The new pearl of the Alpine Riviera

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1 The new pearl of the Alpine Riviera PRESS BOOK

2 Hyatt Centric La Rosière, ideally located in one of the most charming resorts in the Alps The first Hyatt Centric in France opens in the unique skiing paradise that links France and Italy: the Espace San Bernardo. Designed to the highest level of comfort, conceived by an Anglo-French couple in love with the mountains, Hyatt Centric La Rosière invites you to come and discover the resort and region, to share your experiences and to reconnect. 03

3 The Plummer family This Anglo-French couple, Marielle and Nicholas Plummer, are passionate about the mountains both for the winter skiing and walking in the summer. They fell in love with the Tarentaise Valley in the late 80s at which stage they first discovered La Rosière. They were also charmed by the history of the area and in particular of the legend of Hannibal and his 40 elephants a number of historians believe that Hannibal crossed the Little St Bernard pass in his attempt to conquer Rome in 218 BC. A brand new experience in the mountains Explore and rediscover your inner self Located in the family ski resort of La Rosière, 20 minutes from Bourg Saint Maurice, the first Hyatt Centric in Europe is opening its doors on the 15th December. A brand new design concept in France, Hyatt Centric is setting up its base camp in the French Alps and takes its guests on a voyage of discovery of a traditional mountain village in the heart of a still undiscovered resort. Designed for the modern adventurer looking for activities at the heart of the action, the Hyatt Centric brand is positioning itself in new regions for its guests to explore. Launched in 2015 by Hyatt Hotels Corporation, the Hyatt Centric brand now has 15 hotels worldwide; each hotel is designed according to its location. After Chicago, New York, New Orleans, Waikiki (Hawaii), Miami, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Istanbul, Guatemala City and La Rosière, other openings are already scheduled for Spain as early as December, as well as Peru and Chile in The couple launched and built their first chalets in Peisey-Vallandry before building a hotel in Belle Plagne. Their new 4-star hotel project in La Rosière is rooted in sharing, exploring local culture and reconnecting with friends or family, which attracted the Hyatt group to become their partner. La Rosière, a traditional ski resort With the construction of its first ski-lift in the early 1950s and the arrival of its first visitors, the resort is perched at an altitude of 1850 m (with the highest point of the resort being at 2641 m). Preferring traditional materials of stone and timber over concrete, La Rosière preserves the beauty of its landscape and offers breathtaking views over the most beautiful panorama of the French Alps

4 A truly unique panorama South facing, in an area with the same number of days of sunshine as the famous Côte d Azur, Hyatt Centric La Rosière is an exceptional location in the mountains. Espace San Bernardo In the early 1980s, the French station linked itself with the Italian neighbouring village of La Thuile. This opens a vast ski area of over 3,000 hectares. Straddling the French and Italian borders, the Espace San Bernardo offers skiers from both countries access to 160 kilometers of ski slopes, with long, gentle, sunny slopes on the French side and more challenging slopes in the Aosta valley on the Italian side. In 2018, an additional 10 kilometers of red and black runs will be added on the French side. The best snowfall Just a few kilometers as the crow flies from Mont-Blanc and the Little Saint- Bernard pass, the resort enjoys its best snowfalls from mid-december through to the end of April, and has the reputation of being one of the snowiest resorts in France. In 2016 it enjoyed 7 cumulative meters of snow in the winter season, and over 10 meters in other years Breathtaking view Hyatt Centric La Rosière enjoys one of the best locations to admire the most beautiful panoramas of the Alps, and its breathtaking views of the Tarentaise Valley. A place of contemplation to observe the peaks of the Bellevarde, the Beaufortin and Le Roignais. Tignes lies at the end of a valley that is lit up at night by the twinkling lights of the mountain villages of Sainte-Foy or Villaroger. On winter evenings, the mountain takes on a festive air, its pine trees covered in snow and the lights of the chalets flickering in the sky; an exceptional picture postcard that brings you back to nature.

