The hamlet of La Mourra, with its charming streets, mountain huts and prestigious restaurant. Take the Route des Alpes, then head into the Vanoise massif, towards the Haute-Tarentaise. By the time you see the familiar name of Val-d'Isère on a signpost and approach the famous resort, you're well over 1,800 metres above sea level. From then on, winter sports are king here, and the majestic mountain passes have seen some of the world's greatest champions come and go; it has to be said that the infrastructure and facilities are of exceptional quality. 300 kilometres of pistes, spread over an immense area that is easily accessible from the hamlet you've just reached. Now it's time to enter one of the marvellous residences for which the resort is famous. An authentic Alpine chalet, its three storeys dominate the snowy vistas. From the top floor, which is served by a lift, they can be seen through the large windows, as if to offer a sort of natural extension to this vast space, which includes a living room, dining room and kitchen. The room, with its traditional furniture, is elegant and warm. The wood covering the walls, floors and ceilings, and the magnificent stone fireplace, enhance this impression. It all adds up to a feeling of well-being that the spa in the basement had already prepared for. The hammam, sauna, indoor pool and massage room are sure to relax bodies numbed by days of intense activity. Finally, you can enjoy the small cinema before moving on to the bedrooms, all superb suites with en suite bathrooms and generous bedding. It takes a little time to get here. The residence is located halfway between heaven and earth, and that's where the sublime beauty of the panoramas comes from. The hardest part will probably be accepting the idea that you'll have to leave again sooner or later. The chalet is directly connected from a basement to one of its sublime restaurants.
The must-haves
Iconic collection
Meditation room
Ski room
Cinema room
Lift
Fireplace
Hammam
Sauna
Swimming pool
Breakfast preparation
Butler
Chef
Villa manager
City centre
Restaurants and bars
Shops
Ski slopes
Cleaning included