Avoriaz
The Sibuet family who owns the five-star hotel l'Altapura in Val Thorens and several luxury hotels in Megève is opening a new hotel in Avoriaz. L'Hotel des Dromonts has been completely renovated by the Sibuet Group to combine vintage style and modern comfort. It has a Pure Altitude Spa, offering treatments with organic products made with local plants, a sauna, a steam room and a fitness area.
The hotel has two restaurants; La Table du Fromager serves traditional mountain dishes such as tartiflette and fondue. The second restaurant is a chic bistro, Les Enfants Terribles, based on the successful other Enfants Terribles brasseries in Megève and Val Thorens.
You can find out more about L'Hotel des Dromonts here on J2Ski.
Beaufortain - Hauteluce
Cozy three-star hotel La Ferme du Chozal in Hauteluce has created a 12th bedroom in a Mazot. A Mazot is a small Savoyard building where farmers used to keep valuable goods such as hay, food, tools, etc. Le Mazot du Chozal is an authentic Mazot from 1849 which has been converted into a luxury and cosy suite on two levels. On the first floor, there is a bedroom with a balcony with views of Mont-Blanc, and on the ground floor there is a lounge and a luxury bathroom. The Mazot also has a private terrace. Guests can enjoy total peace while benefiting from the hotel's service and its gourmet restaurant.
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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Located in the heart of Chamonix, 3-star hotel Pointe Isabelle is re-opening its doors this winter after being completely revamped. Its 45 bedrooms are decorated in a Swedish style. The new owners have kept the original name of the hotel. The hotel had been named after Isabella Straton, the famous mountaineer who was the first woman to climb Mont-Blanc in winter. She completed this feat in 1876 with her husband the famous guide Jean Charlet.
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Les Gets
Le Chasse-Montagne is an old farm from 1820 which has been transformed into a charming hotel. Located at 1,350m overlooking the resort, Le Chasse-Montagne is directly on the slopes and offers a 360 degree view of Mont Chéry and the other mountains around. 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.
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Val d'Isère
Hotel Le Grand Paradis, located at the foot of the Bellevarde and Solaise runs, has become Le Yule, a new 5-star hotel. It has 41 bedrooms decorated in a vintage Scandinavian style, spread over five floors. Le Yule has a brasserie with a relaxed and cosy atmosphere, a lounge bar, a cinema and a spa Nuxe.
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Val Thorens
A brand new Club Med is opening in December 2014 in Europe's highest ski resort. The Club Med Sensation 4 Tridents will have 384 bedrooms, including 12 deluxe bedrooms, 5 junior suites and 6 suites. It offers a new restaurant concept: on top of the main restaurant, it has three tasting areas, Le Comptoir Gourmand, the Bar Lounge and the Cave à Vins. The new Club Med also includes a 600m2 Spa Club Med by Carita. With a young, chic but relaxed atmosphere, it will fit perfectly well in the resort.
Annecy
The Impérial Palace in Annecy, ideally located just by the lake, has been bought by property group PVG. They have completely refurbished the 99 bedrooms and the reception. A new brasserie l'Impérial is opening, managed by Michelin starred chef Jean-Christophe Ansanays-Alex. The Impérial is aiming at becoming a 5-star hotel.
Combloux
La Barmaz is a beautiful traditional Savoyard house which had been converted in a small 5-bedroom hotel, with stunning views on the Chaine des Fiz, Aravis and Mont-Blanc. Breakfast and dinners mainly made of local products are served to the guests. La Barmaz will open for winter 2014-15.
Courchevel
Courchevel has a new B&B. Located in le Praz, Chalet l'Etagne includes four beautiful double bedrooms and a family suite, all fully equipped and tastefully decorated. There is large lounge and a small spa area with a sauna and a Jacuzzi.
Méribel
Les Chalets du Hameau are luxury catered chalets with large bedrooms, cinemas, spas and all the services needed for a ski holiday. A new chalet has been built, in the heart of the Raffort, the highest hamlet in Méribel Valley. The new chalet, 'L'Ecume des Neiges', can sleep up to 16 people, on four levels, accessible by lift.
Tignes
Freeride champion Guerlain Chicherit lets his luxurious chalet in Tignes-Les Brévières. It includes six spacious suites, a gym, a jacuzzi and a game room. Breakfast and afternoon tea are served to guests. The décor match the ski champion, it is sporty, arty and rock'n roll!
Vallée d'Aulps
La Ferme du Lac Vert in Montriond is a traditional farmhouse built in 1842 which has been completely renovated in 2010 to offer a luxurious accommodation. The chalet has ten bedrooms, and can sleep up to 24 people. The meals are prepared by chef Sharif Gergis who took part in the BBC programme Masterchef in 2006 and went into the quarter final.
St Gervais
B&B the Mont-Joly in St Gervais has been taken over by a British couple, Brendan and Miranda. There are two twin rooms and three family rooms, which can accommodate couples with babies.
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