| Staying in a ski chalet is a great way to enjoy a | | | | number 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 Euro | | | | The standards of the food and the wine have also |
| as France is the most popular destination for ski | | | | improved; 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 chalet | | | | coffee, cheese and petit fours. You can be assured |
| operators have cut their capacity for 2009/10, some | | | | of a great breakfast to start the day and a delicious |
| by 10% others by up to 40%. This means that the | | | | slice of cake when you get back after a hard day on |
| remaining chalets being offered on a catered board | | | | the mountain. |
| basis are going to be very much in demand and there | | | | A chalet is great for a group ski holiday and is also a |
| are likely to be less last minute deals and price | | | | good 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 an | | | | concept of a chalet-hotel has grown in popularity |
| extent Easter, are always very popular so this year | | | | over the last 5 years. These chalet-hotels are run on |
| in particular it is essential that you book early as if | | | | the same basis as a chalet, just on a larger scale and |
| you leave it too late you really could struggle to find | | | | often 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 greatly | | | | day-care options as well as a larger selection of |
| in recent years; many have seen modern refits and | | | | family rooms so are very popular for families. |
| all rooms have en-suite facilities, you can also find a | | | | |