The most spectacular addresses of Val d'Isère, high up on the mountain

Châlet Grand Yéti

Wooden beams, fireplace, high-end furniture, personalized amenities, you will never feel like leaving your chalet. © DR

Hôtel La Tovière

For the 2018/2019 winter season, the greatest asset of this 4 star, with a contemporary setting, featuring premium suites, is to welcome its clients facing a funicular and the new cable car of La Daille. From the restaurant to the fitness centre, all your wishes will be granted in an ambiance where wood and stone elegantly mingle in a streamlined decor. www.hotel-latoviere.fr

After making the effort, you deserve being comforted! Step out on your balcony and watch the snow fall while sipping a cocktail. © DR

Hôtel La Mourra

Resembling a small mountain hamlet with ultimate amenities, this family-run structure comprises a 5 star hotel, 4 mountain-style chalets, privileging noble materials, soft lighting and a cuisine with Asian savors. At the heart of the Savoyard ski resort, it's the ideal solution to meet the requirements of those seeking large deluxe spaces. www.hotellamourra.com

In the cosy suites, take advantage of the mini bar… © DR

Spa Valmont at the Hôtel Les Barmes de l’Ours

At the end of the day, nothing is more comforting than slipping into the pool, under its star-studded sky. Hammam, sauna, jacuzzi, this haven of peace and voluptuousness offers a complete range of face and body treatments with many virtues: anti-stress, anti-age, beauty, slimness and world massages to finally reach deep well-being. www.hotellesbarmes.com/fr/spa/

The Valmont Spa is so select that you might often have the pool just for yourself. © DR

SPA by Clarins, at the Hôtel Le Blizzard

In this 5 star, located 100 meters from the snow front, right next to the old village, this deluxe setting is the ideal spot to allow yourself to be pampered facing the Olympic descent of Bellevarde, wearing its white coat. Mirror pool, Hot Tub in powder snow, hammam, sauna, jacuzzi, massages— ask your personal sports coach for the programme. hotelblizzard.com/fr/spa-clarins

In a woody atmosphere, the Clarins expertise is at work during a fitness session with expert therapists. © DR

Spa Esthederm at the Avenue Lodge Hotel

Near the Espace Killy, this elegant venue, customized by interior architect Jean-Philippe Nuel, combines charm and relaxation. During your post-ski wellness moments, it puts at your disposal its covered pool, 2 saunas, a hammam, 2 jacuzzis, a fitness room and beauty cabins featuring face and body treatments signed Esthederm. www.hotelavenuelodge.com/fr/spa/

Careful, in the pool of the Spa, you could quickly think you are in a fairy tale ! © DR

The Etincelle altitude restaurant 

At the cross-roads of several slopes, this altitude restaurant is the rendezvous of hungry gourmets, who trust chef Pierre-Yves Casanova to delight their taste buds with his prime ribs of beef grilled in a wood fireplace and his irresistible house pastries, before going back to the slopes. A la carte: €60. letincellevaldisere.com

Take the time to leave your skis behind a quick lunch, here, the service is… sparkling. © DR

La Fondue Factory restaurant

As its name indicates, this restaurant offers a wide array of fondues that will appeal to many different tastes. To celebrate its 70 years, Killy Sport has picked up the challenge of associating its vintage collection of skis during the last 120 years with local products. A la carte: €40 . www.facebook.com/SkiGalleryFondueFactory/

Customized or to prepare yourself, your cheese fondue will be festive in this comfortable chalet. © DR

La Luge restaurant

In this wooden log cabin, cheese specialties are served in generous portions, meats are spit roasted in front of the tables, while the warm ambiance and delighted clients are tell-tale signs when it comes to the the high-end quality of the regional specialities on the menu. A la carte: €50 . hotelblizzard.com/fr/restaurants-bar

Tradition is at its best in this typically Savoyard tavern where hungry clients are always satisfied. © DR