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Hôtel-Spa La Bouitte – Restaurant René et Maxime Meilleur is a family-run mountain resort in Saint-Martin de Belleville at the heart of the Trois Vallées, with 15 rooms and suites anchored by a fine-dining restaurant. Run by father and son René and Maxime Meilleur since 1976, the hotel combines Savoyard architecture and cuisine with contemporary spa facilities and year-round mountain activities.
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The hotel occupies Hameau de Saint-Marcel in La Praz, Saint-Martin de Belleville, at the heart of Trois Vallées—the world's largest skiable area. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes location provides both winter access to 17 cable cars and chairlifts and summer hiking across the Vanoise, Mont Blanc, and Écrins landscapes.
A third-generation family property since 1976, La Bouitte was built and is run by René Meilleur and his son Maxime, who have maintained the building in traditional Savoyard chalet style while adding contemporary amenities including a heated indoor pool and full spa.
The hotel offers 15 rooms and suites, each finished in wood and designed as private retreats. The range includes Comfort Rooms (20–23 sqm) and Superior Rooms (20–26 sqm) with a single king bed and lounge area, Junior Suites (26–55 sqm), and larger options such as La Suite Sophie (45 sqm) and Luxury Suites (57–69 sqm), which include a sofa bed. All rooms welcome children and pets, with baby-sitting and kids' menus available.
The restaurant is run by chefs René and Maxime Meilleur and specializes in Savoyard cuisine, balancing simplicity and elegance through regional products. The wine list is extensive, with dedicated programming for wine enthusiasts.
The hotel can accommodate group dinners and events in its meeting room (maximum capacity 15).
Wellness amenities include a heated indoor pool, spa with sauna, hammam, and hot tub, plus a beauty center offering massages. Yoga sessions and wine-tasting activities are available on-site.
Practical facilities include secure parking with garage space, electric vehicle charging (at extra cost), and room service.
Wine enthusiasts will value the restaurant and its wine program. Winter visitors benefit from the Trois Vallées ski access; summer guests can hike or cycle through landscapes including the Vanoise, Mont Blanc, and Écrins.
Families find dedicated amenities—connecting rooms, family suites, kids' menus, and babysitting—while couples and groups (up to 15) also have dedicated accommodation and space.
The hotel is located in Hameau de Saint-Marcel, Saint-Martin de Belleville, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The location is accessible by car and sits central to the Trois Vallées lift system, which provides winter ski access and summer scenic connectivity to the surrounding peaks.
Editorial verification: Hôtel-Spa La Bouitte – Restaurant René et Maxime Meilleur is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
The hotel is in Hameau de Saint-Marcel, La Praz, Saint-Martin de Belleville, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, at the heart of the Trois Vallées ski area.
The hotel has 15 rooms and suites, including Comfort Rooms, Superior Rooms, Junior Suites, La Suite Sophie, and Luxury Suites, accommodating 1–4 guests.
The restaurant is run by René Meilleur (father) and Maxime Meilleur (son) and focuses on Savoyard cuisine made from regional products with an extensive wine list.
The hotel offers a heated indoor pool, spa with sauna, hammam, and hot tub, a beauty center with massage services, and yoga. Wine-tasting activities are also available.
Yes. The hotel welcomes children with family suites, baby-sitting services, kids' menus, high chairs, and early dinner options. Pets are also accepted.
Winter activities include skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and sleigh rides. Summer options include hiking, mountain biking, paragliding, horse riding, fishing, canoeing, and hot-air balloon flights.
The hotel is a member of Relais & Châteaux, an association of independent luxury hotels and restaurants.
Hôtel-Spa La Bouitte – Restaurant René et Maxime Meilleur is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Hôtel-Spa La Bouitte – Restaurant René et Maxime Meilleur is in Saint-Martin de Belleville, France. Address: Hameau de Saint-Marcel, La Praz, Saint-Martin de Belleville, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 73440, France.
| Location | Saint-Martin de Belleville, France |
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| Address | Hameau de Saint-Marcel, La Praz, Saint-Martin de Belleville, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 73440, France |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
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