Apartment Charvet France

Wow! When you walk through the doors of Apartment Charvet, you will think you have died and gone to heaven! Throughout this totally luxurious apartment, there are walls of glass that offer the most sensational panoramic snowy mountain views. It is simply dreamy! Apartment Charvet is the largest of the apartments at this amazing residence at the top of the Solaise summit. Apartment Charvet offers seven gorgeous bedroom suites and a dormitory room with two double beds and a bunk bed. In total, the apartment sleeps up to eighteen guests, perfect for large family ski get togethers or groups of friends with children. This apartment will transport you to the heart of alpine world the second you walk in. You will be anxious to get your skis on and plummet down the shimmering snowy slopes. The apartment comes with a heavenly living space that is extremely sociable, a brilliant kitchen where the chefs in your group can prepare hearty breakfasts and delicious evening meals and the all-important fireplace so that you can relax in a warm and wonderful atmosphere.
Apartment Charvet is nestled at a magnificent altitude of 2551 metres at the top of the Solaise summit, overlooking the picturesque town of Val d’Isere and the snowy slopes of this truly impressive resort. It is part of an exclusive hotel, spa and restaurant residence which offers superb leisure facilities. The residence boasts a lavish sixteen bedroom hotel, four gorgeous apartments including Apartment Charvet, the largest of them all, an idyllic spa with a 24 hour gym and a 25 metre swimming pool and an amazing gourmet restaurant, all facing the majestic nature of the Vanoise Park. The residence restaurant is very attractive, dressed in its finest attire and offering delicious meals in an idyllic setting. Guests can enjoy a casual lunch on its sunny terrace with the snowy peaks of Val d’Isere as a backdrop or dinner inside with ambient lighting and a touch of class. Three nights a week, under its giant chandeliers and beside its magnificent travertine fireplace, chefs prepare a transalpine feast which is served to the sounds of live music and guests quickly take to the dance floor. The residence spa offers brilliant indulgent treats including the swimming pool where you can swim facing the snow-capped peaks, two jacuzzis where you can enjoy the warmth and bubbles while admiring the spectacular valley, two hammams, an outdoor sauna, four treatment rooms and a superb, well-equipped gym. Yoga classes are offered as well as wonderful treatments using the deluxe Exertier brand which boast the secrets of Savoyard herbalism. The 24 hour gym features cardio training and weight training equipment as well as stretching mats. Access to the apartment and residence is exclusively by the Solaise gondola which arrives two hundred metres above the residence where you will be met by staff waiting to escort you to your apartment with a tracked vehicle and a trailer.
On two evenings a week, the Solaise gondola cabins are used exclusively by the hotel to escort guests to and from the centre of Val d’Isere where you can enjoy its picturesque streets, boutique shops and gourmet restaurants. You can also the charms of the town during the day using the gondola. 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 and prestigious ski resorts in Europe!
Guests staying at Apartment Charvet enjoy best of both worlds, a stunning, spacious apartment away from the crowds with fabulous self-catering kitchen facilities and a gorgeous, sociable living space with sensational views as well as access to superb, highly impressive hotel facilities and access to the vibrant town centre of Val d’Isere. The inspired, inviting décor of the apartment wonderfully combines traditional Alpine character with contemporary luxury. It features ancient woods, exposed stonework, carefully combined fabrics including plush velvets and furs and luxurious bathroom fittings. You will feel utterly indulged yet immediately at home in these glorious surroundings. The apartment enjoys amazing vaulted, beamed ceilings in the living space, several beautifully furnished balconies where you can enjoy the amazing scenery at this magnificent altitude and huge picture windows that rise to the roof pitch. The main living space of Apartment Charvet enjoys a wonderful living area at one end with squishy, fur adorned sofas where you can snuggle up and watch a movie if you can take your eyes off the snowy mountains. The windows are magnificent, an absolutely brilliant design feature. They are equally impressive in the dining area which also boasts a giant dining table, chic chairs and astonishing overhead light fittings. It is the perfect space for large groups. The apartment’s kitchen is superb, very sociable and offers excellent appliances. Throughout the apartment, interior designers have used a brilliant combination of natural materials and natural tones making truly inviting spaces.
The apartment enjoys seven gorgeous bedrooms, four with queen size beds and three with sumptuous kingsize beds that can be set up as twins on request. The dormitory enjoys two double beds and a bunk bed which is ideal for children. This makes an excellent family room or a room for all the children in the group. They might be tired after a day on the slopes but they will have a ball in this room! All of the beds are beautifully dressed in crisp cottons, cosy duvets and exquisite soft furnishings. Every sleeping space is immensely characterful with plenty of wood and stunning views from the windows. The bedrooms rooms offer luxurious ensuite bathrooms with showers and many freestanding slipper baths, along with fluffy towels and fragrant luxury toiletries. You will love having these beautiful spaces to relax in after a strenuous day skiing. Apartment Charvet is absolutely wonderful. You will not forget staying here for a very long time.Apartment Charvet is located within an exclusive residence, very close to the top of the Solaise gondolas. It is a heavenly spot overlooking Val’d’Isere and its fabulous pistes. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, Val d’Isere boasts a brilliant location on the border of the stunning Vanoise National Park. Val d’Isere enjoys an authentic atmosphere, a gorgeous historic centre, endless chocolate-box chalets, unique boutiques and fantastic bars and eateries which make it a hot spot for skiers and summer walkers.
The resort is nestled in its valley with links to the mighty Tignes, offering a massive ski playground. 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 pretty17th 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. When staying at Apartment Charvet, guests enjoy use of evening gondolas to and from the town on two nights a week and otherwise can dine in style at the residence restaurant, indulge yourself in the spa, work out in the gym or enjoy a quiet night in your luxurious apartment. During the summer, Val d’Isere enjoys fabulous biking and hiking trails and the wonderful Vanoise National Park.
Please note, due to the unique location of this property, arrivals can only take place via the Solaise cable car which runs from 9am to 4.30pm daily. Exceptionally, privatisation of the cabins for access to the hotel is available on Wednesdays and Fridays from 7pm to 11pm. Please note that no arrivals can be accommodated outside of these times.