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Guided Adventures
A High-Alpine Hideout in the Tarentaise Valley
Le Miroir, France
Tucked away in the heart of the French Alps, Chalet Hibou is hidden just above the action of the Tarentaise Valley in a historic hamlet called Le Miroir. Neighbored by seven famed ski resorts and Italy's heli-ski terrain, its Savoie heritage is also full of age-old alpine culture. Ski Sainte Foy, raft the Isère River, and go on a hut-to-hut hike, then come home to your private chalet overlooking the Mont Pourri glacier.
Welcome to Chalet Hibou
An All-Encompassing Stay
With guides to lead your adventures, a culinary team to craft the charcuterie, and an Experience Team handling the itinerary, this chalet comes with the works.
French-Italian Crossroads
Wake up to croissants in France, heli-ski lines in Italy, then après back in France. Here in the Tarentaise Valley, adventure and culture go hand in hand.
Adventure in Every Direction
Trek the Mont Blanc glacier, ski Val d'Isère’s backcountry, paddle past waterfalls, and hike the Col du Mont pass to Italy. Your local guides know the way.
Historic Mountain Outposts
Former shepherds' huts accessible only by foot, bike, and ski, our three stone outposts host candlelit dinners and overnight stays deep in the Alps.
With guides to lead your adventures, a culinary team to craft the charcuterie, and an Experience Team handling the itinerary, this chalet comes with the works.
Wake up to croissants in France, heli-ski lines in Italy, then après back in France. Here in the Tarentaise Valley, adventure and culture go hand in hand.
Trek the Mont Blanc glacier, ski Val d'Isère’s backcountry, paddle past waterfalls, and hike the Col du Mont pass to Italy. Your local guides know the way.
Former shepherds' huts accessible only by foot, bike, and ski, our three stone outposts host candlelit dinners and overnight stays deep in the Alps.
Summer
Winter
Summer
Explore the Alps with our expert French guides. Mountaineer, cycle, paraglide, or raft whitewater.
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Via Cordata
Via Ferrata
Canyoning
Whitewater Rafting
Glacier Hiking
Overnight Outpost Experience
Alpine Evening at the Alpage
Inflatable Kayaking
Lodge Details
Modern Amenities in the Heart of the French Alps
Set in a hilltop farming village, Chalet Hibou offers a genuine connection to the local Savoie culture. This historic farmhouse has cozy alpine interiors with seven guest rooms, a Finnish sauna, and patio hot tub. Take in panoramic views of the Tarentaise Valley from the terrace, and enjoy locally sourced dishes and fine French wine by the fireplace.
Guest Rooms
- Five king bedrooms with en suite bathrooms
- One queen bedroom with en suite bathroom and sitting area
- One bunk room with en suite bathroom
Facilities
- Media room and indoor and outdoor lounge areas
- Grotto bar and game room
- Gear room
- Gym
- Outdoor hot tub
- Finnish sauna and steam room
- Massage room
- Outdoor cold plunge
Special Features
- Wine cellar
- Three private mountain outposts, including The Alpage and Refuge les Mollettes in the French Alps and Rifugio Valgrisenche in the Italian Alps (only The Alpage is available in the winter)
Guest Rooms
Traditional wood interiors are brightened by window-framed scenery. Along with cozy sheepskins, Savoyard antiques, and fireside lounges, find sleek spa and media facilities.
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Ruitor
Primary suite on third floor with king bed, private balcony, ample sitting room, fireplace, and en suite bathroom with steam shower | 164 square feet
Bec Rouge
Floral first-floor suite with king bed, balcony, spacious sitting area, and en suite bathroom with steam shower | 102 square feet
Turia
First-floor bedroom with stylized aesthetics, king bed, and en suite bathroom with steam shower | 75 square feet
Assaly
Airy first-floor suite with queen bed, sitting room with television, and en suite bathroom with steam shower | 85 square feet
Bec De L'Ane
Traditionally styled ground-floor suite with king bed, balcony, sitting area, and en suite bathroom with steam shower | 102 square feet
Montseti
Richly toned ground-floor suite with king bed, sitting room with television, and en suite bathroom with steam shower | 85 square feet
Bunk Room
Rustic bunk room with four beds and drawer bed, two separate powder rooms, two showers, and direct access to media room | 92 square feet
Outposts
Historic Alpages High in the Alpine
Get even further off the grid at our rustic stone outposts deep in the Alps. Surrounded by alpine meadows and glacier-fed creeks, you’ll get a taste of rural French tradition. Sip génépi, a classic Savoyard apéritif made with flowers, then enjoy fireside fondue and a chef dinner inside. The outposts are fully stocked so you can stay overnight and use them as home bases on hut-to-hut hikes in the summer.
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The Alpage at night
The interior of Rifugio Valgrisenche
Rifugio Valgrisenche Bunk Room
The interior of Refuge les Mollettes
The exterior of Refuge les Mollettes
The interior of The Alpage
Food & Drink
Farm Cuisine in the French Alps
Chalet Hibou’s food and drink offerings reflect the local history and tight-knit village lifestyle. Farm eggs, local Beaufort cheese, and goat cheeses from the neighboring farms are staples. Our professional chef prepares each meal, with favorites like pumpkin velouté and côte de boeuf paired with hand-foraged génépi and local wines. Or, switch it up with Italian fare just across the border.
