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Over the 2024, the Experimental Chalet Val d'Isère hotel will be reimagined into a winter’s haven of epic proportions, an escape in the heart of the French alps. The new hotel will include 113 rooms, two restaurants, a cocktail bar, a spa and a kid’s club. A place to relax, indulge and experience the thrill of skiing through fresh blankets of snow. Spa: Step into our sanctuary of self-care, a welcome respite after a day on the slopes, a place where tired muscles are gently massaged and complexions are made to glow. Alongside our treatment rooms, our sauna, steam room and indoor pool are available for all guests to use at their leisure. Meetings & Events: From celebrations and milestones to meetings and away days, our meeting and events spaces are flexible to accommodate events of all sizes. With the magic of the mountains as your backdrop, any event at Experimental Chalet Val d’Isère is sure to be unforgettable. Location: Val d’Isère, in the Haute-Tarentaise region of the Alps, enjoys an exceptional location. Facing due west, the Solaise massif has enabled small hamlets at the crossroads of three valleys to be transformed into a splendid ski area since the 1930s, earning it a worldwide reputation today, renowned for impeccable skiing conditions. Please note that the images are currently computer generated photos / artists impressions as the hotel is currently in the process of being refurbished.
Over the 2024, the Experimental Chalet Val d'Isère hotel will be reimagined into a winter’s haven of epic proportions, an escape in the heart of the French alps. The new hotel will include 113 rooms, two restaurants, a cocktail bar, a spa and a kid’s club. A place to relax, indulge and experience the thrill of skiing through fresh blankets of snow.
Spa:
Step into our sanctuary of self-care, a welcome respite after a day on the slopes, a place where tired muscles are gently massaged and complexions are made to glow. Alongside our treatment rooms, our sauna, steam room and indoor pool are available for all guests to use at their leisure.
Meetings & Events:
From celebrations and milestones to meetings and away days, our meeting and events spaces are flexible to accommodate events of all sizes. With the magic of the mountains as your backdrop, any event at Experimental Chalet Val d’Isère is sure to be unforgettable.
Location:
Val d’Isère, in the Haute-Tarentaise region of the Alps, enjoys an exceptional location. Facing due west, the Solaise massif has enabled small hamlets at the crossroads of three valleys to be transformed into a splendid ski area since the 1930s, earning it a worldwide reputation today, renowned for impeccable skiing conditions.
Please note that the images are currently computer generated photos / artists impressions as the hotel is currently in the process of being refurbished.
• WiFi
• 200m to ski lifts
• In Town center
• All bedrooms en suite
• Spa
• Indoor pool
• Sauna
• Steam room
• Cocktail bar
• Two restaurants
• Kids club
• Available Bed & Breakfast or Half Board (please call for details)
Nestled at the foot of the mountains, with views of the Vanoise massif, 113 bedrooms and suites are a sanctuary after a day of adventures, each unique with a Savoyard nod and touches of the forest.
Val d'Isere Room:
A cosy escape at the foot of the Vanoise massif spread across 22-23sqm of living space overlooking the serene Alpine village and iconic ski resort. Our Val d’Isère bedrooms are an intimate sanctuary after a day spent on the slopes. King-sized beds with rustic bed heads and generous wardrobes are tucked away behind maple doors. Behind the bathroom door, a rainfall shower or a bathtub melts away sore muscles. Our Val d’Isère rooms are perfect for solo travellers, couples or friends.
Val d'Isere Mountain View Room:
A tranquil escape overlooking the peaks of the Vanoise massif, ourVal d’Isère Mountain View bedrooms are spread across 20-25sqm of space. Touches of wood sit alongside earth tones of rich greens, deep blues and warm terracotta. King-sized beds with maple bedheads are the centre piece. An alcove carved out offers views of the mountains and spacious wardrobes are hidden away behind maple doors. Behind the bathroom door, rainfall showers or bathtubs melt away sore muscles. Our Val d’Isère Mountain View room is perfect for solo travellers, couples or friends.
