Le Cahokia

Light & Luxury

Chalet Cahokia is an architectural gem and a Savoyard song to interior design. It nestles into the alpine landscape like a nest in a pine forest and yet its peaceful village setting is close to the centre of this prestigious resort with easy access to its fabulous skiing. 

The chalet manages to combine traditional aesthetics and contemporary style with a flourish. You are whisked back in time to when building materials reflected the environment, in this case solid timbers and exposed stonework. At the same time, you are cosseted in luxury.

The living areas are flooded with light as befits a modern chalet that caters for a discerning clientele. At the same time, all that wood and beautifully crafted stone transform the space into somewhere that is cosy and warming. The ambiance is sophisticated and still authentically Savoyard. You dine at an elegant dining table, the expansive sofa is soft and snuggly, and the wood burning open fire in a rustic stone fireplace takes you back to the days when this meadow would have been the home of a few mountain goats. But here you are, the flames are blazing and you feel like you are home.

Moving into the kitchen, you find somewhere that is reassuringly modern with smart units and appliances. There is a whole range of services you can choose to tailor your holiday to your needs so the kitchen might be a hub of activity for your party or perhaps the domain of your private chef. You have the choice.

The five double bedrooms continue the luxury mountain refuge theme, with generous beds, marble bathrooms and a delicious sense of calm. They are downstairs where the windows are smaller; you are hidden from the world of cities and hustle and bustle in your elegant cave. As you sink deeper into this unique hideaway and relax in the pool and the Hammam, you can forget about everything except, of course, where you will ski tomorrow.

Le Cret is an original Savoyard village and the chalets here all pay homage to its history and its landscape. This residential enclave is among the most prestigious areas of Val d’Isere. Chalet Cahokia is operated by a family who lives and breathes this exceptional part of the French alps. Val d’Isere is a massive ski area and their expertise and the warmth of the welcome will make you part of this world-famous resort.