Hotel & Spa Le Gai Soleil
Samoens, France- Half Board Hotel
- Sleeps 62
- Flights included
- Transfers included
The Gai Soleil offers a sense of calm, set in pretty grounds at the centre of Samoëns. The local ski bus stop is just opposite the property or the Grand Massif gondola is a 10 minute walk away. Enjoy a cocktail in front of the fire at the hotel’s lounge, or even on the terrace towards the end of the season. The restaurant has a great reputation, serving Savoyard specialities each evening (restaurant closed on Wed). A stay at the Gai Soleil includes free access to all the hotel spa facilities including an outdoor covered pool and magnificent salt cave. The bedrooms have traditional mountain style decor and all have balcony or terrace.
Rooms
- No. of rooms: 31
- No. of floors: 3
- Official rating: 3
- The bedrooms have a traditional mountain style decor and all have satellite TV, safe and hairdryer, balcony or terrace.
Main hotel building:
- Twin/double rooms (A2 - 15m2) have bathroom
- Family rooms (B4 - 26m2) have entrance with bunk beds in the corridor, twin/double bedroom and bathroom
- Lodge le Grand Cerf (20m from main hotel building & include minibar & tea/coffee making facilities)
- Junior Suites (C3 - 30m2) have king sized double bed (or separates into twin beds), bathroom with bath or walk in shower and large South East or South West facing balcony
- Family Suites (D4 - 42m2) have 2 bedrooms with king sized double beds (or they separate into twin beds), shared bathroom with separate WC and South East or South West facing large terrace
Bedroom facilities
- Availability of a cot
- Cable or satellite programmes
- Family rooms (sleeps 4+)
- Hairdryer
- Minibar or fridge
- Room safe
- Tea or coffee making facilities
- Wireless internet
Accessibility
- Lift accessible: No
- Lift serves all floors: Yes
- Access ramp: No
Meals
- The restaurant has a great reputation, serving Savoyard specialties each evening (restaurant closed on Wed).
- Hot & cold breakfast buffet and 5 course dinner on 6 nights.
- Christmas and Year gala dinner included
- Breakfast service:
- Hot and cold breakfast buffet including homemade produce (yoghurt, jam, marmalade, cake etc)
- Dinner service:
- 5 course evening meal with choice of starter. Dinner is offered on 6 nights (restaurant closed on Wednesdays).
Board basis options available
- Half Board
This property caters for the following special dietary requirements
- Vegetarians
Facilities
- Bar with open fireplace
- Spa area with swimming pool, hot tub, steam room, foot kneipp (cold and warm water to improve circulation), sauna, fitness room and halotherapy relaxation room with salt walls
- Games room with table tennis, pool table and table football
Important Covid-19 refund promise
This holiday is offered by an ATOL bonded company, so your money is 100% protected if the supplier fails. The holiday is covered by the Package Travel Regulations that requires a full refund should be provided within 14 days if the holiday is cancelled due to a second wave of Covid-19.
The tour operator was the first of any of our tour operator partners to provide a 100% refund, following the travel restrictions in place in March 2020 after the Covid-19 outbreak and lockdown.
The tour operator has confirmed that they will continue to provide refunds in accordance with The Package Travel Regulations, in the event the Foreign Commonwealth office changing its travel advice after a second wave.
Some of the other key booking conditions relating to this holiday are listed below.
- Deposit to book £150 to £180 per person.
- Balance is due 12 weeks before departure date.
- Cancellation charges up to 100% apply if you cancel the holiday within 10 weeks before departure.
- You MUST buy adequate travel insurance which include curtailment and winter sports cover.
- Admin charges apply for name changes and any misspelt names wrongly provided at the time of booking if not corrected within 21 days.
A copy of the full terms and conditions are available on request.
2020/2021 Season offers
Free Lift Pass - Free lift pass for the party leader of groups of 15 or more.Half Price Equipment Hire - Half price ski hire or carriage - when you book your lift pass. Offer available on all dates.Not valid on bookings made within 6 weeks of departureEconomy Ski Pack
Perfect for entry level skiers looking for the best price. Refurbished equipment from the Sensation and Evolution categories.
- Ski types: Skis downgraded from Sensation and Evolution ranges
- Maximum age: 3 years
- Package includes: Skis, boots and poles
Atomic Nomad [S] Tune Plus
£66
Economy Skis Only
£49
Evolution Ski Pack
Entry level skis/snowboards perfect for those discovering the thrills of skiing on green and blue slopes. Manageable and reliable skis even on hard snow, that help you make progress whilst having fun.
- Ski types: Slopes, Female, Snow blades
- Snowboard types: Multipurpose
- Boots: Good quality shoes for very good comfort
- Maximum equipment age: 2 years
- Package includes: Skis/snowboard, boots and poles
Atomic Nomad [S] Tune Plus
Dynastar Active Easy
Rossignol Sprayer
Burton Ltr
£85
Evolution Skis Only
£64
Performance Ski Pack
For all skiers at home on all types of slopes and snow. Comfortable, higher-performance skis/snowboards that guarantee stability and grip even at full speed.
- Ski types: Slips, All mounting, Female
- Snowboard types: All mountain, Freestyle
- Boots: Good quality shoes for a good support
- Maximum equipment age: 2 years
- Package includes: Skis/snowboards, boots and poles
Salomon X-Drive 75 Sti
Head Absolut Joy S
Rossignol Smash 7
Burton Progression
£105
Performance Skis Only
£79
Excellence Ski Pack
For the most demanding and experienced skiers. The highest quality skis for every terrain, both on-slope and off.
- Ski types: Racing World Cup, Piste, All mountain, Free ride, Female
- Boots: Hi quality and technical shoes for very good support
- Maximum equipment age: 1 year
- Package includes: Skis, boots and poles
Salomon X–Drive 8.3
Rossignol Experience 84 CA
Atomic Cloud Eleven Arc
£121
Excellence Skis Only
£91
Adult Helmet Hire
£21
Junior Champion Ski Pack Inc Helmet (Under 12)
For children 8-11 years at the 3-star or higher, as well as for older kids 12-13 years old at any level. Booking helmets is highly recommended it for beginners and children.
- Ski types: high-quality skis (Racing skis, Twin tip skis)
- Snowboard types: Junior
- Maximum equipment age: 3 years
- Package includes: Skis/Snowboard, boots and poles
Rossignol Hero Junior Multi-Event
Burton Ltr-Kids
£66
Espoir Ski Pack Inc Helmet (Under 12)
£49
Mini Kids Ski Pack Inc Helmet (3 - 5)
Perfect for kids under 6, to safely carve their first turns. Helmets are highly recommended for children.
- Ski types: Junior
- Package includes: Skis, boots and poles
Rossignol Roostie
Rossignol Princess
£49
Prices & Availability
PP - Price per person based on full occupancy