Chalet Clarice

Chalet Clarice is a fabulous stone and wood wonder that is located in one of the most desirable ski resorts in Europe. It sits quietly on the outskirts of Val D’Isere’s town centre, giving easy access to the town’s fabulous amenities and the mountain slopes. For the more advanced skiers, there is a piste right next to the chalet, and those seeking gentler slopes can use a complementary driver service to the resort’s other pistes. The chalet offers a gorgeous open-plan living space, four outstanding bedroom suites and a ski room with a boot warmer. It is ideal for families, especially as one of the bedrooms enjoys a delightful set of bunk beds.

The exclusive ski resort of Val d’Isere enjoys a beautiful historic centre, unique boutiques, plenty of ski hire shops, a fabulous nightlife, well-reputed gourmet restaurants and a fantastic skiing area. This picturesque Savoyard town boasts a reputation as one of Europe’s most prestigious ski resorts. Together with the neighbouring ski area of Tignes, the Espace Killy area offers a seriously impressive number of pistes and lifts, together with breathtaking scenery. The resort is excellent for all ski competency levels, with nursery pistes, magic carpets, excellent ski instructors and even a few free lifts and slopes for beginners. The resort enjoys gondolas with heated seats, Wi-Fi, a number of luxury spas and a fantastic leisure centre with an excellent range of activities.

Chalet Clarice is built over two floors with underground parking. The living and bedroom spaces have been beautifully designed with a wonderful blend of traditional Alpine character and contemporary furnishings and fittings. The chalet offers a rustic yet totally luxurious feel where every guest will feel indulged and very comfortable. It carries a warm and welcoming ambience.

The upper floor enjoys a huge open-plan living area as well as a useful ski room and one of the bedrooms. The living space is just glorious, with a beautiful, modern fireplace surrounded by trendy seating and handmade coffee tables. The giant windows drown the space in natural light and perfectly frame the sensational Alpine views. Between the living area and the smart, contemporary kitchen is a large wooden dining table and gorgeous dining chairs where you can enjoy hearty breakfasts and delicious evening meals. The overhead lighting is wonderful. The kitchen offers the best of appliances and gorgeous grey worktops and splashbacks that complement the wood beautifully.

The chalet’s four bedrooms are delightful wooden havens. One bedroom is on the upper floor with access to the balcony and a fabulous ensuite bathroom. The remaining three-bedroom suites are on the lower floor. All of the beds are superbly comfortable, with luxurious linens, duvets and lovely soft furnishings. Two on this level are twins though they are made up as king-size beds, both offering very attractive ensuite bathrooms. The remaining room is a cute cabin room with a bunk bed and ensuite bathroom. There is a separate toilet in the corridor. The bathrooms are separated by beams giving an in-room feel, and one even has a freestanding bath in the bedroom. The fittings are top-notch, with his and hers sinks and huge walk-in showers. Fluffy towels complete the picture.

You will not be disappointed by Chalet Clarice. It is ultra stylish, superbly comfortable and brilliantly located. 

Read more about Val d'Isere

Val d’Isere is the oldest of the French ski resorts and a gleaming icon at the end of the valley where the residential town lies. Surrounded by what is arguably some of the most beautiful mountain landscape in the world, the chalet village is centred around a charming baroque church. It’s a lovely place for wandering, taking in the cosy atmosphere and spending quality time with your favourite people.

Val d’Isere is composed of three skiing sections. These are La Daille, Val d’Isere centre and Le Fornet, all of which are linked by a free shuttle service. Alongside Tignes, the resort is part of a wider ski area known as Espace Killy, and a lift pass will get you access to its entirety. Ski season in both resorts stretches as long as May. 

Thanks to its high altitude, Val d’Isere is probably your most snow sure option for skiing in the French Alps. The village rests at 1850 metres and its peak on top of the La Grande Motte glacier is 3456 metres high. Sixty per cent of the resort’s pistes are set above 2200 metres, meaning that the skiing is consistently good but on rare occasions, bad weather can cause the slopes to close. It’s also important to keep in mind that Val d’Isere isn’t the best choice if you’re just finding your feet on the snow, and beginners may well find themselves challenged. On the flipside, Val d’Isere is one of the top choices for experienced skiers and snowboarders, with plenty of challenging black runs (such as the iconic Face the Bellevarde, where the 1992 Olympic men’s downhill was run).

And to go with some of the most exciting and picturesque skiing in France, down in the village you’ll find some amazing bars and restaurants. What better way to celebrate conquering that tricky black run than by indulging in some equally entertaining après-ski? On the mountain itself, you can start your evening with DJ’s and live music at La Folie Douce until the lifts close and then work your way into town.