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Experimental Chalet Val d'Isère: A Winter Haven in the French Alps

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Experimental Chalet Val d’Isère is a winter escape of epic proportions. This 4 Star hotel in the French Alps includes 113 rooms, two restaurants, a cocktail bar, spa and meeting spaces. A haven for winter’s indulgences.

Discover the perfect winter getaway in the French Alps. Experimental Chalet Val d’Isère is a 4-star spa hotel in one of Europe’s most beautiful ski destinations. Located at the foot of the Vanoise massif, world-class skiing is steps away with ski out access. Inside, find 113 bedrooms, a spa and indoor swimming pool, plus two restaurants, a cocktail bar and onsite ski rental. Situated in the Tignes - Val d'Isère ski area, with access to the glaciers Pissaillas and La Grande Motte, Val d'Isère is the ultimate destination for winter sport enthusiasts.

Located at 1,850m, Val d'Isère offers snow sure conditions and a long ski season from November to May. The Tignes - Val d'Isère ski area, which is shared with Tignes, covers over 300km of ski slopes suitable for all levels. Reaching 3,500m, skiers and snowboarders enjoy some of Europe's best conditions where skiing continues well into the spring. From downhill skiing to snowboarding adventures, Experimental Chalet Val d’Isère is the perfect base for winter holidays.

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Bedroom with a white double bed, wooden Alpine headboard, navy blue shelving and red accents in the Val d'Isère room at Experimental Chalet Val d'Isère

Val d’Isère

A cosy Alpine retreat at the foot of the Vanoise massif. King size beds, rustic touches, and a rainfall shower or bathtub. Your mountain sanctuary awaits.

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Bedroom with a white double bed, wooden Alpine headboard and navy blue curtains in the Val d'Isère Balcony at Experimental Chalet Val d'Isère

Val d'Isère Balcony

Step onto your private balcony and breathe in the crisp mountain air. A cosy Alpine retreat with king size bed and a rainfall shower or bathtub.

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Val d’Isère Mountain View

Wake up to panoramic Vanoise peaks from your Alpine retreat. Earthy tones, a king-sized bed, and a rainfall shower or bathtub await after a day on the slopes.

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Val d'Isère Under the Eaves

Nestled beneath the eaves with a skylight framing snowy Vanoise peaks. A cosy Alpine sanctuary with bathtub, lounge area, and effortless mountain charm.

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Bright bedroom with two single beds, navy blue curtains and wooden Alpine decor in the Olympic Deluxe at Experimental Chalet Val d'Isère

Olympic Deluxe

A spacious 30sqm Alpine hideaway inspired by the Savoyard forest. King size bed, rainfall shower, deep bathtub and select rooms with a mountain-view balcony.

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Junior Suite Solaise

Floor-to-ceiling windows, panoramic ski slope views, and a south-facing balcony. 30sqm of Savoyard-inspired luxury with a king size bed and deep soaking tub.

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Loft Mezzanine Bunk Beds

An Alpine loft for the family split across two levels with mountain views. Bunk beds below, queen size bed above and a deep soaking tub.

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Loft Mezzanine

A two-level Alpine loft with Vanoise massif views, a cosy living room, queen size bed, rainforest shower, and deep bathtub. Perfect for couples, friends or family holidays.

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Loft Mezzanine with Balcony

A 32sqm split-level Alpine loft with snow-capped Vanoise views and a private balcony. Inside, a queen size bed, rainforest shower and deep bathtub.

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Glacier Suite with Balcony

A luxury 40sqm Alpine suite on the 4th floor with a private balcony and Vanoise horizon views. Separate bedroom, rainfall shower, deep bathtub, and double sinks.

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Iseran Suite

A top-floor sanctuary of 35sqm at Experimental Chalet Val d'Isère. Open-plan living, king-sized bed, deep bathtub, and rainfall shower in an effortless Alpine retreat.

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Attic bedroom with terracotta walls, a blue sofa and a skylight in the Solaise Suite at Experimental Chalet Val d'Isère, luxury ski hotel in the French Alps

Solaise Suite

A 44sqm top-floor sanctuary at Experimental Chalet Val d'Isère with snow-capped mountain views. Open-plan living, king-sized bed, rainfall shower, and deep bathtub.

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Bellevarde Suite

Our most impressive suite. 56sqm of top-floor Alpine magnificence. Named after Val d'Isère's iconic black run, with a king-sized bed, rainfall shower, and deep bathtub.

