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Ski Blanc

Posted on August 12, 2019October 15, 2019 by France Skiing

Ski Blanc is a family run chalet operation exclusively in Les Allues, one of the lower villages of Meribel. They have been running for around 20 years and have a lot of repeat customers, especially our own, which is naturally a very good sign a company is doing something right. Our clients have always loved staying in their chalets and rave about how Janey, the owner truly cares about the experience of her guests. This is why we have no qualms about sending them to go and stay in a Ski Blanc chalet.

The owner and the employees live and work all year round in Les Allues, so they know the area like the back of their hands. Their chalets are all in wonderful locations and offer excellent value for money. We are going to look at the different reasons why you should stay in one of Ski Blanc’s chalets and never need to hesitate.

Excellent Reputation

Ski Blanc have an excellent reputation for good quality chalets coupled with scrumptious food all for a very reasonable price. They understand that for families they often like to sleep together in the same room which not only saves money, but also means that if there are little ones that they can be kept an eye on. This is why families and their friends often choose this family run company because they know that their needs are understood and looked after. What else could you ask for when going on a holiday than a company who is living the same familial situation as you. They are always on hand to help you, give advice about the local area and go that extra mile to make everything extra special. Janey makes sure to train everyone to a high standard throughout the season and to continuously do so, so that nobody rests on their laurels. If you need something whilst out there, you’ll have a mobile number to always be able to reach someone, and being avid skiers themselves, it is highly likely one of the Ski Blanc employees won’t be far away to come and see you if they are not already looking after you in the chalet. They can even give restaurant ideas for the staff nights off.

Ski Blanc Les Allues

As the Ski Blanc employees spend all their time in Les Allues, they know it like the back of their hands. It is a small and compact village offering excellent value for money with the 3 Valleys. Ski Blanc Les Allues is not the place to come for wild night life with bars and clubs. This is the village you come to which is easier to get to than many of the other resorts and villages in this domain due to its lower altitude at 1100 metres, meaning less road and shorter transfers. This is the village for you if you want a familial place offering activities for families such as dog sledding.

Les Allues is for those who want access to one of the biggest ski domains in the world but not to pay the big prices that are necessary to stay higher up and in the thick of it. Being lower down and out of the way, means you can get some amazing priced chalets.

For example, the Chalet Covie in Meribel which is only 100 metres from the ski lifts and the village centre. It can sleep up to 14 people in 5 bedrooms and offered 2 family bedrooms for the little ones to sleep in the same room as their parents. As added bonuses, there is a hot tub, a log fire and a wonderful terrace to enjoy your time together whilst over-looking the valley without the noise you often get when higher up in the bigger villages.

Ski Blanc Meribel

Like we said earlier, you are lower down in the valley but this doesn’t mean you can’t easily access the high altitude skiing! Thanks to Ski Blanc Meribel, their chalets are extremely close to the bubble lift which takes you straight up to the centre of Meribel at 1450 metres. From here, you then have access to the rest of the 3 Valleys vast skiing domain. Once you are finished with your skiing, you can either choose to ski down to Les Allues or take the bubble down if you didn’t fancy skiing. Or there is the added bonus of Ski Blanc courtesy minibus service running from 5pm until 1am which means that if you want to, you can stay in the centre of Meribel to do some après ski, shopping or wander around the village, and when you are ready, you can give Ski Blanc a call and they will come and pick you up!

Another excellent option for a chalet is also the Chalet L’Erine in Meribel which sleeps 13 people in 5 en-suite bedrooms and is only 50 metres from the lifts! You can pretty much roll out of the chalet and straight onto the bubble lift to start your skiing. Of course, there is still the spa with a hot tub and also a log fire to warm yourselves up and chat about the wonderful days skiing you have just had and how easy it was to get back to the chalet.

So please don’t hesitate to ask us about staying with Ski Blanc as we have a wonderful relationship with them and would be happy to send you to stay in one of their chalets if you have been sold by our description!

Mountain Heaven

Posted on July 22, 2019October 15, 2019 by France Skiing

Mountain Heaven is a small family operated chalet and apartment company offering both catered and self-catered options in Courchevel Le Praz, La Plagne 1800, La Plagne Montalbert, La Rosiere and Morzine. The company is run by a ski loving couple called Nick and Vicki and they convert their love for skiing into a good value accommodation provider that gets a lot of our repeat customers requesting to stay with them again and again.

Mountain Heaven has been around for over 15 years and has worked hard to build a good reputation in the ski industry for high standards but at a reasonable cost. There are many reasons why we like to work with them but here are just a few.

Mountain Heaven Ski

Mountain Heaven make a lot of effort to please their guests with a balance of well-located and good standard accommodations, quick responses to any queries and problems that may occur during your stay and offering great advice on what to, where to ski and where to eat if and when you are not eating in one of their accommodations. Thanks to this balance along with good prices, our clients are happy to stay with them time and time again. Nick and Vicki don’t take this attitude lightly and try their hardest to make sure everyone that works for them respects this style of service from the chalet hosts, to the chefs and the drivers that they use when they include transfers from and to Geneva airport. You can also feel safe about booking your holidays with them as they are protected by the ABTA and ABTOT bonds, so no matter what happens your holiday is safe and secure.

