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The former Hotel Etendard has been converted in to 2 delightful chalets for i-ski guests. The location is perfect with close proximity to the slopes and also the ice rink and indoor swimming pools (included with the lift pass) as well as local shops and bars. Chalet Christian's entrance is on the 2nd floor at the back of the building. There is an internal staircase connecting the two chalets (which is normally locked) and this can be opened for groups taking both chalets and arrangements can be made to eat dinner together in Philippe's spacious dining room. Chalet Christian has a sauna and separate ski-room with heated boot warmers.
The former Hotel Etendard has been converted in to 2 delightful chalets for i-ski guests. The location is perfect with close proximity to the slopes and also the ice rink and indoor swimming pools (included with the lift pass) as well as local shops and bars.
Chalet Christian's entrance is on the 2nd floor at the back of the building. There is an internal staircase connecting the two chalets (which is normally locked) and this can be opened for groups taking both chalets and arrangements can be made to eat dinner together in Philippe's spacious dining room.
Chalet Christian has a sauna and separate ski-room with heated boot warmers.
• WiFi
• Recently renovated chalet
• Ski to 150m from the chalet
• Approx. 2 minutes' walk (200m) to the nearest ski lift
• 5 minutes' walk to the 'Palais du Sport'
• Sauna
• Can be combined with Chalet Philippe for larger groups
• Buffet breakfast with hot option and afternoon tea / coffee and cake
• 3-course dinners including apéritif, choice of complimentary quality wines, & coffee
Second Floor:
Main entrance to chalet, ski-room with heated boot warmers, open-plan lounge with TV, dining-room and kitchen, sauna and shower.
Room 8 - Twin with en suite shower / wc
Room 9 - Twin with en suite shower / wc and balcony
Room 10 - Twin and bunk beds with en suite shower / wc and balcony
Room 11 - Twin and bunk beds with en suite shower / wc
DINNER IN CHALETS
A tasty and innovative, freshly cooked dinner will be prepared for you 5 nights per week by your Chalet Host – or by an experienced and professional chef in our larger chalets – and served with a choice of wines. Our 3-course adult-only chalet dinners start with an apéritif, followed by an appetiser, main course and dessert, and completed by coffee to round off your evening. Your choice of complimentary quality wines is unlimited during the meal service, and freshly chilled water is also of course always available.
CHILDREN’S HIGH TEA
In Chalets and Chalet Hotels with family guests, High Tea provides children under 13 years with a healthy menu, tailored more towards children’s tastes and puréed food is available for infants on request. High Tea is at 5.30pm, and children do not join the main adult-only dinner.
ADULTS DINING WITH CHILDREN
Families who have booked the entire chalet may choose to eat separately (High Tea at 5:30pm) or all dine together at the later adult dinner time if children who have received a child discount pay the meal upgrade charge of £39 at the time of booking only.
NB Evening meals will be served on 5 nights out of 7 from winter 2018/2019 onward!
Alpe d’Huez can be found high in the Grand Rousses Massif, at 1860m. Founded in 1936, it is one of the oldest ski resorts in France and was made famous by the 1968 Winter Olympics.
Alpe d’Huez is nicknamed 'L'Ile au Soleil', the island in the sun, and boasts 249km of piste and 84 lifts which makes it the 5th largest ski resort in France. It links the villages of Vaujany, Oz, Villard-Reculas, and Auris-en-Oisans.
Holidaymakers looking to book accommodation in Alpe d’Huez are spoiled for choice, with catered ski chalets, a very popular Club Med All-Inclusive hotel and other ski hotels, plus a vast range of ski apartments suitable for any budget.
So much of the terrain around Alpe d’Huez is breathtaking, not only in terms of the sights themselves but also the variety; when conditions are perfect it’s almost hard to believe how wide-ranging and expansive the ski area is.
Like many of the older skiing resorts, Alpe d’Huez is a beautiful, pastoral French mountain village that has developed over the past seventy-five years to cater to the skiers of today. Ski chalets and self-catered apartments are both available in quantity.
Skiing holidays in Alpe d’Huez aren’t just great for skiing; there’s also a sports center, a large, heated outdoor pool, and an ice skating rink which are free with your area lift pass.
Given these and other excellent leisure facilities, as well as fantastic child care, a vibrant nightlife, and over 50 restaurants, it’s clear why Alpe d’Huez is the ideal destination for non-skiers and perfect for family and group skiing holidays.
The two nearest ski resorts are Serre Chevalier and Les Deux Alpes; your six-day lift pass will cover a day’s skiing trip to each of these ski resorts. Bus transfer between the resorts is easy, but why take the bus when you can go by helicopter? Helicopter transfers to Les Deux Alpes are a ‘must’ for any winter holidaymaker and are available at very reasonable rates.
Alpe d’Huez skiing is fantastic for beginners, as many of the slopes near the DMC Gondola are wide and gentle. These south-facing slopes are often bathed in sunshine, perfect for first-time skiers. .
The resort is excellent for intermediate skiing due to its wide range and variety of red and blue runs; in good conditions, they’re difficult to beat. Conditions in January and February are at or near the best, making it a popular time to visit – so be sure to book early.
The scope available in Alpe d'Huez for expert skiing is fantastic. Skiers are attracted by the 16km La Sarenne black run, one of the longest black runs in the world, and the infamous Tunnel run. There’s also a 2230m vertical drop between the highest and lowest point in the resort which provides plenty of steep downhill opportunities.
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Chalet Christian
Tell us roughly when you want to go and who is coming, and we will price it with the operators for you.
No obligation. One of the team will come back to you the same day where we can.
The world-famous La Folie Douce, which started in Val d’Isere, opened a brand new “Foly” bar high up on the mountain with flowing alcohol and live music every day of the winter season, helping to cement the Alpe d'Huez as a top après ski resort.
Other popular bars include Smithy’s Tavern and the Underground. If you’d prefer a more traditional French ambiance, try the L’Avalanche, noted for its resident pianist.
The outdoor heated swimming pool, ice rink, and leisure center, mentioned in our Alpe d'Huez Ski Holidays section, form a good core of activities, but they’re hardly all you can do; the resort offers two different ways to take to the skies and get a whole new perspective on the mountain, with helicopter rides and paragliding both popular ways to get in the air.
The sporting among you might focus on the opportunities to try a little curling; however, others will want to adventure on dog sleds or by ice-driving…
