Les Saisies, France
Chalet-Hôtel La Ferme du Chozal
Slopeside Beaufortain farmhouse
Slopeside Beaufortain farmhouse
The two-century-old farmstead runs with family warmth, sitting right at the chairlift with quiet views across the Beaufortain valley.
What it’s good at
Listed
An outdoor overflowing hot tub and heated year-round pool face the Mont-Blanc massif.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Chozal chairlift departs right outside for Espace Diamant, surrounded by the quiet pastures of Hauteluce.
The rooms
Wood-paneled bedrooms look toward the slopes, and a restored 1849 wooden granary serves as an independent chalet.
The outdoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool is heated year-round and looks past glass railings across the valley and snowy peaks.
Spa and hot tub
The overflowing hot tub steams out in the snow. Inside, the spa has a Finnish sauna and hammam.
Restaurant de la Ferme du Chozal
Tables sit out on the mountain terrace, and the cellar holds more than 700 Alpine wines.
How it began
Frédéric and Anne-Christine Boulanger converted this 200-year-old agricultural farm into a family-run inn in 2003.
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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.