Chalet Le Château, Alpe d'Huez, France

Chalet Le Chateau is the largest of our five chalets located in the charming Le Village in Alpe d'Huez. The chalet boats an enviable location at the foot of the slopes, with two pistes flanking either side of our chalets, making this the ultimate ski in ski out location. From the lower floors of the chalet you have lovely views over the charming cobbled courtyard, whilst from the upper floors there are views across to the slopes of Les Bergers to the front and behind the chalet of the Rond Points des Pistes. The town centre is a pleasant 10 minutes' walk away, where you'll find a vibrant resort, with plenty of great bars, restaurants and shopping, plus an outdoor ice rink and swimming pool. If you don't fancy the walk into town, then take the aerial route as the nearby caged gondola lift can transport you to different parts of the resort.

The largest of our five chalets, Le Chateau is another beautiful chalet with eight spacious and comfortable bedrooms accommodating up to fifteen guests. The chalet is attractively furnished, with timber clad walls and a roaring stone fireplace, plus comfortable furnishings that make this chalet feel cosy and warm, perfect for a family getaway or a trip with a group of friends looking for a home from home in the mountains.

Entrance to the chalet is on the ground floor, where you'll find a ski and boot room on entry, so you can safely store your equipment and keep it warm and dry. Take a right after entering and you'll find a downstairs WC just by the stairs, or follow the corridor to the end and on the left you'll find the wonderful spa facilities that this chalet has to offer, with an indoor sauna, shower and hot tub. It's the perfect spot in which to relax after an enjoyable day on the ski slopes.

On the ground floor there are two spacious twin bedrooms (90 x 200cm) with en-suite bathrooms and WC, each with a private terrace area overlooking the charming cobbled courtyard outside. Up the stairs to the first floor there is another twin en-suite bedroom with bathtub, WC and balcony. There are three more bedrooms on the second floor, two twins with en-suite bathroom and the other en-suite shower room and a spacious double (160 x 190cm), also with an en-suite bathroom. They all have WC and private balconies overlooking the courtyard and the ski slopes beyond the neighbouring chalets. The final two bedrooms are on the third floor, with a small single room (90 x 200cm) that sits next door to the spacious master suite, with a large double bed and balcony that enjoys an elevated position offering stunning views over the chalets in front towards the slopes of Les Bergers. The two bedrooms on this floor share a bathroom and WC.

From the ground floor, a grand staircase leads up to the first floor, where the main entrance to the chalet opens out into a huge living space, with floor to ceiling windows that bathe the room in light, whilst the roaring log fire at the heart of the living room gives a warmth and cosiness that's perfect for a winter holiday, perfect for snuggling in front of on the comfortable sofas, whilst enjoying a great film on the large flat screen television. There is an intimate dining area with lovely solid table that sits just off the kitchen area, which comes full equipped with an oven, four-ring induction hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, Senseo machine and coffee percolator.There is free WIFI throughout the chalet, so whether you need to do some work whilst away, or just fancy streaming your favourite show, you'll be well looked after. For those driving to the resort, there is underground covered parking available.

What's Included?

We include: beds made on arrival, fridges stocked*, bath robes and slippers, mid-week and end of stay cleaning, mid-week towel change, satellite TV & free WIFI access in the chalet...

*If you choose our contactless catering option, then food and drink are included in the cost. We will supply you with breakfast every day, afternoon tea and snacks, pre-dinner nibbles, plus a three course dinner on six of the seven nights, which also includes a selection of cheeses, champagne for your first evening, a kir for before dinner, unlimited red and white wine and a few beers.

*If you choose our à la carte catering option, food and drink are not included in the chalet price. You order and pay for provisions a few days before the start of your holiday, we will deliver and stock your chalet ready for your arrival.

Useful information

Late arrivals : possible after 8pm
Arrivals and departures : from 5pm
Security deposit : 2000 Eur
Cleaning : included
Compulsory fees : booking fees, local tourist tax

On the ground floor there are two spacious twin bedrooms (90 x 200cm) with en-suite bathrooms and WC, each with a private terrace area overlooking the charming cobbled courtyard outside. Up the stairs to the first floor there is another twin en-suite bedroom with bathtub, WC and balcony. There are three more bedrooms on the second floor, two twins with en-suite bathroom and the other en-suite shower room and a spacious double (160 x 190cm), also with an en-suite bathroom. They all have WC and private balconies overlooking the courtyard and the ski slopes beyond the neighbouring chalets. The final two bedrooms are on the third floor, with a small single room (90 x 200cm) that sits next door to the spacious master suite, with a large double bed and balcony that enjoys an elevated position offering stunning views over the chalets in front towards the slopes of Les Bergers. The two bedrooms on this floor share a bathroom and WC.

Premium Contactless Catering Service

Your chalet will be ready on arrival - beds made, dinner ready and fridges stocked*, wine-cellars replenished, skis and lift passes all booked. But you won't see us. We'll be at the end of the phone, but there will be no contact, unless you need it. We will visit your chalet mid-week to give it a full clean and change of towels and bed-linen, but this shall be done during the day, whilst you're out on the slopes. You and your family will be safe and looked-after, as we work in the background, providing everything you need.

Our contactless catering service comes with the choice of two pricing options, a fixed menu with food and drink included in the price, and our à la carte option which allows you greater flexibility to eat and drink whatever you desire and the cost of the food is on supplement, at cost price, and depending on what produce you choose to order.

For those looking for a simple packaged chalet price, we are offering an all-inclusive price, which includes rental of the chalet and your food and drink for the week. Included will be breakfast, snacks to take with you skiing, afternoon tea and cakes/snacks, pre-dinner nibbles a three course dinner on 6 out of 7 nights, with a selection of after dinner cheeses, plus champagne for your first night, a kir for before dinner and unlimited wine and some beers. We have prepared a delicious menu for the week, with a mix of ready prepared meals from a local delicatessen and easy to cook dishes or sides. All that will be required from you is to pop a few things in the oven and throw together a few ingredients to make a simple salad, or steam a few vegetables as sides to your main meal.

Perhaps you want the freedom to choose your own menus, or perhaps you'd prefer to eat out more than one evening during the week, or you just love to cook yourself and enjoy the holidays where you have time to do this in a relaxed way. That's where our à la carte contactless catering service comes in. As an alternative to the service detailed above, we will also offer a lower rate, which does not include the food and drink for the week and we will give you the opportunity to order the food and drink of your choice, at the local hypermarket rates, and bill you for this afterwards. Four days before arrival, you will receive a comprehensive provisions list with everything you could possibly need for your holiday. That might be oven-ready meals, or the ingredients you'll need for Bolognaise, Soufflés or Cheese Fondues. Dry goods, dairy, fresh fruit and veg, fresh meat or fish, beers, wines, champagne, whatever, all bought for you and stocked in advance.

Our aim is to provide the safest possible environment for a ski holiday, whilst staying as affordable as possible. The new way to holiday will be by enjoying the facilities, food and beverages but without the staff waiting on you hand and foot. That will keep things safe and affordable. However, for those in search of a little more luxury, we are able to provide drivers, chefs, daily cleaning, ski lessons etc, all of which can be discussed at the time of booking or with our concierge service prior to arrival.

**Please note that for the à la carte option, all food, drink, ski hire and lift passes come at additional costs and are not included in the chalet price. Provisions will be billed at cost price and can be ordered from the list that will be sent out to you, and ski hire and lift passes can be booked in advance with our preferential rates. For our fixed menu option, the price does not include ski hire and lift passes, but it does include breakfast and afternoon tea for 7 days, plus a 3-course dinner with beer and wine for 6 days.