Apartment Danaide France
Holiday Home Rental Description
Apartment Danaide is a unique, luxurious apartment within an exclusive hotel, spa and restaurant residence at the Solaise summit, above Val d’Isere. You really will feel totally on top of the world in this lavish two bedroom accommodation with a host of fabulous treats on hand to keep you entertained. At an altitude of 2551 metres, the mountain views and views of Val d’Isere from this prestigious spot are absolutely breathtaking. Access to the residence is exclusively by the Solaise gondola which arrives two hundred metres from the complex where you will be met by staff waiting to escort you to the apartment with a tracked vehicle and a trailer. Your dreamy, luxurious haven, together with access to a deluxe spa, a fabulous gastronomic restaurant and other hotel services offers the holiday of a lifetime.
Facing the majestic nature of the Vanoise Park, the residence boasts a lavish, extravagant, superbly welcoming and comfortable sixteen bedroom hotel, four gorgeous apartments, an idyllic spa with a 24 hour gym and a fantastic restaurant. On two evenings a week, the 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. 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. The resort 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.
At Apartment Danaide, you have the best of both worlds, a fabulous apartment away from the crowds with kitchen facilities and a stunning lounge, access to superb hotel facilities and access to the town centre. The décor of the apartment is absolutely fabulous with ancient woods, carefully combined fabrics including plush velvets and wonderfully blended Alpine character. You will feel utterly indulged yet immediately at home in these glorious surroundings at this magnificent altitude. You should have no fear of not being surrounded by snow! The main living space of Apartment Danaide enjoys a spectacular wall of glass offering spectacular views and a brilliant combination of materials. Beautiful wood stands next to plastered finishes, turquoise velvet and cool, mellow stone. The result is stunning. A dining table sits in one corner and a kitchen with excellent appliances in another. Contemporary light fittings, lavish rugs, an opulent sofa and trendy chairs complete the picture. The living room leads to two gorgeous bedrooms, one with a queen size bed and the other with a sumptuous kingsize bed that can be set up as twins on request. The beds are beautifully dressed in crisp cottons, snug duvets and gorgeous soft furnishings. Guests enjoy a luxurious bathroom with a freestanding bath and a separate shower room. These come with fluffy towels and luxurious toiletries. The accommodation is warm and inviting, perfect for small families or two couples.
The restaurant is beautiful, dressed in its finest attire and offering delicious meals in an idyllic setting. You may want to 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 in a setting fit for the most discerning of diner, under its giant chandeliers and beside its magnificent travertine fireplace, the chefs prepare a transalpine feast which is served and accompanied by live music.
The spa offers brilliant treats including a 25 metre 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.
You will enjoy such a memorable stay at this special residence and Apartment Danaide.Val d’Isere boasts a brilliant location amongst the snow-capped peaks on the border of the stunning Vanoise National Park. The town’s authentic atmosphere, gorgeous historic centre, endless chocolate-box chalets, unique boutiques and fantastic bars and eateries make it a hot spot for skiers and summer walkers. It is nestled in a valley and is linked with 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 Danaide, you 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.