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Chalet Valeriane in Courchevel Le Praz, catered chalet holidays, the perfect spot to unwind and explore the 3 valleys. Courchevel Le Praz’s hidden gem, catered chalet holidays where you will find a warm welcome exceptional dining with fine wines, the perfect spot to explore the 3 valleys or simply relax and unwind. Chalet Valeriane, Le Praz, Courchevel, France +33 (0) 6 70 55 04 65 +44 (0) 141 416 1970 info@chaletvaleriane.co.uk |
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About Us: Youri and Yvonne have each had 20 years plus experience in the hotel and restaurant business all around the world. Our first experience of Courchevel and the 3 valleys was an extended week over the millennium enjoying blue skies perfect conditions and the best piste party imaginable. We were hooked. We returned to Scotland and began planning our escape. Moving to the south of France near Carcassonne initially renovating a village house and running it as a Chambers d’Hôtes during the long hot summer months, it was idyllic but we missed the snow. So, decided to work winter seasons into our life plan. 7 years later and looking for a new challenges to put all of our experience to good use, we are excited to have taken on Chalet Valeriane with support and encouragement from Pam and Heather. Who are off globe trotting, we hope to have them both as regular visitors.
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The Service: Chalet Valeriane nestled in the heart of Le Praz, Courchevel 1300 only 5 minutes stroll from the bubble lifts to Courchevel 1850 and the 3 valleys the worlds largest ski area. Chalet Valeriane offers French charm at its finest where you will find a warm welcome, delicious food and comfortable cosy rooms with a touch of luxury. We believe that your Chalet experience should be made easy. We will take care of the essentials like ski-hire, ski lessons, and guiding you to the best snow. For those wishing to make the most of non-ski activities there is plenty on offer from sledging, snow-shoeing, ballooning, parapenting, husky dog sledging or simply enjoying the après ski. Leaving you to effortlessly enjoy your time on the mountain, the fantastic food, great location and our friendly efficient service. We go that extra step, it is our pleasure to help with special celebrations such as birthday or anniversary. We will happily organise Cake, Champagne, Flowers or all 3, smply inform us at the time of booking! From your first enquiry through to the very end of your holiday, you will experience personal service that is second to none!
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Food and Wine: Great food and wine is of paramount importance to us at chalet Valeriane. Begin your day with a hearty skier’s breakfast. On your return from the slopes or shops for afternoon tea, indulge in freshly baked cake remembering to leave room for your sumptuous evening meal. Your evening begins with pre dinner drinks and nibbles followed by a delicious 4 course dinner accompanied by our wine selection. We pride ourselves on our choice of wines, searching high and low and tasting many wines. We can’t say that this has been a hardship having had great fun wine tasting, before deciding on this season selection. We endeavour to cater for your dietary requirements or any special occasions you are celebrating. Please contact us if you have any additional requirements prior to your holiday with us. |
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Hallmarks: From your first enquiry through to the very end of your holiday, you will experience personal service that is second to none! Ensuring nothing is left to chance, these are our hallmarks: Personalised service from your first enquiry through to the very end of your holiday. Generous breakfasts with daily cooked options made to order. Afternoon tea with freshly baked home made cakes daily. Home cooked delicious four course dinner six evenings a week. Fluffy duvets and pillows with crisp white linen and big soft towels. Companion skiing to help you get the most out of the mountain. Fabulous selected international wines. Fantastic location only 5 minutes stroll from lifts and many bars and restaurants. |
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The Team: Youri and Yvonne de Jager We have each had 20 years plus experience in the hotel and restaurant business all around the world. Our first experience of Courchevel and the 3 valleys was an extended week over the millennium enjoying blue skies perfect conditions and the best piste party imaginable. We were hooked. We returned to Scotland and began planning our escape. Moving to the south of France near Carcassonne initially renovating a village house and running it as a Chambres d’Hôtes during the long hot summer months, it was idyllic but we missed the snow. So, decided to work winter seasons into our life plan. 7 years later and looking for a new challenge to put all of our experience to good use, we are excited to have taken on Chalet Valeriane with support and encouragement from Pam and Heather. Who are off globe trotting, we hope to have them both as regular visitors. Youri will be your Guide around the 3 valleys showing you the best pistes, links and rest stops. Whether you’re looking for a spectacular view for your picnic or a gourmet extravaganza. Youri will know just the spot. Yvonne, can be found mainly in the office, taking care of all the administration and making sure your holiday runs seamlessly. Your chef Robert and host Marti have a wealth of experience, having run their own restaurant for 25 years in Midhurst, West Sussex. This year we are delighted they are returning to Chalet Valeriane and are looking forward to welcoming friends old and new. |
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Non Skiers: For non-skiers, Le Praz offers many opportunities for lovely walks in the surrounding woods and forest. You may also wish to discover the other villages of Courchevel utilising the local free bus service. If you are looking for thrills you can choose from a range of mechanical sports, snowmobiling, piste-basher rides, quad & buggy carting to air sports including plane or helicopter flights, paragliding, hot air ballooning and hang gliding these just a few on offer. For those looking for more gentle activities there is still plenty to do. from sledging, to snow-shoeing, husky dog treks. Also bowling and ice skating and adventure climbing for children are available in the “Forum” building in Courchevel 1850, or simply enjoy a little retail therapy. Relax in the comfort of your own chalet and be massaged and pampered with a visit from a mobile therapist. www.pamperoffpiste.com.Or simply enjoy an après ski drink in one of the many bars piano bars and tea rooms. Not forgetting, the brilliant lift system ensuring non-skiers need not miss out on lunch with friends or family in one of the scenic mountain restaurants.
