Finding Serenity In The Mountains: Val d’Isère Ramps Up Its Spa And Wellness Offerings With New Launches For 2024
To kick start 2024 the right way, world-renowned ski resort Val d’Isère invites visitors to experience a new host of wellbeing activities and experiences in the blissful mountains, designed to encourage travellers to relax, reset and refresh for a welcome post-ski respite. With pure air, idyllic snow-covered landscapes and an altitude of 1850m, there is no better place to unwind than in the picturesque French Alps surrounded by nature. From new spas in collaboration with cutting-edge brands to dedicated wellness programmes, yoga retreats and thrilling outdoor experiences such as ice floating on offer, there is something for wellness seekers of all tastes to discover.
Seasonal Yoga Retreats
Le Tigre Yoga Club Paris
Hotel Les Barmes de l'Ours is delighted to announce a collaboration with the prestigious Le Tigre Yoga Club Paris for the 2024 season. In this privileged mountain-facing location, the hotel will firstly welcome yogi Camille Satya from the 4th - 8th February 2024 for a five-day yoga retreat designed to harmonise energy, refocus and slow down the rhythm of daily life with various forms of yoga and meditation practices led by Camille. In spring, travellers can join the founder of Tigre Yoga herself, Elodie Garamond, from 6th - 10th April 2024 for another five-day Yang-Yin Yoga retreat in the heart of the mountains. This retreat will focus on personal transformation and discovery of the elements to enrich guests’ journey to better understand and therefore energise their bodies through dynamic yoga practices.
Spa Openings and Luxury Brand Collaborations
Susanne Kaufmann at La Mourra
The 5* La Mourra, a private mountain hamlet with five luxury chalets and eight suites, unveils its new Spa By Susanne Kaufmann. Created in the Austrian Alps in 2003, the Susanne Kaufmann brand has developed a range of beauty and cosmetic products with a unique approach, carefully selecting mountain plants for their natural qualities. Promising a sensory journey where nature and wellbeing meet, the different treatments use various massage techniques such as lymphatic drainage, fascial release, shiatsu, deep massage and trigger point work, to deliver true holistic benefits. Map and information
Biologique Recherche & Wesak Paris at Le Yule
Le Yule in Val d’Isère is joining forces with two new French brands for 2024, chosen for their high-quality luxury and benefits that are designed to deliver exceptional results. This includes Biologique Recherche, an exclusive French brand first established in 1977 which will offer personalised treatments adapted to various skin types. Expert knowledge and technique are combined with a visionary approach to create effective and instant results through the work of this long-standing brand. As well as this, Le Yule has also announced a partnership with eco-responsible cosmetic brand Wesak Paris, which launched in 2021 with the philosophy of “taking care of the body and soul”. The brand combines precious plant essences, delicate oils and refined fragrances to create a heavenly, unforgettable spa experience. Map and information
New Wellness Programme
RESET at Le Refuge de Solaise
Perched at an altitude of 2,251 metres overlooking the Val d’Isère valley, Le Refuge de Solaise hotel and spa is unveiling a new wellness programme for the season - ‘RESET’. Expertly curated as a ritual to offer skiers post-exercise relaxation, the programme is based on five key principles and steps; regenerate, respire, recharge, reconnect and restore. Offering a unique blend of physical activities, holistic treatments and experiences designed to allow mind and body to intertwine, the RESET programme will awaken the senses amongst the breathtaking views of this high-altitude setting. The spa at Le Refuge de Solaise includes unparalleled facilities providing complete serenity, such as a Nordic bath, Hamman, semi-Olympic swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and an outdoor massage bubble, as well as yoga classes and a healthy restaurant menu for refueling. The programme includes experiences such as alternating hot and polar baths, stretching, light therapy, sound healing and more, promising complete disconnection from the outside and reconnection within yourself.
In addition to the exciting new wellbeing launches above, Val d’Isère also offers a unique ice floating experience originating from Finland, whereby travellers can float across the idyllic Quillette Lake in with the Evolution 2 adventure school, for the ultimate sensory experience designed to reconnect you with nature and offer a moment of pure relaxation (Price: €80 for 1 hour). Moreover, those seeking a healthy holiday can check out the Aqua Leisure Complex, housing a variety of sports and wellbeing facilities such as a gym and weights room, swimming pool and children’s pool, wellness area and the Pure Altitude spa. Those who purchase a 6-11 day ski lift pass will receive two free entries for the swimming pool, offering an opportunity to stretch sore muscles after a day on the slopes.