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L'Aigle d'Or

A grand brasserie, a welcome respite to winter’s chill. A fireplace glows against wood panelled walls and woven fabrics, a nod to the mountain. A symphony of stories shared over classic Alpine dishes and seafood platters piled high. The pop of a champagne cork in the distance. A restaurant to gather well into the evening lingering tomorrow’s plans.

L'Aigle d'Or

A grand brasserie, a welcome respite to winter’s chill. A fireplace glows against wood panelled walls and woven fabrics, a nod to the mountain. A symphony of stories shared over classic Alpine dishes and seafood platters piled high. The pop of a champagne cork in the distance. A restaurant to gather well into the evening lingering tomorrow’s plans.

L'Aiglon

A journey through the Savoie, a restaurant featuring the region’s finest cheeses. A cosy meal comes to life through raclette, tartiflette and fondue. A moment shared over jewel-toned wine, a pause to reminisce about the day just gone. Dishes crafted in honour of the mountain, a celebration the French Alps in all their glory, from farm to plate.

L'Aiglon

A journey through the Savoie, a restaurant featuring the region’s finest cheeses. A cosy meal comes to life through raclette, tartiflette and fondue. A moment shared over jewel-toned wine, a pause to reminisce about the day just gone. Dishes crafted in honour of the mountain, a celebration the French Alps in all their glory, from farm to plate.

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Modern lounge with dark green velvet sofas, warm hanging lamps, and square metallic coffee tables.

Experimental Cocktail Club Val d'Isère

A legendary cocktail bar that began in Paris, now transported in its sixth iteration to the French Alps. An afternoon of après-ski, an evening spent sipping cocktails hidden in the lounge. The echo of a DJ in the background, a moment to sink into velvet sofas. A menu that nods to Experimental classics, an exploration of alpine flavours.

Experimental Cocktail Club Val d'Isère

A legendary cocktail bar that began in Paris, now transported in its sixth iteration to the French Alps. An afternoon of après-ski, an evening spent sipping cocktails hidden in the lounge. The echo of a DJ in the background, a moment to sink into velvet sofas. A menu that nods to Experimental classics, an exploration of alpine flavours.

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The Spa at Experimental Chalet Val d’Isère

Step into our sanctuary of self-care in the heart of Val d'Isère. A subterranean hideaway in the French Alps that offers a welcome respite after a day on the slopes, a place where tired muscles are gently massaged, complexions are made to glow and time stands still. Alongside our treatment rooms, hotel and spa guests can enjoy our sauna, steam room, cold plunge and indoor pool at their leisure.

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New stories are on their way. We're curating the latest happenings, local highlights and Experimental news to inspire your next stay. Stay tuned for fresh discoveries.
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Your event in the French Alps, from seminars and team building to birthdays and winter weddings

From celebrations and milestones to meetings and company away days in the French Alps, our meeting and events spaces are flexible to accommodate events of all sizes and our team is on hand to ensure each event is seamless. With the magic of the mountains as your backdrop, any event at Experimental Chalet Val d’Isère is sure to be unforgettable.

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A hotel comes to life

Through our doors, a mountain sanctuary tucked away in the French Alps. A vision that comes to life through the eyes of Dorothée Meilichzon. The history of Val d'Isère delicately woven with modernity, a nod to the forests and snow capped mountains towering over the valley. Plush textures and rich colours that echo winter whites and muted tones. A winter's escape to where every moment is a chance to fall in love once again with the colder months. A warmth that radiates inside, an adventure that awaits just beyond beneath blue skies and frozen ground dusted with fresh powder from late autumn until the first signs of spring.

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Adventures Await in the French Alps

Embrace the palpable joy of winter’s best adventures, from skiing down 300km slopes blanketed with fresh snow to ice climbing on frozen waterfalls and snowshoeing across idyllic terrain. Experience days filled with postcard views of mountaintops and nights under twinkling stars. Welcome to our hotel in the French Alps, a winter playground for all ages.

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Give the gift of Val d’Isère

Share the delight of the French Alps. Choose from spa treatments, cocktails, meals in our restaurants or even nights away in Val d’Isère. The perfect gift awaits, so treat someone special to a wintertime adventure.

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Experimental Chalet Val d'Isère
101 Rue de la Poste,
73150 Val-d'Isère

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A journey that started in Paris, in the summer of 2007. A bar on a quiet street, the start of Paris’ cocktail renaissance. As the years went on, new chapters turned, from new cities, to restaurants and finally hotels. Today, Experimental can be found across Paris, London, New York, Venice, Verbier, Val d’Isere, Ibiza, Menorca and out in the British countryside. Each location inspired by the world around it.

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