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Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
A ski retreat is an experience that everyone should try at least once in their lifetime. Winter holidays are the ideal time to get away and relax and enjoy the pure fresh air. Withour beautiful chalets in Val d’Isere offering ideal accommodation for guests to enjoy this winter is going to be the ideal time to try the Espace Killy region.
Whether you have never taken to the slopes before or are enthusiasts who explore slopes around the world each year, this winter is the ideal time to getaway. British meteorologists are forecasting snow in the UK early and we could all all be in for a long, cold season lasting through to April. However, by heading to a mountain resort which is geared up for winter activities, holidaymakers can actually turn the bad weather to their advantage, making heavy snow and glistening ice the key ingredients for a perfect and inspirational holiday.
There are a huge number of reasons to visit Val d’Isere. Gentle, quiet chair lifts provide the ideal opportunity to soak up the atmosphere before heading down a thrilling mountain run, whilst a huge variety of winter and après ski activities mean that, even for novices and those not necessarily keen on spending all day, every day on the mountain, there is plenty to do in the ski resort.
Our chalets in Val d’Isere are the ideal option for those wanting to get away from it all, we go out of our way to ensure your time in Val d’isere is spent relaxing, enjoying the atmosphere and most importantly catching up with friends and family – enough to take your mind of the worst any British winter can throw at you.
Phone us for a quote on our chalets, how we can offer you the best skiing holiday you have ever experienced now on 0131 209 2969
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Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
Our chalets in Val d’Isere really are some of the most luxurious in the world which is so fitting as the French Alps offer some of the best skiing on the planet. Hundreds of professionals and novices flock to the area every year and our chalets offer a range of chic and modern features for all of them.
However, like most chalets we host groups and larger parties in the main as each chalet sleeps between 8 and 20 people. But this year we can offer a per person booking in chalet Mistral for £995 for the weeks of the 4th and 11st December and also the 25th April 2012. Plus, for the weeks of the 5th February and the 18th and 25th March, Mistral is also available on a per person basis at £1250 per week .
Sleeping fourteen people the Mistral chalet is perfectly positioned in the heart of Val d’Isere, and is easily accessible to and from the ski lifts. A beautifully furnished accommodation option, Mistral is spread across two floors in stunning Savoyards style. The large reception area offers comfort for guests to relax in whilst the bedrooms offer private facilities so that guests do not feel like they are living on top of each other. Meanwhile, its balcony has stunning views across the area making it ideal to enjoy the scenery.
Ski lifts are only three minutes walk from the chalet whilst shops and après ski activities are also close by. An ideal opportunity to experience the luxury of Valdisere in a 5 star chalet whilst travelling alone or in a smaller group, but these per person bookings do go fast, so call 0131 629 0025 now or email now to discuss your requirements further.
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Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
Out of all of the resorts in France, Val d’Isere is regarded as one of the finest amongst families and those wanting to splash a bit of cash. Val d’Isere is one of the best destinations to visit and remains very attractive for skiers. With a huge range of pistes, along with quaint village charm and luxury catered ski chalets, France offers skiers no better place for a skiing holiday than Val d’Isere.
Nestled in high altitude, Val d’Isere is ideal for skiers as it is the sole focus of this resort. The local village has remained quaint and largely untouched by the commercialism of the chalets, so holidaymakers can enjoy the secluded and charming atmosphere whilst on holiday. There is a huge variety of skiing opportunities here, with access to the entire Espace Killy available for keen winter sports enthusiasts. Almost 25 acres of off piste powder provides the perfect attraction to play in, and a great range of high speed slopes are the ultimate thrill. Meanwhile, off slope fun is great too, with Folie Douce offering the best in après ski.
Both Meribel and Courchevel 1850 also offer alternatives to skiing in Val d’Isere, with the former being particularly popular with families. Meanwhile, Courchevel 1850 is often regarded as a location for the rich and famous to indulge in their favourite winter sports pastimes. However, with a quiet charm, plenty of skiing opportunities and a great array of luxury catered ski chalets, France getaways to Val d’Isere remain a popular choice for many.
