NB: This is a "family" chalet, so all bookings must include at least one child or teenager.
The Ecureuil chalet sits in the bottom row of our group of six modern chalets in the heart of Peisey, yet only a short walk from the impressive 'Vanoise Express' cable-car, linking this part of the massive Paradiski area to the La Plagne section. The children's ski garden, ski school meeting point and main Peisey chairlift are only 75m across the road from the uppermost chalet level.
The position of the chalet is fabulous, offering superb uninterrupted views over the valley below from both the wrap around balcony off the bright lounge and dining area, as well as the balcony or terrace from every single bedroom. Each of the rooms are a generous size, with four of them sleeping 2-3 in comfort and the "loft-like" suite, reached via a spiral staircase, accommodating a family of 5 in exclusive comfort.
Bathrooms are also designed with family use in mind, with each one offering a bath as well as a shower above, and double wash hand basins.
The interior style is attractive and modern with a feature fireplace in the lounge and cosy TV corner, and the bedroom layout works extremely well as three of the floors have pairs of bedrooms adjacent to each other, offering perfect privacy for families of 4-5 and the bonus of two full bathrooms!
As the chalets are built on a slope, a series of terraced paths and steps connect the six, but you need not be concerned about carrying your skis up and down each day,as there is a secure ski locker room up at road level, right next to Chalet Hermine. Ski boots can be stored overnight on the heated boot rack within the chalet. Backpacks are recommended in preference to pushchairs, although we have limited storage space for pushchairs in this ski-locker room, just below street level, down a small flight of steps.
Our Nursery and Snow Club are also based in the Hermine, giving another good reason why Peisey offers every convenience for families.
For total relaxation on your holiday there is a sauna on the lowest level, as well as an outdoor hot tub on the terrace, from where you can enjoy some of the most enviable views in resort, so don't forget your swimwear!
Chalets Renard and Ourson are used for Nursery and Snow Club lunches with the children eating there between midday and 2pm. On busy weeks other chalets may also be used for lunch.
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.
Sauna with shower, French door to terrace with hot-tub
Room 1, Sleeps 2-3, Twin/double plus single bed/sofa (bath/wc/terrace)
Room 2, Sleeps 2, Twin/double plus single *sofa (bath/wc/terrace)
Room 4, Sleeps 2-3, Twin/double plus single bed/sofa (bath/wc/balcony)
Room 3, Sleeps 2-3, Twin/double plus single bed/sofa (bath/wc/balcony)
Entrance, wc, kitchen, open-plan living/dining-room with log fire and balcony
Suite 5, Sleeps 4-5, Twin/double plus single *sofa, with balcony, inter-connecting to hall area with twin bunks (bath and separate wc) Access via spiral staircase, not recommended for children under 5.
Supplements: per person per night Suite 5 £3.50.
All rooms/suites will take a cot.
*Sofas in rooms 2 and 5 are sofa beds and can be used by guests booking the whole chalet instead of other beds in the chalet.
Floor plans are for guidance only and may not be to scale.
We set high standards for our cuisine, and train our staff extensively before the season starts, to ensure that guests will enjoy every meal.
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.
Our Chalet Hotel teams can also prepare a packed lunch for you on request, at a small local charge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our Chalet Hotel teams can also prepare a packed lunch for you on request, at a small local charge.
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.
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.
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.
•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).
Great for •Snowboarding •Off-piste •Families •Groups
Snow Report: Top 374cm, Bottom 19cm
Snow Forecast: 19cm expected this week
Snow History: April average depth 167.83cm
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 Ecureuil.
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 |
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