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• Traditional hosted catered chalet • Shared and sole occupancy groups welcome • 3, 4, or 7 night stays available • Sauna • Shared, return Geneva Airport transfers included • Meal Basis: VIP Chalet Board - Continental & full English cooked breakfast, afternoon tea & cake and a four-course dinner with superior bottled wine. Chalet Poudreuse is a superb modern chalet in a great ski-in, ski-out location, conveniently located next to the Yeti bar & restaurant and just a few minutes' walk to the pedestrianised Avoriaz resort centre in the vast Portes du Soleil ski area. The location of this chalet is what all skiers dream of, and the perfect spot for your catered chalet ski weekend. Chalet Poudreuse is very comfortably furnished with incredible panoramic views from the dining area. It is a standalone traditional chalet, presented in a modern, open, light, Alpine style, ideal for your chalet holiday. Staying at Chalet Poudreuse will allow you the opportunity to genuinely ski to and from the door, enjoy après-ski bars on the doorstep and it's just minutes away from the traffic-free resort centre, where there are shops, cafés and the brilliant Aquariaz water park. A ski school meeting point is just meters away. Early booking is recommended to secure your dates of choice, as this chalet is in very high demand. During the evening the area around the chalet becomes calm and quiet apart from the jingling bells of the horse sleighs trotting past. The neighbouring bars close by 6.30pm daily, ensuring a relaxing evening in the chalet. Chalet Poudreuse has 6 good-sized en-suite bedrooms over two floors, each one with a shower and one room has a bath to soak in too. Five rooms have twin beds that can be made up as doubles; please request at booking. One room has a twin/double bed and a bunk bed (suitable for smaller adults). All rooms have smart TV’s with usb ports. The first floor is a spacious, vaulted, living area. With an open-plan kitchen-diner and lounge area with a flatscreen smart TV with usb port (use your own account or device and cable), DVD player and music system, fireplace (modern log burner) and a balcony boasting panoramic views of the slopes and stunning sunsets. The chalet has a ski room with boot warmers too. To help relax and revive for a great day skiing there is a sauna on the lower ground floor, the bedrooms on this floor have natural light and ventilation but no view. A snowcat resort taxi on arrival and departure in Avoriaz is included. This is a fun ride in a piste basher style vehicle, saving a 5 minute walk across snow from the Avoriaz Welcome Station (airport transfer drop-off point and car park) to the chalet door, or you can take a magical horse and sleigh resort taxi (payable locally). Chalet Poudreuse is a catered chalet with our VIP chalet board which consists of a continental and full English cooked breakfast, delicious afternoon tea and cake and a 4-course evening meal with superior bottled wine included, all provided by your friendly chalet host who lives out. Please note our chalet staff have 2 days off a week, a Wednesday and a Saturday. On these days they will leave continental only breakfast and afternoon tea out for you, but the evening meal is not provided, which gives you an opportunity to dine out in the resort, where there are plenty of lovely local restaurants, not to mention an excellent choice of bars and shops. Note: No pets are allowed in this chalet.
• Traditional hosted catered chalet
• Shared and sole occupancy groups welcome
• 3, 4, or 7 night stays available
• Sauna
• Shared, return Geneva Airport transfers included
• Meal Basis: VIP Chalet Board - Continental & full English cooked breakfast, afternoon tea & cake and a four-course dinner with superior bottled wine.
Chalet Poudreuse is a superb modern chalet in a great ski-in, ski-out location, conveniently located next to the Yeti bar & restaurant and just a few minutes' walk to the pedestrianised Avoriaz resort centre in the vast Portes du Soleil ski area. The location of this chalet is what all skiers dream of, and the perfect spot for your catered chalet ski weekend.
Chalet Poudreuse is very comfortably furnished with incredible panoramic views from the dining area. It is a standalone traditional chalet, presented in a modern, open, light, Alpine style, ideal for your chalet holiday.
Staying at Chalet Poudreuse will allow you the opportunity to genuinely ski to and from the door, enjoy après-ski bars on the doorstep and it's just minutes away from the traffic-free resort centre, where there are shops, cafés and the brilliant Aquariaz water park. A ski school meeting point is just meters away. Early booking is recommended to secure your dates of choice, as this chalet is in very high demand.
During the evening the area around the chalet becomes calm and quiet apart from the jingling bells of the horse sleighs trotting past. The neighbouring bars close by 6.30pm daily, ensuring a relaxing evening in the chalet.
