Chalet Azel Val d’Isere, France
We are so pleased to show off our newest property in Val d'Isere, Chalet Azel. It is the brainchild of the same family who built our most beautiful chalet, La Belle Etoile. Azel (named after one of the family) lies below Belle Etoile, near the eponymous river Isere, and is a very short walk from the bus stop which will take you either to La Daille or the Bellevarde Express.
Chalet Azel was started in May 2023 and is now finished, to the highest possible standards. The whole family have worked on the chalet themselves and they've also designed and built it in an environmentally friendly fashion - as far as is possible in the Alps.
The trees which had to be chopped down to make way for the chalet have been used throughout the building - some are window sills, some are exterior cladding, etc. There is an air source heat pump which uses already heated air to help heat the water. The family also plant new trees every year to replace those felled. All in all it's a pretty cool chalet!
The very spacious and comfortable lounge and dining areas have a welcoming log fireplace and huge picture windows on 3 sides as well as a large terrace. Everything about Chalet Azel is top quality, from the triple glazing to the fixtures and fittings to the beds and pillows.
All the bedrooms are spacious and have their own ensuite bathroom with walk in shower and separate wc. There is an outdoor hot tub on Azel's balcony and a sauna on the ground floor of the building for the exclusive use of guests. There is also a heated boot room and a ski store.
Chalet Azel is situated on the opposite side of the road to our own Cacholet chalets and it's a 2 minute walk to the nearest bus stop which takes you to the main lifts. However...
Guests in Chalet Azel can also use our shuttle service to and from the slopes in the morning and evening.
Chalet catering has moved on an awfully long way since the early days!
Your Chalet Host will be cooking and serving home-made breakfast, home-baked afternoon tea, canapes and three-course dinners.
Alongside this delicious food you'll be served Champagne and unlimited red, white or rose house wines (apart from with breakfast...).
A hearty, substantial breakfast is vital before a day on the slopes so that's what this operator serves. Our morning feasts have really evolved over the last few years and this operator gets lots of very positive feedback about them.
There's a tempting range of continental options, fresh crusty baguette and porridge as well as a cooked breakfast. There's a different hot option each of the 5 mornings when breakfast is served to you by your host (please note this will be different on our short breaks in January).
No compromise is made on quality - they serve Heinz baked beans and ketchup, HP sauce and real teabags from the UK! Breakfast is served from 08.00 to 09.00.
Tuck into tempting treats after your day in the mountains. Help yourself to a freshly baked cake or biscuits which will have been made by your host. There will also be fresh baguette, jams, tea and coffee to enjoy.
Canapes and Champagne or fizz are served at 7:30pm as you unwind and relax for the evening. The house Champagne is Drappier. This operator knows the Drappier family and they are one of the most respected families in Champagne who make their top-quality drinks using environmentally aware methods and only the best ingredients. Drappier is served on the first and last day of your holiday.
On the other evenings they serve a "methode Champenoise" made by their good friend and winemaker Nicolas Perret. Nicolas and family live just down the valley and provide all of their house wines too! Minimum wine miles, maximum quality!
Dinner service is informal as they want you to feel at home in your chalet. Your chalet host will prepare and serve all your meals.
They work with local producers and suppliers to create an interesting and varied range of high-quality homemade dishes.
Whilst you will never go hungry in one of this operator's chalets their staff have been trained in sustainability in the kitchen and they endeavour to keep food waste to a minimum.
After your three-course dinner simply leave the table and relax with coffee and chocolates...if you have any room left!
If there’s anything you’d rather not eat, whether for moral, sensory or digestive reasons, please let us know before you travel. This operator won’t charge you a penny extra for these special diets.
They can serve dinner early for your youngsters who will likely be worn out after a day in the snow.
Your Chalet Host will prepare homemade, nutritious and fun dinners the kids will love!
Please let us know if you would like early dinner times or have special requests.
This operator takes their house wines very seriously and believes that they should be good enough to please every palate. They spend a long time each pre-season ensuring that the ones they choose are top-quality, easy-drinking wines. They only serve French wines in order to reduce our wine miles (or kilometres....).
They serve unlimited red, white and rose wine with dinner, from bottles not boxes! Choose your preference from the various different house wines they offer.
If you’re looking for an extra special treat they also have an upgrade Wine Lover’s Package. They have brand new options for winter 2022-23 with packages starting at £60.
Your Chalet Host has two days off during the week. Chalet staff will lay out continental breakfast and afternoon tea to help yourself to.
In the evening, it’s a great chance to sample the local cuisine and your Guest Services Manager in resort will be happy to make a restaurant reservation for you.
On departures for the 13th, 20th & 27th December 2022, staff nights off are on Thursday and Sunday. All other departure dates the staff night off is on Tuesday and Friday.
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Helmets excluded from buy 1 get 1 free promotion.
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