The best accommodations Haute-Savoie

One of the finest chalets-hotels in the Chapel-d'Abondance, certified «Hotels Chalets of Tradition», which acts as a true jewel in this mountain landscape, is the Portes du Soleil. Summer is an ocean of flowers and greenery, and winter, a white coat that offers the guarantee to take full advantage of the joy of glisse. And all year round it is the insurance to be received in a comfortable chalet, with garden, covered swimming pool, hammam, sauna, whirlpool, massages… Decorated in Savoyard style by Claude and Nathalie Trincaz, the 36 rooms are comfortable, comfortable and equipped with modern facilities - flat screen TV and alarm clock with a welcome station for Ipod and Iphone. Children are received in great princes and a superb space is dedicated to them. The charm, refinement and conviviality also invite you to the table of Claude Trincaz who is also the chef of the kitchen. Caring, inventive, its dishes defy all the photographs of a heavy and indigestible mountain cuisine. These achievements are rich in aromas of flavours and perfumes, and blend with the authenticity of local products. Breakfast is also of high quality, and it is a pleasure to enjoy a white white cheese with mountain honey or homemade jams. The decoration of this house disperse here and there small winks of the surrounding mountains. The first floor refers to the mountain trades, the second to alpine flowers, the third to alpine animals and the fourth to altitude sports. And if you're lost, you get back to the elevator! A unique family address, as you would like to find more often… for which new distinctions should be invented.

Tradition is good! When we know that this establishment has been held since 1933 by the same family, the Dupont (with a t), there is no doubt that hotel tradition is respected. If the walls are of time, the rooms have been updated and all modern comforts are found there: bathroom, TV and a lift to drive us there. The family side of the rooms is particularly appreciated with four large family rooms equipped to welcome children (chair, bed, toys, games, books…). Winter as summer, we are close to all outdoor activities and tennis can also be practiced. After all its outdoor activities, you like to find yourself around a table with flavored local flavors: shepherd of the shepherd or flip-fat liver with the chef's way to begin. Hot box, Berthoud in the way of the chef, pasta to the Savoyarde, trout to almonds, Filet de fera à la Grenobloise or a more surprising moonlight of curry to continue. And we end up with an iced vacherin in the Royal or a pastry of the day. Good appetite and good stay at this recommended address.