Chalet Rauque
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From the second you walk into Chalet Rauque you will acknowledge the love, passion and dedication that has been poured into this magnificent chalet by the archi...
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From the second you walk into Chalet Rauque you will acknowledge the love, passion and dedication that has been poured into this magnificent chalet by the architects and interior designers. Every single metre of this property is stunningly beautiful. With its truly spectacular see-through atrium garden, its phenomenal wellness centre complete with a fitness room, hot tub, sauna, hammam and massage room, its glass-sided swimming pool complete with waterfall, its indoor climbing wall, archery and rifle shooting range and its breathtaking accommodation, Chalet Rauque only has one problem and that is you'll never want to leave!
The chalet is totally astonishing in its décor, furnishings and attention to detail. You will spend the whole week noticing amazing accessories and quirky features. The chalet offers a fabulous contemporary take on alpine décor while retaining the traditional Savoyard charm that you expect in a ski chalet. There are vaulted, wooden beamed ceilings everywhere, a fabulous fire in the living area and seven bedroom suites where you will sink into exquisite mattresses and sleep like kings.
This astounding slice of heaven is located in the very central and picturesque ‘Petit Alaska’ area of Val d’Isere, just eight minutes’ walk from the Bellevarde Express lift to the mountain and a ten minute walk or a five minute chauffeured drive to the centre of Val d’Isere. Val d’Isere is nestled at the foot of the glacier that feeds the Isere River and is protected by the Daille gorge. Its mighty mountains, the Solaise and the Face de Bellevarde are famous for the exploits of some of the greatest sporting champions. With links to Tignes, guests enjoy a massive ski playground. Val d’Isere itself boasts 300km of slopes, a snowpark and incredible apres-ski, gourmet dining and boutique shopping options. The heart of Val d’Isere oozes an authentic Savoyard charm throughout its pretty, cobbled streets lined with stone houses. There are so many entertainment options in this seriously popular resort though Chalet Rauque offers its own unique, unequalled package of entertainment.
Guests staying at Chalet Rauque will enjoy a totally hassle-free trip with private transportation, a fantastic catering package with signature breakfasts, afternoon tea and gourmet evening meals, a daily selection of wines, a private butler service, daily cleaning, and more all included in the rental price. The team are on hand twenty four hours to anticipate your every need and to offer a tailor-made ski holiday experience. There are also other services available on request such as massages and treatments, ski pass purchases, restaurant reservations and more.
Chalet Rauque’s first floor living area is a cavernous, almost cathedral like space under an astonishing vaulted, beamed ceiling. It is open plan in design around the glass surrounded, lower atrium garden. It is a truly wondrous, triple height feature that will make your jaws drop. A smart and sophisticated lounge area sits at one of the space with its lavish sofas, contemporary fire and giant wall-mounted television screen. On the other side of the atrium, you will discover another fabulous living area with designer sofa cushions and beautifully upholstered chairs and stools as well as a stunning dining area. The chalet offers an excellent sound system so that you can listed to your favourite tunes. Every piece of furniture is super cool and very striking. It makes you wonder the number of hours spent resourcing these spectacular furnishings! The lighting is unique and very arty. Under a beam loaded with frayed lampshades, your beautiful, sociable dining table is surrounded by trendy perspex chairs with fur cushioned seat pads. It is the perfect setting for a festive or celebratory meal. The chalet’s kitchen is also spectacular, a contemporary professional space with top-of-the-range everything.
There cannot be many chalets with such a luxurious, all-encompassing wellness suite as Chalet Rauque. Surrounded by gorgeous mood lighting, the swimming pool enjoys a glass panel, a waterfall and is perfect for a late night or early morning swim. If you are just keeping the swimmers company, you can sit in the most stylish of chairs designed with faces. The design features just keep coming! The gym is brilliantly well equipped and the massage room is just waiting with its comfy bed. You can watch your favourite channels while keeping fit or you can head to the hammam. If wellness is not your thing, you can entertain yourselves on the climbing wall or with an archery or rifle shooting competition. There is no end to the entertainment in this extravagant, luxurious chalet!
