Media release June 2021

This summer, Club Med is inviting us all to enjoy the high life in the French Alps ! …And opening its brand new Club Med La Rosière resort for the first time

Even more than usual, this summer’s holiday will be an opportunity to recharge our batteries after an especially difficult year. What better place to do that than in the Alps, with their magnificent landscapes, unpolluted air, multiple outdoor activities... and Club Med Resorts! Whether you feel like scaling the heights, feeling the rush of adrenaline, into crystal clear water, enjoying family time, or simply pampering yourself, Club Med teams have planned everything down to the last detail, making sure this summer in the mountains will be an unforgettable experience!

Boundless freedom in the heart of the Alps A trip to the mountains in the summer offers a real breath of fresh air. It’s also a sure-fire way of getting back to nature and enjoying your fill of experiences, surrounded by breath-taking landscapes, sno­ w-capped peaks, and Alpine flowers: nowhere else can rival that sense of freedom we’ve all missed so much these past months.

1 6 outstanding destinations in the Alps for getaways to the great outdoors Club Med beckons: settle in for a weekend, a week, or longer in the heart of the Alps, amid authentic, magical ­surroundings. Six outstanding Resorts, set in unspoilt surroundings, offer privileged facilities where you can enjoy ­everything the mountains have to offer: Alpe d’Huez (altitude 1,860m) in Isère, Grand Massif Samoëns Morillon (1,600m) in Haute Savoie, Arcs Panorama (1,750m) and Valmorel (1,460 m) in Savoie, Serre-Chevalier (1,400m) in the Southern Alps, and our very latest gem, La Rosière (1,950 m), on the flanks of the Tarentaise . Club Med Alps venues also include the Valmorel Exclusive Collection and our Grand Massif Samoëns Morillon Club Med Chalets.­

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Dedicated spaces for hassle-free workcation time Alpe d’Huez, Grand Massif Samoëns Morillon, Arcs Panorama, Valmorel, and Serre-Chevalier Club Meds now offer tailored facilities for those needing to work occasionally from their holiday location. Equipped with WiFi internet access and a & snack service, these spaces are the ideal place to focus down and get some work done. Just the right ingredients for ­combining work and pleasure!

A whole range of package and a la carte activities to help you unwind There’s no shortage of outlets for the energies of outdoor sports lovers! Speed downhill – or climb one almost ­effortlessly on a mountain e-bike. Hike along a variety of trails with a range of different elevation gains. Whatever your level, age, and preference, each Club Med has its own supply of sports-fuelled surprises and adrenaline! ­Activities are supervised by qualified instructors so you can go faster, higher, and stronger in complete safety. Guests can also choose from a selection of a la carte activities, including , riverboarding, , , Via Ferrata, , and tennis.

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The mountains are the ideal place to relax, let off steam, and quite simply feel alive, as you enjoy this boundless, varied playground. I spend most of my time outdoors to recharge my batteries. think ’s the easiest way to ­combine the exploration of new places in the mountains with a shot of adrenaline! It can ­sometimes be difficult to find the right words to describe the emotions you feel in this ­environment. Club Med gives me, and its cust­ omers, the ­opportunity to share ­once-in-a-lifetime experiences as it brings togeth­ er experts and beginners on ­mountain bike outings.

Kilian Bron, mountain bike champion.

2 Play hard, chill out Once guests have enjoyed their super-sized breath of fresh air, Club Med offers them endless possibilities for rest & ­relaxation. With their idyllic settings and breath-taking views, our spacious spas and fitness centres (offering yoga and stretching classes and more) and our indoor and open-air pools have everything needed to drain away the stress built up over the last few months.

Club Med: celebrate your tribe spirit with Amazing Family holidays Our ‘Amazing Family’ programme offers made-to-measure childcare for children aged 4 months and over (included for 4-17 year-olds; additional charges apply for children aged 4 months to 4 years); a Club Med summer in the mountains is the ideal way to share great times together as a family. Parents and children can enjoy 3 key experiences included in their package, allowing everyone to learn more about the Alps’ animal and plant life, as well as having loads of fun on hikes, treasure hunts, picnics, and more. Each outing is designed to be easily accessible to all, including very young children. Trail difficulty levels are specially tailored, and events are supervised by experienced local guides. Amazing Family helps you make plenty of memories that will bring a smile to your face all year long.

La Rosière, Club Med’s most Italian Resort in France, is open to families for the first time this summer !

