Alpe d'Huez, FranceCognet
Au Chamois D'Or
Slopeside Savoyard chalet
Cognet Alpe d'Huez, France
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
Les EtincellesSlopeside Savoyard chalet
Life here revolves around the snow, with ski-in access off the slopes and evenings spent around the open hearth.
What it’s good at
Notable
Timber and stone chalet architecture with carved balustrades and wood-lined attic suites.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This historic luxury hotel offers plenty more, including an excellent restaurant with terrace seating, a cozy fireplace bar, a relaxation area with a heated pool and sauna, and a Nuxe spa.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Cognet lifts sit thirty metres away, connecting directly to Pic Blanc and Europe's longest black run.
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The rooms
Wood-lined walls give bedrooms a warm cabin feel, and private balconies look out toward the Grandes Rousses massif.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor pool sits beneath skylights, lined with timber-paneled walls and woven lounge chairs.
The spa
A pebbled whirlpool and wooden sauna sit beside treatment rooms that use botanical oils for post-ski recovery.
Restaurant Le Chamois d'Or
Local Dauphiné produce shapes the mountain menu, served inside under timber beams or out on the sun terrace.
At the table
Tufted leather armchairs fill the wood-lined lounge, where the bar pours local craft beers and regional Alpine spirits.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.