Skiing is one of Winter’s most pleasurable activities but with a huge choice of resorts and accommodation, it can be hard to decide where to go. We’ve found a fantastic ski chalet located in the heart of the world’s best ski resort, that is sure to appeal. Kilco Penthouse by Hip Hideouts is a luxury Val d’Isere chalet that stands out for its central location, impeccable service and gourmet food.

Getting to our luxury Val d’Isere chalet
The closest international airports are Chambéry and Geneva and from there it’s a scenic drive to Val d’Isère. Hip Hideouts work closely with SnowDrone, who provide a comfortable private airport transfer service from Geneva. Our friendly driver, Paul, handed us a bottle of water and an iPad to use during the journey. There’s also complimentary WiFi available, however I slept through quite a bit of the journey and soon enough we had arrived at our destination. I’d actually managed to leave my mobile phone on the plane and Hip Hideouts worked with the transfer company to return it to me as soon as possible. First Impressions
The first thing we noticed about Kilco Penthouse is how conveniently located it is, just a few minutes walk from the centre of Val d’Isère and 100 metres from the main Bellevarde and Solaise ski lifts, yet on a quiet and picturesque road. Ski aficionados will have heard of the iconic Olympic skier Jean-Claude Killy and Kilco Penthouse belongs to the Ki...