Chalet Appaloosa, Val d'Isere, France

Val d’Isère needs little in the way of introduction; it has one of the best snow records in France and an extensive ski area with over 300kms of pistes, served by 96 lifts. It links to neighbouring Tignes to offer some of the highest skiing in Europe.

The bus stop is conveniently situated approx. 100m away from Chalet Appaloosa at the bottom of the hill from where you can take Val d’Isère’s excellent bus service to the slopes and into town. Alternatively, the village centre is a 4 minute walk and it’s a 10 minute walk to the Solaise and Bellevarde lifts.

Chalet Appaloosa is situated close to the atmospheric and pretty village centre and ski lifts. The partly pedestrianised resort centre is lively in the evenings offering a huge choice of aprés ski options from a quiet drink to partying until 4am, if you have the energy!

NB: This is a "family" chalet, so all bookings must include at least one child or teenager.

We’re delighted to add our first chalet in the world-class resort of Val d’Isère! Set in a fantastic location with amazing views across the valley, Chalet Appaloosa offers our guests access to one of the world’s finest ski areas.

Chalet Appaloosa is our first chalet located in the world-class ski resort of Val d’Isère. We are sure this will become a firm favourite with our guests.

Chalet Appaloosa is on the side of a steep hill and offers fantastic views across the resort. The colourful chalet is on five levels with a lift to all floors, except the mezzanine. The bedrooms are generous and most have a seating area and a balcony. After a great day on the slopes guests can relax in the wellness area featuring a large hot-tub and a steam room.

What does it offer?

• Close to the village centre
• Sauna and steam room
• All rooms en-suite
• Bluetooth Soundbar, TV, DVD and free Wi-Fi
• Bathrobe, slippers and hair dryer
• Complimentary toiletries
• Ski room with heated ski boot warmers

Exceptional Care for Children Aged 4 Months to 12 Years

We believe that outstanding childcare is at the heart of a truly relaxing family ski holiday. When your children are happy, safe, and engaged, you can fully enjoy your time on the mountain – and that’s exactly what our childcare options are designed to deliver.

We offer a range of flexible, high-quality childcare for children aged from just 4 months up to 12 years, tailored to suit different ages, needs, and family preferences. Whether you choose our in-chalet childcare or our chalet hotel childcare, you can be confident your children are in experienced, caring hands from the moment you arrive.

Our childcare services are designed exclusively for our guests, allowing us to offer a personalised, nurturing environment that feels familiar, friendly, and fun throughout your stay.

Flexible Childcare Options for Every Family

No two families are the same, which is why we provide a variety of childcare options to suit different ages and holiday styles. From babies and toddlers needing a calm, reassuring routine to older children looking for adventure and social interaction, our childcare programmes are carefully structured to meet the needs of each age group.

Our childcare runs alongside the ski day, making it easy for parents to plan lessons, mountain time, and downtime without worrying about logistics. Whether you’re skiing all day or taking things at a gentler pace, our childcare integrates seamlessly into your holiday.

Our Experienced Childcare Team

The quality of childcare starts with the people providing it, and we are incredibly proud of our professional childcare team.

All our childcare staff are experienced childcarers who are passionate about working with children in a holiday environment. They are selected not only for their qualifications and experience, but also for their warmth, energy, and ability to make children feel instantly comfortable.

Our team includes Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioners, ensuring that our youngest guests, including babies from 4 months old, receive expert, age-appropriate care. This is especially important for parents seeking childcare for infants, where routine, reassurance, and developmental understanding are essential.

From nappies and nap times to play, feeding, and settling, our childcare team provides attentive, responsive care in a calm and safe environment. Parents can relax knowing their children are looked after by professionals who truly understand early childhood needs.

Good food and drink are essential parts of any skiing holiday.

More so when you’ll be enjoying our traditional full-service chalet cuisine and wines.

We offer delicious cuisine and wines on 6 nights for adults, whilst child catering is for 7 evenings.

We believe that going on a ski holiday with children shouldn’t mean that you have to compromise on simple pleasures, such as an excellent, wholesome meals and wine in good company. Our chalet menus have been carefully designed and refined to provide families with imaginative, well-presented and great tasting food. You can be sure our chalet cuisine will appeal even to the fussiest of eaters.

Beyond just great food, our chalet meals are a chance for families to come together and create lasting memories. Sharing freshly prepared dishes around a warm, welcoming table. Whether it’s swapping stories from the day over dessert, or simply enjoying each other’s company, our chalet cuisine is at the heart of the holiday experience, bringing everyone closer whilst being together in the mountains.

Parent Meals

Our chalet cuisine is designed with families in mind. Parents enjoy chalet meals at separate times to children, meaning you can enjoy some rare ‘adult time’ in good company. A glass of wine with like-minded parents can be a great way to finish a day in the mountains.

Our wine list has been carefully chosen to compliment our menus and offers good quality French classics to enjoy with your evening meal.

For Parents – evening meals 6 nights a week

• A wholesome breakfast (6 mornings)
• Afternoon tea, coffee and delicious cakes (7 afternoons)
• Pre-dinner aperitif and canapés (6 evenings)
• 3 course evening meal plus complimentary wines and coffee (6 evenings)
• In our Premier Select & Premier Select Plus chalets we offer a cheese course and have espresso machines for use throughout the day.

Children Meals

All of our childrens’ menus are freshly prepared and have been chosen to cater for the preferences of young palates and to encourage even the fussiest of eaters. Homemade purée and a range of organic baby food are available for babies and toddlers.

If you or your children have any special dietary requirements, then please let us know in advance of your holiday. We’ll be more than happy to tailor our menu to your needs.

For Children – early evening meals 7 nights a week

• A wholesome breakfast (6 mornings)
• Children’s evening meal/high tea (7 early evenings)

Room 1

Sleeps 2 plus space for a cot. Twin with bath, WC and balcony

Room 2

Sleeps 2 plus space for a cot. Double with bath and WC

Room 3

Sleeps 4 plus space for a cot. Quad with bath and WC

Room 4

Sleeps 2 plus space for a cot. Twin with bath, WC and balcony

Room 5

Sleeps 2 plus space for a cot. Double with bath, WC and balcony

Room 6

Sleeps 4 plus space for a cot. Quad with bath, WC and balcony