Hôtel le Central

A historic address in the heart of the village, renovated with respect for its past and ease for the present.

Close-up of rustic wooden and plaster alpine buildings with green window shutters, wooden balconies decorated with flowers, and stone-tiled roofs.

Bèvni*!

In the village of Evolène, Hotel Le Central carries a long and storied history.
Carefully restored, it welcomes guests into rooms with distinct personalities, where local architecture and regional materials coexist with traces of the past.
In the shared spaces, guests gather for coffee, browse through a novel, or linger in the garden. In the evening, the Honesty Bar offers a selection of wines from Valais.

*Bèvni: welcome in the Evolène dialect.

Cozy rustic lounge with red velvet armchairs around wood tables lit by small lamps, a stone wall, a modern black fireplace with fire, and a bar cart with bottles and glasses.
Cozy living room with wooden walls and ceiling, featuring a brown couch with patterned pillows, a blue armchair, a glass-top coffee table with a book and a glass of wine, and a wooden cabinet with glassware, next to large windows with flower vases.
Outdoor seating area with small round tables and chairs surrounded by lush greenery and stone paths, set among rustic wooden and stone mountain houses with forested hills in the background under a cloudy sky.
Rustic wooden chalet with a balcony adorned with flower pots above, surrounded by large natural stones, pine bushes, and a clear shallow pond reflecting the scene.

Bar, Lounges & Garden

Spaces designed to encourage a slower pace.

Private Lounge

The lounge brings together sofas, a library, a grand piano, and a fireplace. A place to read, connect, or simply enjoy the rhythm of the mountains.

Cozy rustic lounge with red velvet armchairs around wood tables lit by small lamps, a stone wall, a modern black fireplace with fire, and a bar cart with bottles and glasses.

Honesty Bar

A carefully curated selection of beverages, Valais wines, and spirits is available to enjoy over an aperitif or a final drink of the evening.

Cozy living room with wooden walls and ceiling, featuring a brown couch with patterned pillows, a blue armchair, a glass-top coffee table with a book and a glass of wine, and a wooden cabinet with glassware, next to large windows with flower vases.

Summer Garden

Set alongside the historic irrigation channels, the garden opens onto the surrounding landscape. The outdoor bar welcomes guests with views of the mountains.

Rustic wooden chalet with a balcony adorned with flower pots above, surrounded by large natural stones, pine bushes, and a clear shallow pond reflecting the scene.
Photo gallery

Breakfast

Each morning, alpine cheeses, Evolène honey, and regional products come together in a selection inspired by the surrounding valley.

Cozy indoor dining room with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, exposed wooden beams, six square tables set for meals with brown chairs, and large glass doors showing an outdoor view.

From the Alps

  • Crispy pressed rösti
  • Hay-smoked arctic charr gravlax
  • Avocado meets Le Rucher d'Evolène

From the Chef

  • Apricot in two textures
  • Chilled strawberries & summer berries
  • French toast brioche

From the Garden

  • Soft-boiled
  • Omelette
  • Fried
  • Scrambled

Rooms

Each room is unique, with its own story and a name inspired by the Evolène dialect.

44m2
2 guests
Suite with lounge area and balcony
Wood-paneled bedroom with a carved wardrobe and doors open to a balcony
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33 m2
2 guests
Room with terrace and jacuzzi
Barma room with a double bed, armchairs and nested coffee tables in a fully wood-panelled alpine interior
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23m2
2 guests
Room with balcony
Full view of the Bochi room showing a painted folk-art wardrobe, armchairs, antique desk and bed with a camel throw
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20m2
2 guests
Room with balcony
Double bed facing a triple window that looks out on forested alpine slopes and green meadows
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33m2
2 guests
Room with balcony
Cherra room overview with a double bed, caramel armchair, wood coffee table and two windows onto the village rooftops
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43m2
2 guests
Room with lounge area and balcony
Byenyo bedroom overview with double bed, chaise longue, balcony opening and a winter forest print on the log wall
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31m2
2 guests
Room with library
Full room overview showing the bed, carved armoire, mezzanine ladder, striped sofa and library shelves above
Hotel rooms

A residency, in three acts

Italian artists Paolo Albertelli and Mariagrazia Abbaldo, founders of Studio C&C, explore the dialogue between art, architecture, and landscape through their works.

Interior staircase with stone walls and decorative branches painted bright orange mounted on the wall and ceiling, next to a tall window showing a view of a building outside.

Staircase

Interior of a cozy rustic room featuring a unique honeycomb-patterned fireplace with a fire burning inside, wooden walls and ceiling, stone column, and two red armchairs around wooden tables with glasses of red wine.

Fireplace

Evening view of a building facade combining white plaster and wooden sections with lit windows, wooden balconies with flower boxes, and a tall illuminated tree casting shadows on the walls.

Facade

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