Chalet Poudreuse has 6 good-sized en-suite bedrooms over two floors, each one with a shower and one room has a bath to soak in too. Five rooms have twin beds that can be made up as doubles; please request at booking. One room has a twin/double bed and a bunk bed (suitable for smaller adults). All rooms have smart TV’s with usb ports. The first floor is a spacious, vaulted, living area. With an open-plan kitchen-diner and lounge area with a flatscreen smart TV with usb port (use your own account or device and cable), DVD player and music system, fireplace (modern log burner) and a balcony boasting panoramic views of the slopes and stunning sunsets. The chalet has a ski room with boot warmers too. To help relax and revive for a great day skiing there is a sauna on the lower ground floor, the bedrooms on this floor have natural light and ventilation but no view.
A snowcat resort taxi on arrival and departure in Avoriaz is included. This is a fun ride in a piste basher style vehicle, saving a 5 minute walk across snow from the Avoriaz Welcome Station (airport transfer drop-off point and car park) to the chalet door, or you can take a magical horse and sleigh resort taxi (payable locally).
Chalet Poudreuse is a catered chalet with our VIP chalet board which consists of a continental and full English cooked breakfast, delicious afternoon tea and cake and a 4-course evening meal with superior bottled wine included, all provided by your friendly chalet host who lives out. Please note our chalet staff have 2 days off a week, a Wednesday and a Saturday. On these days they will leave continental only breakfast and afternoon tea out for you, but the evening meal is not provided, which gives you an opportunity to dine out in the resort, where there are plenty of lovely local restaurants, not to mention an excellent choice of bars and shops.
Note: No pets are allowed in this chalet.
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Chalet Poudreuse
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• Fabulous all season, ski in, ski out location, close to the Yeti & Folie Douce bars
• 1 minute walk to the Avoriaz Alpine ski school meet point
• 3 minute walk to the main street in Avoriaz to ski hire, shops & restaurants.
• 5 minute walk from the Avoriaz welcome centre
• A truly ski-in, ski-out chalet
• 5 twin/double bedrooms & 1 quad room, all with en-suite facilities
• Sauna
• Towels, bed Linen & end of stay cleaning included
• Bathrobes, hairdryers, shower gel and shampoo included
• Wood burner in the lounge
• Dietary requirements catered for
• Ski on travel days - bag store and change area to use before room checkin and after room check out
• Snowcat resort taxi on arrival & departure included
Lower Ground Floor:
Sauna
Bedrooms on this floor have natural light and ventilation although no view.
Bedroom 1 - Twin/Double with en-suite shower and WC (next to sauna)
Bedroom 2 - Twin/Double with en-suite shower and WC
Bedroom 3 - Twin/Double with en-suite shower and WC Ground Floor: Entrance hall, separate ski & boot room (with boot warmers)
Bedrooms on this floor have views of the mountains through Avoriaz architecture Bedroom 4 - Large Twin/Double and Bunk beds (185x80cm) with en-suite & bath with shower over and WC. Juliet balcony (space for one cot)
Bedroom 5 - Twin/Double with en suite shower and WC. Juliet balcony
Bedroom 6 - Twin/Double with en suite shower and WC. Juliet balcony
First Floor:
Large open plan living area: kitchen, lounge diner, log burner, flat screen TV, DVD player, sound system, balcony, WC
Total Chalet Size: 240m2
We are sorry but the chalet is not suitable for wheelchair access.
We are sorry but the chalet is not suitable for wheelchair access.
The VIP category chalets are that bit more special, that bit more comfortable and offer extra service. Each of our VIP chalets are selected because of their individual, Alpine-chic interior. Every bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. Most of the chalets also have a sauna, for you to relax and unwind after a hard day on the slopes. Start your day with a full cooked breakfast. On your first evening you can relax and socialise with fellow guests over a welcome aperitif and canapes, in front of the fire. Your host will prepare and serve a delicious four course meal and to indulge you further we'll tempt you with a selection of local cheese and port as part of your fourth course. Handpicked bottled wine from an expertly selected collection flows freely from half an hour before dinner and your host will always leave you with some extra for the rest of the evening. You'll also find bath robes for your extra comfort in our VIP chalets. Your hosts days off are Wednesday and Saturday giving you the chance to sample one of the many restaurants on offer in your resort. To ensure you can ski on your travel days before/after room checkout, there is always a place to change and a place to store your luggage throughout the day.
