With Europe experiencing increasingly intense heatwaves, discerning travellers may wish to consider a refreshing alternative: the Italian Alps. R Collection Hotels offers two exceptional five-star properties, Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc and Montana Lodge and Spa, providing luxurious retreats amidst the cool, serene mountain air.
During the summer months, the Aosta Valley boasts comfortable average temperatures between 17 and 20 degrees Celsius. Visitors can enjoy an array of outdoor activities, from wild-water rafting and both road and mountain biking to hiking, all while soaking up the sunshine. For those seeking relaxation, the hotels’ extensive spa facilities offer a perfect escape.
Located a short walk from the chic resort town of Courmayeur, Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc features suites that overlook tranquil private gardens with stunning views of Mont Blanc. Meanwhile, Montana Lodge and Spa in La Thuile provides picturesque vistas and serves as an ideal base for both sporting endeavors and cultural experiences. Each property includes an Erre Spa, offering a variety of luxurious treatments, including massages, beauty services, saunas, Turkish baths, and pools.
Adventure
Mont Blanc serves as an expansive summer playground for outdoor enthusiasts, featuring 300km of trails suitable for hiking, mountain biking, mountaineering, and horse-riding. For thrill-seekers, the rapids of Dora Baltea offer an exhilarating rafting experience, while a hot air balloon ride provides breathtaking views of Mont Blanc from above.
Wellness
For a more relaxed pace, visitors can enjoy Courmayeur’s sophisticated mountain ambiance, sipping drinks on sunlit terraces and dining at authentic Aosta Valley restaurants. A cable car ride offers an unparalleled view of Mont Blanc’s glacier panoramas. To enhance wellbeing, guests can swim in alpine pools, play golf at the base of the Grandes Jorasses, or partake in exclusive yoga sessions amidst the mountains.
Culinary Delights
Guests can savor exquisite dining experiences at La Fourchette Restaurant, known for its high-quality authentic dishes, against the stunning backdrop of the rocky Alps. For a blend of traditional flavors and modern elegance, Restaurant Bistro Alpino offers a delightful setting for evening meals.
Escape the heat and embrace the tranquility and luxury of the Italian Alps with R Collection Hotels this summer.