Avancher Hotel – Val D’Isère
A gorgeous summer and winter season Hotel and Spa, just a short walk from the village centre.
41 luxury suites and rooms
Best time to visit
The lowdown
In a peaceful location, Avancher is a popular choice for families, couples, and groups of friends looking for stylish and convenient accommodation during their trip. Built over 60 years ago, and renovated in 2017, the hotel is modern, relaxed and equipped with impressive features to help bring your dream holiday to life. As no stranger to the beauty of the Vanoise national park in the Winter and summer season, Avancher Hotel is open throughout so every mountain enthusiast can enjoy this area of outstanding natural beauty. Similarly, the hotel is located just a short walk from the regular bus route direct to the ski lifts in town and on the central road of Val D’isére, connecting you the lovely deli’s, patisseries and shops. Whether visiting in the summer or the winter, the Hotel’s restaurant is not to be missed and a popular location across the resort. In the evening, the team invite you to enjoy a selection of fresh local produce for a gourmet dining experience. Plenty of indulgent entrees and mountain dishes, as well as “The Butcher’s Corner” to leave you spoiled for choice. A must mention is the restaurants Savoyard specialties including the famous “Raclette a l’ancienne”- delicately scorched under a central oven. Relax and unwind in the lounge and bar area, with a pre-dinner snack, and a glass of wine or uniquely designed cocktail. Furthermore, the spa has been exclusively designed to utilise the incredible view of “La Face de Bellevarde”. Situated on the roof, the outdoor sauna offers a uniquely relaxing experience in traditional Scandinavian style and a spot to absorb this incredible view. The jacuzzi, hammam are also wonderfully welcoming, and massages are available to book during your stay.
- Open in the summer and winter, the hotel has something for every mountain holiday enthusiast, and has been designed to facilitate all these activities entail.
- Enjoy a resort favourite, ‘Raclette a l’ancienne” with a delicious glass of wine in the wonderful and popular hotel restaurant.
- Enjoy a traditional Scandinavian spa and wellness experience overlooking ‘La Face de Bellevarde’ in the rooftop sauna.
Decor
As one of the first hotels built in Val D’isére in 1958, Avancher retains many of its traditional features of wood and stone. In 2017, it was renovated with modern improvements made to facilities such as electric bike charging ports, tesla charging units and underground parking. Th décor is fresh and the furnishings stylish and quirky providing a relaxed and welcoming feel.
Rooms and Suites
All 37 rooms and suites come with amenities such as connected tv, high Wi-Fi speed, kettle, mini fridge, safety deposit box, sound proofing to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
Comfort room
These charming 23m2 comfort rooms include a terrace or balcony, king size double bed (or two double beds), a small study space, and a bathroom.
Comfort + Room
These charming 23m2 comfort rooms include a terrace or balcony providing a magical view of ‘La Face Olympique de Bellevarde’. The room has a king-sized double bed (or two single beds), a small study space, and bathroom.
Family Room
Family rooms offer a 35m2 space perfectly divided to provide privacy. A master bedroom with king sized bed (or two single beds) is divided from a spacious cabin room with a bunkbed (sleeps 2), bathroom, and a separate toilet. The suite also has a balcony and small study space.
Junior suite
The junior suite offers 52m2, and includes 1 private living room and small study space, which links to the balcony. The suite has 2 bedrooms with king-sized beds (or two singles) and 2 bathrooms (which allow for disabled access).
Duplex suite
The duplex suite boasts 60m2 and sleeps 6. The suite divides 2 king-sized en suite bedrooms (or two twins) with a private lounge and small study area. Through this area can be found a cabin room with a bunkbed (sleeps 2) and en suite.
Après ski and dining
Après ski is different for everyone and Avancher Hotel have you covered. You can relax and unwind before dinner using the hotel’s spa facilities, such as the rooftop sauna overlooking ‘La Face’. Or enjoy a sun-soaked nap on the deckchairs of your balcony or terrace. To prepare you for the night ahead you could grab a delicious cocktail or glass of wine and snack from the lounge and bar. Alternatively, the hotels’ central location lands you a stone’s throw from the town centre where you will be spoilt for choice with bars and live music. Similarly, the town is great to explore with many fabulous shops offering the top end of mountain fashion as well as lovely delis and patisseries. If you fancy exploring the town in the evening for dinner, the staff at the hotel are happy to help you choose from the array of restaurants around Val D’isère town, from burgers and pizzas, traditional French cuisine, fine dining and more.
Breakfast is exclusive to guests of the hotel and offers an array of styles from freshly baked pastries, freshly prepared fruit to hot cooked breakfast. Depending on your booking, breakfast is included with your room or suite.
Lunch served from midday until 3pm is prepared by Chef Nuret and his team. Freshly made pasta is served with equally delicious pasta sauces, and is a guest favourite.
Dinner is served from 7pm when you can enjoy a selection of fresh local produce for a gourmet dining experience. Plenty of indulgent entrees and mountain dishes, as well as “The Butcher’s Corner” to leave you spoiled for choice. A must mention is the restaurants Savoyard specialties including the famous “Raclette a l’ancienne”- delicately scorched under a central oven.
If famished from a demanding day on the mountains, the bar menu also offers a small but perfectly curated selection of snacks, should you fancy and afternoon nibble or a pre-dinner appetiser.
Avancher Bar is open from 10 am to midnight and includes a cosy and welcoming atmosphere. A wonderful wine list offers plenty of choice and numerous classics. The bar team have also created a selection of cocktails such as “les Kir Savoyard” to stir your imagination, and an extensive spirit selection leaves you spoilt for choice.
Spa and Wellness
The spa has been exclusively designed to utilise the incredible view of “La Face de Bellevarde”. Situated on the roof, the outdoor sauna offers this incredible view and a uniquely relaxing experience in traditional Scandinavian style. The jacuzzi and hammam are equally wonderful, and massages are available to book during your stay. The professional masseur, qualified in physiotherapy, will help to replenish and invigorate your body after a day on the slopes. If your helmet hair has got the better of you, Antoine’s hair salon is able to take care of you and spruce your lovely locks to have you feeling your best during your stay.
In a nutshell
Hotel Type: Modern
Location: A short walk away from the main bus route into town and to the slopes, and neighbouring key rental stores in Val D’isère, the hotel is remarked upon for its convenience.
Style: Traditional mountain structures and features such as wood and stone, complemented by modern renovations. Equipped with technologies such as Tesla charging units, electric bike charging docks, summer and winter mountain equipment storage.
Ideal for: A popular choice for families, couples, and groups of friends looking for stylish and convenient accommodation during the summer or winter season.
Dining: traditional restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a welcoming bar
Spa and wellness: Rooftop sauna, jacuzzi, hammam, as well as on site masseuse and hairdresser available for bookings.
Children: The hotel benefits from an unsupervised children’s games room. Additionally, in the summer and the winter season Val D’isère provides an incredible playground for children to explore the beautiful Vanoise national park, and try new and exciting activities.
Other amenities:
- Meeting room with fully dedicated and equipped spaces available
- To ensure you avoid the (sometimes) long ski pass queue, the hotel can pre-arrange to have your ski passes ready and waiting.
Getting there
Chambery (CMF): 2h 15m / 140km
Grenoble (GNB): 2h 30m / 160km
Geneva (GVA): 3h / 220km
Lyon (LYS): 3h / 220km
Location
Prices
Low season price from: POA
High season price from: POA