***Good to know***
Children:
If travelling with children under 4 years old you can only book this chalet for sole use
Arrival and Departure days:
Arrive on a Monday and stay for 3 or 7 nights
Arrive on a Thursday and stay for 4 or 7 nights
Chalet Hosts days off are Wednesday and Saturday (these days will vary over Christmas and New Year)
Check in/Out:
On arrival day - you may arrive at Chalet Violetta anytime from 09:30 to change, leave your bags and go skiing. Your bedroom will be ready by 17:00 at the latest but normally earlier.
Late Arrival Supplement - if you are scheduled to arrive at the chalet after 21:30 we will book a host to return to work to let you into the chalet, show you to your room, provide you with information to ensure your ski time is not delayed the next day and to provide you with a light supper. There is a small supplement for late arrivals.
On your departure day, bedroom checkout is 09:00 but we know that you may want to ski until the last minute, so we ensure that there is somewhere for you to leave your bags and change up until 5pm. Where possible a shower will be made available for you to use too; this cannot be guaranteed until your departure day.
Please note that on guest change over days, between the hours of 09:30 and 17:00, both departing and arriving guests will be sharing the chalet public areas.
Christmas and New Year:
Please note that arrival dates and durations available over the Christmas and New Year Period may be different. Please ask for details.
Transfers:
Transfer Information - Avoriaz Chalets
Restrictions Apply – please ensure your flights match the options below.
Typically it takes 1 hour 30 minutes from Geneva Airport, plus 15 minutes for the snowcat to the chalet.
Shared Geneva Airport transfers are included in your chalet holiday.
Shared Transfer Restrictions
Arrivals on a Monday or Thursday
Please ensure your flights are scheduled to land no later than 16:00
You will be on a transfer within 2 hours of your scheduled flight landing time
Returning on a Monday or Thursday
Please ensure your flights are scheduled to depart after 11:00
You will be on a shared transfer to check in at the airport around 2-3 hours before your flight departs
The last shared transfer leaves Avoriaz at 17:30
** If you book or have booked flights outside of these restrictions you are at risk of not having a transfer or incurring extra fees (please see our Terms & Conditions) **
Your shared transfer will normally be in an 8 seater minibus.
Seasonal Exceptions!!!!!
Please note that over the Christmas and New Year Period (including the first week of Jan) transfer availability may be different. Please ask for details.
Private Transfers & Other Flight Times
If the shared transfer times do not work for your flight times, private transfers are available subject to availability.
If you would like an early transfer from Geneva airport to resort, to be on the slopes in the morning, we recommend upgrading to a private transfer - please enquire.
Further Important Transfer Information
Please advise us before travel of any ski or snowboard bags you are bringing with you, to ensure we book a suitable vehicle.
If you do not require our transfer please contact a member of our team who will be happy to help.
The snowcat taxi is included to get you to/from the transfer drop off to the chalet.
Getting To Your Chalet:
Your mini-bus transfer from the airport will drop you at the Avoriaz Welcome Station.
Also included in your chalet holiday with us is a snowcat resort taxi, to get you to and from the chalet door. This is a fun ride in a piste basher style vehicle, saving a 10 minute walk across snow from the Avoriaz Welcome Station, or you can take a magical horse and sleigh resort taxi (payable locally).
Ski holidays in Avoriaz give you access to a huge amount of skiing at high altitude with a great snow record. Avoriaz has a resort height of 1800m with skiing up to 2,460m. On top of this, Avoriaz is only about 1 hour 30 minutes transfer from Geneva airport. Situated in the huge Portes du Soleil ski region, holidaymakers in Avoriaz have 650km of skiing spread between resorts in both France and Switzerland. The main resorts that make up the region are Morzine, Les Gets, Chatel, Morgins, Champoussin and Les Crosets.
A purpose-built and traffic-free resort, Avoriaz is great for families and those looking for easy ski access from their accommodation. Nearly all of the accommodation in Avoriaz has direct access to the skiing and being traffic-free (and thus road free) means that the pistes which head down into the resort can run straight through the heart of the village. This means that you never have to worry about getting a ski bus like in many other resorts. The layout of the village is very pedestrian-friendly and everything is within walking distance. However, should you wish to travel from one area to another without walking then you can take a horse-drawn sleigh. A great novelty for families with young children.
