Do you want wide open spaces, clean air and multiple activities? Head to the French Alps. This summer, Club Med is opening seven of its mountain villages and, in particular, one of its most emblematic, Val d'Is&egrave;re, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. On this occasion, it offers itself a magnificent renovation and becomes the first 100% Exclusive Collection Club Med resort. The great luxury...

For several years now, the <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/travel/iceland-trip-to-the-heart-of-the-extreme" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mountains</a> have become an increasingly trendy destination in summer. A situation that should continue to progress in the face of global warming. The mountain is, in fact, the guarantee of fresh air, welcoming nature and it is also a great playground for all kinds of sports and relaxation activities. The study "The health benefits of the mountains" carried out by the SPRIM and EQUITABLE agencies, in collaboration with Doctor Fr&eacute;d&eacute;ric Salmann, proves it. The mountain is seen as an anti-stress destination that offers &ldquo;fresh, pure air with energizing properties&rdquo; . The study also emphasizes the natural benefits of the sun, space and altitude ... In short, going on a <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/travel/where-to-vacation-based-on-your-zodiac-sign-astrology" target="_blank" rel="noopener">summer vacation</a> in the mountains is good for your health and it's trendy!
Always a pioneer, Club Med has long since integrated all of this data by opening its high-altitude villages during the summer season. This summer, holidaymakers will have the choice between 7 of the Club's villages in the Alps : Les Arcs , Valmorel, Samo&euml;ns-Morillon , Tignes , Peisey , Alpe d'Huez and Val d'Is&egrave;re .

A beautiful fiftieth
Val d'Is&egrave;re, precisely. The village, which is one of Club Med's most mythical alpine addresses, had already benefited from an extension with a 5-trident space ten years ago. For its fiftieth anniversary, it was offered a real renovation, under the artistic direction of the firm MHNA (Marc Hertrich-Nicolas Adnet) which has already decorated several of the Club's resorts to its credit. More than a renovation, it is a magnificent move upmarket since Val d'Is&egrave;re becomes the first 100% Exclusive Collection resort in the mountains. The Exclusive Collection concept, which was launched a few years ago, is intended to be "a response to the changes in the travel aspirations of an affluent international clientele, eager for well-being, reconnecting with loved ones and experiencing unique experiences. Still in the spirit of the move upmarket initiated by Henri Giscard d'Estaing, the CEO of the Club, it is therefore a question of offering GMs more comfortable and refined resorts with a wider range of services, , attentions, experiences and also surprises...While it unambiguously plays the luxury card, the Exclusive Collection spirit does not hesitate to reinterpret this notion with a less strict, more human approach to <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/fashion/what-is-quiet-luxury-gwyneth-paltrow-succession-photo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">luxury.</a> range. So that a stay is always marked by the magic of the moments of sharing which have made the reputation of the leader of holiday clubs for 73 years...

New decoration
With its 216 rooms and suites, Val d'Is&egrave;re is the smallest of the Club Med Resorts in the mountains. A village with typical Savoyard charm which has therefore benefited from a complete transformation. From the common areas (lobby, lounges, bars, restaurants) to the bedrooms, everything has been reviewed and redesigned to meet the criteria of the Exclusive Collection. The decoration of the rooms (a large majority of which exceed 30m2, which is appreciable in the mountains...) is in keeping with a modern Savoyard style without excess. It contains all the elements intended to create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere, wooden panels, thick carpets, warm fabrics...
For Marc Hertrich, the village of Val d'Is&egrave;re &ldquo;is neither a hotel, nor a chalet, nor an alpine farm: it is a real setting that has been completely enlarged and renovated. We celebrate the authenticity, the comfort, the warmth, the beautiful materials, the sense of detail, the specificities and the history of Val d'Is&egrave;re: that of a pastoral village transformed in the 1930s into a world famous destination. Today. &raquo;
With its farmhouse cheeses and local charcuterie, Val d'Is&egrave;re is a gourmet destination that the restaurants of the village highlight. To provide more tranquility, the Bellevarde, the main restaurant, is divided into three distinct areas: Le M&eacute;l&egrave;ze, Le Rocher and La Lauze. They offer a wide range of restaurants, from the "market hall" atmosphere to the food court with bread oven, Italian delicatessen, fishmonger's stall or cheese cellar... More intimate, Les Mill&eacute;simes, the restaurant "by reservation" offers a menu composed by the<a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/food/atzaro-ibiza-renews-its-culinary-offer-in-partnership-with-chef-james-ada" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> chef</a> every evening.
After a day hiking in the mountain pastures or sunbathing on the pool solarium, enjoy a moment of well-being at the Spa Club Med by Cinq Mondes or, quite simply, the pleasure of reading or answering emails in peace. du Refuge, a pretty salon that lives up to its name. At aperitif time, we find ourselves in the festive atmosphere of the Chalet or on its sunny terrace. The day will of course continue in the refined setting of La L&eacute;gende, the large hall with its stage which hosts musicians and events every evening. With its old woodwork, its bookcases, its comfortable <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/design/an-armchair-a-story-d-153-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">armchairs</a> and its objects found here and there, it invites you to prolong the evening until late at night.

To do, to live
Staying at Club Med in Val d'Is&egrave;re obviously means rediscovering everything that has made the formula so successful for decades: entertainment, gastronomy, benevolence, multiple activities for adults and children alike...and this in " all inclusive&rdquo; of course. It also means being able to take advantage of the many offers to discover the surrounding nature. Go hiking on the trails of the Vanoise National Park and experience a stopover at the Refuge du Prariond at an altitude of 2324m, travel the marked routes of the resort on electric mountain bikes, in particular the track called Flower Power which winds at the bottom of the valley and passes through the pretty hamlet of Le Fornet. For the most seasoned cyclists, the ride will start at the top of Borsat for an impressive descent towards the resort via the Into the Wild track. For their part, heritage lovers will not be disappointed by the traditional architectural riches of the old village of Val d'Is&egrave;re, its typical Savoyard chalets, its 16th century baroque church. They can even learn the secrets of cheese making at the Ferme de l'Adroit...
The Club Med Exclusive Collection in Val d'Is&egrave;re, which also presents itself as a real disconnection destination, invites you to take a serious approach to <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/ibiza/ibiza-s-yoga-community-unites-for-syria-and-turkey" target="_blank" rel="noopener">yoga</a> with its team trained at the Yoga by Henderson school. Sessions in small groups take place outdoors, facing the mountain. The ideal setting to reconcile zenitude and the great outdoors...

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