Your White Elephant; Blessed with Peace and Prosperity
Elephants are known to bring good luck, and those crafted from wood are regarded as the luckiest of all. This, then, is your lucky day as you pull up outside Chalet Elephant Blanc, beautifully crafted from local wood and stone, and standing proudly upon the world-class ski slopes of Val d’Isère. As you step out of your chauffeur driven minivan, and your luggage is smuggled inside, you breath in your first lungful of the crisp Alpine air and take stock of your surroundings. The snow sparkles; a carpet of tiny crystals winking their welcome as you step towards the chalet.
You see a couple of nearby properties share your privileged location on the edge of the Solaise piste, but you are far from overlooked. Chalet Elephant Blanc stands in its own plot surrounded by snow covered pastureland, three imposing stone columns face down the mountainside, a statement of intent from the architect; this property is self assured, confident, but inside too warm, homely, to be considered arrogant. It moulds to each new visitor, inviting you to spend your precious holiday time within its solid and comforting walls.
After crossing the threshold, you see a softer side to the chalet, with light, natural woods and cream walls, cushioned carpets and comfortable sofas. In the cosy sitting room area a fire is ablaze in the traditional stone fireplace that dominates this room. A glass of chilled Perrier Jouet is proffered and you sink back into the vintage leather armchair, and admire the views across the valley from the big picture windows.
The double-height ceiling gives the room a vast, airy ambiance, with light flooding in from all sides. The elegant vases filled with fresh flowers give a light fragrance to the air, complimenting the traditional Alpine style of the chalet.
What sings loudest is the outstanding service you receive from the team of discreet, professional staff. Everything is from the top drawer; from the daily breakfast banquets your chef produces to kick off a busy day cavorting on the slopes, to the personalised stretching sessions arranged for your return. The therapeutic treatments do not end here; follow it up with long soaks in the hot tub, tucked under the eves of one of the chalet balconies.
The raw mountain air is refreshing and you experience the sights and sounds of the resort from your private and sheltered vantage point on top of the world. Next, head to your own wellness centre on the ground floor to alternate between steam room and sauna, before drifting off during a heavenly massage in the comfort of your private massage room.
Every need is taken care of for you here; a separate TV snug is ideal for chilling out on big, comfy sofas – catching up on the news or perhaps a film (your chalet host will bring the popcorn). If you’re looking for an escape; a break from the digital world, the sitting room and that roaring log fire is all yours; sit back with a good book and a glass of Bordeaux. Dinners are lingered over, savouring each delicious morsel prepared just for you.
Holiday time is precious, and not a second is wasted here. Your ski boots are warmed, ready to catch that first lift; you are helped into them, your skis laid out on the piste just steps from your door. At the end of the day you can ski back into the boot room, or party Ibiza style at La Folie Douce – your chauffeur will meet you in La Daille and escort you home in comfort and style. You are just 3 minutes by chauffeur-driven car to the shops and glamorous bars of Val D’Isère and yet you feel a million miles from the bustle of the town up in the heights at Chalet Elephant Blanc.
Elephants are also known for their memories, and yours will surely last a lifetime. Should you return once more to Chalet Elephant Blanc you can be assured of a warm welcome back.