Chalet Rauque boasts seven astonishing bedroom suites that are just as impressive as its living and entertainment spaces. You will be met by lavish beds, beautifully adorned with crisp cottons and exquisite soft furnishings including lots of faux fur. The rooms enjoy a warm and inviting ambience thanks to beautiful wood and gorgeous handpicked furniture. You will discover plush drapes, gorgeous rugs, workspaces in case you need to catch up on emails, unique love seats upholstered with the faces of the Beatles and handcrafted wooden masterpieces. With luxury like no other, the ensuite bathrooms are joyful, indulgent and stunning. You can soak in deep tubs by candlelight or enjoy the most powerful of showers. You certainly will feel pampered and special.
Chalet Rauque is a dream ski chalet where you will experience the ski holiday of a lifetime. If it is available, you really should book it quickly!
What you should know…
- Guests staying at this exquisite chalet enjoy an endless list of entertainment including a wellness suite with a swimming pool, hammam, jacuzzi, sauna and massage room, a climbing wall, indoor archery or rifle shooting plus a huge screen to watch movies or just about every channel you might want to watch
- The chalet sits in a very exclusive area of Val d’Isere, eight minutes walk from the nearest lift and ten minutes from the centre of town
Property Features
Accommodation
Ground floor
- Swimming Pool
- Hammam area
- Sauna
- Massage room
- Laundry room
- Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
First floor
- Open plan living room with lavish sofas, contemporary fire and television
- Dining area
- Fully equipped professional kitchen
- Lounge
- Fitness area
- Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and access to terrace
- Separate WC
Additional Facilities
- Wifi
- Sound system
- iPad dock
- PlayStation
- DVDs
- Indoor Hot Tub
- Fireplace
- Steam Room
- Fitness Room
- Bar
- Sauna
- Indoor Swimming pool
- Ski Room
Location
About the surrounding area of Chalet RauqueChalet Rauque is nestled in the exclusive Petit Alaska area of Val d’Isere. Guests can opt for chauffeur services but otherwise it is an eight minute walk to the fast Bellevarde lift and ten minutes to the centre of town. It is a gorgeous area, full of luxury chalets and so close to shops, restaurants and apres-ski bars.
Val d’Isere enjoys a reputation as one of Europe’s most prestigious ski resorts. Together with the next door ski area of Tignes, the area of Espace Killy offers an impressive number of pistes and lifts, not to mention breathtaking panorama with its dramatic Grande Motte glacier. The resort is brilliant for all levels with nursery pistes, magic carpets and excellent ski instructors for beginners. Val d’Isere offers gondolas with heated seats, Wi-Fi, a number of luxury spas, a wonderful leisure centre, a fabulous array of high-end boutiques and a fantastic night life. It is easy to understand why it is one of the most popular ski resorts in Europe!
With a ski area comprised of 300 km of slopes with an altitude between 1850m and 3000m, the resort offers an incredible range of pistes, lifts and snowy views. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, Val d’Isere sits on the border of the stunning Vanoise National Park. Val d’Isere enjoys an authentic alpine atmosphere, a gorgeous historic centre, endless chocolate-box chalets, unique boutiques and fantastic bars and eateries. Val d’Isere’s snowfall record is brilliant with skiing usually staying open until the end of the season at the beginning of May. The centre of Val d’Isere is a bustling high street which is surrounded by a number of small hamlets including Le Cret, Le Joseray, Le Chatelard, La Legettaz and Le Laisinant.
The Espace Killy area including Tignes is the birthplace of the Olympic skier Jean-Claude Killy. Its connections and advanced ski infrastructure is excellent with more than 3400 km of pistes and 99 lifts. As well as the Grande Motte glacier which offers 20 km of summer ski runs, it also boasts the challenging black-rated piste, Face de Bellevarde with its 915 m drop. Its height altitude from 1850 m to 3400 m guarantees some of the best snow in Europe.
The ski area is perfect for all levels of skiers with its mythical slopes, almighty challenges and its quiet ski areas for beginners and children. The Valkids area and Valpark, a brilliant snow park are welcome additions for families. Passes can be bought for any number of days as well as for those that do not want to ski. Family passes are also available. Pedestrians do not have to miss out on the stunning views and family lunches on the slopes as they can access many lifts including the Solaise gondola, the Pim Pam carpet, the Poum carpet, the Vallon gondola, the Funival, the Daille gondola, the Olympique cable car, the Fornet cable car and the Bellevarde chairlift. The resort operates some brilliant ski schools.
