Chalet Cairn, Tignes, France

Located on the lakeshore in Tignes Le Lac, Chalet Cairn is a comfortable chalet that is fully catered by our hosts. You benefit from the wellness facilities including a hot tub on the sun terrace and a cosmic sauna (a sauna with a viewing window) overlooking the lake and the mountain peaks beyond. Chalet Cairn is available to book exclusively for a group as well as room by room.

Fantastic location

The location is simply stunning with views across the lake to Val Claret and the Grand Motte glacier - at night you can even see the illuminated mountain face known as 'The Fingers', named after the narrow couloirs and ridges running down it. Chalet Cairn also offers you easy access to the Tignes and Val d'Isere ski area. It's just a three-minute walk to the slopes, the Tovière gondola and Palafour chairlift in Tignes le Lac, and the free ski shuttle bus stops right outside the chalet on its way to Val Claret. There'll also be plenty of opportunity for you to explore the resort and its bars or restaurants as the resort centre is just a two-minute walk from the chalet, perfect for après ski!

Stylish and modern design

The owner takes great pride in the chalet and is constantly updating to keep it in a perfect condition for guests. All bedrooms in the property are decorated to a high quality and all feature en-suite facilities. The living room and dining area is open plan, leading out to the sun terrace where you'll find the hot tub and cosmic sauna. You'll also find a heated ski and boot room as well as extra storage by the entrance of the chalet.

Chalet catering

With Chalet Cairn, you'll benefit from our own chalet catering and your chalet hosts are there to make your ski holiday as relaxed as possible. Your chalet hosts will prepare breakfast, afternoon tea and a four-course dinner including a choice of wine, beer and soft drinks. Dinner service starts with an aperitif which you can enjoy with friends or family in front of the lounge fireplace.

Why is this a Choice property?

Chalet hosts - Our chalet hosts are here to make your holiday easy and stress free. All meals will be prepped and ready for when you get back with table service included at breakfast and dinner. They're there to have a chat about the best ski runs, and things to do in and around the resort.

Spa facilities - With access to a hot tub and cosmic sauna, you can really treat yourself to some relaxation time after a day on the slopes. Not only that, but both are located on the chalet's terrace and have amazing views of the surrounding mountains.

Excellent location - Located a short three-minute walk to the centre of Tignes, Chalet Cairn is close to all the amenities you'll need throughout your stay, including the ski lifts and ski school meeting point.

Our chalets are going greener, so our mountains don't

In all of our chalets we're giving you more choice, with both meat-free and meat options on offer throughout your stay. This is driven as part of our commitment to reduce our carbon footprint.

• Sun terrace with cosmic sauna and hot tub
• Lounge with fireplace
• TV (Please note the property does not have a DVD player)
• Heated ski and boot room
• Free Wi-Fi
• L'Occitane toiletries

Family facilities

• Children's menu and earlier meal times are available upon request
• Highchairs are available
• Room 4 can take a cot

Children 11 years and under are welcome in the chalet on any date where one group books the entire chalet for their exclusive use. Otherwise children are allowed on peak dates only. Please see our chalet page for more information. For Winter 2024/25 these dates are:

• 14, 21 and 28 Dec
• 15 and 22 Feb
• 29 March, 5 and 12 April

Our catered chalets mean there is no need to worry about a shopping trip whilst on holiday, as you will be looked after by us from arrival right to departure.

Breakfast

A continental buffet breakfast is available on 7 mornings of your holiday. There’ll be a selection of cereals, bread and pastries from a local bakery, jams and spreads, local cheeses and charcuterie, yogurts and fresh fruits. We have Nespresso coffee machines in each chalet, along with teas, infusions, hot chocolates and fruit juices.

For 6 mornings of your holiday there’s a classic full cooked breakfast available, starting from 8am. Your hosts will take an order from you and get it prepared ahead of your big day on the slopes. Options include free range eggs, sausages, bacon, halloumi, mushrooms and tomatoes.

Afternoon Tea

A fresh cake will be baked and ready for your return from the slopes, 6 days of the week. Perfect to pair with the selection of teas, hot chocolate and Nespresso coffee, that’re in your chalet for you whenever you fancy.

Evening Meal

A 4-course set menu will be cooked and served by your chalet hosts on 6 evenings of your holiday. You’ll start your evening with an Aperitif and nibbles, where we have a choice of 2 Italian Proseccos from the Veneto region, one of which is a 0% alcohol option, beer and soft drinks.

The evening set menu has been designed to incorporate a variety of different cuisines, including classic French, Asian, Italian and British dishes. One evening the menu will be a delicious regional dish, from the area you are staying in.

After each homemade dessert there’s a selection of cheeses with fresh bread, crackers and chutney, along with coffee, tea or infusions.

There will be special celebration menus on Christmas Day & New Year's Eve.

Wine and Drinks

During your evening meal guests can indulge in our carefully selected complimentary local wines, which consists of a choice of 3 red, 3 white and 1 rosé. All of the wines have been carefully chosen so that there is a great variety and offer something to cater for all tastes and that pairs well with the menu.

For those guests that don’t drink wine, there is a selection of beer (both with and without alcohol), sparkling mineral water and soft drinks.

Sample Menu

Aperitif

Prosecco, beer or soft drinks

Starter

Sweet potato and coconut soup

Choice of Main Course

Chicken chasseur

or

Baked aubergine and mushroom chasseur

Sides

Chive mash potato and green beans

Dessert

Lemon posset with shortbreads

Selection of French cheeses with fresh bread and chutney

Please note

Breakfast hot option, afternoon tea & dinner is 6 days per week due to chalet staff's day off. Our representatives are there to recommend and book a local restaurant in resort for the free evening.

Chalet staff day off is usually a Wednesday, but for Christmas and New Year week this will be a Thursday.

Board basis options available

• Chalet Catering

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

• Diabetics - Insulin can be stored
• Gluten Free
• Vegans
• Vegetarians

Please let us know of any dietary requirements before your holiday, so we can be as prepared as possible. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

Occupancy

6 bedrooms sleeping 12-14 guests

Rooms

Ground Floor

• Chalet entrance
• Heated ski and boot room (located in adjacent garage)

Room 1, 2 & 3 - Twin beds, bath with a handheld shower and WC. Beds can be made up as doubles if requested.

Lower Ground Floor

• Newly renovated open plan kitchen
• Dining room
• Lounge with fireplace
• Terrace
• Cosmic sauna
• Outdoor hot tub

Room 4 - Twin beds, bunk bed (partially separated sleeping area), bath with a handheld shower, WC and balcony.

Room 5 - Twin beds, bath with a handheld shower and WC.

Room 6 - Twin beds room, bath with a handheld shower and WC.

The twin beds can be made up as doubles if requested.

Resident staff bedroom.

• Lift accessible: No
• Lift serves all floors: No
• Access ramp: No