So you may have settled on skiing in Val d’Isere, but another choice lies before you in making sure your holiday is the best one yet – selecting your accommodation! Choosing where to stay can be a tricky decision, especially when considering the wide range of chalets. Val d’Isere caters for most situations, however, and whether you’re holidaying with a family, or looking to maintain a strict diet, there are some general considerations you can take to make sure your chalet fits you like a ski glove.

Family matters

Choosing accommodation when you’re on holiday with a family can be a handful. The chalet’s location is very important – young children can’t always manage long distances to a piste over slippery surfaces, and might be much happier flinging snowballs than trekking to the start of a slope. You may not want to carry their equipment around as well as your own either! Another consideration when the family is in mind, is if the amenities are close to your chalets. Val d’Isere has several ski schools and childcare options for families with younger or less enthusiastic skiers; although a good plan might be to compromise when spending days together. Time spent holidaying together can result in very precious memories, after all. One option is skiing together in the mornings, while everyone is fresh, rested, and ready to go, and making use of childcare facilities in the afternoon.

The size

Smaller chalets will be ideal for couples on a short break, while larger parties may require more spacious chalets. Val d’Isere has a wide range available, in plenty of different locations. Depending on experience or mobility, you may or may not need a chalet close to the pistes of the resort. For those that prefer chalets a little distance from the slopes, Val d’Isere features locations that are a short bus-journey or walk away, and many that are almost ski-in-ski-out, allowing you to maximise your time spent on the slopes, then ski back almost to the doorstep.

What’s cooking

Between catered and non-catered chalets, Val d’Isere has a wide range of options for your stay. If you want to choose where and when you eat, self-catered may be a better choice, allowing you to keep to a strict diet, or eat when it’s convenient. A good morning’s skiing may leave you reluctant to stop for lunch! A catered chalet takes the heat off when it comes to the kitchen, letting you relax a little more in the evenings after an exhausting day, as well as enabling you to try something new. Being catered for will allow you to experience a little international flavour while dining in your chalets! Val d’Isere is known for its blend of French and Italian cuisines – perfect for after a long day working up an appetite on the slopes.

Hot selections

The choice of a chalet with a sauna, jacuzzi, or pool can also have a huge impact on your holiday. They are a great way to relax and unwind, as well as refreshing tired muscles for the next day’s events. If you’re sharing a chalet with friends or other skiers, a sauna or Jacuzzi can also be a fun way to socialize and share your love of the sport.

One final little detail can make or break even the biggest decision: boot warmers in your chalets. Val ‘dIsere is best experienced with a warm pair of boots, first thing in the morning!

Author Bio: Earl Knudsen is Marketing Manager for Alpine Answers, a specialist ski travel agency, tour operator, and booking service offering bonded package holidays at chalets Val d’Isere, and other tailor-made itineraries. For a luxury or good-value skiing holiday in chalets; Val d’Isere is an ideal location.

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