Treat yourself this Christmas...
Dreaming of a white Christmas? You're in the right place! Presents under the tree, roaring log fires, fantastic food & wine and even a visit from Santa! If you wish to wake up to a winter wonderland on Christmas day please call +44 (0)845 092 0350 or email us for the Christmas ski holiday of a lifetime.
The luxury of improvement...
Le Chardon Mountain Lodges have teamed up with Top Ski to offer guests the opportunity to combine a stay with us with some early season ski improvements! Places will be offered on an individual basis meaning that you will also meet like-minded ski enthusiasts. Watch this space for more details or to make sure that you are sent information on this exciting week email us now.
We're recruiting...
Have you got what it takes to work for Le Chardon Mountain Lodges? We're now recruiting for next season - check out our job descriptions here and get in touch!
Snowjet announces extra Sunday routes...
Why not fly to Chambery instead of Geneva? Snowjet flys Sunday to Sunday so just perfect for your stay with us. Click below to book your flights!
Snowjet offers low cost flights to Chambery from Gatwick, Bristol and Manchester
End of Season 2008/2009
This season will be remembered for the fabulous beginning & end of season snow - and the fantastic feedback we've received from our guests. The chalets once again surpassed expectations and the with the new bathrooms in Lafitenia, the swim spa at Le Chardon and the Wii room in Bergerie getting a big thumbs up!
Thanks to all our staff & guests for making this season our best yet!
April in Val d'Isere
There is an event packed month ahead here with races, the film festival and another showcase of classical music. Things are kicked off with “La Scara” the international children’s skiing race. Watch more than 1000 stars of the future from 22 countries battling it out on the OK piste. The adults then get their turn with the FIS Super G which is being held in resort from the 14-17 April.
This is followed swiftly by “Musicaval”. In it’s 15th year, this festival is held in the church and features some current stars from the classical world – check out some of the performers here. The 12th annual Val d’Isere Adventure & Discovery Film Festival will be held from the 21 April. Featuring adventures & expeditions from around the globe, these films will also be judged during the week with the audience able to express their opinion too.
Countdown to 2009 World Cup Launched...
This weekend also saw the official launch to the 2009 World Cup. On Friday 1st February there was a definite buzz in town as we witnessed the unveiling of the official poster which will no doubt become a regular sight to all! There was also music for the both the young & old this weekend with a popular Rolling Stones cover band called the "100% Stones" and then the French house specialists "Cassius" providing more up-beat tunes on the nursery slopes on Saturday evening.
For more information and news from the World Cup have a look at www.valsport.org. We are currently receiving a lot of interest for these weeks (3rd – 15th February 2009) so if you or your company would like to book over this period, be sure to contact us as soon as possible to confirm availability.
Men's Alpine World Championships
The men’s tour rolled into Val d’Isere this weekend for what was scheduled to be two days of Alpine world skiing. The prestigious event was supposed to kick off on Saturday 2nd February with the downhill competition and continue on Sunday with the super combined race and slalom. However the snow put a stop to the first of these events which ultimately had to be cancelled much to everyone's chagrin! However on Sunday all the world’s elite skiers successfully rendez-voused here in Val d’Isere and tried out the new Face de Bellevarde slope prepared in anticipation of the 2009 FIS Alpine World Championships.
6000 spectators gathered to see the magnificent Bode Miller strut his stuff in the downhill and eventually win the fiercely contested super-combined event. Following closely behind to take 2nd & 3rd places were the Croatian double act Ivica Kostelic and Natko Zrncic-Dim who made everything look oh-so easy...
Snow Snow Snow!
The snow is just amazing at the moment! More photos coming soon but in the meantime thanks to Top Ski's Pat Zimmer for this great shot.
Happy New Year 2008
As we slide into 2008 we would like to wish you all a Happy New Year from everybody at Le Chardon Mountain Lodges. We hope you had fun whatever you were up to when the clock struck midnight. Here in Val d’Isère the streets abounded with happy holiday-goers welcoming in 2008. On New Year's Day, we were treated to an amazing torchlit descent down the Face de Bellevarde performed by the ski schools of Val d'Isere and magnificent fireworks over the mountains. At Le Chardon Mountain Lodges the atmosphere was definitely one of celebration and cheer as the countdown to 2008 began with the clinking of champagne glasses followed by a mouth-watering gala dinner for all of our guests.
Val d'Isere - the favourite ski resort!
Telegraph readers have just confirmed what we have always know - Val d'Isere has been voted their favourite ski resort. Check out the full Telegraph Travel Award Winners here.
A small room? No, a Wii Room!
Guests staying in Chalet La Bergerie this year have another reason to celebrate. Not only is there a brand new cinema room complete with a projector and giant screen but there is another brand new addition that has just arrived... a Nintendo Wii! Whether you think you are a potential heavyweight boxing champion, a Grand Slam tennis player or an Open golf player - you've got every excuse to show off your moves!
Val d'Isere - resort opens!
Following early season snowfalls - Val d'Isere opened on 1 December 2007. Early reports are that the pistes are good and everyone is looking forward to the snowfalls predicted next week. Keep an eye on our webcam for the weather in resort.
New Le Chardon Mountain Lodges Brochure Released.
Our new 2007/2008 brochure is now out! If you haven't recieved your copy yet it should be winging it's way to you in the next couple of days. If you are not on our current mailing list then please do sign up for copy or download a pdf here.
Beauty Val - a new service for guests...
 Building on the successful launch last year of Physio Val, the same team have created Beauty Val for next season.
Offering a a plethora of sumptuous beauty and hair treatments in the comfort of your chalet. From facials and pedicures to hair cuts and styling you will feel truly pampered.
Physio Val will continue to provide tailor made massages combining techniques including Deep Sports Massage, Indian Head Massage, Swedish Massage, Acupressure, Aromatherapy, Thai Massage, Reflexology and Reiki. All massages and beauty treatments can be booked through our Val d’Isère Concierge service at the time of booking or whilst in resort.
Le Tour Coming To Town
After last weekend's exciting start in London, the Tour de France is set to come to Val d’Isère this weekend. We'll all be cheering when they set off on Tuesday 17 July after spending a rest day in Val. Let's hope that the weather is a bit more summery than the last time the tour left from Val - when it snowed! Visit the site directly for more information - www.letour.fr - and you can even enter a competition to win your very own yellow jersey!
Luxury Travel Fair
 Thanks to all guests past, present & future who visited us at the Luxury Travel Fair in London.
One of the show highlights included the British Ski Team members Chemmy Alcott and Ed Drake who visited the stand - popping by on the Friday afternoon for a chat!
www.luxurytravelfair.com
Recruitment
Le Chardon Mountain Lodges are a luxury Tour Operator based in Val d’Isère. We are looking to recruit outstanding personnel to join our team of friendly and talented staff. We welcome applications from individuals, couples and mature applicants.
We look for highly motivated, flexible and hard working qualities in our staff – you must also have a high attention to detail and extremely high levels of customer service.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Or know somebody that has? Check out the recruitment section for more information.
Val d'Isère 2009
 In February 2009 the World Alpine Ski Championships come to town! The competition will take place 'Face to Face' with events on both the Solaise and Bellevarde mountains - including re-creating the world famous downhill on the Face de Bellevarde.
The environment was at the heart of the winning Val d'Isère bid and the resort will become predominantly pedestrian for the event.
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