56 LUXURY TRAVEL
VAL D ’ ISÈRE WELCOMES GUESTS BACK FOR THE NEW SEASON
WITH NEW LUXURY ACCOMMODATION , LOCAL RESTAURANTS , AND DISCOUNTS FOR CHILDREN
The winter season opens from 26th November .
Continuing to make its mark as one of the top ski resorts in the world , Val d ’ Isère is one of the first French resorts to welcome back travellers for the new season and will be celebrating its return with free ski passes for under 8 ’ s , new luxury accommodations such as Club Med ’ s fully renovated and first exclusive collection resort , two new local restaurants and new eco initiatives .
LUXURY ACCOMMODATION AT THE NEW CLUB MED EXCLUSIVE COLLECTION RESORT
Adding to Val d ’ Isère ’ s already extensive accommodation offering , the first Club Med Exclusive Collection resort in the Alps is due to open in December , following a full renovation of the brand ’ s existing hotel to offer the option of an all-inclusive ski holiday . As part of the Exclusive Collection , the hotel boasts 215 Deluxe bedrooms and suites , two restaurants , a wine cellar and bar with live entertainment and wellness experiences such as an energising yoga course which looks over the beautiful mountains . The resort has also introduced two luxury slope-side ski chalets from Hip Hideouts , the boutique chalet company , each sleeping 10 people , Chalet Cala Slopeside in the heart of Val d ’ Isère and Chalet Loup in Le Fornet . Val d ’ Isère ’ s gourmet offering is expanding even further with two new local restaurants , René , a family-owned spot with stunning views of the mountainscape and L ’ Empreinte Avaline which boasts a 150-seat bistro serving fresh , seasonal dishes .
THE ART OF LUXURY Issue 55 2022