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Chalet Altitude V is another luxury 5 bedroom chalet apartment we have, for up to 10 people and like Chalet Altitude IV is located in the Altitude residence in the upper part of the village, next to Val 2400 and opposite Les Balcons the Val Thorens The residence is a popular choice as it has a swimming pool and sauna which guests can use on a complimentary basis. This excellent option is also available on a half board basis, as well as self catered or even a great value “catered” delivery service. (Further details on request).

The slope runs right above the apartment, which makes it possible to ski back to about 50 metres away from the door, though not on a marked trail. Offering a convenient location, the supermarket is just 50 metres away and if you haven’t selected the half board option, a morning fresh bread delivery service for breakfast is also possible via the reception. There are a number of restaurants and bars to be found within a distance of just 50 meters. The rental shop is next to the reception, so the equipment you might need to rent can be picked right there, though we have more options in Val Thorens.

The centre of Val Thorens is only 300 metres away, walking down from the building and has all facilities necessary to ensure you have a great time. The free ski bus to and from the centre of Val Thorens is also found just 20 metres away if you prefer not to walk, whatever the reason. All ski lessons normally start in the lower part of Val Thorens so complete beginners can reach the meeting point via a very short rideon the ski bus and those who have skied before can take the easy blue slope down.

Chalet Altitude has a private garage if driving here and parking places can be prebooked in advance for an additional fee of Euro 75.00 per week. The height of the garage is 2.10 meters, just in case you have a roof box. Public parking P0 of Val Tho Parc is also an option and situated at about 150 metres from Chalet Altitude (to be arranged online: www.valthoparc.com)

As regards the chalet accommodation itself then the chalet is a 120m2 duplex apartment over 2 floors. You have a well decorated and quite spacious living room with a wood burning fire place, lovely and comfy sitting area, dining area and satellite TV. The open plan kitchen is well equipped with a dishwasher, four hotplates, oven, coffee machine, electric kettle, toaster, microwave and a fridge/freezer. The chalet has a lovely balcony too to watch the world go by and take in those awesome views. There is also a ski locker with ski boot dryers and of course the chalet has the obligatory and complimentary Wi-Fi. There are five bedrooms, of which three have twin beds and two bedrooms each have a double bed, all serviced via the five bathrooms, with three having a shower and two having baths.

Number of Bedrooms

5

Facilities

  • Balcony
  • SPA
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Welcome and Assistance
  • WiFi

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FRANCE

FRANCE

France is the most popular Alpine country for British skiers and snowboarders and generally offers a more modern aspect of skiing in relation to towns and villages with many villages built around convenience for skiers and boarders alike.

There are of course a number of traditional French ski resorts. Courchevel is a key gateway to the vast area of the ‘Les Trois Vallæcopy;es’ which claims to be the biggest linked ski region in the world. Its rival is the Portes du Soleil network of ski areas (with Avoriaz and Morzine at its heart) which spreads across the French border into Switzerland.Pretty much the same size as the 3 Valleys, but both argue as to which is the largest, but its a close call.

The Three Valleys is dominated by four major resorts: Courchevel, Mæcopy;ribel, Les Menuires and Val Thorens – the highest ski resort in the Alps. Each of these four resorts has more than enough terrain to keep a skier or boarder happily and easily occupied for a week or more during a skiing holiday in France, so the opportunity to ski all four, as well as La Tania and St Martin de Belleville, provides innumerable options.

In the Portes du Soleil, neighbouring Avoriaz and Morzine are gateways to a dozen or more family ski resorts in France and Switzerland. Chamonix, dominated by the Mont Blanc Massif, is another major attraction with several resorts scattered along the valley, including Argentière, rated by some keen off-piste skiers and boarders as one of the best ski resorts in France – or the entire Alps for that matter. They will also be keen to try the Vallæcopy;e Blanche – a classic off-piste descent – with a high-mountain guide.

Another resort overlooked by the impressive Mont Blanc is Flaine, linked with a handful of resorts including Les Carroz and Samoens, with some of the most extensive slopes in France. That’s even more true of the Tignes-Val d’Isère Ski Area – the linked areas of Val d’Isère and Tignes – formerly called Espace Killy after the celebrated Olympic triple-gold medallist Jean-Claude Killy. Together these  neighbouring resorts provide some of the most exciting skiing in France, particularly for off-piste enthusiasts. Tignes has the added advantage of regular glacier skiing on the Grande Motte glacier and like Val Thorens is regarded as THE most snow sure French resorts.

Two more giants of the French skiing world which are co joined and undoubtedly among the best family ski resorts in France, are La Plagne and Les Arcs.The area is known as Paradiski, linked by a huge cable car. La Plagne has a dozen or so linked hamlets and villages spread across slopes in all directions, while Les Arcs too, like Courchevel, has a handful of ski villages and satellite resorts at various altitudes.Arc 1950 and Vallandry are favourites.

La Clusaz is a traditional pretty village with some great skiing and ideal for people looking for a short transfer from Geneva.Great for families, short breaks or just for a week its a lovely traditional village we rate highly.Megeve, also offering a short transfer from Geneva, is a larger traditional village with a modern twang and again rates highly on our list for aesthetic beauty and convenience.Definitely another must see and ski resort.

Further south in the French Alps and accessed via flights to Grenoble and Lyon, are two more great resorts: Les Deux Alpes and Alpe d’Huez. High and snow sure and in the same part of the world, one the same ski pass, is the fabulous Serre Chevalier ski network, linked with the UNESCO world heritage site of Briançon and enjoying the wonderful Roman baths in Montier.

Montgenèvre also deserves a mention and if flying into Turin, the transfers are short, plus you have the opportunity to ski in both France and Italy during your ski holiday. Montgenèvre also boasts some of the best snow conditions in the French alps. Family friendly and snow sure La Rosiere also shares the same pass with La Thuile also in Italy and comes recommended especially as peak times as its quieter than other French ski resorts.

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