What is a Ski Chalet Holiday?

Ski Chalets provide a relaxed atmosphere and a lively, sociable environment. Accommating anything from 6 to over 20 skiers, they are ideal for groups, yet also a great way for couples and singles to make new friends.

Most newer Ski Chalets tend to be predominately en-suite accommodation. However, many of the older mountain chalets are converted dwellings. They tend to be bursting with traditional character, but obviously weren’t built with en-suite accommodation in mind.

One of the most pleasurable aspects of Ski Chalet Holidays is mealtimes. Your (usually live-in) chalet staff will cook for you and your fellow ski chalet guests. Unlike a hotel, mealtimes in a mountain chalet bring guests together, creating a very relaxed and homely atmosphere. Evening meal often has the feeling of an informal dinner party with friends.

Chalet cuisine would compare well with that in a hotel with the added benefit of free afternoon tea and coffee freshly served as you haul your weary ski legs of the slopes and complimentary wine served with your evening meal.

A typical ski chalet holiday menu might be:

Wholesome Breakfast including a simple cooked breakfast along with cereals, porridge, and eggs, bread, butter & preserves, tea or fresh coffee and orange juice.

Afternoon tea with home baked cakes or biscuits, bread, butter & preserves, with tea, coffee or hot chocolate.

3 or 4 Course Evening meal with complimentary wine, followed by tea or fresh coffee

Please note that chalet staff generally have one day off a week when breakfast and afternoon tea will be left out for you and you will be free to sample a local restaurant in the evening, so a weekly ski chalet holiday usually includes only 6 evening meals.