Apartment Charvet, Val d'Isere

Val d'Isere apartment for large groups

Set high above Val d'Isere, Apartment Charvet is part of Le Refuge de Solaise, France's highest hotel. At 2,551m, it benefits from breathtaking mountain views and direct access to the slopes. The hotel is only accessible via the Solaise bubble lift in winter so once the lift closes you are cocooned in your apartment at the top of the mountain.

Blending exposed stone and rustic wood interiors with atmospheric lighting and wood chip fires, this cosy mountain retreat is both stylish and welcoming. Set over two floors, Charvet has an open-plan living area with comfy sofas, a dining table with epic mountain views and a well-equipped kitchen.

Seven double bedrooms (with four queen-size beds and three king-size/twin beds) plus a children's dormitory (with two double beds and a bunk bed) accommodate up to 18 guests, making this the perfect apartment for families holidaying together or celebrating with friends. All of the bedrooms have spectacular views and an en-suite shower or bathroom.

When staying at Apartment Charvet, you enjoy full access to the hotel’s exceptional facilities, including a sublime spa centred around a 25-metre indoor swimming pool. Two Jacuzzis overlook the snowy peaks, alongside an invigorating ice bath. The spa also features two steam rooms, four treatment rooms, a beauty salon, and, outdoors, a sauna and hot tub for total relaxation.

There are also several dining options: Le Refuge offers authentic Savoyard dishes, Le Petit Refuge on the slopes, open for lunch, serves pizza, pasta and salad dishes, whilst La Cabane du Refuge offers fast food options until 15:30. The Refuge Bar welcomes guests from 10 am to midnight.

Bedroom Configuration

Upper Level:

2 queen-size double bedrooms with en-suite shower room (shower, twin washbasins & WC)

Lower Level:

2 king-size double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom (bathtub, separate shower, twin washbasins & independent WC)
1 king-size double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (bathtub, twin washbasins & independent WC)
1 king-size double bedroom with en-suite shower room (shower, washbasin & independent WC) & access to balcony
1 dormitory with two single beds and two queen-size double beds (no windows) & en-suite shower room (shower, twin washbasins & independent WC)

Insider Insights

Location & Access:

In winter, access to the Refuge de Solaise is exclusively via the Solaise gondola, which leaves from the snow front. Once at the top, you'll need to walk 200m downhill in the snow to reach the hotel. The gondola lifts are open 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They are also open on Fridays and Saturdays (except during school holidays) from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. until April 20. During school holidays, the gondola lifts are open on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Outside these times, you will not be able to access the Refuge de Solaise. Please take this into account for your arrival time.

Hotel Facilities:

Le Refuge restaurant is open daily for lunch (12:00 to 15:30) and for dinner Sunday to Thursday (19:00 to 21:00 & reserved exclusively for hotel guests). On Friday and Saturday, the restaurant is open to outside guests, so hotel guests will need to book.
For children staying at the Refuge, from the age of 4 upwards, a play area supervised by activity leaders is available from when they return from skiing until early evening, with games and activities.

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