Mountain Heaven Chalets

They offer a good variety of both catered and self-catered chalets and apartments. This gives you total freedom to choose the best and easiest way to spend your hard-earned ski holiday. Perhaps you prefer to not have anything to do and want your chalet hosts to look after you, cook your food and clear up as well?

If this is the case, then a great option is the Chalet Chamois d’Or in Morzine which sleeps 14 people in 6 en-suite bedrooms, is almost a ski in chalet as you can ski back to it within 100m, and the piste to start skiing as just at the end of the garden. There is a wonderful hot tub and open fireplace in the middle of its contemporary style interior making for a cosy but modern feel.

Another great catered option is the Chalet Boule de Neige in La Plagne which sleeps 14 people in 7 en-suite bedrooms. It is incredibly convenient as it is ski in/out with the pistes only 30m away; you can almost ski back into the heated boot room. There is a real log fire and the chalet is decorated in stone and wood which feels very warm and inviting.

Or perhaps you prefer the freedom and fun of a self-catered option where you eat whatever and whenever you want. You can make use of the great kitchens on offer, buy local produce from the supermarkets normally only minutes away and clean up when you choose. This is of course a cheaper option so you can save a little bit of money to spend on something else during your holiday. A very popular option is the Courchevel Los Robles in Courchevel as it offers intimacy for a family of 4 to 6 people in a great location only 75m from the lifts, coupled with a great kitchen to prepare those hearty meals typical of those you have to eat whilst in the mountains such as Tartiflette and Raclette!

Top Notch Food

If you opt for the catered option in one of Mountain Heaven’s chalets, you’ll be treated to a hearty cooked breakfast on 4 mornings and a continental breakfast for the other 3 mornings. For 6 of the afternoons, you can treat yourselves to some tea and cakes. And then for 6 of the evenings, you’ll be treated to a 3-course meal prepared by your chalet hosts with some excellent wines. They try hard to prepare lovely meals and it is for sure you won’t go hungry. You’ll be charged up (perhaps too much!) and ready to go for the next days skiing, with your stomach full and your legs rested; especially if you are staying in one of the many Mountain Heaven chalets with hot tubs. They can also take into account any food allergies or dietary requirements you may have, as long as you tell us at the time of booking so we can pass this information onto them. They will adapt the menu as much as necessary so everyone will feel as if they are receiving a personal service.

Alpine Action

Posted on July 12, 2019October 15, 2019 by France Skiing

Alpine Action is a small family run chalet tour operator which have been running for almost 30 years. Their chalets are exclusively in La Tania and Meribel which means their knowledge of these 2 resorts and the surrounding area is very specialised and detailed. We have no hesitation in reserving holidays with Alpine Action for our clients and they always come back happy after their experience. They are ATOL protected and so offer the possibility to book packages including the flights from London, Birmingham and Manchester, accompanied by shared transfers to their chalets. Thanks to the Alpine Action ATOL and our accreditation with the Protected Trust Services (PTS) and their respective consumer protection, your holidays and monies are assured no matter what happens. Let’s look at the many reasons why you should feel comfortable and happy to book an Alpine Action holiday.

Specialised in 2 resorts

Thanks to the fact they have decided to concentrate on 2 specific resorts being La Tania and Meribel, they have an in-depth knowledge and appreciation for this area which they happily pass onto us. Combining both their and our knowledge, coupled with regular visits to the resorts, we can offer their chalets to the clients we feel would really appreciate them and is suited perfectly for their needs. This level of specialisation also allows them and in turn us, to have insider knowledge of developments happening as soon as they do, whether it be new lifts being built, road conditions and local events occurring in the resorts throughout the season.

Alpine Action Chalets

Their chalets range from 6 sleepers up to 14 sleepers, so whether you are 1 family looking for your own tiny chalet, or perhaps several families and/or friends wanting to celebrate in your private chalet, Alpine Action can work for you. They offer a variety of locations with some chalets being in the centre of Meribel or La Tania which are walkable to the pistes, shops and restaurants. Other chalets are more secluded in Meribel Morel allowing for total privacy and solitude but coupled with their private mini-bus service to take their clients to and from the chalets to the pistes, it is never difficult to access the skiing. Their chalets offer a variety of different styles which range for traditional mountain style with rustic features and fireplaces, to more contemporary style chalets with some modern touches. A lot of the Alpine Action chalets have access to private saunas, hot tubs and sunny terraces which make the holiday even more special with your friends and families and are of course ‘mandatory’ after a days skiing to help you to relax your weary legs.

There is for example the Chalet Cote Coeur in La Tania which is only 3 minutes-walk to the pistes, 5 minutes-walk to the centre of La Tania, has its own outdoor hot tub and fireplace and sleeps up to 14 people. It is very rustic with wooden furnishings throughout and all the rooms are en-suite.

