Six of the best ski holidays, for all types of skier
Top ski chalet holiday company Ski Beat has come up with its pick of the best resorts and places to stay for all types of skier, including those looking for a romantic stay, a family holiday haven, the best food, apres ski or location.
Top for romance and ski-lovers
Cosy up in front of the log burner, snuggle in the sauna, ski direct from the peacefully located, picturesque and romantic Chalet Beriozka, an attractive ski-in, ski-out chalet that’s ideal for lovers, and lovers of skiing. Set amongst the trees at the top of the French resort of La Tania, couples can enjoy the sociability of chalet life, with the privacy of cosy pine lined rooms with beamed ceilings, right in the heart of Les Trois Vallees, one of the world’s greatest ski destinations.
A week’s stay at Chalet Beriozka can be booked through Ski Beat from £584 per person, based on 2 sharing a room, including return Gatwick flights, transfers, breakfast, afternoon tea and 3 course evening meals with wine (6 nights) and a 4-course dinner on the last evening with local cheese and port.
Return flights from Manchester can be arranged for a supplement of £20 per person.
Top for families
Plagne 1800 is a great base for a family ski holiday. This self-contained village is set amongst the pine trees just below Plagne Centre with its own ski hire, bars, restaurants and great ski access. The beautifully renovated Chalet Florence is in the centre of the village only 50m from the shops, 100m from the ski bus and offers great ski accommodation for families. With a large open plan living / dining area and warming log burner, the kids can wind down and relax after supper in their pyjamas, while parents enjoy a glass of wine and dinner. For day-time freedom for parents Ski Beat’s private creche in Plagne 1800 provides child-care for babies from 3 months old and afternoon care for older kids.
Chalet Florence can be booked through Ski Beat from £604pp based on 2 sharing a room, including return Gatwick flights, transfers, breakfast, afternoon tea and 3 course evening meals with wine (6 nights) and a 4-course dinner on the last evening with local cheese and port.
Return flights from Manchester can be arranged for a supplement of £20 per person.
Top for beginners
The high altitude French resort of La Plagne has a great snow record, ensuring beginners can get straight out onto the nursery slopes, where experienced instructors are on hand to put Brits through their paces. As newbies advance, there are plenty of steeper slopes and more challenging runs to take on, as La Plagne links to Les Arcs, creating one of the world’s largest ski areas, Paradiski. When darkness falls, La Plagne also gives way to some classic and lively apres ski.
Chalet Bartavelle (sleeps 15) in the French ski resort la Plagne 1800 and is ideally located for beginners and non-skiers as the chalet is just 50m from the pistes and nearest chairlift. The bus stop is only 50m away, which will take guests directly to La Plagne town centre, for its myriad of bars, restaurants and après ski.
Chalet Bartavelle can be booked through Ski Beat from £571 per person / week based on 2 guests sharing a room, including return Gatwick flights, transfers, breakfast, afternoon tea and 3 course evening meals with wine (6 nights) and a 4-course dinner on the last evening with local cheese and port.
Return flights from Manchester can be arranged for a supplement of £20 per person.
Best for… Location, location, location
There are two reasons why Chalet Bouc Blanc (sleeps 8) in Plan Pesiey, Les Arcs, is widely considered as one of the top locations for skiers. The first is the chalet’s fantastic location for all levels of skier as it’s just 50m from the nearest chairlift, 150m from the local ski hire, ski school and other shops in Plan Pesiey. Guests can ski back to the chalet after a days skiing via a blue run, to eliminate the hassle of ski buses or a long trudge back. The second is the breathtaking panoramic views that Chalet Bouc Blanc has from its south and west-facing balcony towards the Vanoise National Park and Montchavin in La Plagne. Chalet Bouc Blanc can be booked through Ski Beat from £545 per person / week, including return Gatwick flights, transfers, breakfast, afternoon tea and 3 course evening meals with wine (6 nights) and a 4-course dinner on the last evening with local cheese and port.
Return flights from Manchester can be arranged for a supplement of £20 per person.
Top for apres ski
Val d’Isere is one of the world’s top ski resorts and for good reason; it has fabulous skiing, lively après ski, a buzzing atmosphere and great ski infrastructure, there is masses of choice for après ski and nightlife, from lunchtime until dawn, as well as a wide choice of places for eating out: from takeaway pizza to Michelin star restaurants. Ski Beat’s Chalet Cristal (sleeps 10) is in an excellent location in the old hamlet of La Daille, while the centre of Val d`Isere is just a short walk away from the chalet and for hardened party goers the local bus runs from 07.30 until 02.00 the next morning. The chalet is only 150m from the "Funival", a high speed funicular that carries skiers to the top of Bellevarde (2800m) in just a few minutes. From there skiers have a huge choice of pistes including easy access to Tignes as well as the pistes between Val d`Isere and Tignes.
A week’s stay at Chalet Cristal can be booked through Ski Beat from £634pp, based on 2 guests sharing a room, including return Gatwick flights, transfers, breakfast, afternoon tea and 3 course evening meals with wine (6 nights) and a 4-course dinner on the last evening with local cheese and port.
Return flights from Manchester can be arranged for a supplement of £20 per person.
Top for foodies
Good food is an essential ingredient of a good ski holiday, with skiers needing to fuel up before and after a long day in the fresh mountain air. Ski Beat’s co-founder, author of cookery books and the chef behind the company’s menus, has created hearty and tasty menus once again this season. Breakfasts have been upgraded, with bacon and cooked options, there are canapés on arrival and home cooked cakes every day, and all chalets have a last night dinner with four courses and wine, in addition to five daily three course dinners, breakfasts and afternoon tea and a 4-course dinner on the last evening with local cheese and port.
Chalet Bouquetin (sleeps 10) in Plan Peisey, Les Arcs, is a great example of a chalet for foodies and socialites, with its open plan lounge and dining area, which makes the chalet ideal for large get together meals. Every room has en-suite facilities and the chalet also has two balconies.
A week’s stay at Chalet Bouquetin can be booked through Ski Beat from £614pp based on 2 guests sharing a room, including return Gatwick flights, transfers, breakfast, afternoon tea and 3 course evening meals with wine (6 nights) and a 4-course dinner on the last evening with local cheese and port.
Return flights from Manchester can be arranged at for a supplement of £40 per person.
For further information, visit skibeat.co.uk.