Val d’Isère with Balcony Room:
A cosy sanctuary with a balcony to enjoy the Alpine light, our Val d’Isère with Balcony bedrooms stretch across 20-23sqm of space. The sumptuous king-sized bed is swathed in the softest linen and down pillows. The balcony is the perfect place to start the day or end it beneath the stars with a cocktail in hand. Generous wardrobes are tucked away behind maple doors. Just beyond the bathroom door, rainfall showers or deep bathtubs melt away sore muscles. Our Val d’Isère with Balcony rooms are perfect for solo travellers, couples or friends.
Olympic Room:
A spacious hideaway at the foot of the Vanoise massif, spread across 30-33sqm of living space, our Olympic rooms are a nod to the Alpine forest with Savoyard touches. Each bedroom is a tranquil cocoon complete with a king-sized bed as the centre piece. Generous wardrobes provide ample space for ski gear. As the bathroom door opens, a rainfall shower and deep bathtub are revealed, a tonic after a day spent on the mountain. Some Olympic rooms include a balcony with views overlooking snow-topped summits. Our Olympic rooms are perfect for solo travellers, couples or friends.
Suite Glacier:
A touch of luxury in the heart of the Alps. Stretching across 30-35sqm, our Suites Glacier are a spacious sanctuary at the foot of the Vanoise massif overlooking the iconic resort of Val d’Isère. Each Suite Glacier features a separate bedroom with a sumptuous king-sized bed wrapped in the softest linen. A living room is complete with its own seating area and workspace.Generous wardrobes provide ample space for ski gear. Bathroom doors open to reveal double sinks, a rainfall shower and deep bathtub, just the tonic for tired muscles after a day spent skiing. Our Suites Glacier are perfect for solo travellers, couples, friends or small families.
Suite Glacier with Balcony:
Step into luxury in the heart of Val d’Isère. Spread across 40sqm, our Suite Glacier with Balcony is a tranquil hideaway at the foot of the Vanoise massif. Sitting on the 4th floor, with views stretching to the snow-capped horizon, it features a separate bedroom with a sumptuousking-sized bed wrapped in the softest linen and fluffiest pillows, plus doors that open onto a private balcony overlooking the slopes. The living room iscomplete with its own seating area. A spacious wardrobe, double sinks, a rainfall shower and deep bathtub are waiting, just the tonic for tired muscles after a day spent outdoors. Our Suite Glacier with Balcony are perfect for couples or friends searching for a touch of luxury, or families in need to extra space.
Loft:
A touch of luxury in the heart of the Alps. Stretching across 30-35sqm, our Suites Glacier are a spacious sanctuary at the foot of the Vanoise massif overlooking the iconic resort of Val d’Isère. Each Suite Glacier features a separate bedroom with a sumptuous king-sized bed wrapped in the softest linen. A living room is complete with its own seating area and workspace.Generous wardrobes provide ample space for ski gear. Bathroom doors open to reveal double sinks, a rainfall shower and deep bathtub, just the tonic for tired muscles after a day spent skiing. Our Suites Glacier are perfect for solo travellers, couples, friends or small families.
Loft with Balcony:
A nod to the traditional Alpine Chalet, overlooking the peaks of the Vanoise massif and spread across 33-37sqm, our Lofts with Balcony are split over two levels. Enter through the living room, where a cosy seating area is a welcome respite after a day on the slopes. Balcony doors open to views of the snow-capped mountains beyond. The bathroom door opens to reveal a rainforest shower or a deep bathtub. Climb the stairs to a bedroom that overlooks the living area and offers a sumptuous king-sized bed with soft linen and down pillows. Generous wardrobes are hidden behind tall maple doors. Our Lofts withBalcony are perfect for solo travellers, couples or friends and families.
Iseran Penthouse:
A spacious sanctuary tucked away on the top floor of Experimental Chalet Val d’Isère. The smallest of three penthouse rooms, stretching across 37sqm, Iseran Penthouse offers an open plan living where the bedroom flows seamlessly to the living room. A king-sized bed is the centre piece, with the softest linen and down pillows to sink into. Behind maple doors, a wardrobe is hidden. Just beyond the bathroom doors a deep bathtub and rainfall shower await, just the tonic after a day spent atop of a mountain. Our Iseran Penthouse is perfect for solo travellers, couples or friends and families.
