Ski Chalet : Creme de Chalet

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Ski Chalet Details

In the morning, put your skis on in the front yard and simply... go!In the evening, take the ski runs that bring you back to the chalet. You can then rest on one of the balconies or on the sun deck, watching the skiers go by... No shuttle or walking needed...

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Enjoy the views from the sofas, a drink by the fire place, the pure nature and peacefulness of the surroundings.

Your hosts  offer a single suite, private and independant, which can accommodate 2 to 6 persons. Enjoy a drink on the south terrace, watch the sundown by the fire place, indulge with tasty home made dishes served in your dining room. Splendid views, peacefulness of the surroundings, pure nature.

Your suite is entierely independent and has its own entrance door on the southern terrace. It includes a paved room with a seating, 3 typical bedrooms, one bathroom (2 wash bassins, shower cabin, bath, washing machine) and a separate toilet.
The old communication door gives access to the lounge where you'll enjoy a drink by the fire place or on the balcony, watching the sun go down.  The lounge opens to your private and cozy dining room where your meals are served.

Rental Facilities

The chalet is located halfway up the ski slopes, with a green run passing through the front yard bringing you directly to the chairlifts. From the chalet, the whole ski domain, its restaurants and its terraces are directly accessible, making it easy for you to ski in and out as much as you want, even for beginners.

Built in 1695 at 1500 m altitude, this authentic alpine farm has been beautifully converted into a unique private house and accommodation. The chalet is entirely made of massive timber and stone, in the traditional way of the Haute-Savoie in the 17th and 18th century. The richness of all its original details indoor and outdoor gives it an unique character and an incredible charm. On the sun deck, the tintinnabulation of the natural spring waters will welcome you.

In the living room, a central open fire place awaits you after a great day of ski, sunlight and snow. Bring comfy slippers, because no shoes are allowed further than the paved entrance.

Rooms & Services:The guest rooms are located in the old farming part of the chalet. Like the entire chalet, it is all build of massive timber and heated with a central hot-air system.There are 3 bedrooms: "le Levant", "la Source" and “la Colombière”, which are cosy and comfortable, offering goose feather duvets, mohair plaids, coton boutis, wool....One has a double bed and the 2 others have 2 single beds which can be made up as double beds. They are next to a private bathroom with shower cabin, bathtub and 2 wash basins, plus a private separate toilet. The 3 bedrooms are always booked together as a whole and exclusively, even for only 2 people. Bed-linen, bath towels and toiletries items are supplied, as well as ski maps & tourism info. To ensure a real change of scenery to our guests, the chalet is entirely music/Tv/smoke free. Your stay will be fully catered:
- a petit déjeuner in the morning with fruits salad, eggs, bread assortiment, home made jam ...
- coffee and home made cake served around the fire from 5 pm on
- a healthy 3 courses dinner, based on French and local specialties. (Local vin de Savoie included with dinner, extra drinks charged separately)

Chalet Food

The quality family cooking of Crème de Chalet is based on french and local cuisine, depending on the  inspiration of the day. Valley's specialty cheeses, savoie wines, local products, fresh salads, seasonnal fruits and veggies...
Besides our traditionnal offer, "health/organic" menus are available.

Example Menu:
Bouillon with buckwheat crozets
Mixed greens salad
Grilled diots (local porc & veggies sausage)
Corn pudding, baked with fresh local cheese
Cheese plate & dry fruits
Red berries mousse
Savoie wines: Jacquère white et Gamay red

In the summer, breakfasts include a selection of fresh breads and croissants, orange juice, muesli, home made jam, yoghurts, fruits preserves, fresh fruits, warm drinks, spreads...
In the winter, we add cold cuts and cheese, & everyday a different home-made surprise: pancakes, or their french version (crèpes), muffins, sweet bread, omelet...

Our other specialities:
creamy apricot pudding,
grilled garlic chickpeas spread,
blackberry muffins,
savoie style spring rolls,
melting dip of blue cheese and spinach,
home made petit-choux...

Find out more at http://cuisine.creme-de-chalet.com

Ski Resort and Chalet Location

Ski Chalet Creme de Chalet is in Le Grand-Bornand, France

The chalet is located halfway up the ski slopes, with a green run passing through the front yard bringing you directly to the chairlifts. From the chalet, the whole ski domain, its restaurants and its terraces are directly accessible, making it easy for you to ski in and out as much as you want, even for beginners.

All skiers whatever their level will be enchanted with Haute Savoie ski area Les Aravis, spreading out between 1000 and 2600 meters of altitude, offering wonderful scenery between forests of fir trees and small mountain granaries. Crème de Chalet is located in the heart of the Aravis Mountain Range, between Mont Blanc, Lake Annecy and Geneva.Le Grand Bornand is a typical Savoyard village from where the splendid Bouchet valley stretches away, an Olympic cross country ski training area.Right above it, by car or telecabine, Le Chinaillon is where the ski runs begin. The Chalet is located there at 1500 meters. The old part of Le Chinaillon, very well preserved, dates back to the 17 th century. The resort of La Clusaz is also accessible by car or shuttle. (12km)We invite you to discover the unique architecture of the traditional chalets, the outstanding beauty of natural winter sport sites. This is an opportunity to immerse one’s self in alpine authenticity.

Alpine Specifications Le Grand Bornand & Le Chinaillon:43 ski runs: 3 black, 14 red, 16 blue, 10 green90 km of slopes on 360 hectares, a snowpark, 3 competition areas and 3 beginner areas.Alpine Specifications Les Aravis: (same + La Clusaz)115 ski runs: 10 black, 34 red, 39 blue, 32 green218 km of slopes, 2 snowparksCross-Country Specifications:6 cross-country pistes: 2 black, 1 red, 1 blue, 2 green starting from Le Grand Bornand, plus 4 loops of 2, 5, 8 and 12 km starting from Le Chinaillon60 km including routes to neighboring resort La Clusaz and Biathlon facilities.

Snowpark Specifications Le Chinaillon:The snowpark in Le Chinaillon includes an unbeatable view of the Aravis range with long hours of sunshine, good-quality snow and easy access thanks to two chair lifts and three drag lifts. It's one of Europe's best.Area Height at top : 1800 metersDescent : 150 metersLength : 800 metersWidth : 400 metersHalf-pipe

Penetrate the majestic and powdery forests, walk to the top of mountains, embrace the landscape, take your time to marvel and to discover the real pleasure of a snowshoes walk, alone or with friends, along the 46 km of marked out tracks. Guided walks are also organized with professional, in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, to see the local ways of life, learn the basics of orienteering, and maybe catch the glimpse of an ibex or a chamois...Outdoor snow activities are endless in the Aravis: sleight, horse drawn coach, horse riding, adventure parks with hanging bridges in the forest, ice skating, paragliding...You can also visit active farms or the "maison du patrimoine", a cultural heritage center of the Aravis Range.Every Wednesday, since 1795, the Reblochon cheese market takes place, featuring the sale of the weekly local production.

Le Grand-Bornand Guide

Le Grand Bornand is small very pleasant ski resort at the bottom of the Aravis Mountain, between Annecy's Lake, the Mont-Blanc and Geneva, ideal for family ski holidays or short breaks. The resort offers 39 ski lifts, 90km ski-runs, a snowpark, as well as 58km of cross-country skiing. Le...
Read more about the Ski Resort Le Grand-Bornand in our ski resort guide Le Grand-Bornand Find Chalets Guide