I spent a week at No 1 Bellvarde this April for my annual solo ski trip and it was the best decision! Apart from leaving Val D’Isère with 9 new friends, the snow was amazing for so late in the season, the chalet was the absolute perfect hub to call home for the week and the location was spot on!
Perfect Location - ski out from behind the chalet down an easy slope and to the hub of various lifts based at the bottom.
VIP Drivers - Always at hand to drop you into town and collect you from the main ski lifts area… just call or message the fabulous on hand concierge service and all my needs were met! Amazing service and the recommendations for good places to eat, drink and enjoy live music were so on point!
Town centre - Lively and full of shops, ski hire, bars, restaurants, live music, a supermarket and souvenir shops.
2 days ski guiding included - Very experienced and knowledgable guides (I skied with Roberto) with a little tuition thrown in too!
Ski & boot hire - so easily arranged, efficiently sorted on site and possibly the most comfortable boots and best skis I have ever used! All are stored in the boot room on the side of the chalet for really easy access.
Chalet itself - A beautifully arranged, contemporary design with thoughtful and funky decor, a lovely flow, tasteful artwork and a warm and cosy vibe! The hot tub was the perfect addition for relaxing the muscles after a long day on the slopes! And let’s not forget the ambience with the fire and the relaxed music play list!
Bedrooms - comfortable, fresh and stylish, (I slept like a baby) with ample space for everything and a place for everything too - as well as a fresh Mountain View!
Food - An absolute treat! A full or continental breakfast, afternoon tea of freshly baked cakes with tea or coffee set out beautifully and a real welcome home after a day on the snow! We enjoyed a top class and balanced 3 course meal, gorgeously prepped for the 6 days along with champagne and canapés on days 1 and 6… it was literally heavenly!
Chalet hosts - Evie and Selina… What a duo! The thoughtfulness displayed on a daily basis and the standard of food and drink was simply incredible! The girls worked their socks off to ensure we always had everything we needed and then some! Chalet was kept spotless and drinks always topped up! They truly are an asset to Vip Ski!
Thank you all so much for such a memorable week, it will stay in my heart forever and I will definitely book with you again,
Sophia Christou