After a busy day in the mountains enjoying the slopes, you can fully unwind in the comfort of your private ski chalet, free from any concerns other than simply enjoying your holiday.

Catered chalet dining enhances the entire experience, ensuring your time in the mountains an even more indulgent experience. Choosing a luxury catered chalet can truly transform your ski holiday—here’s how.

Freedom

A skiing holiday is an active getaway, so maximizing relaxation is essential when you’re not on the slopes. Whether it’s soaking in a jacuzzi, unwinding in a sauna, or enjoying an après-ski glass of wine with friends, your time is precious. After such a physically demanding day, the last thing you’ll want to do is prepare meals or trek to a restaurant. A private chef and hostess ensure a hassle-free holiday, taking care of everything so you can fully enjoy your time with family and friends without the burden of keeping a large group well-fed.

Gastronomic Restaurant Quality

It’s important to note that all chefs employed by Marmotte Mountain Adventure for our catered ski packages are fully qualified professionals with extensive experience in fine dining restaurants—and world-class hotels, often with Michelin star ratings. As a result, the quality of the food served each night is exceptional, making it a true highlight for all who stay with us.

Our chefs don’t cook to a set menu; instead, they select locally sourced produce that is in season and fresh, ensuring the highest quality ingredients in every dish. We also cater to guest allergies and special dietary requirements, taking note of your personal preferences during our concierge pre-arrival process. This allows our chefs to create a bespoke menu tailored specifically for you, based on your individual tastes and needs. Savour a culinary journey that highlights the finest flavours of the region while accommodating your individual preferences!

Fine Wine

Carefully chosen house wine is included complimentary within your catered package, ensuring you have excellent options with every meal. In addition, we offer a premium selection of fine wines available à la carte or as part of our wine pairing dinners. Indulge in an exceptional range of wines, from robust reds to crisp whites, expertly curated to enhance your dining experience. Our staff is on hand to recommend the perfect pairings for each dish. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply relaxing after a day on the slopes, our extensive wine selection will enhance your holiday experience and delight your palate.

Door to Slopes Transport

We pride ourselves on providing fast, reliable, and efficient valley transport with our catered packages. In the mornings, step out of your chalet and jump into your minivan, where you’ll be whisked away to your ski area of choice within the Chamonix Valley. Door-to-slopes transfers are included in our catered ski packages, so there’s no need to arrange a rental car, fight for a parking space, or navigate snowy and unfamiliar roads. Our chalet staff will drop you directly at your preferred ski lift, maximizing comfort and efficiency. At the end of the day, we’ll be waiting for you with a warm smile at the bottom of your chosen home piste, quickly escorting you back to the comforts of your luxury chalet.

Extra Bonuses

In addition to our exceptional catered services, we offer several extra bonuses to enhance your stay:
• Daily Breakfast: Begin each day with a delicious spread of cooked and continental options, expertly prepared by our chef and host team.
• Daily Afternoon Tea: After a day on the slopes, return to the chalet to enjoy a delightful afternoon snack with coffee, or relax with a refreshing cold beer.
• Daily Housekeeping: Our attentive staff will ensure your chalet remains clean and tidy throughout your stay.
• Personalized Menu Planning: Our chefs will work with you to create customized menus that cater to your dietary preferences and tastes.
• Ski Pass Assistance: We can help arrange ski passes in advance, saving you time and hassle upon arrival. For early booking ski pass reservations made before November 30th, greatly discounted rates are available for non-peak weeks.
• Exclusive Local Experience: Our concierge service can connect you with the very best private ski instructors and high mountain guides, handpicked to ensure quality.

With all of these extra bonuses, the choice is clear: a catered ski chalet is the perfect solution for your holiday.

Want to find out more about our delicious food on offer at Marmotte Mountain chalets? Get in touch for information about our catered chalet packages.

Book your catered ski chalet today.

