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Skiing in Val d’Isere – When Should you Go?

Monday, November 7th, 2011

christmas skiing valdisereWhen you want to go skiing, the time of year depends on what you want and how much you would like to pay.

Prior To Christmas

The slopes are vacant and costs are lower.  Val d’Isere cannot ever completely guarantee great snowfall, however, the snow has been wonderful for the previous two years.  The World Cup circuit is assured, though – here you will find men’s races on the Face in the middle of December.

Christmas

Enjoy a white Christmas with your family which the majority of British children simply dream about.  You take the gifts, and a tree is provided to place them around.  Enjoy the mulled wine, mince pies, Christmas puddings, turkey and log fire that goes to make up the festive atmosphere.  The slopes tend to be remarkably uncrowded at Christmas, yet prices are about 25% less expensive compared to the next seven days in the run-up to New Year.

New Year

This is a fantastic period to ski, just make sure that you go somewhere with sufficient pistes and lifts to deal with the crowds as everywhere is relatively busy.  Val d’Isere has a huge ski area as well as 16 lifts from the foot of the valley.  Revellers enjoy the partying on New Year’s Eve; skiers adore the vacant slopes several hours later.

January

It may be a bit colder compared to other months; however, January is normally the sunniest month of the winter season.  It may snow every single day, so fresh snow is not a problem.  The slopes tend to be less crowded at this time of year and this is when a Val d’Isere skiing holiday can be very enjoyable.

Original news source: yseski

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It’s August and the Christmas Bookings have begun

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

When planning a family ski holiday over the Christmas and New Year period you have to plan ahead. There are the invites, the actual trip preparations along with everything to do with Christmas such as presents and family meals/entertainment. Here at Le Chardon Mountain Lodges, we take a lot of the stress out of the preparation through our planning service and the fact we can organise, on your behalf,  almost anything you wish to do whilst in Val d’Isere.

The festive time of year within the wintry Alps is definitely enchanting and each year there is a special event in the ski resort to celebrate the occasion. Christmas is much less commercial in France compared to the United Kingdom, which means that you will not find Santa in the shops or hear “It’s Christmas Time” in October – however, you can invariably be certain of a cup of mulled wine, several carols as well as some fantastic fireworks – the occasion does not go unmarked.

Staying in catered ski chalets means you can plan with our chef in advance what your party would most like to eat and drink, but if choosing to eat out, most places will put on a Christmas menu with bubbly as well as standard French meals. Le Chardon can recommend and book beforehand on your behalf if you wish to treat yourself to dinner out. Similarly, planning in advance is recommended for those who really want to see in the New Year in a specific club or bar – most of them tend to be ticket only, so it is important to enquire beforehand to prevent disappointment!

The week prior to Christmas sees Val Thorens gleaming with festive cheer. The festive lights are up throughout the entire resort, the market is under way and Santa Claus himself might even appear. Christmas mass, music concerts as well as shows for children all add to the fun of your ski trip.

At midnight on New Year’s Eve tons of drunken revellers head down to the roundabout in the middle of the resort for the big countdown – not a recognised occasion as such, more of a long-held custom. When the clock strikes 12, champagne corks are popped and fireworks are set off in celebration.

Here’s the link to our chalet availability and pricing over the Christmas and New Year period. Call or email us if you would like to be kept up to date with offers and last minute cancellations deals.

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Le Chardon Special Offer: 5 Nights Stay

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

Our largest lodge, Chalet Le Chardon, is available for a short stay of 5 nights arriving on Sunday 18th December and departing on Friday 23rd December. It is just perfect for those of you who wish to enjoy a mini ski holiday in Val d’Isere during the magical Christmas season festivities but want to be back at home for Christmas Day. Chalet Le Chardon has 10 bedrooms and sleeps up to 20 guests. We are offering this stay at the special price of £15,000.

Please contact our Sales Team for further information and booking.

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Christmas Skiing in Val d’Isere

Monday, October 18th, 2010

At Le Chardon we go to every effort to guarantee that your Christmas is festive, fun and stress-free, so for a magical and memorable Christmas ski holiday why not get in touch? We pride ourselves on attention to detail, personal service and extra touches which all add to the enjoyment of your holiday.