Val’d’Isere is a great place for a wander, for evening entertainment and for shopping. It is incredibly picturesque, boasting a pretty 17th century church and delightful, characterful shops, restaurants and bars. It is a known party destination with La Folie Douce being one of it main evening attractions. For those that don’t ski or want a day off, there are some excellent spas and a brilliant leisure centre. During the summer, Val d’Isere enjoys fabulous biking and hiking trails and the wonderful Vanoise National Park.
| Local Amenities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Airport |
Chambery Airport
(144 km) |
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| Nearest Village |
Val-d'Isère
(1.2 km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
La Baraque
(750 m) |
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| Nearest Bar/Pub |
Poya
(750 m) |
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| Nearest Train Station |
Bourg St Maurice
(31.2 km) |
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| Nearest Ski Lift |
Bellevarde Express lift
(850 m) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Sherpa Supermarché Val d'Isère
(850 m) |
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| Nearest Ski Hire |
Snowberry Streetside
(900 m) |
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| Nearest Piste |
Face
(1.1 km) |
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The Resort
Val d’Isere is the oldest of the French ski resorts and a gleaming icon at the end of the valley where the residential town lies. Surrounded by what is arguably some of the most beautiful mountain landscape in the world, the chalet village is centred around a charming baroque church. It’s a lovely place for wandering, taking in the cosy atmosphere and spending quality time with your favourite people.
Val d’Isere is composed of three skiing sections. These are La Daille, Val d’Isere centre and Le Fornet, all of which are linked by a free shuttle service. Alongside Tignes, the resort is part of a wider ski area known as Espace Killy, and a lift pass will get you access to its entirety. Ski season in both resorts stretches as long as May.
Thanks to its high altitude, Val d’Isere is probably your most snow sure option for skiing in the French Alps. The village rests at 1850 metres and its peak on top of the La Grande Motte glacier is 3456 metres high. Sixty per cent of the resort’s pistes are set above 2200 metres, meaning that the skiing is consistently good but on rare occasions, bad weather can cause the slopes to close. It’s also important to keep in mind that Val d’Isere isn’t the best choice if you’re just finding your feet on the snow, and beginners may well find themselves challenged. On the flipside, Val d’Isere is one of the top choices for experienced skiers and snowboarders, with plenty of challenging black runs (such as the iconic Face the Bellevarde, where the 1992 Olympic men’s downhill was run).
And to go with some of the most exciting and picturesque skiing in France, down in the village you’ll find some amazing bars and restaurants. What better way to celebrate conquering that tricky black run than by indulging in some equally entertaining après-ski? On the mountain itself, you can start your evening with DJ’s and live music at La Folie Douce until the lifts close and then work your way into town.
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesChalet Rauque offers the ultimate in ski accommodation for families or groups of friends. Sleeping fourteen guests, it is perfect for multi-generational familes or perhaps two or three families depending on numbers of children. The chalet boasts a huge number of entertainment options and you might find it hard to get children out of the pool, off the climbing wall or away from the archery range. It is just brilliant and with two seating areas, it is perfect if children are tired at the end of a busy ski day and watch to relax with a movie.
Val d’Isere is a brilliant resort for families. It enjoys three main beginners areas and a brilliant selection of ski schools and private ski instructors. For very young ones, there are a few slopes and lifts at the bottom of the resort that are free and you do not need to buy a ski pass. This includes the ‘Le Village’ chairlift and the ‘La Savonette’ button lift which are in the heart of the resort. At the top of the Solaise, there is another excellent beginner area with two magic carpets, a great way to learn with confidence. There are some good value family passes available. The ski schools have mastered the art of combining skiing with fun activities so that children enjoy the experience. Val Kids is an exciting adventure programme for little ones. They learn about the mountain, the skiing and the people who work there. Val Kids is divided into four zones, one a playground to understand about the different jobs in the resort, another a fun piste with games, another an thrilling toboggan run and lastly a mini ski-cross course for learning new ski techniques. Val Kids is located on Solaise and Bellevarde.