Avoriaz holidays are also great for those with nonskiers in the party as you can very easily access Morzine as a pedestrian. Morzine is not only a ski resort but also very much a bustling mountain town and offers a great opportunity for day trips.
The majority of the accommodation in Avoriaz is made up of self-catered apartments. However, there is a hand full of catered chalets such as the Chalet Marie and Chalet Les Lauzes, as well as Club Med Avoriaz All Inclusive holiday resort/hotel.
The skiing in Avoriaz is very varied and there is plenty to suit nearly all levels of skiers and snowboarders alike. There is skiing in Avoriaz on every side of the resort as the village is situated in an area of the Portes du Soleil which forms a bowl-like shape. This means that there are main north-facing slopes that hold the snow late into the season. However, there are also many slopes facing all other directions which is great for when you are chasing the sun on a blue sky day.
The beginner skiing in Avoriaz is right in the heart of the village making it extremely easy to access. No ski buses and no long cable car ride before reaching the nursery slopes. Once you have got to grips with your ski legs you will easily be able to progress onto some of the more challenging yet still very gentle blue runs that surround the village. The local area lift pass will give you access to more than enough skiing as a beginner which is a good tip for saving a bit of money. If you can't purchase the local area pass as part of the package then simply purchase one from the lift pass office in the center of the village once you arrive.
There is an abundance of intermediate skiing in Avoriaz. The Lindarets bowl offers a large variety of runs with very easy access from the center of the resort. The Fornet bowl is also a great area for intermediate skiers to head to, with some cruising blue runs as well as some more challenging reds. There is enough intermediate skiing in Avoriaz alone to keep you entertained for a week if you don't mind doing a few runs a couple of times over, but most intermediates will want to get the full Porte du Soleil pass so that they can venture further afield.
There is plenty of advanced skiing in Avoriaz and the surrounding area. With 650km of piste to ski, you will never be bored and there is plenty of on and off-piste challenges to be found. The most famous run in the area and one which is a must do for anyone seeking the advanced skiing Avoriaz has to offer, is the 'Swiss Wall'. It takes you from Avoriaz, in France, over the border into Switzerland and it is as steep and mogully as they get. Advanced skiers will also enjoy 'The Stash', a maze of obstacles and jumps set in between the trees in the Lindaret bowl.
There is some fantastic off-piste skiing in Avoriaz as well as some marked and patrolled, yet unlisted areas. The Crozats run, for example, gives you an area of almost 3km which on a powder day will be completely untouched (if you can get there first). There is also ample opportunity for off-piste skiing in Avoriaz if you head over to the Fornet bowl as well as some great tree skiing on your way down to the bottom of the Prodans lift, as well as in the trees on the way down to the Super Morzines lift.
Snowboarding holidays in Avoriaz are hard to beat. Avoriaz has everything that you could want as a snowboarder.
Great snowparks
Well maintained halfpipe
Great off-piste
Plenty of runs that lend themselves to jibbing
Very few areas of flat piste.
What makes a snowboarding holiday in Avoriaz stand out from the rest is a combination of the above but also 'The Stash'. A jib park hidden with the trees with multiple obstacles to test your skills. Everything is made from natural materials plus was designed and engineered by Burton and it is there all year round so as soon as the snow falls it can be riden. There are no early season snowboard holidays in Avoriaz where you arrive to find that the park has not been built so you have nothing to play on. Even if the Main Avoriaz snowpark is not finished you will also way have 'The Stash' to keep you busy.
There is plenty of après ski in Avoriaz to keep you happy for the week but it is not one of those resorts where après ski takes precedent over the skiing. There are plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from in the village, as well as plenty of slope-side venues for an après ski drink. A favorite with those who know the village is Changabang located towards the bottom of the main village, at the top of the Prodans lift. The Yeti is also a popular venue as it the Tavailons. For those who want a real party vibe then check out 'The Place', a lively Danish-owned bar with music and dancing almost every night. If you want to carry the party onto the early hours then seek out 'Le Yak'. From 1 am all the party-goers in Avoriaz head here to carry on their night.
Aquariaz leisure center, with pool, waterslides and hot tubs - Swimming pool - Ice skating - Helicopter rides - Snowshoeing - Paragliding - Horse sleigh rides
Part of the Portes du Soleil ski area
View the Avoriaz resort guide
