YOUR MAGICAL ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND
As you raise and draw your bow, feeling and adjusting the tension, you focus on the target, slowly breathing out, and release your arrow. Thud! Bulls eye. Today you’re cast in the role of Robin Hood, prince of thieves; tomorrow who knows? You feel every inch the movie star at Chalet Husky, your epic, glamorous Alpine ski pad for the week. Next up, rifle shooting 101.
Stylish, contemporary and completely unique, Chalet Husky will knock you for six; movie star or not. Surely Val D’Isère’s most unique chalet, where else can you learn to shoot rifles, or practice archery and rock climbing, within your own private ski chalet? Approaching Chalet Husky a large metal sculpture of a fist gives the Shaka sign, and this playful gesture is symptomatic of the whole design and ethos of this magnificent property; relaxed, fun and spirited.
The exterior is striking and modern, with sharp angles and glass sections, but the materials are traditional and sympathetic to the environment with local stone and wood bringing Alpine charm to the mix. The interiors fuel even the most active of imaginations, with a vast internal atrium and garden, which extends up through the floor of the vast open plan living space on the first floor. At one end stylish and contemporary dining table and bar, at the other and reached by a glass walkway is the cosy lounge area. Brown leather sofas, roaring fire and large flat screen TV ensure this is a great space to cosy up with a good book or a classic flick.
Bedrooms are spacious and individually styled, with generous bathrooms and bathtubs lined with candles for relaxing, romantic soaks with a glass of champagne and the lights dimmed. Both artwork and lighting are striking; above the dining table a collection of vintage lampshades is an art installation in itself, and the indoor pool is lit with playful up lighting all the colours of the rainbow.
In addition to the large pool with its infinity waterfall, you are treated to a Jacuzzi, sauna and hammam. Very Hollywood, and you are pampered like the movie star you feel in the treatment room. The fabullous team of staff waits attentively to do your bidding and arrange indulgent massages and facials, even yoga on the terrace before breakfast – your wish is their command.
After a day or two of the sumptuous food prepared for you by your talented private chef you might need to hit the well equipped gym to ensure you retain your film-star figure. If that feels like too much effort you can always tell yourself you’ll ski especially hard tomorrow and really feel the burn. Or speak to the chef about a fresh detox smoothie for breakfast tomorrow, he’ll be happy to oblige. That should do the trick.
Speaking of the skiing, what could be more movie star than having your private ski guide come for breakfast to talk about the plan of attack for the day, to make the most of your precious week in the Alps and squeeze in all the top itineraries – and restaurants naturally. Done. Your chalet chauffeur is on standby to whisk you all to the first lift of the day, and you emerge from your 4x4 vehicle, big sunglasses donned, and your skis unloaded for you by the driver who carries them to the snow for you, ready to click in and go. Boots are toasty warm from Husky’s boot warmers; just about the best start to a ski day imaginable.
Along with top days on the mountain and indulgent evenings back at Chalet Husky you are well placed for a few evenings sampling the cocktails and music in Val D’Isère’s glamorous bars and clubs. Your wonderful chalet manager will see that the best tables are reserved – you feel every inch the VIP. Pick up a fur hat or a gilet or two from one of the stylish boutiques in town to ensure you look the part, too.
Chalet Husky is fun, stylish and truly unique – just like you.
