November is here, winter is fast
approaching and the ski season is nearly upon us, so I thought I would share an
address with you…No, sorry not just an address but the place to be! From the outset, I must warn you that this is not
a flashy place.
Nendaz is a family-friendly resort,
frequented by lovers of nature, tranquillity, authenticity, skiing and hiking. Situated
at that the heart of the Four Valleys region, its highest point is the Mont
Fort glacier (3,300 meters). Winter snow
conditions are excellent and there is a wide choice of on and off piste
skiing.
Over a month ago, we spent two marvellous
days (a romantic break) at "Etoiles de Montagne", a brand new architect-designed
boutique chalet in Nendaz. The chalet is just a 5-minute walk from the centre
of the resort. We were lucky enough to be the only guests in this scandalously
exquisite chalet. We also appreciated the privacy it offered: a perfect retreat
for quiet relaxation, away from the m'as-tu-vu
of other mountain resorts. Imagine sleeping with the sound of a running
stream in the background…Imagine delicious homemade dishes (I am still dreaming
of the gorgeous Bailey’s ice cream, the whisky and pepper cream sauce, the warm
pain paysan)…Imagine being in a place
where you feel totally at ease, just like
being at home… Well, that is how we both felt. Everything was done to make our
stay special!!! That is why I want to introduce you to this Alpine gem. I promise
to make it short, or at least I will try!
The chalet has 6 spacious bedrooms, it is light
and airy with luxurious living and dining areas furnished for the ultimate in comfort,
equipped with plasma televisions, a free online movie selection and Wi-Fi.
We chose one of the two top floor bedrooms
under the eaves: super cosy, a very comfy king size bed, impeccable linen
sheets and bedding. I loved the stylish
and modern bathroom equipped with a first class shower. I had a crush on their
Pascal Morabito toiletries: such wonderful fragrances! Then, there was the absolute
MUST: our own balcony terrace from where we saw the sunset and which was
flooded with the beautiful light of the sunrise when woke up in the morning!!!
Sounds romantic doesn't it??? I can confirm that it was!
The meals were a pure moment of joy. For
breakfast we were offered croissants, bread, fruit, freshly squeezed orange
juice, three kinds of homemade jam, regional cheeses, ham, tea, cappuccino, yogurts,
cereals, etc.… The evening menu was composed of champagne with canapés,
followed by a three course meal. Their gifted gourmet chef surprised us with a
variety of delicious dishes with specially selected wines. Although I am not a
wine lover (I`m more of a beer girl) I made an effort to taste them....
Even though I don't really review food, I
couldn't help but take photos of these two days’ dinner menus. I am a fan of
home cooking with simple, locally produced products and a little touch of
modernity.
TO BE CONTINUED (just like a TV series…ha
ha ha)
