In the heart of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, between alpine peaks and forests, La Bouitte captures the very soul of the Alps. Since 1976, this family-owned haven, now a five-star Relais & Châteaux property, has cultivated a warm art of living shaped by wood, tradition and the quiet poetry of nature. Beneath original timber beams, pottery, antique bells, pitchforks and old wooden chests tell the story of Savoy and the beauty of its heritage. Here, everything reflects a life – that of the Meilleur family. From balconies overlooking the Encombres valley or the Cochet massif, the vastness of the peaks stirs deep emotion. After a day in Les 3 Vallées, the La Belà Vya spa extends the moment with an inspired retreat: milk and honey baths, an indoor lake or hay solan, inviting guests to slow down and restore.

Best Gastronomy: At La Bouitte, cuisine is passed down from generation to generation. René and Maxime, joined since 2025 by Oscar and Calixte, Maxime’s sons, express in every dish the identity of the terroir, its richness and heritage. Awarded Michelin stars for more than twenty years, the house celebrates an exceptional environment and a cuisine inspired by the roots of the land and simple emotions, served in the intimate setting of a dining room filled with authenticity. The Bib Gourmand bistro Simple & Meilleur and Le Bouche à Oreille, a mountain restaurant at 2,700 metres, complete the experience.