Our top 10 mountain-top hotels

Far from the hustle and bustle of the resorts, some hotels have chosen to take to the heights. Set atop mountain peaks, sometimes nearly 2,000 meters above sea level, these rare places offer isolation, untouched snow and a direct relationship with the landscape.

Christine Robalo Published on 12/19/25 at 1:35 PM

Once the lifts have stopped, the face of the mountain changes. Noise dissolves, tracks disappear, space reclaims its rights. What remains is the dry cold, the low light on the ridges, the forest frozen under the snow and that very special feeling of being temporarily alone in the world. To sleep at the top of a mountain is to accept this radical parenthesis: comfort without crowds, views without bustle, luxury without pomp. From Val Thorens to Les Menuires and Alpe d'Huez, these high-altitude hotels offer a unique experience that's worth booking now.

Altapura

This is one of the star addresses in Val Thorens, the highest resort in Europe and one of the most prestigious. A palace of glass and steel, set at an altitude of 2,300 m opposite the cime Caron (the summit of Val Thorens), it shakes up the prevailing conformism by blending the comfort of a high-tech palace with the aesthetics of the 1930s. The 88 rooms and suites are decorated with functional, designer blond-wood furniture, tweed fabrics and huge picture windows. Special mention must also go to the Scandinavian forest-style spa, with its indoor and outdoor pools where you can swim facing the mountains, before taking a dip in the ice fountain.

from 446 euros (breakfast not included)
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Refuge de Solaise

Perched at the top of the resort's slopes at an altitude of 2551 m, this hotel is the perfect invitation to recharge your batteries, far from the crowds, in the heart of a luminous, secret mountain. Accessible only by gondola, this nugget features 16 paneled rooms decorated with mountain-style check fabrics, a cozy dormitory for a stay with friends, and 4 private apartments for families. There's also an Exertier spa, a wellness area, a children's playroom and two restaurants, including the Gigi, led by the Paris Society group, with a sumptuous view over the valley. It's a place that offers a unique atmosphere at dusk, when the ballet of chairlifts comes to an end and you find yourself alone in this landscape of snow and ice, gazing up at the starry sky.

from 487 euros, breakfast included.
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Chalet Hôtel Kaya

Located at the summit of Les Menuires at an altitude of 2,000 m, this imposing wooden chalet offers guests an exceptional view and, above all, the rare feeling of being alone in the world. The hotel's 50 rooms (including 40 suites) are true modern cocoons, with Andean-inspired combinations of wood, wool and leather. The hotel also offers guests the charm of its Refuge lounge, where they can enjoy a drink in front of the fireplace, the delights of the Cinq Mondes spa and, for children, a kids' camp with plenty of activities, including a pyjama party! Restaurants include Kairn, with its light bistro fare, Cheese & the Forest, with its cheese cellar, and a food truck, ideal for a quick bite to eat.

from 677 euros, breakfast included.
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Au Chamois d'Or

Eschewing the often aseptic luxury of 5-star hotels, this handsome chalet, set at an altitude of 1860m facing the slopes, is first and foremost a family home - a philosophy that no doubt stems from its recent history. Thibaut Lassarat and his brother Didier used to spend their childhood winter vacations at Le Chamois d'Or, before learning in 2007 that it was up for sale. They embarked on the adventure, with success, as the hotel was soon awarded a fifth star. Following a remarkable restoration, the hotel now offers 42 rooms and 5 suites in delicate woodwork and soft colors, with the lofty silhouette of the snow-capped mountains on the horizon. The Pic Blanc slopes are directly accessible from the hotel, and guests can explore the vast ski area before enjoying the delights of the Nuxe spa at night, with its hammam, sauna and beautiful swimming pool.

from 340 euros, breakfast included.
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Alta Peyra Hotel & Spa

Conceived as a hamlet divided into 5 buildings linked by internal walkways, this beautiful hotel takes all the codes of traditional architecture, inspired by the famous fustes (houses made of stacked logs). Warm and cosy, it houses some sixty rooms and suites that combine local materials (larch trunks from the Hautes-Alpes, 17th-century cupboard doors, rocks found in the river), streamlined furnishings and designer lighting. The 3 restaurants offer chic gastronomy, Provencal bistronomy and snacking for a quick lunch on the terrace. The spa offers a comprehensive range of treatments and state-of-the-art facilities: balneotherapy, outdoor and indoor pools, sauna, hammam and gym. An ideal retreat after exploring the 30 slopes of the ski area or the delightful lanes of the village of Saint-Véran, perched at an altitude of 2042 m, one of the highest in Europe.