Booking Details
Chalet Hibou delivers big on tailored experiences through the seasons. Activities, gear, rates, guided adventures, and other inclusions vary significantly depending on the time of year.
SEASON DATES
June 7–September 21, 2025
RATES
INDIVIDUAL ROOMS
Nightly rate starting at $1,849 based on double occupancy
Limited dates available, please inquire
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- 4-night minimum required
PRIVATE BUYOUT
Nightly rate starting at $11,750 based on 14 guests, or $8,226 based on 7 guests
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- Accommodates a maximum of 16 guests
- 4-night minimum required
INCLUSIONS
GUIDED ADVENTURES
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- Hiking, glacier hiking, via ferrata, rock climbing, canyoning,
rafting, e-mountain biking, and trail running - All gear needed for guided activities
- Hiking, glacier hiking, via ferrata, rock climbing, canyoning,
FOOD & DRINK
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- Daily chef-prepared breakfast and après, with dinner included each night up to 6 nights
- Snack and drink assortment in the common area
- A selection of non-alcoholic beverages
TRAVEL & LOGISTICS
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- Custom pre-arrival planning with Eleven's Experience Team
- Ground transfers to and from all activities
*See our booking policies and information
SEASON DATES
December 12, 2025 – April 19, 2026
RATES
INDIVIDUAL ROOMS
Nightly rate starting at $1,978 based on double occupancy
Limited dates available, please inquire
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- 4-night minimum required
PRIVATE BUYOUT
Nightly rate starting at $13,130 based on 14 guests, or $7,882 based on 7 guests
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- Accommodates a maximum of 16 guests
- 4-night minimum required
INCLUSIONS
GUIDED ADVENTURES
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- On-piste skiing at 7 world-class resorts, off-piste skiing, backcountry ski touring, ice climbing, snowshoeing, and the Tignes multi-sport indoor course
- All gear needed for guided activities and lift tickets for all resorts
FOOD & DRINK
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- Daily chef-prepared breakfast and après, with dinner included each night up to 6 nights
- Snack and drink assortment in the common area
- A selection of non-alcoholic beverages
TRAVEL & LOGISTICS
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- Custom pre-arrival planning with Eleven's Experience Team
- Ground transfers to and from all activities
*See our booking policies and information
Meet Our Team
The Local Experts Guiding Your Experience
Eleven’s dedicated professionals customize every detail of your itinerary. With local insights and on-the-ground flexibility, they'll make sure you're skiing, hiking, and eating like a local.
Jean-Noël Gaidet
Jean-Noël Gaidet is a IFMGA mountain guide based in Sainte Foy, France. With 24 years of guiding experience, he leads skiing, heliskiing, and alpine adventures across Europe and Iceland.
Magali Arsac
Magali “Mag” Arsac is Lodge Manager at Chalet Pelerin. A France native, she brings warmth and international experience to the guest experience.
Benjamin Bucci
A native of Vercors and raised in Bourg St Maurice, Ben specializes in off-piste skiing, climbing, and canyoning. Passionate about sharing the beauty of wild landscapes, their most memorable moment was descending the Ruitor in untouched powder, under a clear blue sky—an experience of pure freedom.
Franck Maffait
Franck Maffait is Executive Chef at Chalet Pelerin. Originally from France, he brings creativity and a deep passion for cooking to every guest experience.
Jean-Charles Vial
Jean-Charles Vial is a Ski Instructor based in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, France. Passionate about skiing since childhood, he’s excited to share his love of the mountains and create unforgettable ski experiences for guests.
Laurent Ottobon
Laurent Ottobon is a seasoned ski instructor from Sainte Foy Tarentaise. With nearly 30 years of teaching experience and a passion for paragliding, he’s dedicated to helping guests ski with confidence and joy.
Pierre Arpin
With 20 years of skiing experience across the Alps and a love for ski touring and climbing, Pierrot is your friendly expert in the Tarentaise Valley. His goal? To share his love of the mountains and make every day on the slopes your best day ever.
Jessica Chelaouchi
Jessica Chelaouchi is a hiking guide and yoga instructor based in Tarentaise. She specializes in connecting guests with nature through hiking, wellness, and family-friendly adventures.
Antoine Ollivier
Antoine Ollivier is a ski guide who splits his winters between the French Alps and Deplar Farm, Iceland. His passion is finding the best powder lines and sharing unforgettable ski days with guests.
Getting Here
Rue de la Molluire, Le Miroir, 73640, Sainte Foy Tarentaise, France
Recommended Route
- Fly into the Geneva Airport (GVA) in Switzerland, which is about a 2.5-hour drive from the chalet, or into the Lyon Airport (LYS) in France, which is also about 2.5 hours away
- Ride in an Eleven vehicle to the chalet
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