When you arrive and catch the first glimpse of your chalet, you will see that the exterior, and a number of  surrounding trees, are lit by twinkling fairy lights, creating an enchanting setting amidst the snow. Inside, all our chalets are magnificently adorned with trees, lights and decorations.  The Christmas tree, a real fir, can be decorated before you arrive or we can leave it for the children to decorate on your arrival.

Of course Father Christmas will make an appearance on Christmas day, at a time to suit you (he’s very accommodating), with a sack full of goodies for the children.  You may prefer the main meal at lunch; or you may prefer dinner to be served.  We are very flexible both in the timing and the menu, and will liase with you in advance to ensure that everyone in your party is delighted with the menu. You can rest assured that your talented and experienced chef will serve up a delicious and exquisitely presented Christmas dinner.

There are just 2 chalets still available for Christmas week; La Bergerie and Kilimanjaro.

La Bergerie for 10 people, on the site of a 17th century shepherd’s hut, retains many original features. The beautiful spacious living/dining area is warm and welcoming with an open log fire. The floor to ceiling windows offer amazing views, and the secluded hot tub and terrace are also perfect places to relax and watch the sun set. The cinema room comes complete with a Nintendo wii, and there is also a massage room for physiotherapy treatments.

Kilimanjaro for 8 people is also a stunning chalet, elegantly finished with warm Italian tiles and 200 year old reclaimed wood. Like La Bergerie, the private terrace and hot tub enjoy spectacular views, making for an ideal place to relax and enjoy a glass of champagne after a day on the slopes. The huge, open plan living area is fabulous, with deep sofas, a roaring fire and soft textured furnishings.

Each chalet is fully catered and comes with a range of chalet services to ensure your skiing trip is restful, relaxed and enjoyable.

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Christmas in Val d’Isere

Friday, December 4th, 2009

If you’d like to treat yourself and your loved ones to one of the most luxurious skiing holidays they’ll ever experience, look no further than Le Chardon.  We’ll arrange everything down to the finest detail, and you can take the credit for a stress-free, relaxing and fun time.  Our experienced chefs will cater to all your likes and preferences, a selection of ski equipment will be brought to you so you may choose in the comfort of your chalet.  Even getting to the slopes is pure enjoyment as all our chalets are in prime locations for ski in, ski out access.

Christmas ski holidays in Val d’Isere are truly magical and memorable.  The traditional Savoyard buildings clustered around the church create the perfect setting for the festivities you can enjoy when not on the slopes.  The village celebrations run from 21st December to 4th January:   magical fairy lights, a Christmas market, snowmen, children’s shows and a visit from Father Christmas all join together to make Val d’Isere at Christmas an enchanting experience.  More magical still is returning to your luxury catered Le Chardon chalet for a soak in the hot tub followed by champagne and canapés before dinner.

Getting to Val d’Isere is now even easier, with a choice of airlines flying to Grenoble, Geneva, Chambery or Lyon from many UK airports or if you prefer to let the train take the strain, the nearest station, Bourg St Maurice, is only a 20 minute taxi ride from Val d’Isere.

Festive Highlights to come:

Premieres Traces / First Lines
The jitters about the recent mild weather have been quelled by heavy snowfall in the last couple of days.  More snow is forecast, so the excitement is steadily building, with a real party atmosphere in the town.  The opening weekend on 28th-29th November, ‘Premieres Traces’ (First Lines, promises to be a big success.  Make sure you try out all the big-name brands of skis and snowboards on offer.  These include Atomic, Black Crowes, Dynstar, Elan, Fischer, Head, K2, Kastle, Movement, Nordica, Rossignol, Roxy, Salomon, Scott and Volkl for skis.  Snowboarders will also be able to take their pick from Apo,  Arbor, Burton, NDK, Nitro and Ride.  There will be music, mulled wine and a range of fun activities for everyone.

This year sees the 54th Critérium de la Premiere Neige (‘the first races of the new snow’), with the men’s events taking place on 11th-13th December and the women’s on 18th-20th December 2009.  There will be 6 Alpine World Cup Ski events and masses of entertainment for everyone.

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