Total immersion in nature just 20km from Mont Blanc (as the crow flies!) We’re thrilled to have opened Club Med La ­Rosière Club Med La Rosière opened for the summer season for the very first time on 19 June. We’re on 19 June. Located on the south-facing slopes of ­delighted to be able to welcome our customers the Tarentaise Valley (altitude 1,950m), this 4-trident and spend some great times together at long ­resort is an ideal setting in which to contemplate unspoilt last. On their arrival, more than anything else nature. The new Club Med flagship site boastssupe ­ rlative our customers are keen to leave their daily views over the valley and the Beaufortain range. Its unique routines of the past months behind them. location, just 8 kilometres from the Italian border via A holiday in the mountains with Club Med is the the legendary Petit-Saint-Bernard pass, offers guests ideal solution! Within a single facility, our GOs the opportunity to explore the treasures of Savoie and and GEs are on hand to provide the very best the Aosta Valley. 2 hours 45 minutes from Geneva and outdoor and fitness activities for all the family. Lyon Saint-Exupéry international airports and 35 minutes We’ve also enhanced our health ­protocols from Bourg-Saint-Maurice TGV high-speed train ­station, to make sure everyone can enjoy their holidays Club Med La Rosière is a paradise for families keen to to the full, with complete peace of mind. take time out together and share once-in-a-lifetime ­moments. Pierre-Jean Montagné, Village Chief, Club Med La Rosière

3 Seamlessly blending in with its environment Ever since it was founded in 1950, the history of Club Med has been woven around an ideal: living together in harmony and recharging your batteries in unspoilt countryside. Built on part of the concrete-paved area of the resort’s former airfield, which has been closed for many years, Club Med promised the Municipality of Montvalezan that it would depollute and replant the lower part of the mountain airfield, giving over 4,000m2 back to nature. Some 500 trees, over 2,000 forest saplings and shrubs, and over 5000 perennials, grasses, aromatic and medicinal plants have been planted, along with 125 bilberry bushes. Almost all of these have come from nurseries in Savoie or Rhône-Alpes. Right from the start of the project, designed with the architect Alain PALMA from the PLEXUS Architects Workshop, based in Grenoble, Club Med has also been committed to an ecocertifcation process with BREEAM, one of the most demanding and most widely-recognised international, independent eco-construction ce­ rtification methods in the world. Particular attention has been paid to the building’s energy consumption, optimised by fine-tuned­ control made possible by the facility’s state-of-the-art centralised technical management and the ­installation of 5,000 sensors and AI software. Club Med La Rosière is also seeking Green Globe eco-certification of its day-to-day operations. Last but by no means least, Club Med’s ‘Bye Bye Plastics’ programme commits us to doing away with all single-use disposable plastic (already discontinued in our bars and restaurants) in all our Resorts by 2021.

Authentic decor celebrating a unique environment Clad in stone and timber both indoors and outside, Club Med La Rosière takes its cue from the architectural ­design of the resort it overlooks. The decoration scheme, designed by Jean-Michel Villot of JMV Resort Architectes, draws its inspiration very much from local tradition and regional history. Guests are welcomed by a huge fresco telling the story of Hannibal’s journey through the Alps with his elephants, the Petit Saint-Bernard pass on the border between France and Italy, the Chanousia botanical gardens, and the old altiport. The carefully-chosen materials and ornaments evoke the local trans-alpine region, creating a special atmosphere in each area of the Resort. The spa features the lake path; the swimming pool has the Ruitor ; and the main restaurant showcases the landscapes around the mountain pass and the botanical gardens. The spacious rooms, three-quarters of which are especially family-friendly, offer a great setting from which take in views of the Alps from sunrise to sunset, basking in an unparalleled sense of fullness.

4 Limitless scope for new challenges or simply relaxing The Resort sits at the heart of what is essentially an ­extremely varied open-air playground. Set off from Club Med La Rosière to climb the slopes on a mountain e-bike, exploring places you can’t get to by car. Pedal a little further and you’ll find yourself on the shores of a majestic lake where you can break for lunch. And don’t worry! To make sure you get off to a good start, a starter lesson is included in the price of your stay. For those seeking thrills on the water, Club Med offers a la carte activities on the many in the area around the Resort, including canyoning, rafting, and white water swimming. Guests can also enjoy a round of golf on our mountainside course, with amazing views. Climbing, Via Ferrata, trail running, and summer tobogganing through the fir trees are also on the menu of not-to-be-missed sports options!