5 A hotel connected to life in the mountains With 47 rooms and 22 suites (including 12 specially designed family suites and 10 Deluxe Suites from 58m² to 76m²), Hyatt Centric La Rosière combines authenticity with all the facilities of a 4-star luxury hotel, yet unknown in La Rosière. To explore the local and Italian cuisine, the hotel offers two restaurants - La Tavola, an Italian style trattoria, and the H40 with its a bistronomic menu. Dedicated to your well-being, the Summit Spa with its 420m² offers a swimming pool and jacuzzis to treat both your body and spirit. 08

6 The hotel design The interiors were designed by the London-based interior designers, LXA (Byblos Hotel in Palm Jumeirah, Park Hyatt and Hyatt Regency Bar in Dubai...), working closely with Marielle Plummer, to create an elegant design throughout the hotel. A Family Friendly spirit A hotel conceived with families in mind, Hyatt Centric La Rosière offers 12 suites specially designed to accommodate them. Generously sized suites range - from 59m² - with the parents bedroom (equipped with shower and bath) bunk beds for the children, and a sofa bed for any additional guests. Each suite has its own balcony so you can venture out and breathe in the pure mountain air. A marriage of contemporary and the mountain A charming setting with exceptional views (some suites enjoy timber beams under the eaves of the roof and there are a number of beautiful duplex suites), the rooms enjoy a warm and cosy feel with graphic art designed by a number of local artists. Underlying theme: the mountain tradition and timber, blended with shades of brown, grey and a touch of orange. The sitting rooms are fitted with leather sofas, velvet poufs and made to measure furniture. Modern and connected spaces - with wifi and table lamps incorporating USB ports to charge your devices. To enhance the local feel, large photographs done by Philippe Royer can be found throughout the hotel displaying guides of the valley in action. Additionally, cupboards are hiding original designs recalling the legend of Hannibal. Luxurious bedding With attention to detail, the rooms are all fitted with Dorelan s high-end Italian bedding with an extra level of comfort in the suites with beds being 2.10 meters long and 1.80 meters wide. A close attention to detail In each suite, the hotel offers the Pure Altitude cosmetic range (which is also the official Spa brand). A unique experience, your bath at the foot of your bed with breathtaking mountain views. The «La Rosière Suite» Unique, a suite of 137 m², consisting of 3 bedrooms, one duplex with balcony, all with baths at the foot of the bed, provide the height of comfort for our guests. High point, the private terrace of 40m² offers a breathtaking view of the mountain with its own jacuzzi. On the 7th and last floor can be found a children s playroom run by the hotel s partners from the ESF (France s number one Ski school company) who will look after children from the ages of 3 to 13. Toys, games and Play Station entertainment are all available. Regularly, the hotel organizes treasure hunts and goes in search of the mysterious elephants

7 Mountain wines Faithful to its regional culinary heritage, the H40 restaurant and bar offers a wine list developed exclusively from the mountain regions, including a number of wines from the Savoie and Haute-Savoie, and promises the discovery of some unusual wines from further afield, from other areas in France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Italy, Chile and Argentina to complete the list. Mountain s cooking & the scent of the Dolce Vita Head Chef, Paul Junior Lopy, whose career has spanned the United States, Denmark, Germany and Italy, selects the best local products from local artisans to create generous and authentic food for his guests. The H40 restaurant, the bar-brasserie Directly accessible from the village and through the hotel, the H40 bar and restaurant has an open plan kitchen for everyone to enjoy the spectacle of the chefs in action. The brasserie has an authentic look with its wall of kegs and barrels, a granite countertop and a central fireplace. A mountain atmosphere nurtured by the quality of the service, and the charm of our team dressed in the style of an alpine hunter : beret, braces and checkered shirts. Our à la carte menu, with its emphasis on noble and organic products, from small producers in the region. Our signature dishes: elephants ears, lobster linguine or the 7 hour slow cooked shoulder of lamb. Keeping to local favourites and in the spirit of sharing, fondue is on the menu, not to mention the occasional gourmandise, a bubbling Mont-d or cheese straight from the oven in its original wood packaging box. A must: the Glacier Wine aged in larch barrels in the chilled cellars of the Val d Anniviers village. A link between France and Italy, the pizzas rely on authentic recipes inspired by the great chefs. Specialist beers, we recommend your discovery of the Elephant beer, an acknowledgement of the mascot of the hotel. With a capacity of 125 seats indoors, the H40 has a panoramic terrace with a further 45 seats, that allows you to come and meet up with family or friends

