Vintage alpine chalet
This family-scale chalet leans into 1950s nostalgia, offering an easygoing alpine stay with uninterrupted views of Mont-Blanc.
What it’s good at
Listed
Vintage alpine chalet interiors feature retro mid-century furnishings and timber beams.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Perched up in the heights of Cordon, this delightful chalet affords superb views. Chic and designer Alpine decor, elegant restaurant, cosy rooms and lovely pool: just what you need after a day on the slopes.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Cordon sits a thousand meters above the Arve valley, known as the balcony of Mont-Blanc for its wide mountain vistas.
The rooms
Timber-beamed ceilings and vintage mid-century furnishings give each room the quiet warmth of a classic mountain cabin.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated through the summer months, the outdoor pool sits on a paved terrace facing Mont-Blanc.
The spa & gym
Restaurant
Le 1786
Panoramic picture windows look across to the massif, and the kitchen serves seasonal bistronomic dishes from regional producers.
How it began
Originally a nineteenth-century mountain farm, the chalet opened as a hotel in 1956 and hosted Brigitte Bardot on her honeymoon.
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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.