Source: http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2011/08/26/courchevel-val-disere-or-meribel-which-ski-resort-to-choose/
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Friday, October 7th, 2011
Bonding weekends and corporate events are ideal ways to not only reward staff but increase company loyalty. Skiing events are a fantastic way of enjoying a thrilling few days away with team members, and Freshly Squeezed Events have revealed that they offer top retreats for corporate ski Val d’Isere getaways.
One of the leading enterprises behind corporate skiing events, Freshly Squeezed Events offers a one stop service for companies to get the best trip away possible. Dedicated events managers are provided for each trip, allowing individuals to have key contact throughout the planning process. Having been in the business for almost a decade, the firm utilises experienced mountain professionals to provide the best advice and support for corporate groups.
Corporate skiing in Val d’Isere is ideal for company retreats due to the area being one of the best French Alps resorts in the world. Situated in the vastness of the Espace Killy it has a range of skiing for all levels, in addition to both on and off-piste routes. In addition, its après ski offerings include ice driving, paragliding, heliskiing, climbing and dog sledding, making the location ideal even for teams where not all members want to hit the slopes every day.
With the winter 2011/12 season looming, many winter enthusiasts may be looking ahead to getting the chance to indulge in their favourite pastime. For corporate events, Val d’Isere offers the ideal location.
Source: http://www.freshlysqueezedevents.com/why-freshly-squeezed-ski-events/
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Friday, September 9th, 2011
Val d’Isere is renowned for its skiing and Le Chardon Mountain Lodges has been an established provider of ski accommodation in the resort for the past 20 years, yet familiarity makes it easy to forget what a beautiful place this is and how Val came to find itself as one of the premier skiing resorts in France.
Originally a small farming village, Val d’Isere grew into a contemporary alpine resort whilst managing to keep its village feel and sense of tradition. Life within Val d’Isere centred around the church in the village square and this church continues to be an integral part of the town life and activity. The Old Town is without doubt the most attractive part of the resort, with quaint, aged, stone houses that line small snow-crammed roads. A particular Savoyard lifestyle is exemplified within these conventional stone and wooden homes.
This ski resort has traditionally been very popular with the French and British although the Russians and Americans have also found Val attractive in recent years due to its abundance of great boarding and skiing. There are more than 300km of marked piste runs as well as limitless off-piste skiing in the Espace Killy region, which makes it a perfect place for boarders and skiers of every ability to satisfy them. Together with its adjoining resort of Tignes, the Espace Killy region is devoted to every aspect of skiing – make sure you buy a Val / Tignes pass to make use of all the runs during your holiday.
Because of its location against the mountains of the Italian border, Val d’Isere’s record of snowfall is outstanding. It frequently acquires heavy snowfalls from the Mediterranean low pressures that deposit their snow on the Italian Alps. The snowfall coverage is amongst the best in Europe and conditions usually allow great Val d’Isere skiing right up until the end of the season aided by Val disere’s own snow canyons and piste management.
Le Chardon Mountain Lodges has specialised in 5 star catered accommodation to match this luxurious ski resort with chalets that will make your skiing holiday truly memorable. Call us on for more information on 0844 0920350 and find out what we can do for you, your family or company.
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Thursday, September 1st, 2011
There will always be skiing and snowboarding in Val d’Isere and this is what the majority of our guests come to the ski resort for. However, there may be a few members of your party who have come on holiday but would prefer not o ski everyday. A Winter Walking Trail may just meet their needs.
Winter Walking Trails
Even though they are below a lot of snow, it doesn’t mean that the hiking trails in Val d’Isere are not accessible. There are 24km of marked and well-kept trails, which provide a relaxing way to soak up the beauty of the wintery mountains. You are able to obtain daily updates and trail maps from the Val d’Isere Tourist Office, or you can find several walking guide companies who provide half or full day trips.
Please remember to check the weather forecast before you go as conditions can alter quickly within the mountains.
You don’t need any specific gear except a pair of good boots and several layers of snug clothing (which you can remove / put on as required) are recommended. In addition to this, a pair of poles for walking will be helpful in order to provide you with additional balance on patches of ice and also for checking out the depth of snow prior to you carrying on!
Top Tip: Purchase ‘grippers’ to put on to your walking boots; these will stop you from slipping over and may be purchased from the majority of local sports shops in the UK and with the winters we have had these past 2 years mean you can carry on with this activity when back in the UK.
