The Winter Olympics were held in Albertville and Val d’Isere in 1992. Valentines Day this year, 14th February, marks the 20th anniversary of the special winter sports event.
Val d’Isere is going to be particularly festive on this day with the festivities in honour of this occasion to include a public open ski race down the Bellevarde Face piste, the piste which featured the downhill slalom event, parties, DJ’s, spectacular fireworks and a light show.
The snowflakes just keep falling in Val d’Isere.
Our December guests had incredible powder snow and sunny days.
Today it is falling thickly again but the blue skies will reappear soon…
Peek at our live webcam: http://www.lechardonvaldisere.com/webcamimages.htm
Whilst Val d’Isere may be regarded as one of the most prestigious places in the world in which to enjoy winter sports, the region also has a number of less mountainous activities taking place throughout the year for guests to enjoy. A far cry from Val d’Isere skiing and snowboarding is the popular sport of polo. Coming in January 2012, the skiing region will host the annual Polo Masters between 11th and 14th January.
Hosted at Face de Bellevarde’s snowy foot, the Polo Masters has seen much success over the years, with visitors finding the event a huge attraction. In 2011 several nations competed in the masters, with four teams of three players each taking to the snowy scene on their horses to play polo in a fantastic and glamorous way. In the event’s fourth year, the four-day competition will see a great atmosphere for both players and spectators, with visitors to the region able to enjoy an unexpected surprise in addition to the normal Val d’Isere skiing outings.
With this year’s teams featuring the best polo players from Europe and Argentina, the January 2012 event looks once again to be a great success. With the region being well known for skiing and outdoor pursuits, it is also a great setting for the wonderful game of polo. For winter sports enthusiasts to the region for the 2011/12 season the Polo Masters offers something a little unique. With a great range of celebrations and entertainment planned for the end of each day, Val d’Isere will be abuzz with excitement.
Jan dates: http://terresensleaseback.wordpress.com/2011/09/16/michelin-stars-and-high-profile-events-in-val-disere/
For some winter sports enthusiasts, enjoying one or two holidays every year is simply not enough. The lure of stunning ski slopes, clear blue skies and the promise of après ski fun after long days on the mountains cause many to seek to further their skiing and snowboarding by indulging in instructor courses. For those who would like to combine their love of skiing in Valdisere with a love of children, the region has some fantastic BASI courses feeding into the demand for children’s ski instructors.
The Espace Killy, and particularly Val d’Isere, is one of the most respected places in the world for skiing. With luxury chalets, a huge variety of evening activities and a diverse range of skiing, there is no better place in the world to indulge in a BASI course. Whilst many people undertaking instructor courses are enjoying a gap year, either from education or their career, Val d’Isere offers an 11 week course that can be utilised by those who may not have an entire year free. The Level 1 and 2 course offers those enjoying Val d’Isere skiing the perfect opportunity to explore the slopes like never before whilst also building their repertoire of skills for the future. With the region specifically catered towards winter sports enthusiasts, skiers will find their every requirement met.
With its vast range of accommodation options, especially with the area noting a property boom, there are plenty of places for a keen skiing instructor to work, sleep and play. Make this season the one where you take up a Val d’Isere ski instructor course – it’ll provide memories and skills that will last a lifetime.
Whilst the economy has remained turbulent, particularly in the property sector, it has been revealed that ski chalets in Val d’Isere are providing the perfect investment accommodation. Val d’Isere is one of the greatest places in the world to ski, and with property investment on the up, holidaymakers to this region can expect to see new chalets on offer in the months and years to come.
Whilst ski chalets around the world have noted a rise in sales, Val d’Isere in particular has seen a surge of interest for properties. Prices on average have increased by 6%, and for any property investor, now could be the ideal time to buy accommodation. Val d’Isere guests, on the other hand, can look forward to a range of new French ski chalets becoming available as ski operators take advantage of making an investment and expanding their property portfolio. This is likely to offer more choice and luxury for holidaymakers in both the upcoming winter season and for 2012/13.
With Val d’Isere being very attractive for both novice and professional skiers, it is the ideal place for those that want beautiful slopes and some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the world. A huge variety of après ski opportunities also exist, offering visitors to the region the ideal way to unwind after long days on the mountains. With the latest boom in property, both newcomers and regular visitors to the Espace Killy can expect some exciting new chalet prospects to enjoy on their winter retreat.
