CHALET D’ADRIEN
20TH ANNIVERSARY OF LE CHALET D’ADRIEN
27 rooms, two restaurants, one with a Michelin star, a Spa, and five stars by
You give the impression
way of a banner. A way of briefly summing up Le Chalet d’Adrien, a sumptuous
of always being on the move?
hotel on the heights of Verbier, in Savoleyres, offering breathtaking views
B de T & EC: We built the base of our activity on fundamental values. Which
of Les Combins. It is, in fact, a lot more than that. It is a human adventure
does not prohibit innovation or paying attention to trends that accompany our
pursued by a couple. Brigitte de Turckheim (de Gastines), company director
market, its joys and aspirations.
with an outstanding career at the helm of a French consultancy & services firm (remember SVP 11 11 ?…), and her husband Eric Cachart, TV journalist and
For example?
expert in communication. Together, in 20 years, they have not only blessed
B de T & EC: We introduced a heated lounge bar on the terrace to provide
Verbier with a magnificent “Relais & Châteaux”; they have also accelerated
more possibilities for relaxation while enjoying the view, and even offering
the transformation of this resort in Le Valais towards prestige tourism on the
smokers some comfort!
international scene.
We have just inaugurated «Le Cellier». A highly original place in which to taste Le Valais wines, and a «fumoir» fitted out as a club lounge for fans of cigars
You have come a long way since December 2001 and the opening of Le
and after-dinner drinks.
Chalet d’Adrien!
More than 10 years after its creation, the «œnology club» now has over 100
B de T & EC: Our goal was to follow a different kind of project. We wanted
members – from Verbier to Martigny and even Sion and Geneva - and meets
to validate the idea of reconciling business development for high-end
up once a month for a tasting dinner focusing on wine.
tourism with warm, friendly and personalized service. We are now a member
Over the past 12 months, we have speeded up the renovation process for our
of “Relais & Châteaux”. Our gastronomic restaurant “La Table d’Adrien” has
rooms, and many are now acclaimed for their comfort, elegance and modern
won a Michelin star and a high rating in Gault & Millau (17/20). Every day, our
facilities.
traditional restaurant «Le Grenier» welcomes almost 150 guests for lunch on the terrace, and it is full every evening around the log fire in the big stone
Do you see yourselves as basking in success?
chimney nook. The Spa has undergone development, introducing poolside
B de T & EC: Never! We have two favourite phrases: «Help! Everything’s
relaxation and Nuxe beauty products, an original range of treatments.
going well!» and «Old age begins when regrets replace dreams…». Verbier
We have close on 70 team members in winter, many of whom, including Chef
is seeing changes, in terms of both its clientele and infrastructures. Some
Sebastiano Lombardi, Restaurant Manager Nicolas Merley, Head Barman
etablishments close, others will open. In our own way, we will try to participate
Damien Gillet and Head Sommelier Adrien Michaud, have been loyal to the
in this movement without neglecting any of the opportunities that may be
hotel for many years. Anaïs on Réception and Elin at the Spa have been with
offered, while complying with our professional philosophy.
us for the past three years.
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