Chalet Himalaya, Val d'Isere, France

The chalet is in a ski in/ski out location in La Daille, only a couple of minutes chauffeured drive from the centre of Val d’Isère.

Chalet Himalaya is a perfect haven located in ski heaven. Himalaya is a former monastery dating from the 17th century. This iconic building has been sensitively updated with the most luxurious modern comforts imaginable. Situated on the piste, a perfect ski in ski out location, it is a landmark building in the hameau of La Daille in Val d'Isére.

The original features such as the impressive fireplace and the window stone seats are enhanced by modern features and state of the art facilities such as the movie screen which appears at the touch of a button. Then there is the invisible swimming pool which can pop up between the dining area and the cigar room where you can relax after sampling the gourmet meals prepared by your private chef.

This luxury chalet sleeps 8 guests in the four bedroom suites each of which have separate sleeping and relaxation areas. The marble walls of the bath are decorated with engraved snowflakes, while the floor of each bath is gently heated. The bath is of such size, that each commands a rain shower and can convert into a steam room, with remote-controlled lights.

The winter booking price includes: • Luxury accommodation on your chosen dates. • Exclusive use of the chalet and its facilities. • Champagne reception. • Dedicated service from a professional team. • Tea or coffee in bed, breakfast and afternoon tea daily. • Children's supper every day. • Champagne and canapés daily. • Mouth watering dinners prepared by the chef - menu created with you (6 nights). • Range of selected house wines and champagne. • An open spirit bar and a range of soft drinks. • Luxury bathroom products. • Fresh flowers and daily newspapers. • In resort private chauffeured 4x4 VW Caravelle.

We can also arrange on your behalf: • Private flights. • Use of airport lounges worldwide. • Resort transfers by taxi or helicopter. • Car hire. • Comprehensive winter sports travel insurance. • Special family and corporate activities/events. • In-chalet equipment fitting and lift passes. • Ski lessons and guiding from hand-picked guides. • Extensive in-resort activities. • A la carte wines and champagnes. • In-chalet childcare. • Personal laundry service (in-house and dry cleaning). • In-chalet massage and beauty therapy.

The mountains are a magical place for children, a winter wonderland of snow. We understand that if your children are happy, you are happy, which is why we ensure that every aspect of your stay is tailored to your personal requirements.

We are delighted to launch our new Children's Club this winter. All children staying in one of our chalets will meet Charlie Bear. He is waiting for them on their bed, complete with their personalised kids challenge card. The chalet team will help your children complete these during the week. Challenges include design your own pizza with the chalet chef, make the best snowman and create the craziest snow dance ever! At the end of the week your child will have a chance to win Charlie's special prize.

We can arrange spellbinding experiences such as husky sledding, or an expedition to your own private igloo. Contact us to find out more!

• Ski in / ski out • Part indoor outdoor pool with Jacuzzi and jet stream • Cigar Room • Massage Room • Sauna • Guest study with computer • Terrace • Ski room with heated boot warmers • iPod docking station • Wireless Internet • Projector screen TV in lounge with sky plus DVD player • Hairdryer in every room • Personal bathrobes and slippers • Jo Malone Products • Fresh Flowers • Daily newspapers and magazines • House wine, champagne (Perrier Jouet) and spirit list • Wine cellar and a la carte wine list • Toys, sledges, games and books • Chauffeured 4x4

Spa and Wellness:

There is so much more to a holiday than just skiing. We realise that you also want to relax and pamper your body and mind during your stay.

You can start the day with a pilates or yoga class to ensure your limbs are warmed up and ready to enjoy a fabulous days skiing. Returning to the chalet after experiencing breathtaking views and exhilarating runs, what is more relaxing than a personalized stretching session to ease those tired limbs? You then can completely wind down by enjoying a massage or treatment of your choice. There is an extensive array to choose from; Swedish to Sports to hot stones, everything is available in a chalet.

The spa facilities in our chalets rival private gyms. You can find swimming pools with jet streams and massage jets, Jacuzzis, saunas and hammams along with massage rooms and for more energetic types, a state of the art gym.

We work with a team of professional therapists based in resort, who all come highly trained and fully experienced in providing all types of treatments and massage.

Contact us to find out more.

Maximum Guests: 8. Living Area: 300m2. Staff: 4

Bedroom 1: Twin or super-king size bed. Marble bath/shower/steam room in the bedroom. Gas fire place, day bed/sofa with ice box and TV.

Bedroom 2: Twin or super-king size bed. Marble bath/shower/steam room in the bedroom. Gas fire place, day bed/sofa with ice box and TV.

Bedroom 3: Twin or super-king size bed split into two floors. Marble bath/shower/steam room on the lower floor, as well as a relaxation area with Plasma TV, chaise longue, day bed with ice box, and fire place. The bed is on the top floor under the eaves, where there is an additional plasma TV.

Bedroom 3: Twin or super-king size bed split into two floors. Marble bath/shower/steam room on the lower floor, as well as a relaxation area with Plasma TV, chaise longue, day bed with ice box, and fire place. The bed is on the top floor under the eaves, where there is an additional plasma TV.

Infant Cots: Bedrooms 3 and 4 are suitable for cots.

Privacy: The chalet is located up a small path in the hamlet of La Daille.

we have a passion for fine food and drink. We only use the finest ingredients and wherever possible, local and seasonal produce, sourced from markets and farms.

We ensure that your dining experience is bespoke, rather than routine and our chefs will be delighted to discuss your requirements. For formal dining they can create gastronomic magic; if you want local specialties classic dining or comfort food in front of the TV, they can do that too.

We stock a range of excellent house wines, but if you have any requests, however rare, we will track them down and have them ready for you when you arrive. Of course, there is always a well stocked bar with your favourite spirits along with chilled Perrier Jouet champagne waiting for you and your guests throughout your stay.