Or how about the popular Chalet Serpolet in Meribel which is a secluded chalet 1km from the piste but has the advantage of a private mini-bus service so you are never far from the pistes. It has a sauna, outdoor hot tub and a balcony offering incredible views of the surrounding scenery.

Alpine Action Food

One of the special features about Alpine Action holidays is their special attention to high quality staff. Thanks to the fact that they are a small operation in a specialised area, they take the time to carefully choose their staff and train them to a very high level. The chalet hosts are taught how to prepare the food with love and attention and can even take into account special dietary requirements for those who perhaps don’t eat meat or need to avoid gluten.

Your day starts off with a hearty cooked breakfast with a large selection of cereals, yoghurts and juices. On 5 of the 7 mornings, you’ll have freshly prepared hot options such as scrambled eggs, bacon and sausages. 2 of the mornings you’ll have a self-service whilst the hosts have some well-earned time off to recharge their batteries to maintain a high level of service and enthusiasm. After you have finished with the skiing, you’ll come back to some afternoon tea and snacks to tide you over until the evening. Then the fun can begin for 5 evenings out of 7, where you’ll be served scrumptious home cooked meals accompanied by a good selection of wines and cheeses; and let’s not forget the desserts.

Alpine Action Group Deals

Alpine Action are always happy to offer generous reductions to groups, especially when they rent out an entire chalet for 10, 12 or 14 people. Depending on the date, you’ll be able to obtain at least £30 off per person for a group of 10. This of course equals £300 off for the group; the equivalent of a free lift pass. These discounts can be accumulated with our own special offers such as half price ski equipment; saving another £30 – £40 per person. With all these discounts and special offers, you start to save significant amounts of money which can go towards other aspects of your holiday such as eating in a restaurant on the staff nights off, some après ski in the villages or if you prefer, can stay firmly in your pocket and will go towards your next ski holiday with us!

The Alpine Generation

Posted on July 10, 2019October 15, 2019 by France Skiing

The Alpine Generation are one of our many chalet suppliers offering excellent value for money coupled with a friendly service. They offer chalets in Morzine, La Tania and La Rosiere in various locations such as in the centre of their respective villages, more secluded and private and by the pistes. They don’t offer luxurious accommodations that are plush and expensive. Their aim is to offer great chalets in excellent locations which serve lovely food by respectful and friendly staff. We are going to look at the different reasons why we enjoy working with them and why we have no hesitations in sending our clients to stay in their chalets.

Wonderful service

Anytime we need to contact The Alpine Generation from the moment we enquire about one of their chalets, to the booking process and after the chalet has been booked, there is always someone available to help via email or telephone. We know that if we have a burning question that needs an immediate response, someone is there with expert knowledge of their products and services. Even the very few times there has been a problem, they are extremely quick and obliging to find a solution and make sure everything is taken care of.

The Alpine Generation Chalets

These are spread about in the 3 resorts, with each one offering something different depending on your needs and wants. For example, there is the Chalet Coeurs in Morzine which is situated outside the village centre with access to a bus. However, due to the wonderful service offered by The Alpine Generation, they operate a mini-bus service to and from the pistes in the mornings and afternoons, so you don’t need to take the buses. You’ll feel so at home with the sauna, outdoor hot tub and wood burning stove that you won’t feel the need to go into town in the evenings as you’ll just want to stay in the chalet, relax and keep warm with your friends and family.

Another example would be the Chalet Les Oursons in La Tania which is a ski in/out chalet for those who don’t like to walk around in their heavy ski boots. You can literally strap on your boots and ski onto the piste from outside the chalet and back again at the end of the day. What more could you want in terms of convenience. The style is very rustic and warm with lots of traditional features. You can even watch the people ski pass the chalet that it is so close to the action. It does keep its privacy as it is 10 minutes-walk to the centre of La Tania so you won’t be bothered by the noise of the après ski or restaurants. Naturally, you wouldn’t choose this chalet if that was what you wanted! You choose it for intimacy and quietness but still unbeatable access to the pistes.

The Alpine Generation Food

The hosts of the Alpine Generation chalets are not professional 3-star Michelin chefs. However, this doesn’t mean that they don’t serve beautifully and lovingly prepared meals that you’d expect when in the mountains. They serve a hearty breakfast from early in the morning for those who want to be the first on the slopes. In the afternoon after your hard day on the slopes, you’ll find a freshly baked cake and some biscuits served with teas and coffees to warm you up. Then moving onto the dinner, you’ll be served a three-course meal with unlimited red and white wines (unlimited whilst eating) all prepared with care and attention. If there are little ones, they can be served earlier if you would like, with food that they will love. Or of course, if you prefer, they can eat with you. For The Alpine Generation team, nothing is too much trouble.

With so many reasons to book a holiday with them, coupled with our impartial advice and help from the start of your reservation right until you come back from your holiday, you are sure to have an exceptional time without breaking the bank. Especially if you go on the quieter weeks, you can expect to pay anything from £250 per person for a catered chalet which is truly exceptional when you think about all that is included. You can trust in us when we say that The Alpine Generation is top notch and to book something with them, you won’t be disappointed.