BEDROOMS VIEW TABLE OF CONTENTS ORIGINS p.3 EXPERIENCE & FACILITIES p.5 THE ROOMS p.7
ORIGINS The Solaise cable car was Val d Isère s first ski lift, built between 1939 and 1942. The choice of location was determined very much by the challenging nature of the various descents and it is that choice which largely contributed to the reputation of Val d Isere and would later justify such slogans as Val d Isere «Mecca of Ski» and «Resort of Champions». La Tête de Solaise and its surrounding area also enjoy the longest daily sunshine of the entire resort - hence the name Solaise! Over the past 74 years this lift has transported millions of skiers, snowboarders and nature lovers. Starting in 2018 the original upper cable car station will be completely renovated and transformed into a luxury hotel nestling at 2551m (8.400 ft). The hotel will be launched in its complete version in December 2019 3 It will then be composed of 3 apartments, 18 rooms, a real dormitory of 14 beds, a restaurant, a superb Spa overlooking the valley, a lounge with library and fireplace, a projection room for evenings or bad weather days, and a space for seminars. From this amazing promontory overlooking the village of Val d isere Jean-Charles Covarel and Jean-Claude Borel are creating a unique experience in France and the highest altitude hotel in the country: Le Refuge de Solaise. In a prime location close to the old village and the snow front, the Base Camp will offer marvellous 200 views encompassing the source of the Isère to the East and the Face of Bellevarde to the South West. The base camp will serve as the initial reception area for the Refuge and will provide both a fallback solution as well as the alternative location for dual centre village - high mountain vacations. 4
EXPERIENCE & FACILITIES The Refuge will only be accessible via the ski slopes and the new Solaise Gondola lift so that when the ski lifts close we will be cut off from the rest of the world. Once there and in the silence that follows the closing of the lifts we feel an intense one-ness with the mountains as we feast on the 360 views and discover unexpected confort at this altitude. 3 apartments and 34 rooms all beautifully appointed as well as a dormitory, a restaurant, a superb Spa dominating the valley, a library with fireplace, a projection room for the evenings or bad weather days and a seminar area. Thanks to its amazing location at the summit of Solaise, the Refuge enjoys both sunrise and sunset. The sun rises around two hours earlier in the morning and three hours later in the evening compared to the village. Then, as night falls it gives way to a starry sky of incomparable purity, far removed from the pervasive scourge of light pollution. And when it snows overnight our guests will be the first to enjoy the fresh powder and untouched pistes, even before breakfast! 5 6
Standard Rooms Take a breath, take a step-back. The classic room offers panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular views of the valley and breathtaking sunsets, a large double bed or two single beds and a bathroom with shower, hairdryer television, telephone, wifi, minibar, safe. Size: from 30 to 35m2, 2 people. Non-smoking. Available Dec. 2019. 7
Superior Rooms Each room is has been designed to offer a captivating and timeless experience. Ancient wood, carefully associated fabrics, references to traditional Alpine heritage, the superior rooms include our signature panoramic windows overlooking the village and the valley, a large double bed or two single beds, a sitting area with sofa bed, a bathroom with shower and bathtub, separate toilet, television, telephone, wifi access, minibar, hairdryer, safe. Size: from 42 to 47m 2, from 2 to 3 people. Non-smoking. Available Dec. 2019. 9
Family rooms A family break, out of time. The family rooms include panoramic windows overlooking the village and the valley, a large double bed or two single beds, a small seating area with sofa bed, a bathroom with shower and bath, hairdryer, a second adjoining room including a double bed or two single beds, independent toilet, television, telephone, wifi access, minibar, safe. Size: 59 m2, 4 to 5 people. Non-smoking. Available Dec. 2019.
Family suites For happy families or inseparable friends. The family suites consist in a spacious room with 1 large double bed or 2 single beds with a beautiful sitting area with a sofa bed, a bathroom with shower and bathtub, an open mezzanine with three single beds (or 1 double and 1 single), a shower room, separate toilet, television, telephone, wifi access, minibar, hairdryer, safe. Area: 68 m2, 4 to 6 people. Non-smoking. Available Dec. 2019. Mezzanine Ground floor 9
Dormitory Something special to celebrate? A genuine dormitory of 14 beds for groups of friends and memorable evenings. 14 old wood niches in the spirit of traditional refuges, with shared bathroom, 2 toilets, soundsystem, wifi access, individual lockers, hair-dryers. Non smoking. Available 2018. 11
Apartment Simply the highest apartment in Europe. 380 sq.m, sleeps 24 guests, a beautiful alpine retreat, with 8 bedrooms, panoramic dining and living room, carefully decorated with a mix of traditionnal and modern pieces, bringing it up to the next level. The apartment includes access to all the hotel facilities, specially the 25 meters swimming pool, treatment rooms & Spa. Available 2018. 14
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