Chalet Christian, Alpe d'Huez, France

NB: This is a "family" chalet, so all bookings must include at least one child or teenager.

Chalet Christian is on the second floor of the former Hotel Etendard where we run 2 delightful chalets.

It is well located close to the centre of the resort and only a five minute walk at most from the childcare base, within the Chalet Hotel Mariandre. Ski access is also straightforward with the nearest lift only 200m walk away, and in the right conditions you can ski back to within 150m of the chalet. Families will also appreciate the proximity to the resort's ice rink and indoor swimming pools (one free entrance to each is included with the lift pass)

The interior style of the chalet is traditional yet with modern features such as slate contemporary flooring and well-planned en suite shower rooms, added when the former hotel was converted into the chalets.The four twin rooms are warm and inviting with wood panelling and pine bedsteads, plus two can sleep up to four as they have bunk beds suitable for under 12's and two also have a balcony.
The attractive lounge and dining area is open plan with classic Alpine furnishings as well as a TV and DVD player.

To add to its all-round appeal, the chalet has its own sauna and a ski room with heated boot warmers close to the chalet entrance at the rear of the building.

An internal staircase connecting the Christian to the larger Philippe chalet on the two floors below can be opened up specifically for larger groups (22-32) when booking both chalets and arrangements can be made to eat together in Philippe's spacious dining room. All adult guests will then have the added bonus of the use of the hot tub in the Philippe!

• In Chalet Hotel Mariandre
• Strict signing-in/out procedures for all ages whenever responsibility for children passes between staff or ski instructors and parents

Ski Childcare & Children’s Ski Lessons

We have led the childcare concept for UK families on skiing holidays for the last 35 years and our programme is constantly reviewed and refined, with previous guest feedback always the key element in further enhancing the experience.

For parents, Classic Childcare means being able to leave your accommodation after breakfast to head for the first lifts, only needing to return after the last one shuts. We look after your children completely throughout the ski day if you wish.

While the babies and toddlers go to our Nursery, staff take the older ones to our partner ski-school, collect them, give them lunch, run activities to keep them happy and stimulated and then take them back to their chalets for their high tea, giving you our super-convenient ‘Seamless Service’ throughout the day.

Why Choose us?

• 35 years experience as the UK’s leading family ski specialist
• The biggest choice of childcare services in skiing
• Flexible childcare options, from half-days up to our 'Seamless Service' from 9am-6pm
• Strict ratios of nannies to children in all our Nurseries
• All nannies properly qualified and English-speaking
• All childcare staff are subject to the new Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check (formerly the 'CRB' check) in line with the UK's legal requirements for anyone working regularly and closely with children.
• All appropriate childcare and catering staff trained to the City & Guilds Level 2 in Food Safety or equivalent
• Strict signing-in/out procedures for all ages whenever responsibility for children passes between staff or ski instructors and parents
• Exclusive ski classes, with the best English-speaking instructors
• Maximum 8 children in a class, and only 6 per class for 3-4 year-olds
• Guided Ski Fun afternoon groups
• Family Ski Guiding on your last day
• FREE evening Baby-Listening/ Child Patrol Service every night in all our Chalet Hotels, Xtra Chalets and larger chalets, and in all properties on our staff’s one night off per week

• Traditional renovated chalet
• Ski to 150m from the chalet
• Approx. 5 minutes' walk to childcare base
• Approx. 2 minutes' walk (200m) to the nearest ski lift
• 5 minutes' walk to the 'Palais du Sport'
• Sauna

• SECOND FLOOR

  Main entrance to chalet, ski-room with heated boot warmers, open-plan lounge with (satellite?) TV, dining-room and kitchen, sauna and shower.

  Room 8, Sleeps 2, Twin with en suite shower/wc

  Room 9, Sleeps 2, Twin with en suite shower/wc and balcony

  Room 10, Sleeps 2, Twin and bunk beds with en suite shower/wc and balcony

  Room 11, Sleeps 2, Twin and bunk beds with en suite shower/wc

  Supplements per person per night:
  En suite Shower/wc/balcony £3.50.
  N.B. Rooms 4, 5 and 6 have bunk beds in addition to their twin and can therefore take additional guests if required.
  Floor plans are for guidance only and may not be to scale.