Solaise Penthouse:
Hidden away on the top floor of Experimental Chalet Val d’Isère, the Solaise Penthouse, a spacious sanctuary with views on the snow-capped mountains, spread across 46sqm of open plan living. A spacious hideaway where the bedroom flows seamlessly to the living room. A king-sized bed is a welcome retreat, wrapped in the softest linen and down pillows. A generous wardrobe is hidden behind maple doors. Beyond the bathroom doors a rainfall shower and a deep bathtub are just the tonic after a day spent on the slopes. Our Solaise Penthouse is perfect for solo travellers, couples or friends and families.
Bellevarde Penthouse:
On top floor of Experimental Chalet Val d’Isère hides Bellevarde Penthouse, our grandest space reaching 58sqm. An open plan living space, where the bedroom and sitting room flow seamlessly into each other. Named after Val d’Isère’s infamous black ski run with a 959m descent, Bellevarde Penthouse is a space of epic proportions. A king-sized bed is the centre piece and a spacious wardrobe is hidden behind large maple doors. The spacious bathroom is complete with a rainfall shower and deep bathtub, the perfect tonic for tired muscles.Our Bellevarde Penthouse is perfect for solo travellers, couples or friends.
Restaurants:
A respite after a day on the slopes, where rustic touches blend with tributes to the Savoie. A wood-fired oven at the heart and a menu filled with traditional dishes, like delicate mountain cheeses, tartiflette and raclette. The perfect finale to a day spent in the snow.
A second restaurant imparts the true spirits of the forest, a tribute to the incredible landscape on our doorstep. Nature’s tapestry of wood paneling and wool throughout. Generous dishes to share with friends, the quintessence of Experimental Group’s savoir-faire.
Bar:
Experimental Chalet Val d’Isère will be home to the sixth Experimental Cocktail Club, our own hideaway for après-ski cocktails and aperitifs before dinner. The place to return for a nightcap. The perfect prelude for a late night.
At a resort height of 1850m, Val d'Isere is part of the Espace Killy region alongside the resort of Tignes. As a whole, the Espace Killy has a total piste distance of more than 300km and two glaciers.
Val d'Isere's early and late snow records are among the best in Europe, making up a huge part of the resort's appeal to skiers across the continent and beyond. It's little wonder this French mountain village has won the hearts of so many.
One of the other things that draws skiers and others to Val d'Isere is the beauty of the traditional village around which the resort has grown up. It's rare to find a French resort of any size with that old-fashioned feel, and perhaps one of the reasons Val d'Isere manages is that its position as host of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, making the slopes here very prestigious. If it’s the resort feel you’re looking for, though, don't worry – ski-in ski-out accommodation is available throughout, in chalet, hotel, and apartment form.
The resort itself is made up of three main areas; La Daille, the resort's unnamed centre (which in itself is made up of smaller, named neighbourhoods), and Le Fornet. La Daille is located at the entrance to the resort, near the end of the Olympic downhill runs. After passing through La Daille you will enter into Val d'Isere's central areas, including the picturesque neighbourhoods of Le Cret, Le Legettaz, Le Josery, Le Chatelard, and the exclusive Bellevarde Cliffs (or Millionaires' Row as the locals call it) and then, beyond the church, is the beautiful Le Fornet.
La Daille is chiefly made up of self-catered apartments with one or two catered chalets & hotels mixed in, where Le Fornet is nigh-exclusively comprised of beautiful traditional chalets. More variety is found in the central area which contains a good mix of apartments, chalets and hotels.
Many resorts don't differentiate between sections so strongly, but Val d'Isere's areas are a fascinating and beguiling mix of styles and slopes. It's also worth bearing in mind the number of clubs and bars in the centre of town as well as the relaxing and convenient ski down to La Daille that caps off an afternoon at the Folie Douce, Val d'Isere's top apres bar. Le Fornet, by contrast, has an unbeatable advantage for dedicated skiers – immediate cable car access.
Don't be too concerned about getting from point to point, though; the bus service in town runs well into the night and will never leave you waiting for long. There really isn't a bad part of town to stay in.
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While the home of an Alpine World Cup is – deservedly – considered more in terms of intermediate and advanced slopes, Val d'Isere has a number of green and blue runs – and, better, the lifts for the nursery slopes are free of charge, so no beginner needs to buy a full week's lift pass just to find out whether they have the makings of a better skier. It's completely possible for a dedicated visitor to return year on year, improving their abilities on the slopes, and enjoying a new skiing experience every time.
