Les Cîmes
Intimate, family-owned alpine chalet with a fashion-forward edge. Think exposed wood, leather club chairs, a fireplace, and a boutique stocked from Berlin and Munich trade shows. Feels like a stylish friend's mountain home, not a hotel.
Book the brunch by phone the day before — places are limited and it sells out
Why It Matters
Three-generation Hudry family ownership, listed in the Michelin Guide and Gault&Millau, ranked #1 hotel in Le Grand-Bornand on TripAdvisor. The founder's grandfather helped establish the Aravis ski resort itself. The on-site Maison Hudry boutique and Le Strato bar add a distinctly non-generic atmosphere.
This eight-room chalet in the hamlet of Chinaillon has been the Hudry family's home for three generations — their grandfather Ernest was one of the founders of the Aravis resort. Now a 4-star hotel, it sits 100 metres from the ski slopes at 1,300m altitude. Small by design: five rooms and three suites, all individually decorated in classic alpine style, ranging from a snug 15 sqm to a generous 50 sqm. The ground floor buzzes with a designer boutique (La Maison Hudry), an après-ski bar (Le Strato), a brunch service in the bergerie, and a basement spa.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Cœur Suite
40 sqm suite with a lounge area, master bedroom, mezzanine level (works for children or an extra adult), and a bathroom with whirlpool bath and Italian-style shower. Mountain views. Ideal for a small family or a couple wanting proper living space.
Double · 40 sqm
L'Orcellière
The biggest standard room at 29 sqm, with a balcony facing the village, 180cm double bed, Italian-style shower, and separate toilet. An extra child's bed can be added. Noticeably more breathing room than the smaller rooms.
Double (180cm) · 29 sqm
Le Batrand
The smallest room in the house — 15 sqm with a balcony overlooking the village. Cosy rather than cramped, with a bathtub bathroom. Best for a solo traveller or couple who plan to spend most of their time on the slopes or in the bar.
Double (140cm) · 15 sqmLe Bois Bercher
21 sqm room with a balcony, 180cm double bed, bathtub bathroom with separate toilet. Mountain views. Slightly more space than the terrace rooms and a proper balcony.
Double (180cm) · 21 sqm
Le Roquentin
18 sqm room with a terrace, 180cm double bed, bathtub bathroom, and separate toilet — twin to Le Rosset in size and layout, also with mountain views.
Double (180cm) · 18 sqmLe Rosset
18 sqm room with a terrace, 180cm double bed, and a bathtub bathroom with separate toilet. Mountain views. A step up from Le Batrand with a wider bed and terrace access.
Double (180cm) · 18 sqmOurs Suite
50 sqm suite with a lounge area, bedroom, and bathroom with Italian-style shower and whirlpool bath. Two children can sleep in a separate room. Views over both the mountains and the old village — arguably the best outlook in the hotel.
Double · 50 sqmPeille Suite
50 sqm two-bedroom suite with a lounge area, master bedroom, a separate children's room, and a bathroom with whirlpool bath, Italian-style shower, and separate toilet. Great for families who want proper room between the adults and kids.
Double · 50 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The Col de la Colombière is a Tour de France climb right on the hotel's doorstep, beloved by both amateur and competitive cyclists. Bike storage provided at the hotel. Bicycle rental also available nearby.
Trails wind directly from Chinaillon through mountain pastures to summits including Lachat, Maroly, Jalouvre, and Roc des Tours. The hotel is a practical base with ski/bike storage.
The slopes are literally 100m from the front door. Chinaillon's ski area has 29 ski lifts reaching the top of Mont Lachat. The hotel can help purchase ski passes on-site. Ski storage on the premises.
A golf course at the foot of the Aravis Mountains, a short drive from the hotel.
The hotel sits on the Route des Grandes Alpes, one of Europe's great mountain road routes. A known stop for classic car owners and motorcyclists touring the high passes.
Kiki Hudry's ground-floor boutique stocks curated fashion and lifestyle brands sourced from top European trade shows (Berlin's Bread & Butter, Munich's ISPO, Paris' Who's Next). Labels include Arpin, Fusalp, Bogner, Rossignol, Sportalm, and Campomaggi. Part boutique, part part of the hotel's social hub.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The hotel states it does not have rooms suitable for guests with disabilities. Contact reception for more information.
Small animals accepted.
The hotel does not have a swimming pool.
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