Let It Slow

In the Valley, if you know how to hit the slopes, you also know how to really slow down. Here are 4 havens of relaxation where you can melt away your stress.

QC Spa of Wonders: If Alice in Wonderland went to the spa…

Spectacular panoramic pools with views to match, saunas scented with alpine fragrances, a star-lit hammam, enchanting relaxation areas, an indoor vertical garden… The QC Spa of Wonders is the dreamlike mountain adventure that Lewis Carroll forgot to tell us about. Except that Alice wouldn’t have eaten two mushroom slices to cross through the looking glass. She’d simply savor a long drink from the Cocktail Lab (in a bathrobe, of course) at the Wonder Aperitivo, included in her dream wellness experience.

480, Promenade du Fori - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

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Lykke Hotel & Spa: hygge, hugs, huge chill

At Lykke, you step into a Scandinavian fairy tale woven with stories of the canopy, trolls, and elves, all set against a minimalist backdrop of natural hues. Legend has it that to create the beauty and wellness rituals at the Cinq Mondes spa, its founder immersed himself in traditional medicines and the ancestral secrets of plants across five continents. The sensory journey continues at Kaffe & Kro for a comfort-food experience featuring Nordic flavors. “Lykke” means “happiness” in Danish. You’ve been warned.

39 Rue des Allobroges - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

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Deep Nature Spa at Les Granges d’En Haut: take a deep breath

Ultimate luxury in Les Houches: each of the 14 exceptional chalets at Les Granges d’En Haut features its own sauna. To swim a few laps indoors, soak in a hot tub, or enjoy an outdoor Swedish bath, head to the Deep Nature spa at Les Granges. With its mountain-chic vibe, cozy treatment rooms, and ultra-personalized treatments, the spa isn’t just for residents. Head there to unwind.

1000, route des Chavants - Les Houches

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Deep Nature Spa at the Les Aiglons Hotel: Spa & Spritz

Everyone loves the Deep Nature Spa at the Les Aiglons Hotel for its steaming outdoor pool and its mini-chalet-style sauna and steam room. And athletes especially flock there for muscle-recovery massages, tailor-made to suit their daily workout. Everyone also loves the Les Aiglons Hotel for the hearty cuisine at its Italian restaurant, La Casa Nonna. Buonissimo. And no, not everyone loves ending their evening in the awesome ’70s-style setting of Les Aiglons’ BAM Karaoke Box, with an explosive cocktail in one hand and a microphone in the other… But nobody’s perfect.

270 Avenue de Courmayeur - Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

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