Ski Chalets in Demand For Winter 2009-10

Staying in a ski chalet is a great way to enjoy anumber of chalets with outdoor hot tubs and state
skiing holiday and also a very economical option,of the art entertainment equipment.
especially while the pound is weak against the EuroThe standards of the food and the wine have also
as France is the most popular destination for skiimproved; four and even five course evening meals
chalet holidays.with good wine are commonplace and some offer
Following a tough season in 2008/09 many ski chaletcoffee, cheese and petit fours. You can be assured
operators have cut their capacity for 2009/10, someof a great breakfast to start the day and a delicious
by 10% others by up to 40%. This means that theslice of cake when you get back after a hard day on
remaining chalets being offered on a catered boardthe mountain.
basis are going to be very much in demand and thereA chalet is great for a group ski holiday and is also a
are likely to be less last minute deals and pricegood option if you are skiing in a smaller group but
reductions available.would be happy to join up with another group. The
Christmas, New Year, February half-term, and to anconcept of a chalet-hotel has grown in popularity
extent Easter, are always very popular so this yearover the last 5 years. These chalet-hotels are run on
in particular it is essential that you book early as ifthe same basis as a chalet, just on a larger scale and
you leave it too late you really could struggle to findoften with more choice in terms of you dining
what you are looking for.options. They also often have children clubs and
The standards for ski chalets have improved greatlyday-care options as well as a larger selection of
in recent years; many have seen modern refits andfamily rooms so are very popular for families.
all rooms have en-suite facilities, you can also find a