Auberge d'Aillon et d'Ailleurs
Contemporary mountain auberge meets artisan design hotel. Intimate and personal — only 14 rooms, husband-and-wife chef team, a dedicated transfer driver named Jean-Noël. Think cosy rather than grand.
Book the Séléné room if you want the in-room telescope for stargazing — the Bauges dark skies are remarkable
Why It Matters
One of the rare places that genuinely combines serious gastronomy, thoughtful wellness and real mountain character in a single small property. The Michelin-noted restaurant, the themed rooms crafted by local artisans, and the unusual spa (Ayurvedic treatments, exclusive whey bath, outdoor Nordic tubs) make it stand out in the French Alps.
A 14-room mountain inn sitting at 980m in the UNESCO-labelled Bauges Geopark, about 30 minutes from Chambéry. Every room has its own identity — designed with local artisans and named after elements of Savoyard nature, folklore or myth — yet the overall feel is warm and contemporary, not rustic-kitschy. The restaurant is Michelin-noted, the wellness space has a heated indoor pool plus outdoor Nordic baths, and there's even a unique whey bath that the property claims is the only one of its kind in France.
Where You'll Stay
14 room types available
Baujue
From EUR212 / nightA tribute to the 14 authentic Bauges villages and their rural heritage — cob walls, hay tools, painted house facades and the 'tavalan' (the Savoyard porch used for drying firewood). Warm, authentic Alpine character throughout.
Clarines
From EUR212 / nightA cocooning junior suite themed around the bronze cowbells (clarines) heard from the nearby Correrie farm, where Tome des Bauges AOP cheese is produced. Good for small families or couples wanting more space.
30 sqmCôrna
From EUR136 / nightNamed after the Savoyard word for 'horn', this wildlife-themed room celebrates the Bauges fauna — chamois, mouflon, roe deer, ibex. A fauna guide is available at reception. The room is also fully adapted for guests with reduced mobility.
28 sqmFeu
From EUR136 / nightNamed after fire, this room pays tribute to the blacksmith workshops once prevalent in the Bauges between the 17th and 19th centuries. Warm, charcoal-and-timber tones throughout. The bathroom is equipped with a bathtub.
26 sqmFlôka
From EUR136 / night'Gros flocon' — big snowflake in Savoyard dialect. A room that pays homage to the snow crystals that define Aillon-Margériaz winters. Interior decor features snowflake motifs; views look out over the alpine landscape.
28 sqmGentiane
From EUR136 / nightFour giant herbarium panels fill the walls with pressed alpine wildflowers — lavender, roses, cornflowers, sunflowers, gentian and more. A flora guide of the Bauges is at reception for guests wanting to find these plants on local trails.
28 sqmImages
From EUR212 / nightA photography-and-memory suite filled with old reproductions, postcards, a 1960s stereoscope and non-functional vintage cameras. Panoramic Bauges views from the room. A Polaroid camera is available at reception so guests can take their own 'real' instant photos.
36 sqmLana
From EUR212 / night'Lana' means wool in Savoyard. Headboard and cushions are made from traditional Arpin fabrics — an artisan mill in Séez operating since 1817, classified as a Living Heritage Enterprise. A macramé by Florence Deschamps decorates the main wall.
36 sqmLe Grenier
From EUR136 / nightMansard-ceilinged family room decorated with a trunk, a cradle, old chairs, rugs and cushions from around the world — a proper attic-of-childhood feel. The sloped space works well for families with kids who need room to spread out.
30 sqmNant
From EUR212 / night'Nant' means a mountain stream in Savoyard. Pebble cushions, undulating mirrors and aquatic tones set the scene. The room references the spa's water features — a nudge to book the Nordic baths or the hydro shower.
36 sqmSchiste
From EUR136 / nightMineral and geological in feel, referencing the schist stone used in traditional Bauges farmhouses and the area's gold-prospecting history. Walls feature local stones alongside Indian materials like slate and micaschist.
26 sqmSéléné
From EUR136 / nightNamed for the Greek goddess of the moon. Wooden discs with astral carvings by sculptors Benoît Vauthier and Manu Lerendu decorate the walls. An astronomical telescope is available to borrow from reception for stargazing from the room.
Silva
From EUR212 / nightLatin for forest — this suite celebrates the spruce, beech and aspen forests of the Bauges. A monumental three-part bark sculpture by artist Simon Augade stands in the hotel garden and connects to this room's theme.
30 sqmSycomore
From EUR136 / nightWarm room co-created with a local wood-turning artisan. Authentic bowls and cups decorate the headboard. The desk is made from sycamore maple, and the artisan's workshop is just a few minutes away if you want to see the craft in person.
23 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel loans astronomical telescopes and provides star maps. The Séléné room is specifically designed around this activity. The Bauges dark skies are well-suited for stargazing.
Seasonal canyoning in the Bauges. Hotel can organise bookings.
Paragliding available in the Bauges area. Hotel can organise bookings.
All-terrain electric scooters (trottinettes électriques) available from the hotel.
Dozens of marked trails for all levels. The hotel team can advise on routes and reserve guided hikes. The transfer driver also drops guests at trailheads.
Secure bike storage on-site. Electric bike rentals available via hotel. A welcome-vélo package is offered.
The nearby Ferme de la Correrie produces Tome des Bauges AOP cheese. The hotel team can organise farm visits and introductions to local artisans.
Dog sledding and snow-dog hiking available in the area. Hotel can organise bookings.
The Aillons-Margériaz ski area is accessible by shuttle or a short drive. The hotel has ski lockers on-site. Nordic skiing and snowshoeing trails are also in the area.
Local wine tastings organised by the hotel team.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Private meeting room for seminars and corporate events. The restaurant can also be privatised for groups.
Continental breakfast at €18 per person. Free for children under 12.
A bar area with a fireplace for colder evenings; outdoor garden with a brasero for warmer seasons.
Includes a monumental bark sculpture by artist Simon Augade and a kitchen herb garden.
Hotel driver meets guests at Chambéry, Aix-les-Bains, Annecy and Geneva stations and airports. Also runs to hiking trailheads and local markets.
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