Winter 2017/18 Cuisine

We set high standards for our cuisine, and train our staff extensively before the season starts, to ensure that guests will enjoy every meal.

Breakfast

In all our properties breakfast is served buffet-style with a selection of cold options including a choice of cereals or porridge, cold meats, cheese and preserves, and bread (and croissants in France) fruit juices, tea and coffee and a cooked breakfast of bacon, sausage, eggs and beans.

On the one staff night off per week, a continental style breakfast is laid out for you to help yourselves in all chalets.

Piste Picnics

Our Chalet Hotel teams can also prepare a packed lunch for you on request, at a small local charge.

Afternoon Tea

Every day, apart from the one staff day off, a home-baked cake and tea and coffee making facilities are laid out for you to help yourself when you return from the slopes.

Chalet Meals

High Tea at 5.30pm is served as a 2 course evening meal for all children under 13 as many parents prefer to enjoy adult-only company over dinner. Parents are asked to accompany their children under 3, whilst 3-12 years old are supervised by our childcare team.

Adult dinner at 7.30pm comprises 3 courses including an appetiser, main dish and dessert, preceded by a prosecco apéritif, accompanied by a choice of red and white wines, and culminating with tea or coffee.

If it's important to you to eat dinner altogether as a family, we offer Family Dining in any chalet when you book the entire chalet for exclusive use. Dinner is then served from 6:30pm with the menu based on our adult dishes with some flexibility for the children's preferences. There is a supplement of £39 per child for Family Dining.

Children’s High Tea

High Tea provides children under 13 with a healthy menu, but tailored more towards children’s tastes than our main adult dinner, and puréed food is also always available for infants on request. Parents are asked to accompany their children under 36 months at High Tea please, whilst children from 3-12 years will be supervised by staff.

Special Diets

Vegetarian options are available in our chalets if you advise us in advance. Other special diets can generally be catered for at a cost of £35 per person per week. Any dietary requirements must be advised to us at the time of booking in order for us to be fully prepared.

Winter 2018/19 Cuisine

Our staff prepare and serve breakfast, afternoon tea and a 3 course evening meal including wine and coffee, on five days a week, representing great value for money in any ski resort and giving you more precious time as a family. The staff nights off give you a chance to sample some of the delicious local restaurants an ensure that you don’t leave The Alps without your fill of Weiner Schnitzel or Fondue! Our baby listening service ensures that you can enjoy your meal out without worry.

We set high standards for our cuisine, and train our staff extensively before the season starts, to ensure that you will enjoy every meal.

Breakfast

In all our properties breakfast is served buffet-style with a selection of cold options including a choice of cereals or porridge, cold meats, cheese and preserves, and bread (an croissants in France) fruit juices, tea and coffee and a cooked breakfast of bacon, sausage, eggs and beans.

On the two staff nights off per week, a continental style breakfast is laid out for you to help yourselves in all chalets.

Piste Picnics

Our Chalet Hotel teams can also prepare a packed lunch for you on request, at a small local charge.

Afternoon Tea

Every day, apart from two one staff days off, a home-baked cake and tea and coffee making facilities are laid out for you to help yourself when you return from the slopes.

Christmas & New Year Celebrations

All our chalets and Chalet Hotels offer traditional fare for Christmas dinner, with roast turkey and all the trimmings, Christmas pudding, mince pies, crackers, party hats and of course a pre-dinner glass of Champagne plus a lively, fun atmosphere for all the family.

This is the one meal that all families share together regardless of children’s ages, so in some properties the dining tables can be quite crowded, but this adds to the festive ambience of all celebrating together!

A special festive menu followed by Champagne is also served on New Year’s Eve, but this is for adults only (and those aged 13+ of course), unless you are staying in a Family Dining chalet.

Staff Day/Night Off

Once a week for 2017/18 and twice a week for 2018/19, you have an opportunity to eat out and enjoy a local Alpine Restaurant on our staff's day(s) off. Don't forget, you can still take advantage of our free Baby-Listening/Child Patrol Service on this evening.For the 2017/18 season.