Val d’Isère and YSE News

Val d'Isère 4 February 2025

Moutiers Landslide

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The rockfall on Saturday 1 February  happened at around 11 in the morning, when the roads were saturated. It took several hours to set up a contraflow through the tunnel, and due to the amount of traffic (and an accident) it was then very slow.  On Sunday morning our 7.30 departures were not delayed at all. However the 10.00 bus sat in a queue for nearly two hours. Our coaches from Geneva avoided the traffic jam before Moûtiers by taking back roads that only they knew about, and did the journey in less than four hours. We wait to see what will happen over the next few weekends ……

 

 

hot tub heaven

Hot Tub Heaven

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The hot tubs at five of our chalets continue to be a huge hit. What better way to enjoy the best view in Val d’Isère – the moon on Solaise, a billion stars – than up to your chin in warm bubbles with half a dozen friends and a glass of wine? They have waterfalls, underwater lights, an ozone generator that destroys bugs 3,000 times faster than chlorine, and kills viruses, which chlorine doesn’t. These things are as hygienic as bottled water. And a lot more fun. Outdoor hot tubs are at Chalet de Pierre, Chalet des Pentes, La Maison du Rocher, Chalet le Vieux Crêt, while Chalet d’Isère has an indoor hot tub.

Chalet Amadeus

New Chalets for 2023

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Have you heard about our five gorgeous new chalets? All are bang in the centre of Val d’Isère, with Chalet Patou, on Val d’Isère’s snow square, occupying arguably the best location in the Alps for skiing, shopping and après. Three of the chalets are brand new apartments tucked behind the high street and appropriately named after local royalty: Comtes de Savoie, Chalet Amadeus and Chalet Otto  are regally appointed and decorated. The fifth, Chalet Tapia, is on a quiet road leading to the church. The slopes, lifts, shops and bars are within walking distance from all five chalets. What a luxury in Europe’s top ski resort!

YSE Cookery Course review

YSE Cookery School Recipe Collection REVIEW

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YSE staff return home at the end of their winter ski season in Val d’Isère with new skills and buckets of enthusiasm! One mother is enjoying her daughter’s zeal to cook and clean, as described in her review of the YSE Cookery School Recipe Collection, above. Click this link to buy the YSE Cookery School Recipe Collection on Amazon.

YSE Best Tour Operator

Best Ski Tour Operator 2018

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YSE scooped the top prize, winning Best Ski Tour Operator at the Daily Telegraph annual travel awards, 2018. YSE’s wide choice of catered chalets, sleeping between 4 and 48 people, located in the world-class ski resort Val d’Isère, France, has the winning formula of serving restaurant-quality food by a team of famously-friendly staff. Read more About YSE here.

Thank you to everyone who voted for us, and thank you to everyone who makes YSE the best catered chalet ski holiday company, bar none!

Nespresso Machines in all YSE Chalets

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Coffee lovers, please note: there is a Nespresso machine in every YSE chalet. For those who prefer cafetières, there’s one of those in each chalet too!