Why you should experience Chalet-Hôtel La Marmotte & Spa, The Originals Relais in France.
Chalet-Hôtel La Marmotte, La Tapiaz & Spa, The Originals Relais is where alpine life feels both timeless and freshly alive, where wooden beams creak with the soft nostalgia of mountain history, where fireplaces glow like beating hearts inside warm chalet walls, and where every detail from the scent of pine to the sweep of the snowy slopes outside feels crafted to pull you deeper into the poetry of winter.
Anchored at the foot of the Les Gets slopes, directly beside the snow, this multi-building alpine haven blends three experiences into one: the classic, deeply atmospheric charm of La Marmotte; the contemporary, design-forward refinement of La Tapiaz; and the shared world of wellness, dining, and soft-luxury moments that make the hotel feel less like an accommodation and more like a carved-out sanctuary of mountain life. Step into La Marmotte and the chalet magic is immediate, warm woods, traditional Savoyard décor, vintage textures, fireplaces that crackle softly, and an intimacy that feels like slipping into a familiar mountain story told for generations. In La Tapiaz, the mood shifts into modern alpine elegance: sleek lines, expansive glass, natural textiles, soft neutral tones, and architecture that lets the mountains flood every room with light. Together, they form a complete alpine universe. Rooms vary in personality yet share a core of comfort: thick duvets, sculpted wooden accents, thoughtful lighting, private balconies, and views that stretch across pistes, pines, and the soft golden lamps of Les Gets village. Bathrooms feel spa-like, warm, and indulgent after cold ski days. Ski-in/ski-out access is effortless, you step outside, and the mountain greets you. Les Gets is known for its gentle charm, its family-friendly terrain, and its gorgeous connection into the vast Portes du Soleil, among the largest ski areas in the world. From the hotel, you can cross into wide sunny slopes, deep forests, panoramic ridges, and long cruising pistes that let you ski from village to village. But the soul of this hotel lives in its spa, Séréni-Cîmes, a wellness sanctuary of warm stone, flickering light, soft water sounds, and the hypnotic hush of steam and cedar. Float in the heated pool as snow falls outside. Let the hammam, sauna, or physical showers slow your pulse to mountain rhythm. Book treatments infused with alpine botanicals and French wellness ritual. Dining across the property is exceptional and varied: La Piste Noire for elegant, refined dishes; La Biskatcha for mountain-inspired cuisine; La Pivotte for traditional Savoyard indulgence; and La Tanière for slope-side comfort at lunch. Evenings in the hotel glow with warmth: murmured laughter, clinking glasses, the scent of wood and herbs drifting from the kitchens, and the deep quiet of the village settling into night. Service is heartfelt, grounded, attentive, and human, the kind that feels genuinely caring. Chalet-Hôtel La Marmotte, La Tapiaz & Spa, The Originals Relais is atmospheric, storied, warmly luxurious, deeply alpine, and ideal for travelers who want both the soul of a classic chalet and the polish of contemporary mountain refinement under one snowy roof.
What you did not know about Chalet-Hôtel La Marmotte & Spa.
Chalet-Hôtel La Marmotte stands on one of Les Gets' most historic slopes, a mountainside shaped by centuries of pastoral tradition, ancient pathways, and the earliest stirrings of alpine tourism long before skiing transformed the region.
The land beneath the hotel was once part of a vital transhumance route used by shepherds moving cattle and goats between low valley farms and high summer pastures. These paths, carved by hooves and footsteps over generations, followed natural terraces left behind by glacial retreat, terraces that now anchor the hotel's foundations. The name “La Marmotte” is no coincidence: these slopes were once home to thriving marmot colonies whose shrill whistles warned shepherds of approaching storms and predators. Local folklore ties marmots to protection, intuition, and the rhythms of the mountain season, themes echoed softly throughout the hotel's aesthetic and philosophy. In the 19th century, long before Les Gets became a ski destination, the area drew early mountain travelers for its clean air, healing climate, and pastoral calm. Small inns and lodges began to appear along these traditional paths, offering shelter to traders, hunters, woodcutters, and adventurers. La Marmotte was among the first modern chalets to rise on this slope, built in the post-war era when the French Alps were rediscovering themselves through a new view of recreation and accessible tourism. Its architectural DNA reflects this history: steep roofs adapted for heavy snowfall; thick wood beams echoing traditional Savoyard craftsmanship; stone foundations that follow the logic of ancient mountain barns; and an orientation that maximizes winter sunlight just as shepherds once sought. When La Tapiaz was added, it maintained a deep respect for the landscape, using natural materials, following traditional wind paths, and aligning its structure with the historic contours of the slope. Even the spa's placement is deliberate: located along an old spring line where mountain water once fed livestock troughs and woodland runoff. Staying here means inhabiting a piece of living alpine history, shaped by ice, weather, animals, shepherds, architects, and the evolving cultural love affair with the mountains.
How to fold Chalet-Hôtel La Marmotte & Spa into your trip.
Chalet-Hôtel La Marmotte, La Tapiaz & Spa becomes the warm, glowing center of your Les Gets escape, a place where mornings feel soft with possibility, days stretch wide across snowy horizons, and evenings settle into the tranquil rhythm of alpine life.
Begin your morning with a generous breakfast, pastries warm from the oven, fresh fruit, local yogurt, cured meats, cheeses, eggs, and strong coffee, eaten slowly while sunlight filters through the dining room. Step outside, clip into your skis, and glide directly into the heart of Les Gets' gentle, sun-kissed terrain. Explore Portes du Soleil's endless expanse: cross into Morzine, Avoriaz, Switzerland, or linger on forest trails that feel enchanted after snowfall. Pause mid-day for a long lunch at a slope-side terrace, steaming croziflette, soups, fresh salads, grilled meats, or a decadent chocolat chaud with a view. Return to the hotel in the later afternoon, when fatigue blends beautifully with mountain peace. Slip into the spa: steam rising, water glowing amber under soft lights, the world dimming into warm silence. Let heat and scent drift over you until you feel weightless. In the evening, savor a refined dinner at La Piste Noire or indulge in Savoyard classics at La Pivotte, fondue, raclette, tartiflette, before drifting into the cozy bar for a nightcap beneath the glow of candlelight. End your day wrapped in blankets, windows cracked open to the alpine night, listening to the quiet shift of wind through the trees. Stay long enough, and this chalet cluster becomes your alpine rhythm: warm mornings, endless slopes, soft spa evenings, flickering firelight, deep sleep, and the quiet knowledge that you are living inside one of the Alps' most heartfelt mountain sanctuaries.
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