Altapura, new 4* hotel in Val Thorens (France)
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Altapura, new 4* hotel in Val Thorens (France)
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Category: Europe - France - Industry economy
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2011-09-26
A new concept
Generous and elegant surroundings, reminiscent of a grand palace hotel, in an atmosphere of Nordic living, styled around the majesty of natural wood and stone. Altapura flaunts a style of contrasts in a dynamic, festive, convivial and cosmopolitan ambiance.
The hotel of the future
• A concept of ‘feet on the skis’ in the heart of Europe’s highest ski resort; skiing paradise.
• A top-of-the-range approach to the hotel business with a new type of genre aimed specifically at skiing and the well-being of
skiers and mountain lovers, using the latest technology.
• A multi-sensorial space harbouring a haven of conviviality and leisure “mountain style”.
• A visionary and adaptable approach to hotels in altitude.
An iceberg with an intense heart
The melange of warm wood tones and vibrantly coloured soft fabrics, echo in the welcoming bedding and bespoke line of furniture designed by Nicolas and Jean-Louis Sibuet, behind the huge bay windows overlooking the Cime Caron. Natural stone, the major feature in the bathrooms, makes up the final element in
creating this mountain atmosphere.
Contemporary cocoons - 88 bedrooms including 16 suites
The 88 rooms and suites open their doors into a universe of distinctive Nordic influence, conceived with the comfort of skiers in mind. True havens of innovative modern comfort, they have been designed and developed to the needs of skiers, putting modern technology to the forefront and proposing a new interpretation of Scandinavian style, including touches from well-known architects of the 1950s (from Henry Jacques Le Même to Charlotte Perriand, with photos from Slim Aarons).
Spa Pure Altitude
1000m² is dedicated to muscular relaxation, physical preparation and recuperation. The birch tree ambiance continues in the seven treatment cabins where the Pure Altitude health and beauty treatments, exclusive to Altapura, have been developed in total synergy with the needs of the clientele, taking their inspiration from the traditions of the Nordic and Baltic lands.
In order to relax in parallel with the Pure Altitude treatments, head for the pure snow and ice world of the igloo: after plunging into the crisp mineral world of the indoor/outdoor swimming pool opposite la Cime Caron, enter into the Nordic spiral; an alternating world of dry and humid heat, punctuated by a waterfall
showers and culminating in the igloo for some snow treatments. The tour is completed by a relaxation séance with pine fragrances or a Scandinavian massage with the oils of three types of fir tree.
Spa Pure Altitude:
• 1 000 m²
• Pure Altitude treatments and rituals, taking their inspiration from the traditions of the Nordic and Baltic lands
• 7 treatment rooms including a duo room
• Indoor/Outdoor swimming-pool
• Jacuzzi
• Relaxing room
• Fitness room
• Igloo
• XXL sauna and humid sauna
• Hammam
• Tepidarium
• Waterfall showers
• Sensory lights and light therapy
• Ice fountains
3 restaurants
“Enfants Terribles”
A mountain version of a chic brasserie; a dynamic and lively environment in which to savour “Signature” dishes from our restaurants in Paris and Megève: Steak au poivre “Enfants Terribles”, the superb tartar cut with a knife or fresh fare from our oyster bar…
[b]Deux Mile Trois[b]
In an ambiance of conviviality and show cooking, savour the traditional lunchtime menu (with a speed menu for skiers in a hurry). Dinner offers a range of cuisines, from rotisserie to Asian wok dishes as well as a range of pastas...
La Laiterie
Reminiscent of childhood memories, the light wood and white monochrome atmosphere is the ideal location in which to savour our hot and cold dishes of cheeses from our mountains.
Val Thorens 2300m
Lying in the heart of a grandiose mountain cirque dominated by six glaciers, Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe and the culminating point of the world’s largest ski domain, Les 3 Vallées. With 99% of its ski area above 2000m, the ski domain boasts endless powder snow and perfectly groomed ski slopes, in turn giving breathtaking views of the French (Mont- Blanc, Vanoise, Ecrins and Mercantour massifs), Swiss and Italian Alps…long live the joys of winter sports on these never-ending snow-covered slopes!
Skishop by Goitschel in the heart of Altapura
All the very latest equipment is available for hire or to buy, as well as après-ski and sportswear from all the
top brands and professional advice to help you choose the most suitable equipment…at the foot of the
hotel!
The ultimate in snow sports is the ski-in, ski-out service available at the ski-shop, as well as direct access to
the ski lockers with dryers.
5 months skiing
From December 2, 2011 to April 29, 2012
Rates
Bedrooms from 190 € to 670 €
Suites from 500 € to 770 €
(per room for 1 or 2 persons)
Services
• Conciergerie, Snow Conciergerie, Kids' Conciergerie
• Meeting rooms
• Shuttles
Access
• Train station: Moûtiers-Salins (45 minutes)
• Airports: Chambéry (2 hours),
Grenoble, Genève, Lyon (2,5 hours)
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