Wake up facing the peaks of the Haute-Tarentaise in one of the 76 luxurious rooms and suites of this snow-covered Relais & Châteaux. Les Barmes de l’Ours owes its name to one of the Tarentaise glaciers. In Savoyard dialect, "Barmes" refers to the "dens" of the bears, kings of the mountains.
This large cocoon of wood and stone has been designed using noble, authentic materials and an original interior design by the incomparable cabinet-maker and poet Christophe Mattis.
Luxury, calm and serenity: at the foot of the majestic Rocher de Bellevarde, just a stone’s throw from the town centre, the hotel is also home to a monumental 1000m2 spa, a haven of relaxation associated with the prestigious Sisley brand.
In 2023, Les Barmes de l’Ours celebrated its 20th anniversary as the most beautiful setting in Val d’Isère. In April 2024, Les Barmes de l’Ours was awarded the prestigious Clef Michelin, a new distinction in the Michelin Guide, recognising it as an establishment that "places the art of entertaining at the highest level and contributes to forging unique experiences".
The hotel’s four floors are each imbued with their own identity in an understated but welcoming style. The spirit of Scandinavia, a lodge from the far north of the Americas, an Alpine chalet or a contemporary loft feel, all of them have different atmospheres that the guests are free to choose to explore.
The Fifth Floor, nestled under the roof of the hotel, is a subtle blend of all these worlds and offers a breathtaking view of Val d’Isère and the surrounding mountains.
Inspired by the surrounding countryside, Chef Antoine Gras draws from the resources of the Alps to devise his dishes. Lakes, alpine meadows, mountains… All environments that inspire him each and every day to transpose his love of this region into his dishes. His cuisine is generous and refined. Among other dishes, you can rediscover the great classics of Savoie cuisine such as the Fera, a fish caught in Lake Geneva, or the Crozet, which he combines with high-quality produce creating perfect associations full of flavour. In the kitchens of Antoine Gras, particular attention is paid to the work on sauces, which he uses to bring out the very best of the products on his menu. Read his story as you peruse his dishes.
The gourmet restaurant, La Table de l’Ours - one star in the Michelin Guide – fine dining in a refined, welcoming atmosphere.
Beneath a lovely wooden roof structure, surrounded by mighty columns made of stone quarried in Val d’Isère, the Head Waiter and his team invite you on a seductive culinary journey.
As night falls, take a little time to admire the panoramic view over Val d’Isère through its picture windows. If you would like a little more privacy, why not choose a table by the fireside to savor the gourmet menus to the punctuation of the crackling fire.
In a relaxed setting with the look of a pretty Alpine chalet, La Rôtisserie has turned spit-roasted meat into its signature fare and gourmet eating its watchword, with delicious buffets of first courses and desserts. Near the impressive rotisserie, beneath the picture windows or on the terrace, delight in the generous cuisine of La Rôtisserie. And lastly, every Wednesday, discover a seafood buffet.
A restaurant that serves local specialities.Le Coin Savoyard gives pride of place to local specialities and produces grown and reared in the immediate area, in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
Enjoy the finest mountain specialties: raclette, Savoyard or Burgundy fondue, Vacherin from Val d’Isère and tartiflette.
A place where you can really share with friends and family at teatime or for a hot beverage, comfortably installed in a pretty sofa by the fireside. Those who have a sweet tooth can give in to temptation and enjoy a delicious pastry.
At the end of the day, the strains of live music filter through these large spaces, immersing the bar in a party atmosphere of piano & vocals, pop, jazz and up to the minute music, inviting you to enjoy the moment, surrounded by those you love, with a delicious cocktail created by the mixologists.
The aquatic area enjoys excellent exposure to natural daylight, giving it a Zen feel all day long. When the light begins to fade and it’s time for après-ski entertainments, the indoor pool at this Relais & Châteaux hotel reveals its starry sky and its crystalline color.
Jacuzzi, Turkish bath and saunas complete this wellness break after an energetic day up and down the ski slopes of Val d’Isère and Tignes.
With its 11 treatment cabins, the Spa, which bears the prestigious brand name of Sisley, offers a comprehensive range of face and body treatments with any number of properties: anti-stress, anti-ageing, beauty, slimming, massages from around the world…
With the family in mind, children too are entitled to their moment of well-being with the TooFruits treatments designed just for them.