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.
Val D’isere and the surrounding area is about to receive a small makeover, offering new facilities to visitors. For luxury catered ski chalets, France is ideal, especially the area of Val D’isere. For those who have been to this area before, new services and attractions are to be welcomed.
It has emerged that the ski lift company STVI met with councillors last week to discuss an investment of approximately €51 million to redevelop certain aspects of the area. Offering great new facilities for winter seasons, the project includes plans to replace the current Solaise Express with new cable car operations.
Val D’isere village is also to get a small makeover, including both local improvements and better traffic networks. For enjoying luxury catered ski chalets, France offers a great variety of options, with Val D’isere being highly popular. As such, guest numbers to the region are high, with councillors wanting to offer the best possible holiday for visitors. Le Fornet’s central square is to get a new water fountain to add to the area’s attractions, whilst there are also plans to pedestrianise Laisinant during the winter months. Meanwhile, with the region very popular with families, there is also the possibility that a dedicated small children’s village area will be added to both Le Joseray and Rond Point des Pistes.
With a field meeting planned for the 2nd September, developments are yet to be set in stone. However, with the winter season looming, those travelling to this popular French ski area can expect a number of beneficial changes.
Source: http://www.valdinet.com/news-and-weather/val-d%27isere-to-get-a-mini-makeover.html
With the winter season around the corner, Alpine Answers’ Marketing Manager, Earl Knudsen, has revealed important advice for those heading to French ski chalets in Val d’Isere. For regular guests and newcomers to this popular resort, getting the best time on the slopes is down to a few key points
Knowing the area and when the busiest times are will allow keen winter sports enthusiasts to enjoy the rush hours. Being a hugely popular and well regarded resort, Val d’Isere attracts great crowds throughout the peak season. Leaving French ski chalets early will allow skiers to get onto the slopes before the crowds, avoiding busy ski lifts. The Solaise chair and L’Olympique bubble can get particularly crowded and individuals will need to get an early start here. Alternatively, using local buses to Le Fornet will allow off-piste runs on the Glacier de Pissalias.
Mr Knudsen also highlighted safety concerns, advising those in the area to remain vigilant with both their equipment and themselves. Equipment should be labelled with names and contact details, especially for lift passes, so that holidaymakers do not become stranded. Meanwhile, bindings should be checked and common sense applied before heading onto the slopes, with those going off-piste advised to never do so alone.
With Val d’Isere remaining a top spot for winter sports enthusiasts, it is a great place to enjoy the favourite pastime of skiing or snowboarding. By setting off early, and having a late afternoon drink near cable car stops, individuals can avoid some of the heavy crowds.
Source: http://www.anatolianholidays.co.uk/2011/08/top-tips-on-a-top-time-skiing-in-val-d%E2%80%99isere/
We are quite excited by this announcement, this year you can travel to Val D’isere aboard the Eurostar!
Whilst flying offers a quick way to hit the slopes, the joy of the journey can often be taken away, with long hours wasted in airport lounges and on the actual flights. For a more laid back journey and one that will suit all the family and allow everyone to enjoy the stunning scenery as they edge ever closer to the beautiful French mountains, travelling by train is ideal.
Tickets have now gone on sale for the Eurostar ski train, offering ideal travel for those indulging in Val D’isere skiing holidays. Available from 17th December 2011 through until 14th April 2012, the train offers the ideal route between St Pancras International, Ashford and the Alps. Whilst day services offer the opportunity to enjoy the scenery, night services are great for sleeping through the journey and mean you will arrive refreshed and ready for a morning on the slopes.
Director of Communications for Eurostar, Mary Walsh, revealed “On average, a Eurostar journey accounts for just one tenth of the carbon emissions of an equivalent flight and allows travellers to arrive close to their resort, relaxed, refreshed and ready to hit the slopes.” With passengers able to take an extra item such as skis or snowboard for free, the transport option is ideal for a skiing holiday.
Source: http://www.world-first.co.uk/home/news/eurostar-ski-train-tickets-on-sale$37540.aspx
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.