La Maison du Rocher, Val d'Isere, France
Sleeps:
10
Slopes:
1000 m
Lift:
1000 m
Ski Bus Stop:
50 m
Town Center
1000 m
This chalet is only available to guests booking the whole chalet for sole use.
La Maison du Rocher - Val D'Isere, France
The Maison du Rocher is part of a lovely stone farmhouse in that little enclave of stone chalets on the left as you reach Val d'Isère proper from La Daille. This is the chalet you may have read about once in the Telegraph, in an article so enthusiastic people thought we must have written it ourselves. Perfectly situated in a large garden just above the main road, the chalet is totally insulated from the sound of passing traffic or people, yet close to the bus and just one stop from the funicular or three from the village centre. Not that its guests count bus stops: a Land Rover shuttle takes them straight to the lifts in the morning, and brings them home in the afternoon. It even makes pre-dinner drinks in town very accessible.
The building dates back to the 1620s, so its walls are deep and solid, its roof of granite slabs and whole trees robust enough to support the weight of Val d'Isère's heavy snowfall (and a satellite dish...). Fortunately, the five bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms don't date back to the 1620s.
On the ground floor is a sauna. If you really want to do the thing properly, you can make the short sprint through the front door, roll in the snow in the garden, beat yourself with larch branches (beware - they're spiky!) and sprint back into the sauna. But most guests seem just to chastise their bodies with a glass or two of bubbly. There is a separate dining room, where food is served which we defy any restaurant in Val d'Isère to match (the chef lives in the basement).
The Land Rover is shared with the neighbours, Le Vieux Crêt and La Croix, and is available to ferry you to or from any point in Val d'Isère between 8.30 and 10am, then from 3.30 to 8pm.
Please note that the use of the sauna in Maison du Rocher is at your own risk (and that of your party members). We cannot accept responsibility for any accidents/injuries which occur during the use of the sauna. Children must be supervised when using the sauna.
Features- La Maison du Rocher, Val D'Isere
- Part of a beautifully refurbished 1620s farmhouse.
- En-suite facilities throughout.
- Some rooms give option of twin beds or six-foot doubles (please specify which you prefer when booking).
- Vast sitting room with log fire, satellite TV, DVD, surround sound.
- WiFi.
- Separate dining room.
- Private sauna and shower
- Boot warmers, garden.
- Silent, sunny position on edge of Val d’Isère village, ten minutes’ walk from centre or Funival.
- Private Land Rover shuttle shared with next door chalets Le Vieux Crêt and La Croix.
- A chef and an assistant, one of whom lives in self-contained ground-floor studio.
- Damage deposit for all bookings
Accommodation - La Maison du Rocher, Val D'Isere
The five bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms don't date back to the 1620s. They are all individual, but all warm, welcoming and very comfortable, well fitted out with lights and cupboards.
Two of them (4 and 5) are split-level, with the bathrooms below and the beds under the eaves above, both single rooms.
Bedrooms 3 and 4 have twin beds, which we can fit together to make 6ft doubles (please specify when you book).
Bedroom 1:
Double (13' x 10') on second floor. Bathroom with wc.
Bedroom 2:
Twin (12' x 11') on ground floor. Bathroom with wc.
Bedroom 3:
Twin/double (10' x 14') on second floor. Bathroom with wc.
Bedroom 4:
Single (9' x 11') on second floor, split-level (a further 3' x 12' beneath). Bathroom with wc. This room contains two beds, the second of which can be used when one party books the whole chalet.
Bedroom 5:
Single (12' x 11') under eaves on second floor containing a double bed. Split-level (a further 7' x 7' beneath). Spectacular views in wall-to-wall mirrors!! Bathroom with wc. Two people can occupy this room when one party books the whole chalet.
Sitting Room:
(20' x 23') On first floor. Fireplace, DVD, satellite TV (all major channels), fridge for your drinks. South-facing balcony. WiFi.
Dining Room:
(13'6" x 10') Next to sitting room. The open-plan kitchen is not included in measurements.
Sauna:
On ground floor with further shower.
Extra Beds:
Rooms 4 and 5 have space for additional people (extra cost).
Meals - La Maison du Rocher, Val D'Isere
Please note: The chalet host will have a day off during the course of the week, during which you will be required to eat out.
FEATURES
All Rooms En Suite
DVD Player
Fire Place
Hairdryer
Satellite/Cable TV
Sauna
Stereo
Television
Wi-Fi (Paid Locally)
Level | Rating | Runs |
---|---|---|
Beginners | 83 | |
Intermediates | 46 | |
Advanced | 25 | |
Snowboarders | ||
Total Runs | 154 |
Resort Altitude | 1850m |
Highest Lift | 3450m |
Total Piste | 300km |
Longest Run | 10km |
Direction of Slopes | N, S, E, W |
Uphill Capacity | 149425 |
Total Lifts | 89 |
Gondolas/Cable cars | 10 |
Chairlifts | 45 |
Drag Lifts | 34 |
Snow Parks | 2 |
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