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Whether you want to do something a bit more exciting than host dinner for Christmas this year, or you’d like to learn a new activity as a family, winter holidays are extremely popular. Wherever you decide to get your winter scenery fix, follow these four tips to plan the perfect getaway.

Book early

We can’t stress enough how important it is to book early once you’ve decided on your winter holiday destination. The holidays are the busiest time of year for airlines and travel companies, so the earlier you book the better. If you plan on going away during school holidays then hotels will also be in high demand. For ski resorts, winter is obviously peak season so you’ll have to be quick if you want to secure your first choice accommodation.

Compare travel options

If you’re travelling to a sought after ski destination, then you may want to compare different holiday packages and travel options. Many groups prefer to book a ski chalet, which means they are flexible when it comes to travel arrangements. If you’re planning to fly, check if the airline is going to charge extortionate fees for checking in your ski gear. Sometimes it’s cheaper to take the Channel Tunnel or a ferry and drive to your destination, although this takes longer.

Activities and attractions

To make sure you have your dream family holiday, you need to make sure everyone will be happy with the itinerary. If you have young children then check the facilities in your hotel or ski chalet. Is there enough to keep all members of the group entertained? You might want to take a break from the slopes for a couple of days, what is there to do and see in the local area? Choose a destination which has enough attractions and activities for everyone, or a chance to relax in a mountain retreat if that’s more suited.

Insurance

Most winter holidays involve some kind of physical activity, so it’s absolutely essential that holidaymakers are fully insured for accidents and medical care. When planning a trip you should plan for the worst, because you never know what could happen and it’s daunting being away from the comfort of your home. If you fall ill or injure yourself, a private insurance policy can cover the medical costs and extra accommodation and flight changes if required. If you plan on going skiing then you must make sure you have winter sports cover – always check the limitations of the policy you choose.

Where are you heading this winter season?

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We’ve put together some of the main reasons why skiing is good for your body and mind. Next time you book a ski holiday you can feel a bit better that you’ve opted for an active holiday over a lazy beach break.

It burns loads of calories

Skiing is really hard work, and when you’re at a ski resort you’re likely to spend five or six hours a day on the slopes. This vigorous exercise is rewarding, as the MailOnline reports that a typical day of skiing can burn 3,000 calories! That’s more than any other gym session can claim, so you might actually end up losing weight on a ski holiday.

Full body workout

When it comes to working all of your muscle groups, surely skiing is one of the best activities. The crouching position needed to glide across the powder obviously works your inner and outer thighs as well as your glutes. Yet the constant motion of balancing also works the abdominals, toning your stomach while you ski. When using the poles to change direction, you’re also working biceps, triceps and lower back – so it’s a full body workout.

Promotes good sleep

After a full day of skiing, it’s impossible to have a bad night’s sleep. All of the energy you have used throughout the day walking up the slopes and gliding down you will have to recuperate. Deep sleep is needed for a healthy body, so the fact that skiing promotes a good night’s sleep is another health benefit.

Boosts mood and wellbeing

All exercise is good for your mental health as it releases endorphins and makes you feel good about yourself. However, as an outdoor activity skiing has other extra advantages, as the fresh air and vitamin D will further improve your mood and boost your wellbeing. The mountains have a way of dissolving those stresses away.

Next time you’re skiing down the mountain, remember you’re actually improving your health at the same time. Maybe you should go skiing more often!

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1. Find the most desirable location

You want to find the right kind of accommodation for the type of ski holiday you’re after. A desirable location is often in the centre of the village, with easy transport links to the ski lifts. However, if you’re in a large group and like to relax, you might prefer a luxury private chalet in the middle of the forest. Do your research before booking your hotel or lodge – most of the time you’ll want to be near good transport links and walking distance away from shops and restaurants.

2. Find the best lift pass

The purpose of the trip is to ski or snowboard as much as you like, so it’s essential to find the best value lift pass. These will vary from ski resort to ski resort, but there are usually standard, day passes and unlimited lift passes. If you only need access to beginner slopes then that’s fine, but the all-inclusive lift passes usually offer fantastic extras. For example, the Mont-Blanc Unlimited pass includes limitless access to ski lifts in Italy on top of the Chamonix lifts, free entry to the ice grotto and access to the railway.

