As we leave Chalet Balias, the sun still remains to shine over Val d’Isère with clear blue skies and a fresh dusting of snow. Last night we saw flurries of snow as the sun set over the ‘Le Face’ and the last of the parapets have descended from the sky. High clouds grace the skies this morning but Val d’Isère still looks as beautiful as it ever has done.

We have had a fantastic season in Chalet Balias, the intimate and warm atmosphere has never failed to impress the guests. There have been some fantastic dinner parties in Chalet Balias, the highlight of which has to have been the fondue extravaganza as our last night’s meal - where everyone indulged (a little…