What exactly is a catered chalet?
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Started by Karen72 in Ski Chatter 02-Mar-2009 - 41 Replies
Sims2208
reply to 'What exactly is a catered chalet?' posted Mar-2009
and I forgot to mention that a lot of independent companies will include airport transfers.
AllyG
reply to 'What exactly is a catered chalet?' posted Mar-2009
Hi Karen,
I had a look myself, because I was interested, at ski resorts near Geneva.
Apparently Samoens has just been voted best small resort in Europe by the famous Hardy's ski-ing and snowboarding guide 2009. It's 55 km from Geneva, transfer time 1 hour, has a good snow record, is linked to Flaine etc. in the Grand Massif, and has a total ski area of 265 km. And it's very good for families and beginners.
It's also recommended by the Telegraph, www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/snowandski
Peak Retreats go there, and have several hotels, chalets and self-catering accommodation in the area. e.g. La Renardiere apartment for 4 people (with a luxury real bedroom!)17th Jan £667 if making own flight arrangements. Private return taxi from Geneva (more luxury) with Peak retreats £273. Flights with easyjet from Newcastle probably £400. Total for week (at this year's prices)£1340.
Ski club of Great Britain says 'Stunning views and virtually no queues, listed village, medieval fountains, rustic old buildings and ancient church'.
I'd never even heard of it before myself, which is presumably why it has small lift queues, but it sounds great. Maybe someone here has been to it?
I think the first thing to do is buy the plane tickets to Geneva as soon as they become available and you have a date. There are masses of resorts and plenty of accommodation around Geneva, and you can take your time picking which one.
Ally
I had a look myself, because I was interested, at ski resorts near Geneva.
Apparently Samoens has just been voted best small resort in Europe by the famous Hardy's ski-ing and snowboarding guide 2009. It's 55 km from Geneva, transfer time 1 hour, has a good snow record, is linked to Flaine etc. in the Grand Massif, and has a total ski area of 265 km. And it's very good for families and beginners.
It's also recommended by the Telegraph, www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/snowandski
Peak Retreats go there, and have several hotels, chalets and self-catering accommodation in the area. e.g. La Renardiere apartment for 4 people (with a luxury real bedroom!)17th Jan £667 if making own flight arrangements. Private return taxi from Geneva (more luxury) with Peak retreats £273. Flights with easyjet from Newcastle probably £400. Total for week (at this year's prices)£1340.
Ski club of Great Britain says 'Stunning views and virtually no queues, listed village, medieval fountains, rustic old buildings and ancient church'.
I'd never even heard of it before myself, which is presumably why it has small lift queues, but it sounds great. Maybe someone here has been to it?
I think the first thing to do is buy the plane tickets to Geneva as soon as they become available and you have a date. There are masses of resorts and plenty of accommodation around Geneva, and you can take your time picking which one.
Ally
Topic last updated on 05-March-2009 at 08:58