Chalet Rauque France

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 that you will never want to leave it! 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!Chalet 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.Fully catered chalet including:

VIP Welcome
Signature breakfast
Afternoon tea « après-ski »
Daily selection of wines
Evening meal
Guest Experience Team
Private Butler service
Daily cleaning and tidying service
Beauty package “Clarins”
Full access to the chalet’s wellness facilities