Chalet Marie, Avoriaz 1800

For 6 mornings of your holiday there’s a classic full cooked breakfast available.

A tasty home baked cake will be served for afternoon tea with a selection of teas, coffee and hot chocolate.

A 4-course set menu will be cooked and served by your chalet hosts on 6 evenings of your holiday. Start your evening with an aperitif with nibbles, followed by a starter, main, dessert and cheese board.

Wine is served with dinner, plus tea and coffee will be available after your meal.

On Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, a special celebration menu is prepared.

Staff night off is once a week when there is no afternoon tea or dinner, so on this day you can explore the local restaurants in Avoriaz. Breakfast on this day will be a continental breakfast.

Vegetarians, gluten free, diabetics and vegans meals available (request at time of booking- charge may apply)

Part of the vast Portes du Soleil domain, Avoriaz is arguably one of the most enjoyable resorts in the region. Sitting at 1800m it can guarantee good snow, unlike most of the other resorts. It claims to be a boarding Mecca, as the first European resort to embrace the sport. There is a specialist park, a half-pipe, a slalom course and extensive off-piste. Additionally, there is a giant "ecological park" (loads of natural modules set off-piste between the trees)called the Stash.

This also attracts better skiers, as do some great black pistes. The most notable of these is 'The Wall', which plunges you down into Switzerland and should only be tried by those with plenty of tough miles under their belts. But don't despair beginners and intermediates - there are countless motorway pistes across the whole network to get you sorted and smiling. 

As a purpose-built resort, Avoriaz was one of the first to work out a largely sensible layout. There are no cars, making for a calm, safe atmosphere. Lifts are very close to the accommodation, which varies greatly depending on the age of the building. Horse-drawn sleighs are popular and very romantic in an evening after dinner. Because of its attractions, Avoriaz often gets crowded and can be expensive. There are about 25 restaurants (some good, but pricey) and reasonable nightlife. The ski school is excellent. Children are well catered for, including a very good kids' village and Geneva is only two hours away.

Overall, Avoriaz is blessed with a number of qualities to establish its excellent reputation in the region. It's good for its snow, its challenging skiing and the fact that you can always ski to your door.