Away from the slopes, children can enjoy many other snow-based and non-snow-based activities. Sledging is such good fun and the good old-fashioned snow ball fights remain so popular. There are husky sleigh rides and tobogganing to enjoy too. Snake gliss is a fun ride with sledges slotted together for children aged four and over. Yooner is a sledge on one ski for six year olds and Airboard is a bodyboard on snow for those aged nine and over.
For part of the ski season, Val d’Isere hosts a traditional pedestrian evening with illuminations, percussion music, giant snow sculptures and light shows. There is lots of hot chocolate and mulled wine on offer. The resort also hosts giant slalom races on the Savonette slopes.
The sports centre is excellent with an ice rink, swimming pools, tennis, a climbing wall, electric snowmobiles with a track designed for children aged five to twelve and much more.
Kids Activities Close-by
- Walk to Village
- Walk to Restaurant
- Skiing
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
Onsite Facilities
- Heated Pool
- Indoor Pool
- Indoor Games
Services Available
- Catered
- Maid Service Included
- Breakfast Included
- Catered
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Spa Treatments Available
- Transfers Available
- Maid Service Included
- On-Site Concierge
- Breakfast Included
- Catered
- Butler Included
- Ski pass and lessons available on request
Fully catered chalet including:
- Exclusive welcome reception with champagne and canapés
- Gourmet breakfast featuring local ingredients, both sweet and savory
- Après-ski afternoon tea and aperitif
- 5-course dinners, available 6 evenings per week (including appetizer, starter, main dish, cheese, dessert)
- Dedicated chalet manager, butler, chef and housekeeper
- Concierge team assistance prior to and throughout your stay
- In-chalet ski fitting on your arrival day
- Daily housekeeping and tidying service
- Complimentary bathroom essentials
- Private transportation (8h/ day) within the ski resort area from 8am to 10pm
| Security deposit | €4000 is required upon check-in. This amount shall be blocked as a card pre-authorisation, no funds will be taken at this time. Blocked funds will be released within 48 hours of check-out less any outstanding amounts owed - this period may be extended in the event of any damage which requires further investigation or repair. |
| Arrival time | Check-in 5.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | Check-out 10.00 a.m. |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | €4000 is required upon check-in. This amount shall be blocked as a card pre-authorisation, no funds will be taken at this time. Blocked funds will be released within 48 hours of check-out less any outstanding amounts owed - this period may be extended in the event of any damage which requires further investigation or repair. |
| Arrival time | Check-in 5.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | Check-out 10.00 a.m. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, including pool towels. |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in rental price. |
| Heating costs included? | Yes, included in rental price. |
| Internet access? | Yes, Wi-Fi internet access included in rental price. |
| Minimum stay | 7 nights. |
| Changeover day | Saturday. |
| Pets welcome? | On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. |
| Smoking Allowed? | Smoking & Vaping are not permitted. |
| Tax | French Visitors Tax payable alongside balance (typically costs €1-€5 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required). |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 14 people:
| Rental period | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Nov 27th 2024 - Dec 15th 2024 | £40,472 |
| Dec 15th 2024 - Dec 22nd 2024 | £49,601 |
| Dec 22nd 2024 - Dec 29th 2024 | £76,076 |
| Dec 29th 2024 - Jan 5th 2025 | £106,506 |
| Jan 5th 2025 - Jan 12th 2025 | £54,775 |
| Jan 12th 2025 - Feb 2nd 2025 | £49,601 |
| Feb 2nd 2025 - Feb 9th 2025 | £54,775 |
| Feb 9th 2025 - Feb 16th 2025 | £65,932 |
| Feb 16th 2025 - Mar 2nd 2025 | £90,276 |
| Mar 2nd 2025 - Mar 9th 2025 | £65,932 |
| Mar 9th 2025 - Mar 16th 2025 | £59,846 |
| Mar 16th 2025 - Apr 6th 2025 | £54,775 |
| Apr 6th 2025 - Apr 20th 2025 | £49,601 |
| Apr 20th 2025 - May 31st 2026 | £40,472 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
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