Suspended between sky and forest, up above Méribel, this 5-star refuge, the first of its kind in the French Alps, personifies the Maya Collection signature: a place apart, where one feels at home. Six rooms, two chalets, a few familiar faces, and a feeling of belonging in a real home. Here, it is all about simplicity: a shared smile, a complicit glance, an evening improvised by the fireside. “Far from the bustle of city life, our guests feel protected as if in an intimate bubble”.  This extra touch of soulfulness lies in a unique blend of relaxation, conviviality, and attention to detail. A philosophy also rediscovered when dining: cuisine of the terroir, authentic and generous, celebrating local production with real intuition. 

Sauna, hammam, heated pool… The Spa at Le Refuge de la Traye sets you dreaming, though everything is designed to soothe the soul rather than impress. The experience is seen as tailormade rather than meeting standards: well-targeted treatments, enveloping massages using local essences, and a return to ancestral rituals such as a milk or hay bath. “Le Refuge is the heart of what we want to propose: a moment in which to reconnect with oneself. Our guests leave revitalized and transformed.” Le Refuge also keeps a close eye on nature. From the use of local materials to beehives producing homemade honey and a pedagogical farm, its approach is sincere and respectful. Just like the mountains, it keeps pace with the seasons. “Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Candelmas… We love to create moments of sharing, festive, tasty and, above all, spontaneous.” So if Le Refuge de la Traye were a promise, what would it be? “That of wanting to return,” comes the reply, with no hesitation. And you understand why: you leave this cocoon in all serenity, your mind brimming with memories.