L'Héliopic

50 place de l’Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix, France
102 Rooms
Modern Design & Lively
Starting at:
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taxes included per/nt

MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View

Tradition is important in France. Particularly in a place like Chamonix, considered one of the oldest ski resorts in the world. Building a brand new hotel here, in other words, is a bit of a gamble: to compete with the glamorous old lodges and chalets in the valley, things have to be just so. At Hotel Héliopic Sweet & Spa, they are. Ideally located just steps from the Aiguille du Midi cable car, it’s a modern hotel with a slightly retro look. Nothing too out there, of course, nothing that breaks too seriously from the Chamonix norm — the main buildings are shaped like chalets, and there’s a spacious bar and library for après-ski drinks.

But there are other features at the Héliopic, ones that suggest a forward-thinking concept of a ski vacation in Mont Blanc. It’s a tech-friendly hotel, for starters, with large 3D maps in the lobby to help you plan your outdoor adventures, and quick and complimentary wi-fi throughout. And guest rooms, in a departure from the region’s standard aesthetic, are simple and minimalist, with oak parquet floors, gray tweed rugs, and crisp white sheets. All rooms have private balconies with mountain views. And a flat-screen TV, of course. Everything you need, nothing you don’t.

There’s other stuff you don’t quite need at Hotel Héliopic, though, and we’re glad for it. Drop your kids off at the dedicated children’s area — and grab yourself a handful from the serve-yourself candy and popcorn bar while you'e at it, whether or not you have kids — before hitting the subterranean swimming pool or the lavish wood and stone Nuxe Spa. This isn’t your everyday spa experience, it’s worth noting. Nuxe has a Japanese-style whirlpool, an ice grotto, a tea shop, a tepidarium, and a hanging Egg chair by Pierantonio Bonacina. Join the social scene at the bar, or, if you’re too tired after a day of skiing to bother with drinks or reservations at the Héliopic’s elegant restaurant, skip it. You can always stop by Epicerie du Midi, a gourmet grocery kiosk, for high-end takeout and in-room snacks, and perhaps grab a French film from the DVD library, too.

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Location

L'Héliopic
50 place de l’Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix, France

Amenities & Services

  • Free wi-fi
  • Self service parking (charges apply)
  • Off street parking
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Spa treatments (on request)
  • Turkish bath
  • Sauna
  • Jacuzzi
  • Steam rooms
  • 100% non-smoking hotel
  • Concierge
  • 24 hour front desk
  • Doctor on call
  • Adjoining rooms
  • Babysitting (on request)
  • Game room
  • Garden
  • Multi-lingual staff
  • Wake-up service
  • Lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • No pets allowed
  • Business center
  • Shopping area nearby
  • Cribs (subject to availability)
  • Parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ski equipment rental
  • Shuttle service

Need to Know

  • An airport shuttle is available at an extra cost. For more information, please contact the property.
  • Children under 13 have limited access to the spa, including the swimming pool, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (noon on the day of departure).
  • In addition, you that you have access to the spa only when you collect your room, no access with the check in and after the check out; From 2 pm to 9 pm access is reserved for customers from 13 years old only; Flip-flops and personal shoes are not allowed inside the Spa, slippers are available in your room.
  • If you wish to book some ski equipment before your stay, please contact the property. You can find contact information in the booking confirmation.
  • Breakfast is not included. Breakfast is served from 6:30am to 10am.
Check in: 16:00
Check out: 12:00

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