8 La Tavola, an Italian trattoria Inspired by the neighbouring region of Aosta in Italy, La Tavola revisits the great Italian classical dishes in an elegant and more contemporary decor, adorned with elegant chandeliers made of copper and brass alloys, a high table and copper screens. With a capacity of up to 80 guests, the restaurant has its round table, the meeting place for mountain guides, instructors and frequent travelers, and reserved occasionally for tastings of wine and other local products. The art of living in the mountains The chef and his team invite our guests to share in a culinary experience by meeting the best artisans in the region. On the program: tastings of cheeses (goat and Beaufort among others), tours of local farms, collecting herbs and plants from our mountain hillsides, with pride of place for the Genépi The Surus bar Exclusively reserved for guests of the hotel, the bar on the first floor allows you to meet in a sitting room which has a private club atmosphere with a fireplace. À la carte, a selection of teas, coffees and infusions, cocktails and an exclusive selection of rums. Among the best, the Zacapa, the rum of the Guatemalan revolution straight out of the barrel.

9 The experiences In collaboration with Massage Me, a high quality massage company established by Anna Beadle, an English masseuse specializing in sports massage who has settled in the Savoie, Summit Spa introduces a menu of massages and care treatments designed for recreational skiers and competitive sportsmen. A menu designed for the maximum relaxation complemented by treatments for adults and children. Treated either in your room or at the Summit Spa (between 8am and 9pm), the different treatments use the Pure Altitude range of products for cosmetic and spa treatments, the products being made from natural and organic ingredients, such as edelweiss. Summit Spa Revitalising massages Reconnect with your body and free your spirit Located on the first floor of the hotel, the Summit Spa with its 420m² of space, offers a stylish and relaxing environment. A rare well-being experience in the region offering guests 3 treatment cabins (2 singles and one double). Looking to relax after a day s skiing? Our sauna and hammam enable you to disconnect in a calm and voluptuous setting with the addition of three jacuzzis (one of which is outside) and a swimming pool 16 meters by 5. A mezzanine room overlooks the pool where you can practice your yoga and conditioning. An exercise class facing the mountains offers an assured calmness Aimed at muscle recovery, good blood and lymph circulation, the massages seek to heal the sensitive areas of skiers similar to the peaks and troughs of the extremities. For an immediate effect, try the "Ice Treatment, Light Legs" which combines a cold stone massage with a cryogenic wrap, to improve the circulation of the blood. Body care treatments The "white as snow" treatment nourishes and moisturizes through a combination of scrub and wrap. For the pure experience, combine your treatment with the aroma from scented candles, and the relaxing treatment combining stretches and a linen compress filled with salt and local plants from the mountain. The Signature treatment starts with a massage with hot or cold stones and includes a revitalizing cream "just like the snow". And for the bravest: after your sauna, savor the experience of tipping a bucket of ice cold water over you contrasting the hot and the cold. Once the rope is pulled, 7 liters of cold water pour over your body and instantly reinvigorate the muscles.

