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“A five-star eco hotel and spa nestled on the slopes of Manigod, with luxury suites and cosy chalets. Marc Veyrat's restaurant serves creative, locally sourced dishes with a modern twist. Take to the slopes, gather plants in the garden or indulge in a hammam. The perfect back to nature retreat.”

“A five-star eco hotel and spa nestled on the slopes of Manigod, with luxury suites and cosy chalets. Marc Veyrat's restaurant serves creative, locally sourced dishes with a modern twist. Take to the slopes, gather plants in the garden or indulge in a hammam. The perfect back to nature retreat.”

Hotel Review

A chalet holiday is all about comfort and luxury on the slopes, but Marc Veryat's La Maison des Bois creates a new definition for skiing in style. Drawing on his family's legacy in the Manigod region, he has crafted a fresh vision for contemporary chalet living, with unique interior design drawing on the area's local materials, from cavernous stone bathroom basins to rich, wood-panelled cabins. There are great options here for families and couples alike; the cosy 'cocoon' rooms have a warm and welcoming feel, perfect for a romantic holiday, while the spacious chalets with fireplaces in the living room are perfect for warming up after a day on the slopes. Maison des Bois is set apart from other ski hotels by its commitment to sustainability and the environment; the food in the restaurant is seasonal and sourced from Marc Veryat's botanical garden on-site, and a mighty eighty-per cent of the hotel's operations are self-sufficient. Cooking classes and plant gathering activities offer the opportunity to go beyond the usual chalet experience and get to grips with the fantastic flavours of the hotel restaurant. For rest days, there are no shortage of treatments available at the stylish and contemporary spa. The clever design brings the outside in, with views from the pool onto the mountain. A glorious and unique alpine escape.
 

Written by HG Staff

Recommended For

  • Foodies
  • The property uses produce grown on its own farm to create delicious and healthy dishes
  • Active Holiday
  • Find easy access to the ski slopes of Manigod and La Clusaz resorts
  • Back to Nature
  • Stunning natural beauty surrounds the hotel and chalets
  • Great walks
  • Take in stunning views of Mont Blanc on beautiful walks around the hotel
  • Sailing
  • During the summer months take a relaxing cruise across Annecy lake
  • Skiing
  • Find miles of trails surrounding the property for Nordic skiing
  • Cooking classes
  • Enjoy a cooking class with chef Marc Veyrat
  • Views
  • Remote
  • Owner managed
  • Eco
  • Family Suites
  • Luxury
  • Organic food
  • Outstanding location
  • Full of character
  • Charming
  • Wellbeing
  • 5* Luxury
  • Child friendly
  • Village
  • Self catering
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Hills & mountains

Facilities

  • Massage
  • Sauna/Steam
  • Family Suites
  • Child friendly
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool
  • Garden
  • Views
  • Suites
  • Hot Tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Wifi

Activities

  • Great walks
  • Take in stunning views of Mont Blanc on beautiful walks around the hotel
  • Sailing
  • During the summer months take a relaxing cruise across Annecy lake
  • Skiing
  • Find miles of trails surrounding the property for Nordic skiing
  • Cooking classes
  • Enjoy a cooking class with chef Marc Veyrat

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La Maison des Bois

This simple wooden chalet sitting high up in the Alps is a temple to mountain gastronomy. Under the restaurant roof are cows and hens that provide the breakfast yogurt and poached eggs with black truffles, making it surely one of the most original members of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux group.

Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)