Travel & Leisure


The Chalet d'Adrien at Verbier

First of all, this site is exceptional. Truly out of this world. Clinging to the mountain on the slopes of Verbier, that some call the "Megève of the Valais", this hotel dominates the valley, the breathtaking view of the snow-covered chain of the Alps, the Grand Combin and Mont Velan unfolds before our very eyes...


An atmosphere of charm and authenticity


The latest luxury address to open in Verbier, the Chalet d'Adrien is a prestigious hotel, but above all...a chalet. Woodworks are in abundance here, outside as well as inside in this beautiful traditional residence. Each of the 25 rooms has been decorated individually and has been named after a flower from Adrien deTurckheim's herbarium. During one of his adventures at the steering wheel of a sputtering De Dietrich vehicle, the baron, the grandfather of the owner started weaving together a dream upon contemplating the scenery of the Valley of Bagnes. One century later, Brigitte de Gastines and her husband Eric Cachart, were also overwhelmed by the beauty of the site and dedicated their hotel to this traveling ancestor.

Nicolas Isnard, a chef that does wonders

In cuisine, Nicolas Isnard, the one-star chef of Château de Curzay does indeed do wonders. He has rapidly learned the ropes and has invented a cuisine that draws on local products. The Grenier, Chalet d'Adrien's outdoor eating service, has been perfectly rigged for lunch taken "after skiing" or to satisfy the appetites of elegant souls in between two shopping sprees. At the restaurant with Italian savors, the Appartement, Nicolas Isnard enjoys amazing gourmet connoisseurs who are not lacking in numbers among the classy clientele of Verbier.

Ski then spa...

Skiing is child's play. The Savoleyres cable car is at your service 20 meters away, to take you up to storm the immaculate slopes of the Swiss area of the 4 Valleys. When you finish skiing, you can have an appointment to spend a relaxing moment at the Fitness Center (sauna, hammam, Jacuzzi and massages with Anne Sémonin products) or you can enjoy the panoramic swimming pool.

Mars 2008
By Christian-Luc PARISON
Double rooms as of 330 euros.
Contact: +41 027 771 62 00
www.chalet-adrien.com

Fly in the mountains:
- By plane
Fly over the Mont Blanc Massif with Aérocime. (04.50.21.03.21)
- By helicopter
Fly over the Megève Valley for 10 minutes leaving from the Megève Altiport. (Hélico de France 04.50.58.94.50)
- By hot-air balloon
The flight that will take you around the surrounding areas of Mont-Blanc lasts about one hour (04 50 58 08 46).