Auberge de la Maison

Set in the storybook hamlet of Entrèves beneath Mont Blanc, Auberge de la Maison is an intimate alpine hideaway where old wood, firelight, and glacier views create a deeply romantic sense of escape, rooted in the timeless warmth of Aosta Valley hospitality.

Story

Auberge de la Maison’s story is rooted in the Garin family’s long legacy of hospitality in Courmayeur, which began in the 1950s with traditional mountain inns in Val Ferret and Entrèves. In 1996, Alessandra Garin transformed this heritage into something deeply personal: a house at the foot of Mont Blanc shaped by her love of alpine life, antique furnishings, and the timeless rituals of mountain living.

Created as a true mountain home rather than a conventional hotel, the Auberge layers old wood, stone, collected antiques, artworks, and hand finished details to evoke the warmth of an elegant alpine residence. Firelit lounges, timbered ceilings, and rooms that frame the glaciers all preserve the intimacy and romance of traditional Aosta Valley living, while elevating it through quiet refinement.

Set in the storybook hamlet of Entrèves beneath Mont Blanc, Auberge de la Maison remains deeply connected to the rhythms of the mountains, offering a soulful retreat rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and the enduring hospitality of the Italian Alps.

Why we selected Auberge de la Maison

A mountain house shaped by tradition

A family-led auberge where old wood, stone, antiques and alpine craftsmanship preserve the romance of traditional Aosta Valley living.

At the foot of Mont Blanc

Set in Entrèves beneath Europe’s highest peak, the views, atmosphere and rhythm of the stay are inseparable from the surrounding mountains.

Intimate and deeply personal

A small, independently run retreat where hospitality feels warm, elegant and rooted in the Garin family’s long legacy in Courmayeur.

The slower rituals of alpine life

Days unfold around glacier views, firelit evenings, mountain walks, long dinners and the timeless calm of the Italian Alps.

Local life & traditions

Life in Entrèves is shaped by the rhythms of the mountains, where stone and timber houses sit beneath Mont Blanc and traditions remain closely tied to the seasons. Winter brings wood fires, skiing and village feast days, while summer shifts to alpine grazing, wildflower meadows and long walks through Val Ferret and Val Veny, valleys that have shaped local life for generations.

The culture of the Aosta Valley is distinctively alpine and proudly bilingual, with Italian and French influences woven into language, food and architecture. Kitchens centre on fontina, polenta concia, rye bread, cured mocetta and mountain herbs, while local craftsmanship still lives through wood carving, wrought iron, woven wool textiles and hand made objects created during the long winter months.

The people here are warm but understated, shaped by mountain resilience and a deep sense of place. Life moves with snowfall, church bells, craft fairs and long fireside meals. Culture here is inherited, not performed.

Authentic experiences in the area

Mont Blanc hiking with local guides

Explore the trails of Val Ferret and Val Veny with expert local mountain guides, following ancient shepherd paths beneath glaciers, pine forests and high alpine meadows while learning the stories, flora and traditions that shape life beneath Mont Blanc.

Aosta Valley cooking traditions

Step into the kitchen with local cooks to prepare regional mountain dishes such as polenta concia, fontina based recipes, rye bread and rustic desserts, discovering the hearty culinary rituals that have long sustained alpine communities.

Alpine spa and botanicals

Experience wellness rooted in mountain traditions through treatments inspired by alpine herbs, wildflowers and forest botanicals, followed by quiet moments in the spa overlooking Mont Blanc’s glaciers.

Explore Entrèves and Courmayeur on foot

Wander the cobbled lanes of Entrèves and nearby Courmayeur, discovering old chapels, artisan shops, woodcraft, mountain delicatessens and the everyday rhythms of one of the Alps’ most storied villages.

Protecting culture & land

At Auberge de la Maison, preservation begins with continuity. For three generations, the Garin family has safeguarded the spirit of alpine hospitality in Entrèves, carrying forward traditions of warmth, craftsmanship and mountain living that are deeply rooted in the Aosta Valley. Antique furnishings, wood carvings, local objects and collected pieces of mountain life preserve the cultural memory of the region within the house itself.

Set within the historic hamlet of Entrèves, the Auberge protects the architectural and human scale of mountain life, remaining intimate in size and deeply connected to the village rather than expanding beyond it. Its presence supports local food traditions, family suppliers and the cultural economy of Courmayeur and the wider valley.

Small in scale and intentionally personal, Auberge de la Maison protects not only place, but the enduring rhythm, character and hospitality traditions of life beneath Mont Blanc.

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Location & surroundings

Located in the historic hamlet of Entrèves at the foot of Mont Blanc, the area surrounding Auberge de la Maison is shaped by glacier fed valleys, pine forests and centuries of alpine life, where mountain villages, chapels and ancient trails remain deeply woven into the landscape.

Set in the historic hamlet of Entrèves between Courmayeur and the glacier valleys of Val Ferret and Val Veny, Auberge de la Maison opens onto sweeping views of Mont Blanc. From its terraces, old stone rooftops give way to pine forests, glaciers and snow covered peaks, a panorama that captures the enduring romance of alpine life.

Key details

Address

Via Passerin d’Entrèves, 16 A
11013 Courmayeur
AO, Italy

Getting here

By plane: Geneva (approx. 1h 30m), Turin Caselle (approx. 1h 45m), or Milan Malpensa (approx. 2h 30m by car)

By train: Pré-Saint-Didier (approx. 15 minutes by car), with onward transfer to Courmayeur / Entrèves

Private transfers and helicopter arrivals can be arranged directly with the Auberge

Facilities

Alpine spa with indoor pool, sauna, steam room and glacier facing relaxation spaces

Restaurant celebrating Aosta Valley cuisine, regional cheeses and mountain wines

Panoramic terraces and firelit lounges overlooking Mont Blanc

Ski concierge, guided hiking experiences and seasonal mountain activities

Massage and wellness treatments inspired by alpine botanicals available on request

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Rooms: 33 rooms and suites

Season: December – March for ski season, June – September for alpine hiking and wildflower meadows

Words from the owners, the Garins family

“Our story is one of mountains, family and the warmth of alpine hospitality. Whatever brings you here, whether romance, adventure or quiet retreat, we hope your time beneath Mont Blanc becomes a story you carry with you long after you leave.”

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