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High altitude hotels do not necessarily mean chalets and animal skins. The proof is in the form of these three addresses that are reinventing the genre.

The mountain world cultivates very specific codes. Wooden beams, fireplaces, the distant smell of cheese... In 2023, hoteliers are dusting off the alpine spirit and imagining high-altitude establishments that combine their roots with a more contemporary decor. These three new hotels are proof of that.

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La Cachette in Arc 1600: Perriand sublimated

It's a legendary address in Arc 1600. La Cachette hotel, designed by architects Alain Taves and Robert Rebutato in the 1970s, bears the imprint of Charlotte Perriand. The French architect and designer, who was also an avid mountaineer, led the design of the Les Arcs resort as early as 1967.

In Les Arcs, there are far more condominiums than residences offering services worthy of a five-star hotel, as profitability dictates. La Cachette is an exception. Renovated this year with the utmost respect for the work of its architects and designer, this new Alpine hotel is a perfect illustration of Perriand's aesthetic. Without taking anything away from the charms of altitude, the Savoyard spirit is exchanged for sobriety and the great functionality of its facilities. Equipped with a coworking space, it lets you juggle business and pleasure in a single ski-in, ski-out operation.

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January 5, 2023