Summit cable-car perch
Reached solely by gondola at 2,551 metres, this alpine redoubt blends 1930s industrial steelwork with panoramic valley vistas and ski-in seclusion.
“book into Le Refuge de Solaise, a former cable-car station turned France’s highest hotel with knockout views of the mountains from every angle.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A transformed 1939 cable car station pairing preserved industrial steelwork with knotty pine walls and massive alpine windows.
Remarkable
A high-altitude sanctuary with a 25-metre heated indoor pool, panoramic outdoor sauna, and Nordic cold plunge circuit.
Notable
Preserved stone masonry and exposed 1930s industrial steel beams inside Val d'Isère's original mountain cable car terminal.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The hotel’s sleek spa, complete with a heated indoor pool, is a great place to decompress after a day out in the mountains.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set atop Solaise peak above Val d'Isère, the remote summit provides direct slope access well before the day's first crowds arrive.
The rooms
Knotty pine walls and check carpets frame sweeping peak views, while select suites add open fireplaces and freestanding soaking tubs.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated 25-metre indoor pool runs beneath sloped timber ceilings and slate walls lined with padded loungers.
Hot tub and gym
The outdoor hot tub looks out across the snowy peaks. Indoors, the wood-lined gym holds cardio and strength machines.
At the table
Savoyard dishes are served beside floor-to-ceiling mountain windows, and the wooden bar centers around an open fireplace.
How it began
The building opened in 1939 as Val d'Isère's first cable car terminal, retaining its original stone masonry and exposed steel frame.
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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.