At Val Claret de TignesSet on a balcony overlooking the mountains, this hotel is unlike any other, combining the festive spirit of the Andes with the authenticity of high altitude. Welcome to theYnycioa four-star establishment in the Mountainsdesigned just three years ago to give an extra touch of soul and warmth to a stay at altitude.
Just a stone's throw from the ski slopes in winter and the hiking trails in summer, this atypical cocoon welcomes families, couples and groups of friends in an atmosphere where the summits dance to the Latin rhythm.
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Imagined and built from scratch by the group Mountainsthe hotel Ynycio has around thirty flats, ranging from cosy two-bedrooms to family suites for up to eight people.
Here you rent by the week, with an average ticket price of around €1,500 in summer and around €3,000 in winter. At this price, the experience is complete: wellness area with sauna, hammam, jacuzzi, swimming pool and breathtaking views of the Tignes mountains.
The location does the rest. In winter, you can put your skis on at the door. In summer, the starting point for walks is right outside the hotel. "We're ideally placed, with direct access to the slopes and hiking trails, which is a real asset". says the team.
If the restaurant Bazurto only opens its doors in the winter season, it has left a strong mark on the identity of the establishment. Designed by chef Juan Arbelaez - who has also worked at Top Chef and now a network star - the place combines Colombian cuisine, a cosy atmosphere and a festive spirit. On the plates, an explosion of flavours. In the dining room, a vibrant decor. A Latin interlude at an altitude of 2,100 metres, contributing to the originality of this address.
The Montagnettes group, craftsmen of the Alpine hotel industry
Behind theYnyciothe family group Mountainsfounded in 1992 by Agnès Girard. From Val Thorens to La Plagne, via Tignes and even Lake Annecy, the company is gradually weaving its web with a clear objective: to combine the highest standards of comfort, integrated architecture and a personal welcome.
In Tignes, Mountains also operates the hotel Le Taos. In Val Thorens, it deploys a whole constellation of addresses: the Hamlet of Kashmirthe hotel Oxalysresidences Soleil 1, Soleil 2, Lombardy... Not all are aimed at the same audience: some are for families, others for those looking for more upmarket services, with spas, hotel services and on-site catering.
And the expansion continues, with, for example, the residence Fir forest in Les Ménuires, which is currently being renovated, or the elegant Victoria Park in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a seaside oasis set in five hectares of parkland.
"In winter, the hotel is almost fully booked every season. they explain. Summer remains a little quieter, but attracts a clientele that is increasingly sensitive to the freshness argument. "We welcome French people, of course, but also many English speakers. Customers come for a comfortable place to stay, a change of scenery and the peace and quiet of the mountains.
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With its modern lines, warm atmosphere and strong identity, theYnycio continues to seduce. And proves that in Tignes, you can experience the mountains in a different way. With a little spice and a hint of cumbia in the air.