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Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
Note all information on the back of your ski pass
This is a great way to ensure you can find all the necessary details and key information you will need if you or your kids get into difficulties. Additionally, you boost the likeliehood of your ski pass being returned should you misplace it.
Steer clear of the afternoon ski rush hour
Relax and enjoy that final drink on the mountain while everyone else dashes for the chairlifts around 4pm, however make sure you are on a lift before the ski patrolliers leave for the day!
Make a “liftie” happy
Smile and say “Bonjour” to the ski lift clerk – they are more likely to stop the chairlift from hitting you in the back of the legs!
Do not go too high for lunch
The calibre of a bistro on the mountain is commonly in inverse relation to its elevation
Keep having lessons
The better you get the better you will enjoy the runs. Brief courses are provided by the majority of ski schools and there are coaches who will take care of small groups (all of which we can help organise for you)
Keep your Val disere ski pass
If you present a previous 6-day pass for the Espace Killy region you can often obtain a 10% discount of the price of your new one
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Monday, August 8th, 2011
The peace of cross-country (also called Nordic) skiing in Val D’isere is ideal for anybody who loves tranquility, or feels that the downhill pistes at the resort are too packed or too high. It is an excellent type of aerobic fitness exercise as you are able to be as energetic as you like, whilst the calm pace causes it to be a far more relaxing method to enjoy Val D’isere’s beautiful surroundings.
Return to nature and investigate by relaxing in the cross-country paths around Val D’isere at your own speed. There are two diverse methods – traditional and skating. Traditional is the least difficult for novices; you just put your skis into two parallel groves, drive off and float round the paths. Skating tends to be much livelier and more difficult to understand requiring more ability; you drive both feet out to each side as if you are skating on ice and use your poles at the same time to achieve momentum.
You are able to hire the comfy footwear and light-weight skis and also poles relatively cheaply from the majority of sports stores in the area as well as arrange a group or personal lesson to understand the basic principles from the majority of Val D’isere skiing schools or personal teachers. For all those accustomed to downhill skis, in the beginning you feel hazardously balanced and downhill parts are much more thrilling on slim skis without any sides! The skis tend to be lighter in weight and also thinner compared to skis used for downhill skiing, and the footwear tends to be softer and more comfy.
If you would like to try some cross country skiing whilst staying with Le Chardon Mountain Lodges this coming ski season, let us know in advance and we will organise the lessons, equipment and can even provide a gourmet picnic lunch, which you will need as this is an active if peaceful way to enjoy skiing in Val d’Isere.
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Monday, July 25th, 2011
In the Alps children are encouraged to ski from a young age and become proficient very quickly. Competing in races and events is commonplace amongst children in ski clubs and La Scara, established 35 years ago as an international alpine ski race for boys and girls aged between 12 and 15 years is one event many aspire to. It is held at the conclusion of the winter months.
In the past, it was a competition for the youngsters from Val d’Isere as well as other nearby ski clubs, however, more and more newcomers led to the coordinators looking at the format of the race, and enrolling the competition on the International calendar. La Scara is currently regarded in the world of skiing as a genuine “Children’s World Championship” and it is used today as a part of the selection procedure at national level.
The competition was originally opened to boys but in 1990 it allowed girls to compete, and runs over four days. French children need to qualify for the “International races” which in turn take place over the subsequent days.
In the past, the competition has drawn attention to 1,400 competitors; consisting of roughly 300 International skiers coming from 28 countries and 1,100 French skiers. The standard of skiing is extremely high and there are definitely several potential Winter Olympic candidates in the making!
For 30 years, the Val d’Isère skiing club has continued to use the name Scara, and these days it acts not only as a certification regarding racers potential selection at a countrywide as well as global level but it is additionally a part of the inner circle of the five key children’s international competitions including the Pokal Loka (Slovenia), Topolino and Pinocchio Cup (Italy), and the Whistler Cup (Canada).
Original news source: valdinet.com
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A ski retreat is an experience that everyone should try at least once in their lifetime. Winter holidays are the ideal time to get away and relax and enjoy the pure fresh air. Withour beautiful chalets in Val d’Isere offering ideal accommodation for guests to enjoy this winter is going to be the ideal time to try the Espace Killy region.
