TERMINAL NEIGE - REFUGE DU MONTENVERS, CHAMONIX WILL WELCOME GUESTS FOR ITS FIRST WINTER SEASON
Terminal Neige - Refuge du Montenvers, a remote new alpine refuge hotel from Maisons & Hotels Sibuet’s Terminal Neige brand, will welcome guests for its first winter season this year following the complete renovation of the original Montenvers refuge built in 1880 to accommodate the first mountaineers who visited the world-famous Mer de Glace glacier.
November 10thCHAMONIX, FRANCE
Located at 6,725ft above sea level, on the Mont-Blanc mountain range, the refuge occupies a legendary site. It has drawn climbers from all around the world with its beauty and flawless vistas since it was first discovered and named by William Windham in 1741, and whilst retaining the original charm and authenticity of the refuge, now the modern-day adventurer can find the ultimate stop-off for his winter itinerary. A one or two night stay at Terminal Neige Refuge is the perfect add-on to a wider ski itinerary in nearby Chamonix or Megève. The glacier covers over 7km and has been used many times as a filming location, most famously for “Frankenstein”, and the roll call of famous visitors throughout the years include Lord Byron, Alexandre Dumas, Goethe, Marie Louise of Austria and Victor Hugo. The leisurely adventurer can reach the remote location from Chamonix on the Montenvers railway and enjoy the scenic route on the famous little red train, which weaves through the pine forests right up to the hotel. The more adventurous hikers, climbers or even confident off-piste skiers can access Montenvers either by the Aiguille du Midi platform, the Grand Monets ski or climbing and crossing the Mer de Glace to reach the staircase and the cable car to the train station.
Terminal Neige Refuge is the second hotel to open in a series of more accessible, design-led contemporary alpine hotels from Maisons & Hotels Sibuet’s new alpine label. The Terminal Neige hotels target the modern-day adventurer, looking for stylish surroundings, an informal atmosphere and friendly staff with technical expertise. This innovative new hotel concept is the brainchild of Nicolas and Marie Sibuet, the second generation of the Sibuet family and follows the launch of Terminal Neige Totem hotel in the French ski resort of Flaine in December 2015.
Guests can choose from 12 double rooms with views of the glacier, two suites, five spacious family rooms, and one dormitory under the eaves (sleeping up to 10 people in a cosy beds and bunks) that are ideal for a weekend getaway with family or friends. The design of the new interiors is inspired by the hotel’s alpine surroundings using wood, leather and woolen fabrics to give it a cosy atmosphere. The built-in dark wooden furniture gives it a traditional rustic mountain feel in keeping with the natural setting. The hotel’s Restaurant Montenvers features an open-plan kitchen, where guests can watch traditional Savoyard meals being prepared by the chefs. At the heart of the hotel is the welcoming bar and bibliotheque with a striking fireplace – a great place to enjoy a drink and share stories after an action-packed day of mountain activities.
How to Access: Via The Montenvers Station in Chamonix (20mins round trip). Expert skiers in the winter can access via the platform of the Aiguille du Midi or the Grands Monets ski or by rappelling and crossing the Mer de Glace to reach the 500 step staircase and access the cable car that leads to the train station (this route is only recommended for expert skiers with a private guide)
Rates at Refuge du Montenvers are on a half board basis and start from 90EUR per night for a dormitory, and from 160EUR per night for a double room based on two sharing. A round trip ticket on the Montenvers train costs 31.50EUR
For further information please contact Perowne International [email protected] or +44 (0)20 7349 705