Le Refuge de Solaise
Industrial-alpine chic. The 1940s cable car heritage is everywhere — knotty wood-paneled walls, stone, industrial lamps — but layered with wool, velvet, leather, and crisp white linens. Rustic bones, genuinely luxurious finishes.
Book the gondola evening slots on Fridays and Saturdays (7–10:30pm) if arriving late in winter — outside school holiday periods only
Why It Matters
It holds the title of highest hotel in France at 2,551m. The building is the original upper station of Val d'Isère's first ski lift, built between 1939 and 1942. The gondola-only access in winter means after 4:30pm you're completely cut off from the village below — a genuine rarity in ski hospitality. The sun rises two hours earlier and sets three hours later than in the valley, making for absurdly long golden hours.
Le Refuge de Solaise is the highest hotel in France, perched at 2,551 meters inside a converted 1940s cable car station at the summit of the Solaise gondola above Val d'Isère. You get here by gondola only in winter — no road, no taxi, no walking in. Once the lifts close at 4:30pm, the mountain is entirely yours. The hotel spans 16 rooms, 4 apartments sleeping up to 18, a dormitory for groups, a myBlend-partnered spa with a 25-meter pool, and three dining concepts including a panoramic-terrace restaurant serving authentic Savoyard cuisine.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Charvet Apartment
The flagship — 380m² spread over two floors with seven bedrooms, a dormitory, a convivial fireplace living room, open equipped kitchen, and a majestic dining table with mountain views. Four queen-size beds, three king-size beds convertible to twins, plus a dorm with two double and one bunk bed. Comes with butler service and optional private chef.
380 sqm
Competition Room
Entry-level room in the colours of the surrounding nature. King-size or twin beds, a shower room, and panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows. Compact but the views are full-scale.
35 sqmCompetition Room +
Larger version of the Competition Room, with space for up to 3 guests. Same mountain aesthetic with more breathing room.
50 sqmDanaides Apartment
Smallest of the four apartments, ideal for a family of 4. Private alpine-style living space.
74 sqmGlacier Apartment
Mid-size private apartment sleeping 12, with full kitchen and living space — ideal for a large friend group.
160 sqmMadeleine Apartment
Comparable in size to the Glacier but with its own distinct layout, sleeping up to 10 guests across multiple bedrooms.
168 sqmOlympic Room
Located in the former gondola arrival station — the most historically significant space in the building. King or twin master bedroom, private bathroom, separate toilet, plus a spacious open mezzanine with convertible sofas for up to 3 additional guests. The views of the valley are exceptional.
68 sqmThe Dormitory
Fourteen wooden niches in the spirit of a traditional Alpine refuge — three double beds and eight single beds, two bathrooms, separate toilet, sound system, WiFi, individual lockers. Built for groups of friends who want the Refuge experience without the suite price tag. Starting from around €100/night per person.
70 sqmWorld Cup Room
Mid-tier room sleeping 1–2, with refined alpine decor and direct mountain views.
42 sqmWorld Cup Room +
Two separate sleeping areas sharing a bathroom — king or twin in the main room, king or twin in the second room. Built for families or two couples traveling together.
58 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Unique cold-water floating experience in the mountain environment.
Electric snow bikes for exploring the mountain terrain after hours or on quiet slopes.
Dog sledding excursion organized from the hotel at altitude.
Snowmobile excursions through the alpine terrain above Val d'Isère.
Tandem paragliding and speed riding experiences launching from the Solaise summit — the hotel's altitude makes this particularly spectacular.
Dedicated seminar room with mountain views, plus projection room for evening screenings.
Direct ski-in, ski-out access to the Espace Killy ski area (Tignes–Val d'Isère), with over 300km of pistes. Rise early and get first tracks on pristine powder before anyone from the village arrives.
Guided snowshoeing tours through the high-altitude mountain terrain directly from the hotel.
Supervised play area for children from age 4. Games and activities run until early evening. School holidays: daily except Saturday, 5–10pm. Outside school holidays: Wednesday–Sunday, 5–10pm.
Electric mountain bikes available for exploring the terrain, particularly popular in summer.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A cozy communal library with an open fireplace — ideal for evenings after the gondola closes.
Evening screening room for film events and private viewings.
Complimentary comforting afternoon snack included with all room bookings.
Full gourmet buffet breakfast included with all room bookings.
On-site fitness centre included with all room bookings.
Full-length 25-meter pool with panoramic views over the valley and snow-capped peaks. Included with all room bookings.
Hotel boutique selling clothes and accessories.
Hotel baggage handler meets guests at the village meeting point, handles luggage up on the gondola and delivers to rooms.
True ski-in, ski-out — the Solaise gondola and pistes are steps from the front door.
Ski passes can be purchased and managed directly at the hotel.
On-site ski storage room with individual lockers for all guests.
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