La Ferme du Chozal
Authentic Alpine farmhouse with contemporary Scandinavian touches. Warm and genuinely family-run, not corporate. Think roaring fireplace, Arpin wool textiles, antique furniture mixed with modern lighting — cozy without being kitsch.
Book the Mazot well in advance — there's only one and it has the best Mont Blanc view of any room
Why It Matters
True ski-in/ski-out access off the Chozal chairlift, a Michelin- and Gault&Millau-recognized gastronomic restaurant with a 700+ bottle Alpine wine list, and one of the few places in the area housed in a lovingly restored farmhouse with an authentic 1849 mazot granary as a standalone accommodation unit.
La Ferme du Chozal is a family-run, 4-star spa chalet hotel at 1,183m in the Beaufortain Valley, operating since 2003. Anne-Christine and Frédéric Boulanger converted this genuine 19th-century Savoyard farmhouse into something that actually feels like home — local stonework, Arpin wool fabrics, antique furniture, paneled walls — with a gastronomic restaurant that the Michelin Guide and Gault&Millau both take seriously. The Chozal chairlift is literally at the front door, giving you ski-in/ski-out access to 192km of Espace Diamant slopes. And come summer, the same spot becomes a quiet base for hiking in the Beaufortain, with Mont Blanc framed in the pool's overflow edge.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Double Room
Eight rooms total, all housed in the original farmhouse with wood-paneled walls, Arpin Bonneval linen curtains, and plush blankets. Most face south over the valley or toward the mountain, and the majority have direct access to the outside or a balcony. Rooms are cozy and characterful rather than spacious — this is a mountain farmhouse, not a purpose-built hotel block.
Le Mazot
The standout accommodation at the property. A genuine Hautelucian granary dating from 1849, meticulously restored by local craftsmen and now a two-level cocoon for two (plus one child). Downstairs: an open-plan living room combining old wood, light fir planks, and Himalayan stone floors, plus a Bluetooth music dock. The large bathroom has hand-planed parquet, an Italian shower with rainbow shower head, a Jacuzzi bathtub, Japanese toilet, and an antique marble washbasin. Upstairs: a queen-size bed, balcony, and home cinema setup. There is only one of these — book early.
QueenSuite
Three to four suites ranging from 35 to 40 sqm, each with a private south-facing terrace. The layout includes a large bedroom with dressing room, a sitting area that can accommodate a third person, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet. Stocked with Nespresso, kettle, and all the wellness basics — and access to the spa is included.
37 sqmTriple Room (Le Grenier)
The attic-style triple room with parquet floors and sloped ceilings — a bit of a mountain bergerie feeling, charming for families or groups of three. Two beds, private bathroom with bath or shower.
Two bedsThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Free bike loan for hotel guests in summer. Two electric mountain bikes are also available on reservation.
Cookery classes organized on-site — details and scheduling via the hotel directly.
Complimentary shuttles connect non-skiing guests to the Les Saisies cross-country ski area (120km of groomed trails) and Belleville for access to the Contamines-Monjoie domain (120km of slopes).
Hatha yoga sessions available on Thursdays for guests.
The hotel is an ideal starting point for hikes across the Beaufortain massif in summer. Mont Blanc is visible on clear days. Staff can advise on routes.
A proper book-and-film library with a home cinema setup — a good option for slow evenings or bad-weather days.
The Chozal chairlift is directly in front of the hotel. Step into your skis on the terrace and you're on 192km of Espace Diamant slopes. Ski pass and equipment rental are available opposite the hotel.
Sleds available for guests during the winter season, included in the stay.
A free guided torchlight walk through the village of Hauteluce every Monday evening during winter season. Takes in traditional wooden houses and the baroque church. Free, but reservation required. Can be extended with a visit to the local eco-museum.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Both the hotel and restaurant are wheelchair accessible.
Ground-floor salon bar with a working fireplace — the natural pre-dinner gathering spot.
Two fitness machines available for guest use.
Summer flower garden, a 30-variety aromatic herb and edible flower garden that supplies the restaurant kitchen, and a 20-vine micro-vineyard.
Dogs accepted for €15/day supplement. Not permitted in the restaurant or by the pool.
3 charging stations on-site: 1 Tesla-specific, 2 universal. Charge: €15 for hybrid, €25 for 100% electric.
Open year-round with views over the Beaufortain valley and Mont Blanc. Overflow-edge design makes it dramatic in winter.
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