Ski Chalet : Le Dragon

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Ski Chalet Details

A winter stay at Chalet Le Dragon gives you an exciting new choice everyday – take the gondola opposite the chalet up to Switzerland and join the vast Portes du Soleil area or explore the “Cret Beni”, La Chapelle’s own quieter ski area which is ideally suited to beginners and families – the best of both worlds! There are rarely ski lift queues allowing you more time to enjoy the slopes!

In the summer the choices are also endless for the outdoor adventure enthusiast – try mountain biking, hiking, white water rafting or even parascending to name but a few of the activities.

Rental Facilities

Bedrooms: The 4 superking/twin and 1 king bedrooms entice you with delightful furnishings and have been stylishly designed, with several offering awe inspiring views of the surrounding mountains.  Two rooms have the added luxury of en-suite bathrooms, including spa jet showers.  One room has its own private bathroom and the other two rooms offer a shared bathroom, perfect for a family’s needs.

Chalet Le Dragon offers the flexibility to accommodate individuals, couples, families and groups and some bedrooms are also spacious enough to accommodate extra beds and travel cots if required.

Sitting & Dining: the heart of the chalet is the traditional lounge which boasts a magnificent open fire, sofas to snuggle into and doors offering access onto the pretty balcony where magnificent views of the valley and surrounding mountains are presented to you like a picture postcard!  There is also an office area with communal computer for free internet access or e-mail and a choice of DVD’s from the small library.  A Bose I-pod docking station is also available for guests to use. For guests who like some video gaming action, we have the latest Wii with Winter Sports 2010 and Sports Resort!

The Snug: a friendly place ideal for you to chill-out at the end of a hard day’s skiing.  This is a comfortable area to beat your fellow holiday makers in a board game or just simply snuggle up and enjoy a book or magazine from our small library.

Hot Tub: new for the season of 2010-2011, a completely private hot tub located in the old wood store, which offers outstanding views of the surrounding mountains.  What more could you ask for at the end of a long day’s skiing?!

Ski & Boot Room plus Drying area: dry boots are important each morning so there is the latest heated boot rack for your comfort. There is also plenty of dedicated space for you to store your ski equipment.

Bike storage area: this is a large area in the basement for you to safely store your bikes and to carry out any essential maintenance during your stay.

Gym: for those of you who still want to work those tired muscles after a strenuous days skiing, there is a small gym in the basement with a running machine and a weights machine along with plenty of space for stretching.

Chalet Food

Fresh cuisine is a very important part of your holiday.  With this in mind, many traditional, hearty recipes have been specially selected to satisfy your desire for wholesome and nutritional food.  This, together with a splendidly set table and attentive service, will ensure that you look forward to each meal. Remember, we are always happy to discuss specific requirements and requests for particular favourites.

Start the day with a hearty continental breakfast of fresh fruits and yoghurts, choice of cereals (including porridge),  ‘Bakers basket’ – pain au chocolat and croissants, toast with regional confitures and honey, fruit juice, fresh coffee and tea.

Lunch is usually taken up in the mountains enjoying the local fare.  There are many mountain restaurants to choose from – just think, you could be skiing in France and lunching in Switzerland!

After a busy day, afternoon tea awaits you back at the Chalet.  Choose from hot drinks – tea, coffee, hot chocolate, selection of cakes and biscuits (e.g. lemon curd cake, chocolate digestive slices, flapjacks) and fresh fruit.

Guests gather by the fire for nibbles and pre-dinner drinks from the honesty bar at 7.00pm (or at a time of your choice for whole chalet bookings). On five evenings a week, a delicious three course evening meal is served along with our specially chosen complimentary house wines or you can upgrade to a wine of your choice from our cellar.   After dinner, coffee and mints are then served in front of the log fire.  With starry moonlit mountain views from the dining room, each evening will be a true delight in the company of friends old and new.

Ski Resort and Chalet Location

Ski Chalet Le Dragon is in Chatel, France

La Chapelle d’Abondance is located in Eastern France in the Haute-Savoie area near to the Swiss border and within a stone’s throw of Lake Geneva.  It is a beautiful village with remarkable religious heritage, including two chapels and the church of St. Maurice with its elegant bell domes. The valley that surrounds the village is overflowing with beauty and nature and old cottages and chalets weave their way throughout the mountainside, proudly displaying their traditional, carved wooden balconies made from the wood sourced from the local forests.   

The village is part of the Portes du Soleil ski area with 650km of alpine skiing runs and 35km of Nordic trails to enjoy surrounded by forests of magnificent fir trees.  The village forms the perfect base for an all year round holiday, with easy access to the lifts taking you up to the mountainside or if you prefer you can follow the path of the River Dranse as it winds its way throughout the valley.

La Chapelle d’Abondance offers enough facilities and services to satisfy all the needs of the discerning traveller. There is a small but well-stocked supermarket, Tabac and gift shops showcasing regional specialities, a delicatessen, a bakery and patisserie, currency exchange services and ATM, a tourist information, a laundrette and medical facilities.  Both in the village and around the mountains there are a wide choice of restaurants, bars and creperies to discover and enjoy.

The resort village provides a warm atmosphere, just what’s needed after an exhilarating day in the mountains.  Tasting the local specialities, relaxing at open air concerts or special theme evenings, the choices are endless!

Chatel Guide

Why not ski in France in the Morning, stop for lunch and ski into Switzerland for the afternoon! You must be in Chatel, in sight of the Dents du Midi and Mont Blanc, enjoy the great skiing that Chatel and the Portes du Soleil has to offer with the largest cross-border ski area in the Alps. Skiing...
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