The word 'charming' gets used a lot in chalet descriptions, but in this case, its use is totally justified. Once an old farm cottage, the Vieille Maison has been lovingly converted with the intention of keeping many of the original features.

The warmth and cosiness of the chalet hits you as soon as you walk in. You're greeted by huge, well-seasoned wooden beams that span the ceiling and rise up from the floor, through the dining table! It certainly makes for a good talking point on the first night.  

From the chalet to…

The chalet is in the small hamlet of La Daille about 2km from the centre of Val d'Isère. There is a regular ski bus which runs between La Daille and Val d'Isère centre up until 2am.

Nearest lift: 100m to Funival funicular

Bus stop: 50m

Tuition meeting point: 100m (Evo2)

Resort centre: 2km to Val d'Isère centre

About the resort

Many come to Val d'Isère and divide their time between skiing, clubbing and shopping. Its legendary nightlife is both abundant and lively with over 60 bars, restaurants and nightclubs to choose from. 

The Espace Killy ski area claims to be one of the best ski areas in the world, and we agree. It offers an enormous variety of cruising runs and some far-reaching off-piste too. Head for ‘La Langue du Glacier' on Grande Motte above Tignes. It's wonderfully scenic without being difficult to ski or board. 

With two glaciers in the area (try doing both in a day), you’re guaranteed snow so there’s nothing to stop you covering the miles during the day. Most of Val d’Isère‘s lifts are long and rapid meaning you spend more time actually having fun rather than queuing up! 

Food and drink

Our chalet board basis is designed for skiers and boarders. Breakfast is a fairly extensive affair with cooked and continental options every day. Your daily afternoon tea of freshly baked cakes and biscuits will be waiting for you when you come in from the slopes.

Evening meals are a three-course set-menu with regionally inspired dishes and free-flowing wine throughout the week, all followed by fresh coffee. We provide evening meals on six nights a week leaving you free to head out and explore the resort on one evening. 

Rooms

All five bedrooms have many original barn features and are a fair size with comfy beds and plenty of character. Most rooms share facilities except the two-floor bedroom which has two sleeping areas, each with its own ensuite.

Neilson Mountain Experts

Don’t forget that you get free guiding and coaching throughout the week from fully qualified ski and board instructors with our Mountain Expert service.

Designed for confident blue and red-run skiers and snowboarders, they'll show you around the mountain on free guiding sessions, and even offer free coaching sessions to help you become a more confident skier or snowboarder. 

There are at least three sessions a week and we guarantee each guest at least two sessions a week. Your hosts will explain how it works when you get there.

Chalet features

Neilson rating: ***

Comfy lounge with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV

Wood burner in the lounge

Ski storage 

Wireless speaker and board games for your entertainment

Daily housekeeping with towels provided

Pre-bookable private nanny service available on request - email sales@neilson.com for prices and availability

Your chalet host lives in

Children under 15 are welcome when part of a group booking the whole chalet 

Extras and offers

Free guiding and coaching from fully qualified Neilson Mountain Experts

Travel info

Departure airports: Gatwick, Stansted, Birmingham or Manchester

Departure day: Saturday

Arrival airport: Grenoble  

Flight duration: 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes

Transfer time: approx. 3 hours 30 minutes

Booking the whole chalet?

If you're a large group looking to book the entire chalet, we'd love to help. Our call centre consultants are all trained groups specialists and love a challenge. You can get in touch online or give them a call on 0330 134 6376.

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