Chalet Les Marmottes
A family-run chalet in an old French farmhouse with spacious accommodation
This family-run chalet has been tastefully converted from an ancient 18th century farmhouse using most of the original old wood for beams and floors. These are made of Larch (Melez) from the forests that cover this area of the Ecrins National Park. All the woodwork has been prepared by a local ski instructor who trained in the prestigious “école boulle” in Paris.
The chalet itself is just 5 minutes walk from the main lift system in Chantemerle. This makes it particularly convenient for an amble back at the end of a tiring and hopefully pleasurable days’ skiing. The additional benefits are the convenience of being near bars, shops and restaurants in a village location.
The very welcoming lounge has comfortable seating, a fabulous open log fire, beamed ceiling and open wooden stairs to first floor. There is also an honesty bar.
The five spacious en suite bedrooms all have a theme, either famous mountain names or ski resorts. One has access to a balcony and all have magnificent mountain views. Some have original works of art done by a family friend.
The wood features and cladding in the dining room make it particularly welcoming with its large oak table with seating for 12 diners and an extra one for additional guests. On the one side you can see Karin working in her kitchen and on the other side there are magnificent mountain views towards Briançon.
A warm welcome awaits you from Karin and Denis Lucas who will look after your needs throughout your stay. You will most certainly enjoy their hospitality both before dinner with aperitifs and canapés in front of an open log fire and then Karin’s well known French cooking but with an English twist. Apart from being an excellent English speaking ski instructor, Denis is extremely knowledgeable about wines in general as he also sells wine to numerous hotels, restaurants and private clients.
Early enquiries essential to secure popular weeks.
Meals
- Champagne reception and canapés on day of arrival
- Aperitif before evening meal (6 days)
- Breakfast (7 days) with cereals, yoghurt, boiled eggs, home baked croissants and French bread, homemade preserves, fresh fruit, coffee/tea/chocolate
- Four course evening meal (6 nights) with starter, main course often of local specialities, cheeses, dessert, fresh fruit and coffee or tisanes. Unlimited specially selected French wines available throughout the meal.
Services included in the price during your stay in Les Marmottes
- Host and hostess (Denis and Karin) are bilingual (English/French)
- Cotton bed linen and towels with a mid week change (on request)
- L’Occitane soap
- Daily light cleaning of rooms
- TV in rooms
- Tea and coffee making facilities in all rooms
- In chalet lift pass delivery on day of arrival
- Secure ski store
- Ski boot warm room
- Ski/boot hire reservations
- Personal and group ski tuition reservations
- Selection of books, games and magazines
- Cots and high chairs on request
- Restaurant reservations and advice
- Vegetarian meals (on request in advance)
- Beauty treatments, massage, physio reservations.
- High-speed internet access
- Airport transfers on request
Winter prices for Chalet Les Marmottes (2009/10)
All our prices are per person and include 7 days accommodation with meals (see above) and a 6-day full area lift pass.
| December | January | February | March | April | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 19 | 26 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 3 | 10 | 17 |
| £570 | £650 | £695 | £570 | £575 | £580 | £675 | £685 | £685 | £695 | £685 | £675 | £650 | £650 | £635 | £635 | £595 | £580 | £580 |
Prices Revised 4th
August 2009
E & OE
Accommodation details
Living Room |
On ground floor with open fire place, small bar and plenty of comfortable seating. |
Dining Room |
Separate on first floor with balcony and spectacular mountain views. |
Bedrooms |
Five in total: Choice of four double/twin rooms on the first floor.
One family room with a separate bunk-bedded room on the ground floor. All rooms traditionally and individually furnished. |
Bathrooms |
En-suite with wash basin and WC; Four with showers and one with bath and shower unit. |
Meals |
Full breakfast, four-course evening meals with unlimited selected wines (six nights only). |
Photos of Les Marmottes Accommodation
The Lounge
One of the bedrooms
Exterior Views
The front entrance
