Le Refuge de Solaise
Perched at 2,551 meters atop Val d’Isère, Le Refuge de Solaise is Europe’s highest hotel, offering breathtaking panoramic views and direct ski-in/ski-out access. This exclusive retreat features elegant rooms, family suites, and dormitories, a serene spa, indoor pool, and gourmet dining. Guests enjoy a tranquil, intimate atmosphere above the clouds, perfect for both adventure and relaxation in the heart of the French Alps.
Quick Facts
What We Love:
France's highest hotel at 2,551m, built inside Val d'Isère's 1942 Solaise cable-car station — knotty pine, industrial pendants, a 25m pool at altitude. Take a suite or a bunk in the dortoir; once the last gondola goes down the mountain is yours.
Dining Experience
• Le Gigi – Signature restaurant offering refined French and Italian-inspired cuisine, highlighted by specialties such as truffle pasta and wood-fired meats, all served in a chic alpine setting with panoramic mountain views.
• Bar Lounge – Inviting après ski venue featuring craft cocktails, fine wines, and a cozy fireplace, perfect for relaxing after a day on the slopes.
• Mountain Terrace – Ski-in, sun-drenched terrace ideal for leisurely lunches, showcasing local Savoyard dishes and gourmet platters with breathtaking vistas.
• Proximity to La Folie Douce – Direct slope access to the legendary après ski hotspot, famous for its high-energy parties, live music, and open-air dancing, enhancing the overall mountain experience.
Après Ski
Le Refuge de Solaise offers a unique high-altitude dining experience with panoramic views over Val d’Isère. The hotel’s signature restaurant, Le Gigi, serves refined French and Italian-inspired cuisine in a stylish alpine setting, featuring specialties like truffle pasta and wood-fired meats. The Bar Lounge provides a cozy atmosphere for après ski, with craft cocktails, fine wines, and a fireplace, perfect for unwinding after a day on the slopes. Guests can also enjoy a generous breakfast buffet and afternoon tea with homemade pastries. For a memorable mountain lunch, the hotel’s terrace offers ski-in access and sun-drenched seating, ideal for savoring local Savoyard dishes and gourmet platters. Nearby, the legendary La Folie Douce is accessible via the slopes, renowned for its vibrant après ski parties, live music, and open-air dancing. In the village of Val d’Isère, just a short gondola ride away, acclaimed venues like L’Atelier d’Edmond (two Michelin stars) and La Table de l’Ours offer exceptional fine dining, while Cocorico and Le Petit Danois are popular for lively après ski and casual bites. Le Refuge de Solaise combines exclusive on-site gastronomy with convenient access to Val d’Isère’s celebrated culinary and social scene.
Spa & Wellness
Le Refuge de Solaise features a spa with treatment rooms offering massages, facials, and body therapies. Facilities include an indoor pool, outdoor hot tubs, sauna, hammam, and a fitness center. The spa emphasizes mountain-inspired treatments and panoramic views of the surrounding Alps.
Design & Architecture
Set within a former cable car station, this mountain retreat showcases a striking blend of raw alpine materials—exposed stone, aged timber, and expansive glass—framing sweeping vistas from every angle. Interiors evoke a refined chalet aesthetic with contemporary touches, featuring soaring ceilings, custom-crafted furnishings, and a tranquil spa that seamlessly integrates with the dramatic high-altitude landscape.
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Le Refuge de Solaise — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about staying at Le Refuge de Solaise in Val d'Isère Ski Resort.
Perched at 2,551 meters atop Val d’Isère, Le Refuge de Solaise is Europe’s highest hotel, offering breathtaking panoramic views and direct ski-in/ski-out access. This exclusive retreat features elegant rooms, family suites, and dormitories, a serene spa, indoor pool, and gourmet dining. Guests enjoy. with 16 rooms. located in Val d'Isère, France.
Le Refuge de Solaise's distance to ski lifts is: Ski-in/ski-out. The nearest ski resort is Val d'Isère Ski Resort.
Le Refuge de Solaise features a spa with treatment rooms offering massages, facials, and body therapies. Facilities include an indoor pool, outdoor hot tubs, sauna, hammam, and a fitness center. The spa emphasizes mountain-inspired treatments and panoramic views of the surrounding Alps.
Le Refuge de Solaise offers a unique high-altitude dining experience with panoramic views over Val d’Isère. The hotel’s signature restaurant, Le Gigi, serves refined French and Italian-inspired cuisine in a stylish alpine setting, featuring specialties like truffle pasta and wood-fired meats. The Bar Lounge provides a cozy atmosphere for après ski, with craft cocktails, fine wines, and a fireplace The hotel holds 2 Michelin Keys.
You can check live room availability, pricing, and cancellation policies for Le Refuge de Solaise directly on LUXSKI. Visit the hotel page to see available rooms and book instantly, or contact our concierge team at concierge@lux.ski for personalized assistance.