Chalet Asters, Villeneuve

Features

Chalet (Half board plus wine)

This fantastic chalet is located in a charming old part of town, not far from the nearest shops, bars and restaurants and within walking distance from the lifts. The open-plan lounge and dining room have superb mountain views.

Location • 4 minutes walk to nearest lift • 3 minutes walk to the resort's shops and bars

Features • lounge with TV and DVD player • hairdryers available • services of our chalet hosts

Meals • hearty breakfast with one cooked option • afternoon tea with home-made cakes • 3 course evening meal with house wine and coffee included (5 nights) • 4 course farewell feast (1 night) • Please speak with your host to arrange early children's suppers.

Rooms Chalet Asters - sleeps 12-15 (room numbers in brackets)
ground floor: Ski room.
first floor: Lounge/dining area with terrace, TV and video, separate WC. Double room (1). Twin room (2). Shared bathroom with bath/shower and WC.
second floor: Triple room (double and single bed) with sink and shower unit in room (3). WC on landing (shared with Room 6). Twin room with shower and WC, across the corridor (4). Quad room (twin and bunk beds) with ensuite shower and WC (5). Double room (6) with single bed under sloping roof (suitable for a child) with shower room on landing. WC shared (rms 3&6).

Serre Chevalier Resort Info

'Serre Chevalier', home of Luc Alphand, the downhill world champion from 1995 to 1997, is found near the Italian border. Offering indirect links to Montgenèvre and the Milky Way, it has its own 250km of pistes and another 900km available with the Grande Galaxie Pass. The resort itself is very much an intermediates' paradise, good for beginners, but less so for advanced. More accomplished skiers are best advised to head for Monetier for some good black pistes, or a considerable variety of off-piste terrain. Two-thirds of the mountain enjoys wooded surroundings and, as the slopes are north-facing, they do hold snow. However, resort-level snow can be slushy as the villages are all below 1500m. Boarders will find masses to do, particularly those more advanced, with a specialist park and good off-piste.

The overall impression of Serre Chevalier is one of traditional, almost 'provencal' charm, particularly in Monetier. It is an atmospheric venue, of good value and unpretentious, also with a strong French feel. Definitely attempt to avoid French holiday times and the ensuing queues. The restaurants serve good local fare, but a car is a good option, allowing you to try each village's eateries. Unfortunately you are then adding to the local traffic problem. Nightlife is fairly limited, while shoppers may prefer to head for Briancon with its more town-like amenities. Briancon is a better destination if you are looking for off-snow activities. Families may be particularly attracted, with a very good ski school and decent childcare provision. Turin and its airport are two and a half hours away More Serre Chevalier resort information