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'In over 20 years of skiing, never have I experienced such service, quality and friendliness'

'The highest-end hotel service within the privacy of an extremely smart home'

Chalet Valpierre

Val D'isère, France

Style: Boutique baroque
Setting: French Alps

Once a farmhouse built back in 1750, the famous French ski resort of Val d’Isère has grown up around stylish Chalet Valpierre. The interior with its perfect blend of Gustavian antiques and contemporary art provides the sort of Alpine tranquillity the original inhabitants must have enjoyed, but on your doorstep is one of the most exciting and lively resorts in the Alps. Wonderful catering and impeccable service is always on hand so you can simply devote yourself to skiing and relaxing in one of Europe’s most popular ski destinations.

Need to know

Sleeps

Eight guests in four en suite bedrooms.

Ideal for

Active ski holidays, fine food and family breaks.

Rates

A week’s stay costs from £10,270 to £27,740.

Minimum hire

One week.

Also

There’s WiFi throughout the chalet and a fully-equipped study area next to the living room. The chalet’s house Champagne is Perrier Jouët and all bathrooms are stocked with Jo Malone toiletries.

In the know

Eating and Drinking

Chalet Valpierre’s chef prepares breakfast and afternoon tea daily and serves delicious gourmet diners on six nights a week. There’s a Perrier Jouët Champagne reception upon your arrival and there’s also a well-stocked open bar and wine cellar. Supermarket: The nearest large supermarket is in Bourg Saint Maurice but you are unlikely to require much given the level of service here. The Spar in the centre of town near the Tourism Office has a surprisingly good deli counter and an impressive selection of regional and international wines. Deli: There’s a weekly market every Monday in the centre of Val d’Isère. It sells everything from ski gear to jewellery but is also a good place to browse for excellent Savoyarde meats and cheeses. The chalet has four staff including a chalet manager and a professional chef who prepares breakfast and afternoon tea every day as well as gourmet evening meals on six nights a week. This arrangement leaves you an evening to try some of the excellent local restaurants if you wish. There’s Perrier Jouët champagne with canapés every night and Valpierre has an open bar and fine wine cellar. In-chalet massage, yoga, beauty treatments and personal trainers can all be organised. Chalet Valpierre also has a chauffeur-driven 4x4 at your disposal.

Housekeeping

Housekeeping is provided by your chalet staff.

Children

Welcome. Bedrooms 1, 3 and 4 are most suitable for cots. Everything, including high chairs, children’s cutlery and tailor-made menus, are provided. Toys, sledges, games, books, CDs, DVDs and videos are on hand. Qualified nannies can be arranged, too.

Entertainment

There’s a CD/DVD player in the living room and another in the mezzanine TV lounge. The chalet has an iPod docking station and the master bedroom also has a CD/DVD player.

Provided

Bed linen, towels, feather pillows, bathrobes and Jo Malone toiletries. Newspapers and flowers are delivered daily. The staff have even provided packs of energy bars and sun cream for the slopes. The chalet has four staff and a chauffeur-driven 4x4.

Packing tips

If you’re driving your own vehicle to the resort at the height of the season you will almost certainly need snow chains.

Booking process

A deposit of 25 per cent is required to secure your booking, with the balance due 56 days before arrival. Cancellations incur a charge of at least 25 per cent. Cancellations less than 14 days before arrival receive no refund.

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