from 159 euros, breakfast included.
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Refuge de la Traye

Opposite Méribel, accessible on snowshoes, off-piste or with the Pinzelec (the hotel's tracked vehicle - Les Airelles), La Traye is the first top-of-the-range refuge in the French Alps. Set in a small hamlet at an altitude of 1650m, it offers total immersion in nature. The various accommodations include 6 rooms and suites combining the warmth of wood and soft fabrics, a lounge area and terraces with 180° panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains. Nestled in the Grand Refuge, the communal areas include a traditional restaurant, a large lounge warmed by a fireplace, a wellness area and even a cinema. It's the perfect place to recharge your batteries after a day on the slopes, or to take advantage of the activities organized from the refuge: snowshoeing, tobogganing, ski touring... it's also worth noting that for several years now, the site has been committed to an eco-responsible approach, from water management to renewable materials.

from 810 euros, breakfast included.
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Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin

With Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, the mountains gain a new chapter. In December 2025, the group signs its very first Alpine establishment with the opening of Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin, in one of the most confidential areas of Courchevel 1850. Conceived more as a contemporary refuge than a high-altitude palace, the hotel features 51 rooms and suites - the vast majority of which are ski-in/ski-out suites - in a décor designed by Tristan Auer, combining warm lines, noble materials and bold references to Alpine landscapes. Faithful to the brand's own "A Sense of Place" philosophy, the address favours a hushed elegance, far removed from flashy demonstrations. A large-scale spa, all-day dining with terrace, lounge bar, smoking room, kids' club and direct access to ski services create a complete mountain experience.

from 2,300 euros per night, breakfast included.
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Pashmina Le Refuge

Ten years after its opening, Val Thorens' emblematic address retains its title of "Best Ski Boutique Hotel in France and the World 2025", a distinction that confirms the singularity of this 5-star refuge run by the Gorini family, pioneers of the resort for three generations. With its rooms and suites overlooking the peaks, its spacious "Cosy Homes" and its immersive experiences such as overnight stays in an Igloo Pod, the Pashmina cultivates an Alpine art of living that is both warm and demanding. Wellness plays a central role, with the 450 m² L'Occitane spa and the new outdoor Nordic baths, while gastronomy is a key feature: the Les Explorateurs restaurant offers haute alpine cuisine under the leadership of chef Camille Vallet.

from 360 euros per night, breakfast included.
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La Sivolière Courchevel 1850

For twenty years, this large chalet away from the hustle and bustle of Courchevel has cultivated the spirit of a refined family home, guided by Madame Carcassonne with rare consistency. You feel expected, recognized, almost adopted. Children are treated like real guests - bathrobes and slippers tailored to their size, dedicated menus, creative and gourmet workshops - while parents rediscover the taste of silence by the fireplace or in the steam-wrapped Scentiana spa. New for 2025-26: a "Majordog" for four-legged companions (including a canine osteopath), women's getaways designed as bubbles of freedomand a renewed dining experience with the arrival of chef François-Laurent Apchié, who has worked in some of the world's top establishments, and whose cuisine is generous and fair-minded.

from 739 euros per night, breakfast included.
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Grandes Rousses Hôtel & Spa

Located in the historic district of Alpe d'Huez, at the foot of the slopes, this 5-star hotel lives to the rhythm of the Oisans massif, which can be contemplated from the south-facing terraces, particularly from the heated outdoor pool, accessible all year round. inside, the Alpine codes are revisited with precision: wood, leather, metal, textured materials and contemporary lines. The rooms, suites, lofts and self-contained chalets all offer a direct connection to the mountains, as you'll find after skiing or hiking. The dining experience also includes fine bistronomy at l'Espérance, Savoie wines and alpine cheeses at the bar Aux Grands Rouges, and mountain classics at Mas'hauts - sometimes in private bubbles on the terrace in winter. The spa extends this immersion with its Alpinothérapie approach: sauna open onto the peaks, mineral hammam and pools.