"Tradition is important in France. Particularly in a place like Chamonix, considered one of the oldest ski resorts in the world. Building a brand new hotel here, in other words, is a bit of a gamble: to compete with the glamorous old lodges and chalets in the valley, things have to be just so. At Hotel Héliopic Sweet & Spa, they are. Ideally located just steps from the Aiguille du Midi cable car, it’s a modern hotel with a slightly retro look. Nothing too out there, of course, nothing that breaks too seriously from the Chamonix norm — the main buildings are shaped like chalets, and there’s a spacious bar and library for après-ski drinks." - Tablet Hotels