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Our chalets in Le Fornet are selected for their comfort, generous proportions and carefully considered amenities. Spacious bedrooms, refined bathrooms and well-designed living areas make them particularly well suited to families and groups seeking both space and privacy.
Selected properties feature an indoor pool, hot tub, hammam, sauna or gym, creating inviting spaces in which to unwind after days on the slopes. Games rooms and large terraces add to the experience, while each location offers its own relationship with the surrounding mountains and the village.
Guests can choose between an alpine self-catered chalet and a fully catered stay. In selected chalets, a private chef and house staff can take care of daily meals, housekeeping and afternoon tea, allowing each day to follow a more relaxed rhythm. Practical facilities such as a dedicated ski room are also available, while some properties benefit from ski-in access.
Selected chalets welcome pets, subject to the individual property’s conditions.
Set just 2 km from the town centre of Val d’Isère, the hamlet of Fornet offers a quieter setting away from the livelier heart of the resort. Traditional stone-and-timber architecture and peaceful streets give the village a distinctive Alpine character, while shops, restaurants and après-ski venues remain within easy reach. Selected chalets are located close to the slopes, offering convenient access to the Val d’Isère–Tignes ski area. From the peaceful hamlet of Le Fornet, guests can also explore the resorts of Val d’Isère and Tignes, both easily accessible within the wider ski area.
Villanovo’s dedicated concierge team can assist with every stage of your stay in Le Fornet, from airport transfers, ski passes and equipment hire to restaurant reservations and wellness treatments. Before your arrival, our local specialists coordinate the practical arrangements according to your plans and the rhythm of your holiday.
During your stay, they remain on hand to arrange ski instructors, family activities, private chefs and further experiences across Val d’Isère. Their knowledge of the resort allows each request to be handled with care and discretion, leaving you free to enjoy your days on the slopes, the village and the quieter atmosphere of Le Fornet at your own pace.
Le Fornet provides direct access to the Val d’Isère–Tignes ski area, with more than 300 kilometres of pistes across high-altitude terrain, open bowls and wooded descents. From gentle blue runs to demanding black pistes and glacier skiing, the area offers varied terrain for families, intermediate skiers and more experienced guests. The Fornet cable car places the wider ski network within easy reach, making it simple to begin and end days on the slopes close to the chalet.Away from downhill skiing, guests can enjoy snowshoeing, ski touring and winter walks through the quieter landscapes surrounding the hamlet.
Le Fornet also offers intimate restaurants serving traditional Savoyard cuisine. L’Edelweiss, set on the mountain, and Le Bistrot Gourmand in the hamlet reflect the area’s understated culinary character, while the wider Val d’Isère resort includes refined restaurants, welcoming bistros and lively après-ski venues.
In summer, Le Fornet becomes a peaceful base for hiking, cycling and exploring the alpine landscapes surrounding the Col de l’Iseran.
