At the foot of Monte Rosa, in the heart of the Val d’Ayas, stands the Hotel Monte Cervino, which has recently been outfitted with a Vimar By-me Plus home automation system to manage lighting, temperature control and electricity consumption.
Built in 1930 on the initiative of Alessandro Favre, at a time when Champoluc was becoming a popular summer tourist destination, the building’s architecture is an example of traditional Alpine style that integrates with the surrounding landscape.
From the stone cladding to the characteristic red and white wooden balconies, whose windows afford panoramic mountain views, the height of the attic-style building arose from the need to make the best use of the steep terrain.
This allowed for a sufficient number of guest rooms which, in the ‘50s, began to attract visitors for winter holidays following the construction of the first ski lifts. Managed by the same family for four generations, the hotel now offers 22 rooms. While preserving the authenticity of the original structure, the hospitality floors have recently been renovated with a modern and innovative design.
On the ground floor, the communal spaces preserve the warmth of the past, steeped in intimate atmospheres and details that evoke the history of the location. On the upper floors, the perspective shifts. With suspended beds and larch cladding, the rooms feature a sleek and contemporary design.
Completing the Vimar installation is the multisensor from the Linea XT Platform in black, which incorporates controls for climate management, along with thermostat and humidistat functions. Equipped with four sensors and an LED matrix for monitoring environmental parameters, the device allows for the detection of internal and external temperature, relative humidity and air quality.
Inside the rooms, a card inserted into the transponder pocket activates the utilities (lights, current socket outlets and climate control). Through the system, this choice not only optimises the climate control and lighting balance for ideal energy savings, but it also promotes sustainable well-being by preventing unnecessary waste.
This technology ensures completely matching styling throughout. At the Hotel Monte Cervino, the Arké Classic wiring series in the total look black version – featuring a linear profile and sharp corners – integrates elegantly with the wooden wall cladding.
For access control, the View Wireless smart system was selected as the ideal solution for small to medium sized accommodation facilities. Via the View cloud portal, the operator can activate or deactivate access permissions and authorise new users with specific validity dates.
In addition, each room is equipped with a Tab jr. entryphone with handset, connected to a reception switchboard and paired with a Tab 7S Up video entryphone, allowing calls to be received directly on a smartphone.
Outside, the Roxie video entrance panel manages access in conjunction with the card readers installed throughout the facility. From the By-me Plus home automation system to the View Wireless connected system, with remote control via the View App, the facility can therefore be monitored from anywhere through a simple, user-friendly interface.