3. Book lessons

Unless you’re already a professional or an advance skier, then you’ll want to improve your skills on a ski trip. Get the most out of your time on the slopes by booking a private a group lessons with an expert instructor. You can take your abilities to the next level or try something completely new on the powder – it’s up to you! Book a ski lesson in advance or sign up at a winter sports academy, and remember spaces book up fast.

Have you got any tips for getting the most out of a ski holiday? Let us know.

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So what’s the perfect holiday in winter? A ski break of course! There are plenty of short haul locations to choose from in Europe which make a skiing holiday affordable and accessible. Who says you have to wait until summer for a holiday? Book a ski break for beautiful scenery, relaxation, gourmet dining and to refine your skills on the powder.

Here are some reasons why you should book a ski break in January.

1. Unwind

After the stress of Christmas, you need a relaxing retreat to feel like yourself again. Perhaps you had to cook for 20 people or had a really stressful time at work – the festive season can be manic and you deserve to unwind. A luxury retreat in the French mountains will certainly do the trick!

2. Spend time with immediate family

Christmas is a great time of year for catching up with all of your distant relatives. But that might mean you haven’t had much quality time with just your partner or children, because you’ve been entertaining too many people over the holidays. Getting away from everyday life is the best way to have fun as a family, especially as you can all do fun activities on or off the slopes.

3. Enjoy time off work

Depending on what you do for a living, you might not have been able to have time off at Christmas. For many people this is the case – nurses, carers, hospitality staff, retail staff. December is the busiest time for many businesses so you might have to wait until the New Year to make any holiday plans. Grab your skis and decide on the destination for some fun and relaxation!

4. Learn a new skill/improve

January is the time of year for resolutions. Whether you want to lose weight or get a new hobby, a ski holiday might be the perfect first step. You can be a total beginner and learn a new snow sports skill, or decide to enhance your skills in skiing or snowboarding. You could even decide to become an instructor if you’re at an advanced level.

Want to beat the January blues with an exciting holiday? Let us help organise luxury accommodation for the perfect ski break.

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Here are just some of the reasons we believe ski holidays are perfect for spending Christmas away from home.

1. A White Christmas
When you visit a ski resort at this time of year, you have guaranteed snow – which means a guaranteed white Christmas! It’s what most of us imagine as the perfect Christmas morning, watching the kids play in the snow before cosying up by the fire to open the gifts from under the tree. Unless you’re looking for an untraditional sunny Christmas, a European ski holiday is the perfect getaway.

2. Cosy and Luxurious Accommodation
The accommodation options on a ski holiday are different from your standard hotel or apartment. Hundreds of luxurious ski chalets are dotted on the Alps, each with amazing features and stunning views of the snowy mountains. Chalets provide warmth, comfort and privacy and offer a getaway experience like no other – which is just what you need on your Christmas holiday.

3. A Festive Atmosphere
Many Alpine ski resorts are simply made for Christmastime. Not only do they offer postcard perfect scenery, gourmet dining and excellent quality accommodation, but the resorts come alive with a festive feel. Many ski resorts will set up stalls where you can drink traditional glühwein, enjoy roasted chestnuts and other festive delights. You may also find horse drawn carriages or reindeers on display for the children, be able to attend Christmas feasts or huge parties. You can spend Christmas just how you imagine – partying with your loved one or a quiet one with the kids.

4. Fun Activities
Of course, the main reason you’ll visit a ski resort is to ski or snowboard. Regardless of what level you are at, getting on the slopes is a really fun activity and a great way to spend quality time with friends or family. It also helps you get active in the cold weather, so you can burn off some of that Christmas dinner!
Are you planning to get out of the UK this Christmas? Take a look at our beautiful chalets and get in touch to reserve yours at the busiest time of year.

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