Six of the best ski chalet holidays
Top ski chalet for romance and ski-lovers: Cosy up in front of the log burner, snuggle in the sauna, ski together directly in and out of the peacefully located Chalet Beriozka, an attractive ski-in, ski-out chalet that’s ideal for romantics and ski-lovers. 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 lovely pine lined rooms and cosy 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 for arrival on 18th February 2012 from £679 per person, was £799, saving £120 per person based on 2 sharing a room, including return Gatwick flights, transfers, cooked breakfasts, afternoon tea with home baked cakes, three course dinners with unlimited wine, complimentary toiletries and Wi-Fi.
Return flights from Manchester can be arranged at for a supplement of £40 per person.
Top ski chalet for family holidays
Plagne 1800 is a great base for a family ski holiday in La Plagne. It is a self-contained village set amongst the pine trees just below Plagne Centre with its own ski school and ski hire, a good choice of restaurants and good ski access. The beautifully renovated Chalet Florence is in the centre of the village, 100m from the ski bus, 300m from the ski school, and offers great ski accommodation for families. With a large plan living / dining area and warming log burner the kids can wind down and relax after supper in their pyjamas while the parents enjoy a glass of wine and dinner.
For day-time freedom for parents Ski Beat’s private creche near 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 £739 per week, was £839, saving £100 per person for arrival on 18th February based on 2 sharing a room, including return Gatwick flights, transfers, cooked breakfasts, afternoon tea with home baked cakes, three course dinners with unlimited wine, complimentary toiletries and wi-fi.
Return flights from Manchester can be arranged at for a supplement of £40 per person.
Top ski chalet for beginners
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, the nearest chairlift & the local ski school. The bus stop is also only 50m away, which will take guests directly to La Plagne town centre, for its myriad of bars, restaurants and après ski.
For arrivals on 10th March 2012, Chalet Bartavelle can be booked through Ski Beat from £729 per person / week based on 2 guests sharing a room, including return Gatwick flights, transfers and half board accommodation with unlimited wine during evening meals.
Return flights from Manchester can be arranged at for a supplement of £40 per person.
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 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. The second is that chalet is in a 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.
For arrivals on 10th March 2012, Chalet Bouc Blanc can be booked through Ski Beat from £631 per person / week, was £789, saving £158 per person, based on 2 guests sharing a room, including return Gatwick flights, transfers and half board accommodation with unlimited wine during evening meals.
Return flights from Manchester can be arranged at for a supplement of £40 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. The resort has masses of choice for après ski and nightlife 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, which 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.
For arrivals on 11th February 2012, Chalet Cristal can be booked over half term through Ski Beat from £1,079 per person / week, was £1,349, saving £270 per person, based on 2 guests sharing a room, including return Gatwick flights, transfers and half board accommodation with unlimited wine during evening meals.
Return flights from Manchester can be arranged at for a supplement of £40 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 and home cooked cakes, 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.
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.
For arrivals on 11th February 2011, Chalet Bouquetin can be booked through Ski Beat from £1,039 per person / week, was £1,299, saving £260 per person based on 2 guests sharing a room, including return Gatwick flights, transfers and half board accommodation with unlimited wine during evening meals.
Return flights from Manchester can be arranged at for a supplement of £40 per person.
For further information, visit skibeat.co.uk.
