Chalet Machapuchare in Le Crêt, Val d'Isère, French Alps
Overview
For the third consecutive year, Chalet Machapuchare has been crowned France’s Best Ski Chalet at the World Ski Awards and, for the second year running, has been recognised among the top three chalets in the world.
Nestled in the exclusive and wonderfully private area of Le Crêt, Chalet Machapuchare commands uninterrupted views of the entire valley, from the rocky cliffs above La Daille across pretty Val d'Isère to the glaciers and snowcapped peaks beyond. The pistes, shops and nightlife are just a three-minute chauffeured minibus drive away.
Completed in 2018, the chalet sleeps 14-15 guests in 7 en-suite bedrooms plus an additional children's bunk room. The attention to detail throughout the chalet is one of its highlights, with a focus on natural materials such as wood, stone, wool, metal and leather. Many of the pieces have been handcrafted by the owner or are repurposed from traditional local objects, such as a coffee table fashioned from an old-fashioned cider press, or light fittings made from wooden Beaufort cheese casings.
The focal point of the chalet is its dramatic double height sitting room, with enormous windows affording panoramas of the surrounding peaks. The cleverly designed space comprises ample seating on large comfortable sofas, a generous dining area, a well-stocked bar, reading and games corners on the mezzanine and wraparound balconies giving access to the hot tub, which is blessed with arguably the best views in the valley.
The chalet's other spa facilities include a stunning indoor swimming pool with a waterfall and counter current system, hammam, massage area, and well-equipped gym. Next door is the sound-proofed cinema room with tiered seating, completing the round-up of superb facilities that make Machapuchare an exceptional luxury retreat in Val d'Isère.
Location
In the Le Crêt area of Val d'Isère. A 3 minute chauffeured minibus ride from the centre of Val d'Isère, 2 minutes from the lifts at La Daille, or 5 minutes from l'Olympique or Solaise Express.
Chalet Machapuchare Layout (500m²)
- Bedroom 1
- Master with super-king bed, en-suite bathroom with separate shower, and Juliet balcony. TV and safe.
- Bedroom 2
- Master with super-king bed, en-suite bathroom with separate shower, and south-facing balcony. TV and safe.
- Bedroom 3
- Twin or super-king, en-suite bathroom with separate shower, and Juliet balcony. TV.
- Bedroom 4
- Family suite. Twin or super-king with adjoining bunk room, en-suite shower room and access to large shared balcony.
- Bedroom 5
- Twin or super-king, with en-suite shower room and access to large shared balcony.
- Bedroom 6
- Twin or super-king, en-suite shower room and west-facing balcony. Disabled access.
- Bedroom 7
- Twin or super-king, en-suite shower room and terrace access.
- Infant Cots
- All of the bedrooms are suitable for cots
- Ski room
- With heated boot racks, mini bar and TV.
- Cinema room
- Sound proofed and with tiered seating. Flat screen TV with Apple TV, Playstation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
- Outdoor hot tub
- Private and secluded but with arguably the best views in the whole of Val d'Isère
- Swimming pool
- Indoor swimming pool with an amazing natural green wall, waterfall, counter current system, and Sonos sound system
- Wellness area
- With fitness room, hammam, ice bucket shower, massage area and Sonos sound system
- Lift to all except the top floor
- Area - 500 m2
Services
A skiing holiday isn't just about skiing – and we never forget how important your holiday is to you. That's why we do everything we can to ensure you have a hassle-free holiday with everything just the way you want it.
You'll have access to an exceptional concierge service, a dedicated minibus and chauffeur, childcare, professional masseuses and a dedicated professional team of staff.
- Private minibus service
- In-chalet ski and boot fitting service
- (Cost of equipment rental not included in price)
- Freshly prepared breakfast, afternoon tea every day
- Pre-dinner canapés followed by magnificent dinners prepared by your chef (5 nights)
- Unlimited champagne at any time
- Fine chateau and domaine-bottled wines
- Your lift pass waiting for you on your arrival
- (Cost of pass not included in price)
- High quality linens and fluffy towels
- Mid-week towel change
- Goose down duvets
- Two pillows for every guest
- Luxury dressing gowns and slippers
- Hair dryers in every room
- L'Occitane toiletries
- Fresh flowers and magazines
- Complimentary bar of wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
- Nespresso coffee machine
- Personal laundry facilities
- A selection of games
- State of the art TV and sound system.
- Apple TV with many of the latest films
- Extensive DVD library
- Nintendo Switch with a small selection of games
- Wi-Fi internet access
- Security safe
- Telephone
Amenities
Hot tub
Private and secluded but with arguably the best views in the whole of Val d'Isère.