a hammam and fitness room and the apartments are designed with families in mind.
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Note for editorial teams: France Montagnes is an agency whose remit is to promote the mountains of France as a tourist destination. For further information about the French mountains in winter or in summer, please contact Matt Carr at the offices of Atout France in London, at matt.carr@atout-france.fr or on 0207 061 6623
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