Ski France Offers Four New Contactless Catered Chalets

23rd September 2023

Last modified on October 2nd, 2023

Ready for the upcoming winter, leading French accommodation provider, Ski France, has added four new Contactless Catered Chalets to its portfolio. But what are ‘contactless chalets’?

“Guests will arrive at their Contactless Catered Chalet and find delicious food in the fridge, cool beer and chilled wine ready to drink, firewood neatly stacked, and beds beautifully made,” says Ski France.

“There will be delicious dishes prepared by a local delicatessen and delivered daily, needing just a few minutes’ preparation before simply sitting down to enjoy.

“In addition to food, skis or snowboards will be reserved at the local hire shop and lift passes will be delivered to the chalet.”

It was an idea that emerged during Covid times and has proved popular:

Halfway through the week the backstage chalet crew clean the accommodation from top to bottom, replace towels and re-stock the fridge and cupboards.

The staff are at the end of the phone whenever needed
Guests have the independence and comfort of their private chalet
Eating at the time they decide, with no-one hurrying them or watching over them
Still with the ease of no food shopping or meal planning.

Ski France now offers a wide range of contactless catered chalets across the French Alps including Val d’Isère, Méribel, La Tania and Alpe d’Huez.

These are divided into two groups – Classic and Premium.

Think three, four, or even five star – and include quality food and drink, afternoon tea and snacks, delicious dinner, a selection of drinks with unlimited wine and a generous amount of beer, and a seamless contactless service.

Staying at a contactless-catered chalet can also be good value, with a week’s stay costing from £600 pp.

And, if guests book before 30th September 2023, they receive one free six-day lift pass for every £3,500 spent on a Classic or Premium Contactless Catered Chalet.

Premium: Chalet Arolla, Méribel

Spread across three floors, Chalet Arolla (sleeping 10) blends traditional Alpine style with modern accents creating a spectacular space.

Think soft furnishings, wooden beams, and cosy corners for family and friends to enjoy.

The enormous top floor, comprising a generous dining area, spacious sitting room, and fully equipped kitchen, is a perfect place to socialise, especially after an exhilarating day on the mountain.

Even though the chalet is two minutes’ drive from the nearest chairlift, it’s nestled amongst snowy pines offering guests a wonderful level of privacy.

After coming back from the pistes, head to the steam room or sunken hot tub on the tree-fringed terrace.

Children, especially, will love the snug with TV for a fun place to chill out.

A week’s stay, from 13 December 2023, costs from £1,345 pp (£14,449 total*) for 10 people sharing the chalet on a Contactless Catered Basis.

This includes a daily private shuttle service to-and-from the slopes between 8.30 am to 10 am and 4 pm to 6 pm.

Ski France (0203 475 4756, www.skifrance-premium.co.uk)

*Plus four complimentary six-day lift passes if booked before 30 September 2023

Meribel, France. Image © PlanetSKI

Premium: Chalet Altaïr, Méribel

Combining authentic décor with modern amenities – including a Jacuzzi and sauna – Chalet Altaïr is situated in the tranquil Mussillon sector of Méribel, just five minutes’ ride on the shuttle from Méribel centre.

Its three floors accommodate up to 12 guests in six beautifully decorated bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms.

The living area, with its sumptuous sofas and plush cushions, is set around a warming fireplace, making it the ideal spot to socialise.

The kitchen has all the tools needed to cook a hearty breakfast or sophisticated dinner, which can then be tucked into at the large dining table.

The outdoor terrace, with far-reaching views, offers a wonderful area for an après-ski drink.

Families and friends who are keen drive to resort will find two conveniently located parking spaces at the rear of the chalet.

A week’s stay, from 10 December 2023, costs from £1,254 pp (£15,048 total*) for 12 people sharing the chalet on a Contactless Catered Basis.

This includes a daily private shuttle service to-and-from the slopes between 8.30 am to 10 am and 4 pm to 6 pm.

Ski France (0203 475 4756, www.skifrance-premium.co.uk)

*Plus four complimentary six-day lift passes if booked before 30 September 2023

Meribel, France. Image © PlanetSKI

Classic: Chalet Grande Étoile, Alpe d’Huez

Located in the heart of the Viel-Alpe quartier of Alpe d’Huez, a stone’s throw from the town’s shops, restaurants and bars, Chalet Grande Étoile is a delightful Alpine chalet.

Sleeping up to 10 people in five bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, the south-facing balcony, rejuvenating spa area with Jacuzzi and sauna (shared with neighbouring chalet, Petite Étoile), and open-plan living and dining area make Grande Étoile shine.

After each enthralling day on the mountain, store skis, boards and poles in the ski room, pop boots on the dryers, and have a snack in the kitchen before sinking into the hot tub or enjoying a refreshing beer or wine on the balcony.

Proving incredibly popular, Chalet Grande Étoile is already fully booked for the 2023/24 ski season.

A week’s stay during the 2024/25 ski season costs from 1,020 pp (10,199 total) for 10 people sharing on a Contactless Catered Basis.

Ski France (0203 475 4756, www.skifrance-classic.co.uk)

Classic: Chalet Petite Étoile, Alpe d’Huez

Next to Chalet Grande Étoile, Petite Étoile sleeps up to six guests in three cosy bedrooms.

The third bedroom has a small adjoining room that can accommodate an extra two guests in bunk beds – perfect for those travelling with little ones.

A cosy living and dining room, fully equipped kitchen, and inviting balcony provide a great space to unwind after a day’s skiing.

Guests can also make use of the spa area complete with sauna, Jacuzzi and washing machine (shared with Chalet Grande Étoile).

Due to its proximity to the centre of Alpe d’Huez, Petite Étoile is a great base for making the most of the vibrant bars, restaurants and shops in resort.

A week’s stay, from 16 December 2023, costs from £1,095 pp (£6,569 total*) for six people sharing on a Contactless Catered Basis.

Ski France (0203 475 4756, www.skifrance-classic.co.uk)

*Plus one complimentary six-day lift pass if booked before 30 September 2023

For full T&Cs of the lift pass offer, please visit: https://www.skifrance.co.uk/winter-deals/

For more information visit www.skifrance.co.uk or call 0207 475 4756.

About Ski France and Summer France:

Ski France and Summer France have been specialising in hassle-free holidays throughout France since 1988.

With 58 mountain destinations, 39 seaside resorts as well as appealing countryside pads offering upscale hotels, Alpine chalets, holiday cottages and self-catered villas with pools in its prestigious portfolio, Ski France and Summer France offer great value holiday options that cater for all styles and budgets.

From family holidays to golf getaways and beach breaks along the French West Coast to winter escapes exploring some of the Alps’ top ski resorts, Ski France and Summer France’s team of experts and in-resort staff are dedicated to ensuring customers enjoy a personalised and memorable time away.