Val d’Isère has never been short of stories. Every turn of its mountains tells a tale of Olympic triumphs, daring descents, and skiers who turned ambition into legend. Beneath the sheer, dramatic sweep of La Face de Bellevarde, the most famous slope in the Alps, a new address joins that lineage.
Chalet des Légendes, the latest addition to Consensio’s luxury portfolio, doesn’t just borrow Val d’Isère’s heritage but it embodies it. Part sanctuary, part celebration, it stands at the base of the mountain that made heroes and defined a generation.
Where the Mountain Made Its Name
La Face de Bellevarde is more than a piste; it’s a rite of passage. Dropping nearly a vertical kilometre from the summit into the heart of the resort, this notorious downhill run has shaped the mythology of modern skiing. Designed by Olympic champion Bernhard Russi for the 1992 Games, it remains one of the toughest and most technically demanding descents in the world.
But its story began decades earlier. Local hero Henri Oreiller, the 1948 Olympic champion, was Val d’Isère’s first great export, as a racer, whose fearless style put the village on the map. Two decades later came Jean-Claude Killy, the embodiment of French excellence, whose triple gold at Grenoble in 1968 turned Val d’Isère into a shrine for skiers everywhere.
Chalet des Légendes sits beneath the very slope where both men trained, raced, and redefined what courage on snow looked like. Guests here wake each morning beneath a mountain etched with history and a daily reminder that greatness was forged just outside the window.
A Design Rooted in Heritage
The chalet’s owners, built it not as a monument but as an homage and a place where the spirit of the mountain flows naturally into design. The structure feels deeply alpine: local stone and aged timber paired with glass walls that open the view wide to La Face itself.
Inside, space and light dominate. The double-height living area creates a sense of theatre, framing the mountain as its backdrop. Five en-suite bedrooms sleep up to 12 guests, each one wrapped in tactile textures including brushed oak, wool, and soft leather. Everywhere, heritage and modernity blend: reclaimed beams meet polished surfaces; traditional craftsmanship meets quiet technology.
At its heart lies a story of contrasts, with raw mountain energy meeting crafted calm, high-performance spirit meeting restorative comfort.
Ski-in, Unwind, Repeat
Of course, luxury here is more than aesthetic. The chalet’s wellness floor offers an indoor pool, jacuzzi, hammam, and a treatment room designed for post-piste recovery. A private bar and an open plan lounge invite long evenings of conversation, while a dedicated ski room with heated boot warmers ensures mornings start without a hitch.
The experience is rounded out by Consensio’s relaxed catered service which is an approach that feels effortlessly personal. A private chef prepares seasonal dishes inspired by the Alps (expect the likes of truffled fondue, roasted Savoy lamb, and delicate Savoie desserts), while an in-resort chauffeur delivers guests to lifts or village restaurants with ease. Housekeeping and concierge services take care of the rest.
It’s five-star living as Consensio defines it: quietly confident, deeply personal, and never showy.
La Face and the Legends Who Shaped It
To appreciate why the chalet’s location matters, stand at its balcony and look up. You’ll see the undulating lines of La Face, a piste that’s both beautiful and a brutal 2,800 metres of steep gradients, compressions, and blind turns. The slope has hosted countless World Cup races since the 1960s and remains a fixture in the global calendar. Every winter weekend, the lights blaze, the village roars, and La Face reminds the world that Val d’Isère is at the crucible of alpine sport.
“As much as Chalet des Légendes is a sanctuary of luxury, it’s also a place of connection,” says Ceri Tinley, co-founder and Managing Director of Consensio. “Standing at the base of La Face, it invites guests to step into the history of Oreiller, Killy, and so many others who made Val d’Isère legendary.”
Val d’Isère: The Village of Legends
Beyond the chalet, the resort continues to balance old-world charm with cutting-edge ambition. With its stone church, snow-dusted chalets, and altitude of 1,850 metres, Val d’Isère maintains its mountain authenticity even as it hosts some of the world’s best restaurants and après-ski scenes.
Together with neighbouring Tignes, it forms the Espace Killy providing more than 300 km of pistes, a playground for experts and intermediates alike. Off-piste routes such as the Banane, Pisteur’s Couloir, or the Grand Pré bowl lure freeriders year after year.
When the day winds down, the village hums with energy: live music spilling from Cocorico, fine dining at L’Atelier d’Edmond, or fondue feasts in tucked-away mountain huts. Consensio’s concierge ensures guests can sample both sides of Val d’Isère; the glamour and the well-worn boots.
From the Past to the Future
Since its founding in 2009, Consensio Chalets has become synonymous with thoughtful luxury across the French Alps including Courchevel, Méribel, and now, most fittingly, Val d’Isère. Each Consensio property is designed as a home first, a hotel second. Staff are trained not just in service but in intuition; details are anticipated, not requested.
Rates and Reservations
Chalet des Légendes is available exclusively for seven-night stays, Sunday to Sunday, priced from €33,800 in low season to €77,900 at peak. Every booking includes Consensio’s fully catered service, in-resort chauffeur, and full concierge support.
For those who want to build on the legend, tailor-made experiences like heli-skiing or private guiding to mountain-top dining, this can all be arranged in advance. The Consensio team handles the details; guests simply enjoy.
This winter, that home is waiting at Chalet des Légendes.
Visit consensiochalets.co.uk to check availability or arrange a bespoke stay.
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