On the trail of biodiversity In the Alps, an adventure awaits every time you step outside. The clear blue waters of the mountain lakes reflect the snow-capped peaks; waterfalls add a burst of movement to their lush green surroundings. Nature offers a whole wealth of diversity for walkers to savour, whether you’re on a serious hike or a gentle stroll. Accompanied by a guide from the region familiar with every path and trail, or on your own, hikers can ford to reach the impressive Verney Lake, just over the Italian border. Families can wander along the paths in the Chanouisa Alpine botanical gardens, home to 1700 species of trees, shrubs, and flowers. Climbers, meanwhile, can scale the slopes of Grand Roc Noir, where the marmots play. And why not walk a little further and visit Aosta, the ‘little Rome of the Alps’, renowned for its market 4 selling the very best in local fare. To round it all off, go to Courmayeur, where you can board the Skyway Monte Blanco cable car; ride it up to an altitude of 3,460 metres to enjoy unrivalled views of Mont Blanc.

A virtual guide, available any time My Club Med Guide is a smartphone app that customers can use to select their walking itinerary and then benefit from directions even when offline, making sure they can complete their walk in safety unaccompanied. There are walks lasting between 30 minutes and 4 hours for all ages and fitness levels, all starting from the Resort itself. Whether you're looking for a gentle stroll as a family or a more challenging series of climbs and descents, there's something for all tastes!

5 The largest wellness space in the Alps Time seems to stand still La Rosière Resort. Go for a swim in the 20-metre outdoor pool – ideal for doing a few ­lengths whilst admiring 180° views of the Vanoise National Park – and then move over to one of the two Jacuzzis to continue your treat. Relaxation continues indoors in the Resort’s Wellness space, featuring an indoor swimming pool surrounded by huge windows, creating your very own serenity bubble. You can even work out with a swim jet. After that, head over to the Cinq Mondes Spa, with its steam room and 650m2 dedicated to wellness: a place where time ceases to have any meaning amid the perfect combination of personalised treatments and pleasures. This facility also has a fitness room, with classes given by GOs® or on giant screens by leading instructors and Club Med partners for Les Mills fitness sessions. Those keen to push themselves will love the circuit training ­sessions, while gym aficionados will meet up in the 160m2 cardio-training and weight training area, which boasts ­sophisticated, modern equipment.

Our only mantra: reconnecting with yourself 4 The Yoga School byHeberson has set up its ­summer quarters in this inspired venue. Let yourself be t­ empted by a Vibhava yoga class, on your own or with the ­family. Learn how to listen to your body and relax ­deeply, control your breathing, and improve your muscle tone. Signature workshops are also on offer; amongst other benefits, these can improve your stamina before ­climbing the mountaintops and help you sleep better at altitude. And for a gentle awakening, a sun salutation on the Resort’s rooftop patio will put you back in touch with the nature around you.

Good eating with French and Italian inspiration With its all-day dining offer, the San Bernado ­Gourmet Lounge literally caters to patrons’ desires all day long. In the evening, it takes on the air of an ­exclusive ­restaurant, with table service, mood lighting, and a menu that focuses on local Savoie and Aosta Valley fare. Not far away, Saint Bernards stand guard in each of the five areas of the Mont Valaisan restaurant, each with a different feel and decor drawing inspiration from mountain life. After dinner, guests will enjoy the warm atmosphere of the Hannibal bar with its wooden ­furniture, dry facing stones, and elegant Chesterfield sofas – as well as its large bay windows, offering valley views you’ll never tire of drinking in. 6 With health considerations in everyone’s mind at present, Club Med has taken care to maintain the friendly atmosphere for which it’s become renowned whilst adjusting its offering as necessary: organising solutions to provide more space and flexibility in restaurants, more GOs® to supervise children in small groups, and enhanced health measures. All the measures in place can be consulted at www.clubmed.fr/l/ensemble-en-securite

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About Club Med Founded in 1950 by Gérard Blitz and Gilbert Trigano, Club Med invented the all-inclusive holiday club concept, adding activities especially for children with the creation of the Mini Club in 1967. Guided by its pioneering spirit, Club Med seeks out exceptional destinations and sites. With the support of its shareholder Fosun, Club Med is pursuing its ambition to be the world leader in premium all-inclusive holidays with French ­know-how destined for families and working couples, based on three strategy pillars: • being Global: opening or renovating three to five resorts per year worldwide, with an increasingly environmentally responsible development ethos, • taking the Club Med spirit further upmarket to deliver an enhanced customer promise; • Happy Digital: continuing digital transformation to improve Customer and employee experience in resorts and offices. Today, Club Med has 70 resorts in 32 countries, with 90% of capacity boasting 4-Trident and Club Med Exclusive Collection (5-Trident) rankings. It employs over 25,000 G.O.s (Gentils Organisateurs) and G.E.s (Gentils Employés) of 110 different nationalities.

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