A Perfect Alpine Mini-break by Toby Young, Spectator Life My wife Caroline and I wanted to do something special to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary and a mini-break at Chalet Abode in the French Alpine village of Villarabout was exactly what the doctor ordered. Just getting three days alone together, given that we usually have our…
By Telegraph Ski and Snowboard More British skiers and snowboarders choose to head to France than anywhere else. The reason is inescapable: the French Alps offer the best variety of resorts of any country in the world. Best for Charm and Romance – St Martin-de-Belleville French resorts are known for their convenience rather than charm, so…
Last winter, La Bouitte added a new Spa – the Bela Vya: a spa to experience traditional Savoie well-being techniques inspired by nature.
We are thrilled to announce we have been nominated in the The World Ski Awards for the second year running. The awards are the only global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in ski tourism and for the second year The Ecurie is a nominee, this year in the category for ‘France’s Best Ski…
Building on their reputation, having been awarded the ‘Assiette Michelin’ in Winter 2015, the team at Le Montagnard, led by Stéphane Maio in the kitchen and Valentin Suchet, owner of Le Montagnard, in the restaurant, are ready for a new season full of creativity. This year the menu offers new combinations of traditional Savoyard specialties with…
Published in City A.M. – 31st October 2017
LUX magazine announces the winners of the 2016 Hotel & Spa Awards. The world of hotels and spas as we know it is rapidly changing. Gone are the days of pay to view television, swans made from towels and chocolates on your pillow: now visitors are looking for the experience of a lifetime which combines…
St Martin de Belleville is delighted to announce its selection for ‘Gastronomic Resort’ in the World Snow Awards, presented by The Telegraph Ski and Snowboard. The winners will be announced on 27 October 2016. One of five ski resorts in the ‘Gastronomic Resort of the Year’ category, St Martin de Belleville is the only French ski…
Recommended by Peter Hardy in The Telegraph – September 2016 French resorts are known for their convenience rather than charm, so attractive villages with large ski areas are notable by their absence. St Martin, the prettiest and quietest destination in the giant Trois Vallées ski area, is an exception. An old cheese-making villlage below better known Les…
By Tim Stevens for International Luxury It is always the way, to find the best you have to seek it out. That is quite a job when you are looking for a ski chalet in the world’s largest ski area which comprises so many villages and resorts. The resorts include Courchevel 1850 with 15 five…
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