We thought we knew the French Alps through-and-through thanks to our many winter ski getaways, but Hôtel Saint Charles showed us a whole new kind of holiday – the mountain summer escape. A trip up to Val Cenis promises an unrivalled natural landscape, but without the hustle and bustle that comes with so many other resorts. It's quiet up there, and so welcoming! When we arrived, the incredibly friendly staff checked us in swiftly and efficiently, and we were even greeted with welcome drinks - the perfect way to kick off our holiday.
From the moment we opened the door to our room, we were impressed - the modern architecture, breathtaking views and adorable balcony won us over right away. And that was just the start! In the common areas of the hotel, you can relax in the ultra-chic sitting areas and meet the other guests, and of course dine in the sumptuous restaurant, which the kids absolutely loved!
The morning after we arrived, we couldn't wait to start our explorations of the great outdoors. After a long, perfect day of family fun, we headed back to the hotel where we took advantage of the amazing spa services (free thanks to VeryChic!) to unwind while the kids played in the pool, then indulged in another fine meal before bed.
The next day, we decided to do a little exploring of the village of Lanslebourg to give our aching bones a break and loosen up a bit! The preserved culture in the village is incredible, and we spent the morning visiting the Espace Baroque Maurienne, gazing at lovingly-maintained art dating back hundreds of years. You can also visit old military forts and gardens, but we decided to finish off our day by taking a little trip to the Pyramid Museum of Mount Cenis - one of the highest museums in Europe! All of our activities were pleasantly family-friendly, and we all had the time of our lives on our day in-town.
No matter what time of year you decide to visit, you're sure to have an unforgettable time at Hôtel Saint Charles.
Maximum occupancy: 2 adults and 1 baby
Maximum occupancy: 2 people
Maximum occupancy: 4 people
Hôtel Saint Charles Val Cenis ★★★★
Chemin des Crueux
73480
Lanslebourg Mont Cenis
France
Hotel Saint Charles Val Cenis **** is located in the French Alps, in the heart of the ski resort in the village of Val Cenis.
Turin Airport (TRN), also known as Turin-Caselle Airport, is around 16 km / 10 mi northwest of Turin and around 105 km / 65.2 mi (1 hour and 30 minutes') drive from the hotel. It is fairly well served with flights from a number of capitals and major cities across Europe, including multiple cities across the UK.
Alternatively, in France, Chambery Airport is located around 135 km / 84 mi / 1 hour 40 minutes' drive away. Or Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is located around 210 km / 130.5 mi / 2 hours and 20 minutes' drive from the hotel. It is well-served internationally, receiving flights from a number of capitals and other large cities across Europe, including the UK.
Opens: 9th December 2023
Closes: 19th April 2023
Altitude: 1300 to 2800 meters
125 kilometres of skiable terrain
Pistes:
• 25% green tracks
• 32% blue slopes
• 35% red tracks
• 8% black tracks
Ski lifts: 29
Rates: from €36 to €263 (depending on the packages selected)
From Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays and French bank holidays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Local call charges may apply.Cancel up to 7 days before arrival, without need for justification, and receive a voucher to spend on a subsequent booking.
The voucher excludes the booking fee and any optional insurance, transport, or activities contracted at the time of booking, along with a 20€ cancellation fee applied on all bookings under €500, or a 50€ cancellation fee applied on all bookings exceeding 500€. The voucher is non-expiring and valid on the entire VeryChic website.