VIP SKI Blog

One of the most infamous après ski venues in the Alps. This place provides an open air party, on the piste. Check it out from 2pm (weather dependent) to enjoy live musicians, cabaret and an après-ski party like you’ve never experienced before!

You can ski from the bottom of La Face almost right up to the bar at this apres spot. A live band gets the party started before a DJ takes over from 6pm - 8pm. You will definitely spot your chalet hosts here on their day off.

Next to the Mercure Hotel. A chilled bar serving up all your classic drinks to a mixture of Jazz and funk. Atmospheric and friendly with nibbles and specials at après (3pm-6pm).

Downstairs bar serving good value cocktails, it can be quite busy with loud music (live DJ every night).There is a happy hour every evening between 7pm - 8.30pm.

Located near the Post Office, it's the best snooker and pool venue in town. There's also a top level sound system for great parties. They serve a mean Mojito! Phil & Al play an acoustic set on a regular basis, which is well worth seeing.

Popular Danish bar, serving English breakfasts, lunch and dinner. Between 3 pm and 6 pm they have happy hour and between 9pm and 10pm all drinks are two for one.

Guests and visitors, locals, ski instructors all enjoy the lively atmosphere and good music at Victor’s, not to mention the famous cocktails, and daily 2-4-1 Happy Hour from 9pm-11pm.

Rugby-lovers will be right at home at The XV Bar, which is half-mountain hut and half-rugby club dressing room. The rugby theme continues through to the rugby ball-shaped beer glasses, while matches are shown on large screens dotted around the bar. There's also a cocktail menu with expertly-mixed drinks such as Pina Coladas, Bloody Marys, White Russians and Tequila Sunrises.

Located in the Blizzard hotel this bar is great for quiet pre dinner drinks in front of a roaring log fire. Table service with nibbles is provided.

This bar is a great place for an après-ski drinks or for even an after dinner tipple next to their cosy open fire place. The bar serves a fine selection of wines, beers, cocktails, champagnes and liquors.

Infamous in the alps, Dicks is a busy club with a dance area, open till 4am. Free admission before 11pm, drinks are fairly expensive.

The newest addition to Val d’Isere’s club scene. This French run nightclub often has live bands on Friday night. You’ll find it under the piste near the Rond Point des Piste.

We'd like to say a huge THANK YOU to all those who voted, those who stayed there last winter and to the media and wider ski industry for recognising our special place and supporting us. We really do appreciate it.

We’ll be opening the doors at Bear Lodge (aka Best New Ski Hotel(!)) on 13 December and look forward to welcoming our guests, new and returning, through the doors this winter.

If you're tempted to join us, take a look at the details and photo's of Bear Lodge.

When asked about her memories of her ski season Maxine tells us; ‘’to date it is still the best experience I’ve ever had and I made so many lifelong friends”.

When asked why she wanted to join the sales team; “Skiing is without a doubt the holiday highlight of the year and I would love to be a part of helping everyone’s journey”.

Maxine has first-hand knowledge of delivering the VIP SKI service, and we’re confident she will select the right chalet and resort for everyone she speaks to this winter.

She has already spoiled us with mouth-watering chocolate brownies in the office, and we’re eagerly awaiting the next sweet treat. But for the minute, whilst she focuses on helping our guests find the perfect ski holiday, her catering business will trade outside of office hours (if you need a cake for a special occasion, please drop her a line!)

We’ve thrown her in at the deep end and she’s ready to take your calls and talk all things skiing and VIP SKI. Please join us in welcoming Maxine to the team.

As one of the Ambition Alpine Ski Racing Academy stable of GB skiers, this season is all about FIS points in international races throughout Europe, and we are thrilled and honoured to support him through this.

Max has completed a summer training season in Zermatt, Saas-Fee and Landgraaf, and now moves to pre-season training on the snow in Scandinavia.

We are delighted to be joining Savills, Atomic and Shred as Max’s 2023 sponsors and will be following Max as the racing season progresses. Max will be sending us snippets of his training and racing diary during the season so watch out for video updates on our social media pages to reveal a behind the scenes insight at what it takes to get to the very top.

Qualifying for the 2023 World Junior Championships is Max’s immediate challenge, after which sights will refocus on the Europa Cup Circuit, the World Cup Circuit and ultimately the Olympics in Cortina, Italy 2026. We are honoured to be here at the start and can’t wait to share the journey. Watch this space.

If you think that you might also like to support Max and British Skiing then do not hesitate to drop us an email at sponsorMax@vip-chalets.com or find him on Instagram @max.laughland