The ski schools of Val d'Isere are very welcoming and are up for almost any challenge. However, fledgling skiers should be aware that while the nursery slopes are easy to access, many of the runs that you will progress onto are some height above the resort itself. Some of the runs which would return you to the town center are substantially more difficult – most notably “the Face”, one of the resort's justly-feared black runs.
We therefore often recommend that beginners either ski to La Daille before boarding a bus into town or head to Le Fornet or Laisinant, which are serviced by easy winding runs that will soon bring you back to town via a convenient bus stop.
Intermediate skiers will delight in great numbers of both blue and red runs, enough that a week's determined skiing won't even require many repetitions of routes. Particularly recommended for experienced intermediates are the Germain Mattis and the OK/Orange, which form a nice bridge between intermediate and advanced skiing.
If those seem more of a challenge than you're ready for, however, the Diebold run and Piste 'L', both blue, are excellent, enjoyable to traverse, and sure to raise your confidence in your own skills. Beyond those specific recommendations, an intermediate skier in Val d'Isere is encouraged to explore, swap recommendations with others in the various apres bars and lodges, and generally test themselves as appropriate.
As well as countless opportunities to enjoy the powdery slopes off-piste, Val d'Isere offers several black runs suited to the very best. La Face or, to give it its full name, La Face de Bellevarde is the queen of these, however, and it should be – it's also the Olympic run, and as it takes you right into the heart of town, it makes a wonderful capstone to a day's skiing for any advanced practitioner.
Still, it's far from the only available black run, and one thing's for sure – you will not be bored while you're here!
Both Val d'Isere and the other major resort in the Espace Killy, Tignes, have modern and highly respected snow parks. For the snowboarder who wants more, however, the off-piste is some of the best in Europe much loved by snowboard aficionados and there are even several areas perfect for honing your jibbing skills if you're one of those who doesn't so much have a board as a jib stick.
Fun is assured for all skill levels of snowboarder; the resort has a reputation for hooking visitors and seeing one of the highest rates of return among the snowboarding community.
Given its fantastic snow record, a trip to Val d'Isere gives you every chance of getting a week's worth of powder skiing. With good conditions, the off-piste skiing in Val d'Isere is phenomenal! Le Fornet is the best base of operations for those who like it steep and deep between the trees. There is also a lot of easily accessible off-piste to be had, so you can get your powder fix without having to hike.
There really is everything here a ski lover could want.
The resort can't be said to fall down on apres-ski. This picturesque traditional French village has some sublime gourmet restaurants and wonderful shops to browse, to say nothing of the clubs and bars out on the piste.
Whatever your tastes, budget, or the size of your group, Val d'Isere has somewhere that will cater to you, from the students spending the last of their year's loan for a holiday blowout to the captains of the industry looking for a celebration to remember after signing the deal of their lives.
Queen of the apres-ski scene in Val d'Isere is La Folie Douce, a mountain bar and restaurant that is part of an amazing chain with outlets only in the greatest ski resorts worldwide. Their website will keep you up to date on the chef's recommendations and any special events they're hosting, but don't make the mistake of thinking that a chef's recommendations, openly posted, mean this is anything less than a party joint – because this is partying in the approved French fashion, and the best food is matched by the best champagne and the best atmosphere, with dancers on hand to keep the party going.
You can challenge yourself to return to the resort on ski or ride down in comfort in the lift.
It doesn't stop there, though; there's always a party in full swing, and not much less famous than La Folie Douce is Dick's Tea Bar, a standout for the English skier and rightly infamous – for all the best reasons. Ski all day, party all night – whatever you prefer, Val d'Isere has you covered.
The Health Spa and well-equipped sports center give plenty of options to those who want to enjoy themselves while their partner's taking to the slopes & luxuriate in the hammam (Turkish steam bath). Alternatively, enjoy taking a skidoo trip or spend your time exploring the mountain at a more sedate pace by snowshoe.
Or you can get a completely different perspective on the resort from the air, taking an aerofoil to see the mountain from a seeing-is-believing perspective above it. Whatever you like to spend your leisure hours doing, you're almost guaranteed the chance in this beautiful resort setting.
Part of the Espace Killy ski area
