Chalet Vallon

Chalet Vallon sits in the picturesque village of Sainte Foy, located in the iconic Tarentaise Valley; Chalet Vallon is blessed with exceptional skiing routes and breathtaking mountain views at every turn.

The surrounding village of Sainte Foy is known for being charming and peaceful with its distinctive Savoyard architecture and welcoming atmosphere. Don’t let its small size fool you; the village has an excellent range of amenities, including a few shops, restaurants, and bars.

Getting to Chalet Vallon is relatively straightforward, with excellent road links and parking facilities at the Chalet once you have arrived. Should you wish to fly into the area and transfer over to the villa, your nearest airports are Geneva or Lyon, both of which are around a two-and-a-half-hour drive away.

Your chalet is located just a few minutes walk from the area’s ski lifts, which provide access to the Sainte Foy ski area. While easily accessible on foot, Chalet Vallon provides a complimentary shuttle service as part of its full-service offering for guests.

While the Sainte Foy ski area is relatively small compared to some of the other nearby resorts, it is highly renowned for its high-quality snow and uncrowded slopes, making it a popular choice for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.

For the more adventurous amongst your group, the popular resort of Val d’Isere is just a 30-minute drive away from Chalet Vallon, offering a lively atmosphere and a great choice of higher-intensity slopes.

In addition to skiing and snowboarding, there are also plenty of other winter activities available in the area, such as snowshoeing and ice climbing. If you wish to visit during the summer months, Sainte Foy offers beautiful spots for hiking, mountain biking, and other outdoor activities.

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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.