After yet another snowfall of 20cm this week Val d’Isere’s clouds have parted and the resort is glistening with bluebird days.
Take a peek at the snow and sun on our webcam.
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More Snow and Bluebird Days in Val d’Isere
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012Val d’Isere 1992 Winter Olympics Anniversary
Thursday, January 26th, 2012The 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.
Val d’Isere Chalet Le Chardon 19th February
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Our largest lodge, Chalet Le Chardon, is available to book Sunday 19th February – Sunday 26th February as a shared chalet.
The chalet sleeps 20 guests in 10 ensuite bedrooms and the price is from £1,500 – £1,995 per person.
This is an excellent opportunity to experience Le Chardon – our chefs, the views, the incredible snow and enjoy a special skiing holiday.
Please call Sarah or Penny for details and availability.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…at Le Chardon in Val d’Isere
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011It continues to snow spectacularly in Val d’Isere!
Snowflakes the size of twenty pence pieces are falling relentlessly.
Powdered pistes!
Le Chardon Chef Dinner Menu – a taster
Monday, December 19th, 2011At Le Chardon Mountain Lodges our chalet chefs are dedicated chefs by career and have an artistic flair and imagination to create special dining experiences for our guests.
An alpine foodie experience is just one of the things we offer at Le Chardon to give our guests a wow factor to their stay…
Canapés~
Wild mushroom and whisky risotto with parmesan tuille
Mini sausage and mash with wholegrain mustard
Goats cheese and red onion tart with tapenade and basil mist
Starter~
Assiette of fish
Salmon and crab tortellini with saffron mayonnaise and lobster bisque
Smoked mackerel and apple caesar salad sandwich
Scallop & prawn ceviche with semi pickled mango & cucumber
Main~
Roasted chicken and mushroom wellington
Thyme scented potato puree finished with onion puree and sweet red wine reduction
Cheese~
White chocolate and wasabi rolled cheesecake
Dessert~
Banana tartin with vanilla ice cream
Petits fours~
Marshmallows
To come and stay at Le Chardon Mountain Lodges contact Sarah or Penny on 0131 209 7969 for availability and special offers.
Le Chardon Chalet Chefs
Friday, December 16th, 2011
Our new chefs at our 5 lodges in Val d’Isere have started off the ski season with some incredible and exciting dishes.
Example dishes include asparagus cappuccino, beetroot and salmon tartar, red mullet ceviche with cumin infused aubergine caviar and black olive oil, spiced duck tortellini with a courgette and chili salad and celeriac mash with a sesame, ginger and honey dressing, pear soufflé with cinnamon ice cream crumble and pear martini and full English breakfast terrine with quails egg, tomato compote, duo of sauce and earl grey tea jelly.
The chefs create outstanding breakfasts, afternoon teas, dinners and canapés for our guests each day.
Chef Paul Websdale currently at our Chalet Mistral has travelled extensively with his career and impressively published the recipe book The Island Ingredient. This beautiful cookbook has over 115 pages of photos and recipes for cakes, breads, pastries, deserts, lunches and dinners all created in the Isles of Scilly, England. The book foreword is written by actor Jude Law who spends much time in the Isles with his family.
Sunshine and Snowflakes Sparkle in Val d’Isere
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
The snow has transformed Le Chardon Mountain Lodges into alpine bliss.
Val d’Isere had a record amount of snow over the past week. The snowflakes have kept falling and the resort is now in full ski season swing. It is set to be a wonderful and beautiful winter season here. Perfect powder and bluebird days. Val d’Isere has been blessed with the best snow in the Alps this year. The resort is twinkling excitedly as the festivities of Christmas approach!
We still have some availability in our lodges. Contact Sarah or Penny on 0131 209 7969 for dates and special offers.
Val d’Isere Offers More Than the Perfect Chalet
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011
Anyone wanting the perfect chalet accommodation, Val d’Isere is the only place that should be in mind. With a variety of high end and luxurious options, families, couples and friends can find the perfect chalets in Val d’Isere for their needs. However, being one of France’s top skiing locations, Val d’Isere offers far more than luxury chalets.
Being one of the high altitude resorts, the skiing is fantastic and is the number one attraction for visitors. For those with a short schedule it is not unusual to see guests dumping their bags and running to the slopes because, with a range of fantastic pistes and off-piste routes, there is a huge variety to keep winter sports enthusiasts happy. Meanwhile, with a great number of pros in the area, taking a few lessons is a great way to spend a morning or so.
In addition to skiing and top accommodation, Val d’Isere offers great sightseeing and social attractions. The Alps are stunning and even those on the thrilling ride downhill should take time to look across the panoramic views. There are also great dining opportunities and trying fondue and raclette is a must. For those who want to party whilst they are in the Savoie region, Petit Danois, Dick’s Tea Bar, Pacific and Face are ideal locations to drink, dance and have a good night out.
With skiing in Val d’Isere the number one attraction it can be easy to forget that there is so much more to do. For travellers wanting a little bit of everything on top of great accommodation, Val d’Isere is the place to go.
Source: http://www.travelcontentonline.co.uk/5-reasons-to-leave-your-chalets-%E2%80%93-val-d%E2%80%99isere-awaits/
Val d’Isere Highlighted as Ideal for Children
Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
Val d’Isere skiing is often regarded as some of the best in the world, with the region of the Espace Killy offering a wondrous variety of on and off pistes to explore. With a high altitude, lots of snow, and facilities for skiing and snowboarding, it is a prime location for winter sports enthusiasts. For those wanting to travel with families, Val d’Isere is also an ideal winter retreat for children.
With a wide range of luxurious and catered chalet options, families can easily find a great place to stay, with parents being provided the extra luxury of not having to cook whilst they are on holiday. For Val d’Isere skiing there are some great spots for kids, with Oxygene offering some of the best options for children with lessons being both highly entertaining and very safe. Meanwhile, there are a large number of activities away from the mountain slopes, with playgrounds and husky sledding an ideal way to give children a great time away.
In addition to a great range of options for children, the Val d’Isere region offers some excellent restaurants, stunning views and even the opportunity for a wine making course. Over 300km of pistes are also available for exploring, and if children are attending classes it is the ideal opportunity for parents to head to the variety of beginner and experienced runs. With an enormous range of luxury chalets on offer, winter sports holidays to Val d’Isere are ideal for the whole family.
Source: http://www.juniormagazine.co.uk/europe/val-diserefrance/8535.html
Book a Room in our Shared Chalets
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
SPECIAL OFFER! We have a superb Split Week offer. For those who wish to book a chalet room in a shared chalet rather than a full chalet for exclusive use then this is the perfect ski experience.
During certain low season dates we are offering a 7 night stay for £995/£1,250 based on 2 people sharing a room.
Perfect for a special romantic mountain retreat holiday your stay includes a private chef, chauffeur, Concierge Service, luxury bathroom products, in-chalet ski fitting and is fully catered.
Contact our Sales Team for availability and booking.