After all, it isn’t every day that you find yourself in one of the most luxurious ski resorts in the Alps. But this is my day job, I’m a luxury ski chalet expert and I have to stress test some of the most amazing mountain homes in the Alps. Ok, well not every day - you can sometimes find me in my office in Bristol but that just kills the romance. 

I have recently been lucky to call Domain de Toit du Monde home for three fantastic days. Built originally as a monastery in Val d’Isere in 1682, this chalet knows that it dominates the side of the slopes in La Daille. A majestic building with commanding views and the convenience of ski-in ski-out luxury, you know when you have arrived at Domain de Toit du Monde. Choose to bring your closest skiing companions and enjoy a stay in either Chalet Himalaya or Chalet Toit du Monde or extend the invite and take the entire chalet. Your soul is in for a treat. As well as your taste buds, oh and your senses. 

With baths so large they have to be classed as swimming pools, outdoor igloos, seven course gourmet menus and the Bellevard Peak supervising champagne in the swim spa, this is not the valley that Jacques Mouflier first set eyes on in 1929. Fast forward a few years and luxurious chalets have replaced the agricultural land that first greeted him. 

Back then only a few hardy souls braved the perilous donkey track up to Val d’Isere. Today, the sweeping road past Lac du Chevril is more accustomed to bringing chauffeured VIPs to the heart of luxury for their favourite week of the year. Val d’Isere is synonymous World over with luxury catered ski chalets. 

For your favourite week of the year you won’t have to lift a finger. Well, other than to take hold of a ski pole perhaps. Say goodbye to your snow boots and hello to quilted slippers. Perhaps an even bigger hello to that first sip of champagne that signals the office has been well and truly left out in the cold. Do you sink into the luxurious plush sofas, do you book in for your first indulgent massage or do you satisfy that craving and dive into afternoon tea? This is your perfect luxury chalet and your home to do as you so desire for the week. 

With bags delivered to your palatial bedroom, ski boots already warming in the boot room and the ski fitter on his way, it is time to completely let go. Let Val d’Isere and the team within your luxurious chalet truly look after you. You deserve it. 

The only decision for tonight is to pick your favourite vintage from the wine cave. Tomorrow’s only decision is to plan your route out of the 300km of pistes generously provided by Val d’Isere and neighbouring Tignes. With snow-sure slopes and such World-class chalets, it is no wonder that this luxury ski resort keeps drawing people back.