10 The discovery of heliskiing In the centre of the action At the summit of the French and Italian Alps, Hyatt Centric La Rosière is the ideal base camp to explore the life of the mountains. Creating an abundance of memories and experiences, the hotel offers a range of entertaining and exciting activities. To go heliskiing, set off directly from the hotel, take the chair lift to the summit and your helicopter will await you! Skiers will be dropped off on the most beautiful Franco-Italian summits. Under the auspices of a fully qualified mountain guide, make your own tracks and carve your way down the exceptional off piste slopes of the Ruitor and Miravidi bowls... Virgin snow, huge open spaces and sure pleasure are all part of the program and only available from ski resorts on the Italian border. Made-to-measure skiing With immediate access to the ski lifts, Hyatt Centric La Rosière opens out on to 160 kilometers of prepared slopes made up of 25 blue, 8 green, 31 red and 13 black runs. The hotel concierge is at our guests disposal to arrange bookings for ski lessons and passes. A dedicated ski shop and ski locker room Created in partnership with Olympic Sport, the ski specialist company founded by Marc Pirard, the former coach of the French ladies alpine skiing team, the skiroom is the start of your day on skis. A locker room with individual lockers for each room, each with its own boot warmer is designed to ensure the best possible start to the day. Make the slopes your own! "First Tracks VIP" allows you to go skiing and make the first tracks of the day on freshly groomed snow. Departure at first light at 7:30 am accompanied by a ski instructor, ski down the empty pistes until 9am, the official opening hour of the ski area followed by a full breakfast

11 Strong sensations See yourself as Rasta Rockett Only 45 minutes from La Rosière is the 1992 Olympic Games Bobsleigh run of La Plagne: the ultimate sporting experience, dropping an exhilarating 1500-meter descent with 19 steep turns in just over a minute at speeds more than 110 kilometers an hour! Take a step into the abyss Get to the top of the Fort Express chairlift, where the "Panoramic Experience platform offers breathtaking views of the Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe. A 360 panorama between France and Italy with several dozen meters of void beneath your feet! Try Kite surfing Try the experience of kite surfing with amazing panoramic views. And in the Summer Electric mountain bikes Climb up the Little Saint-Bernad pass without too much effort, traverse the alpine prairies and rediscover your senses! White water rafting In partnership with H20, the water sports specialists, the hotel offers its guests the excitement of white water rafting on one of the most famous rivers in France, the Isère.

12 Groups and seminars Designed for meetings and events, Hyatt Centric La Rosière offers two conference rooms - the Ruitor Room (74m²) and the Miravidi Room (54m²) - which can accommodate from 50 to 90 people respectively. 4 break-out meeting rooms of 14m² are also available. Equipped with Wi-Fi, audiovisual equipment and flipcharts, the conference and meeting rooms all have exterior views. Special winter offers «All schuss» An all-inclusive package for regular and occasional ski enthusiasts including half-board accommodation, Espace San Bernardo ski passes, ski rental and a welcome cocktail. From 169 per person per day. Stay 3 nights / 2 days of skiing, 4 nights / 3 days of skiing or 7 nights / 6 days of skiing «Héliski»* Specially designed for adventure skiers, this half-board package includes Espace San Bernardo ski passes, ski rental, 2 heliski drops (per person) on the most beautiful peaks, a VIP First Tracks session between 7:30 and 9:00, and a welcome cocktail. From 289 per person per day. Stay 3 nights / 2 days of skiing or 4 nights / 3 days of skiing Available from 30th January 2018 «Ski Zen» This package is designed for skiers wanting to combine skiing with being pampered in the Summit Spa and is a half-board offer, and includes Espace San Bernardo ski passes, ski rental, a treatment or massage per person and a welcome cocktail. From 199 per person and per day. Stay 3 nights / 2 days of skiing (1 treatment per person) or 4 nights / 3 days of skiing (2 treatments per person). «Ski & Work» Intended to enhance team spirit and team building, this package offers companies and associations a half-board offer including Espace San Bernardo ski passes, ski rental, snow and mulled wine on your the arrival. Also included: three halfdays of work in the conference room, a coffee break, lunch and afternoon tea. Additional options include: Heliski service and VIP First Tracks. From 255 per person and per day. Stay 3 nights / 2 days of skiing and 3 half days of work

13 Price Room with half board included from 290 for 2 people. For all further information Access Chambéry airport: 130 kms - 1h50 Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport: 150 kms - 2h30 Geneva airport: 150 kms - 2h30 Grenoble airport: 200 kms - 2h45 Bourg-Saint-Maurice TGV station: 20kms - 30 minutes A430 Highway. Albertville direction, follow Bourg-Saint- Maurice and the Col du Petit Saint-Bernard. Watch out, in winter, the Col du Petit Saint-Bernard is closed. Taxi service available on request. 24