Chalet Marie, Avoriaz, France

Chalet Marie is a fantastic chalet in the centre of Avoriaz, with its cosy Alpine décor and doorstep skiing it is the perfect chalet for a week in the Portes du Soleil Ski Area.

Cosy and welcoming

Chalet Marie is furnished in an inviting Savoyard style, with Alpine antiques and a fireplace in the communal lounge it is a wonderful ski chalet in Avoriaz. Sleeping up to 15 guests, all seven wood panelled bedrooms are spacious and comfortable, and benefit from having their own en-suite bathrooms. After a day on the slopes, return to the chalet to enjoy a coffee and an afternoon treat in the spacious open-concept living and dining space, complete with high beamed ceilings, a feature fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a balcony with views of the resort and valley below.

Chalet catering

Our wonderful chalet team are on hand to make your stay as relaxed as possible, each day they will serve you a cooked breakfast, tasty afternoon tea and a three course meal with an aperitif and unlimited wine - you have the benefit of home cooking without the washing up at the end of your meal.

Doorstep skiing

With doorstep skiing, you have quick and easy access to the slopes to enjoy the full Portes du Soleil Ski Area. Strap on your board on or click on your skis just outside and head off to discover the vast number of blue and red runs at high altitude. With 600km of skiing in the whole area, there is no shortage of runs to explore during your holiday.

Why is this a Choice property?

Excellent location - The Chalet Marie has a prime position in Avoriaz with doorstep skiing and being close to the resort facilities, you have everything you need for a week in the mountains.

Chalet team - Our chalet staff are available to make your stay as comfortable as possible, the team prepare each meal plus afternoon tea six days a week and maintain the cleanliness in the chalet throughout the week.

Great for groups - The chalet is a great option for groups of friends or family, sleeping up to 15 guests with cosy rooms and a open plan communal areas its perfect for catching up after a day skiing.

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

This season, our menu is changing for the better. 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.

• Mountain views
• Sun terrace
• Sauna
• Living room with fireplace
• Heated boot room
• TV area
• Free Wi-Fi

Family Facilities

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 inform us of any special dietary requirements at the time of booking. 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.

• No. of rooms: 7

• No. of buildings: 1
• No. of floors: 3

Rooms

Room Facilities

• En-suite bath or shower rooms. The baths all have showers with wall mounted shower heads and shower screens.

Lower Ground Floor

• Heated boot room
• Sauna

Room 1 - Double bed, shower and WC

Room 2 - Twin beds, shower and WC

Rooms 1 & 2 have recessed windows.

Ground Floor

• Chalet entrance
• Ski locker (outside)

Room 3 - Double bed, shower and WC

Room 4 - Twin / Triple (double and single bed), bath and WC

Room 5 - Twin beds, bath and WC

Room 6 - Twin beds, shower and WC

First Floor

• Living room with fireplace
• Kitchen and dining area
• Balcony

Room 7 - Double bed, shower and WC

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