Chalet Aravis (Altitude Residence), Les Arcs

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Overview: chalet description: Chalet Aravis (Altitude Residence) description

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

Chalet Aravis is on the sixth floor of the Altitude residence, in the heart of Les Arcs 2000, and is one of the ten chalet apartments we offer here. Perfect for a couple of families or extended family groups, it sleeps just 8 over four double or twin en suite bedrooms.

The popularity of our apartments here is due to the sheer convenience the location offers, as ski access is less than 2 minutes' away, and childcare is right next door in the de l'Ours residence.

Extra facilities are also comprehensive with all guests having access to the indoor swimming-pool, shared sauna, ski lockers, a small après-ski bar and underground parking, plus there are lifts to every floor.

As with all our catered apartments here, guests will be looked after by a dedicated host, exclusive to the Aravis, who will assist with your holiday needs. Families will have every comfort with a fireplace and TV in the open-plan living and dining area, as well as a balcony from where fabulous views across the valley and resort can be enjoyed.

Our childcare rooms are all located in the Chalets de L'Ours, adjacent to the Altitude and accessible via an underground corridor. Children in our childcare programme will use Chalets McKinley, Machu Picchu and Olympus at lunchtime.


Families: Chalet Aravis (Altitude Residence) for children

  • Nursery 17 weeks - 40 months In Altitude
  • Snow Club 3 - 8 years In Chalets de L’Ours (80m)
  • Cocoa Clubs
    • Cocoa Club 6 - 12 years In Chalets de L’Ours (80m)
  • Children’s Ski Lessons 3 - 12 years offering a wide range of ski classes and activities
  • Strict signing-in/out procedures for all ages whenever responsibility for children passes between staff or ski instructors and parents
  • Guided Ski Fun 6 - 12 years afternoon groups
  • Snow Club fun 40 months + for children over nursery age

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

Facilities: Chalet Aravis (Altitude Residence) features

  • Less than 2 minutes' to nearest lift
  • Indoor pool
  • Shared sauna
  • Free Wifi
  • Fireplace and TV
  • En suite bedrooms, one with balcony
  • Substantial breakfast, afternoon tea,children's high tea and 3-course dinner with complimentary wine and coffee

Room Types: Chalet Aravis (Altitude Residence) bedrooms

  • GROUND FLOOR

    Rooms 1 & 4, Sleep 2, Double (bath/wc)

    Room 2, Sleeps 2, Twin (bath/wc)

    Room 3, Sleeps 2, Twin with balcony (shower/wc)

    Floor plans are for guidance only and may not be to scale.


Meals: Chalet Aravis (Altitude Residence) food & drink

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

One of the joys of choosing to take a catered chalet ski holiday is that you’re not doing the cooking. Our staff prepare and serve breakfast, afternoon tea and a 3 course evening meal including wine and coffee, on six days a week in our chalets on our staff day off, a continental breakfast will be provided for you.

The staff night off gives 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.

Let us take care of the cooking and with the Baby Listening Service, all the family can sit back, relax and focus on the skiing!

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, bread (and croissants in France), fruit juices, tea and coffee and a cooked breakfast of bacon, sausage, eggs and beans.

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

Afternoon Tea

Every day, apart from our 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 11 as many parents prefer to enjoy adult-only company over dinner. Parents are asked to accompany their children under 3, whilst 3-10 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, rose 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.

Dinner on staff days off for all guests

On the staff night off you and your family have the opportunity to eat out in one of the local restaurants. Our staff will be happy to help with recommendations and bookings if you wish. If you would prefer, you can always order in a takeaway pizza, and have a relaxing evening in.

Children’s High Tea

High Tea provides children under 11 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 3-10 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.

Christmas & New Year Celebrations

All our chalets 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 11 and over of course).

We update Chalet Aravis (Altitude Residence)'s details often, but facilities do change. e.g. some extras listed by the supplier as "free" or included might only be for the first time you use them, or for one time per party, then charged for further use. If any specific feature is essential to your holiday, make sure you ask us to confirm the details of it before you book your holiday.
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Resort: about Les Arcs: about holidays in Les Arcs: about ski holidays in Les Arcs: about ski holidays in Les Arcs France

Paradiski ski area Ski-in ski-out High altitude skiing

One half of the magnificent Paradiski, Les Arcs has well earned its reputation as one of the best ski destinations in France (and if you ask us, the whole wide world).

Beginner Intermediate Advanced Snowboard

Great for Snowboarding Off-piste Families Groups

Les Arcs webcam

Snow Report: Top 374cm, Bottom 60cm

Snow Forecast: 29cm expected this week

Snow History: March average depth 179.17cm

Les Arcs trail map

Approx. airport transfer times depend on conditions:

Chambéry (CMF)134km, 2 hrs
Geneva (GVA)215km, 3 hrs
Lyon (LYS)212km, 2 hrs 30
Grenoble (GNB)207km, 2 hrs 30
Region:France, Alps
First opened:1968

Les Arcs lift pass price last reported as €315 (adult 6 day Paradiski area pass)
€276 (adult 6 day Les Arcs local pass). Ask for a quote when booking Chalet Aravis (Altitude Residence).
Night skiing: Yes
Les Arcs has N S E W facing slopes.
Usually open for skiing December - April.

Town altitude: 1600m - 2100m
Top of slopes: 3226m
Bottom of piste: 1200m
Vertical drop:
Total length of trails:200km
Longest piste:7km
Les Arcs came to be in 1968 after a group of ski instructors and architects dreamt up a resort with all the perks of a village but a mountainside location. It grew into one of the largest, most incredible ski areas in the Alps. The closest airport is Chambery with a transfer time of a couple of hours, plus transport links from Geneva, Lyon and Grenoble. Present-day Les Arcs consists of four main purpose built villages. The original resort, Arc 1600, was created for doorstep skiing and is linked by a funicular ...
As you'd expect from one of the biggest ski areas on the planet, there's everything from gorgeous tree-lined runs to wild, white-knuckle off-piste. For beginners, each of the 3 main Arcs has 'ski tranquille' zone, and the wide beginner runs leading to the resort have gentle gradients perfect for practising. Local instructors are on hand to show you the ropes, with ski schools based in each of the main villages (1800 has the most). There are magic carpet lifts at 1800 and 2000 - an easy way for newbies to get up ...
If you're looking for a party, Arc 1800 is the place to be. With heaps of watering holes like the Red Hot Saloon (or the 'Red Bar' to use local lingo), Benji's and La Folie Douce. If you're looking for more of a French-style après spot, Ambiente Cafe has a really cool atmosphere and lots of nice cocktails (happy hour usually starts at 4) while Le club 1950 your venue if you're looking to party into the wee hours. Arc 1600's a little quieter but for good music and a scenic terrace check out Les 2 Têtes. In te...

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Loach Family
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The staff took fantastic care of the children, whilst being knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
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