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Ski Hire: Why haul your heavy ski bag to the airport or train station when you could have a top pair of skis delivered to you in the chalet for your first days skiing. Regardless of you arrival time Brian will be on hand to ensure the best quality skis are ready and waiting for your first run. Ski and boot hire is offered in the chalet, a great selection of skis and boots without queuing, 3 Valley Rental have very competitive prices and excellent equipment: Beginners skis €75.00 All equipment fitted and delivered to the Chalet, prices are for 6 days hire. |
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The Chalet: Chalet Valeriane is a traditional village house Built in the typical Savoyard style of stone and wood that has been lovingly restored. Consisting of 5 bedrooms ranging from a single room to our Family room all with private facilities. Enjoy the spacious lounge dining room with wood burning stove, a perfect spot to relax after a hard day on the mountain or simply unwind in the enchanting warm and cosy atmosphere. All our bedrooms have an individual style, offering a relaxed comfort with attention to detail to ensure you have the best Chalet experience possible. For those who cannot quite bring themselves to leave the office to its own devices, you can bring your laptop and stay connected. We have wireless internet access. (please do bring your own laptop) Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor Basement Floor |
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The Rooms: Our bedrooms all have private facilities and an individual style, offering a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere with attention to detail. Each bedroom has fluffy duvets and pillows with crisp white linen and big soft towels and a hairdryer as standard to ensure you will have the best Chalet experience possible. Bedroom 1: The Front Room Bedroom 2: The Narrow Room Bedroom 3: Balcony Room Bedroom 4: The Mezzanine Room Bedroom 5: The Family Room |
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Highlights: Excellent location in the centre of Le Praz, 5 mins to ski lift linking directly into Courchevel 1850 and the 3 Valleys. Welcome drinks and canapes on arrival. Spacious lounge with big comfy sofa’s. 5 bedrooms with en-suite/private facilities. Companion skiing 2/3 days and in Chalet Ski Hire Service. Breakfast, afternoon tea, pre diner drinks and canapés and 4 course dinner with excellent wines. In Chalet massage/beauty therapy service. Crisp white linen, large soft towels, fluffy duvets and pillows. Boot Warmers. Wi-Fi, TV, DVD, CD sound system and board games. |
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Le Praz: Le Praz Courchevel 1300 has a true Savoyard character; we believe it to be the prettiest of the four Courchevel villages, with its rustic chalets and narrow cobbled streets. Le Praz boasts a good selection of lively bars, and fine restaurants. Chalet Valeriane is nestled in the heart of the village close to the bars, shops, and superb restaurants - one of which you might wish to sample on your hosts day off. We will, of course, make the reservation for you. The village of Le Praz was host to the 1992 Winter Olympic Ski Jumping. Now numerous international competitions are held here. Quite a spectacle! The village is excellently situated with two Bubble lifts, "Praz" and "Foret” providing uncomplicated access to the magnificent Three Valley skiing region. The Praz Bubble takes you directly into Courchevel 1850, the Foret bubble delivers you Le Bouc Blanc mountain restaurant half way towards the summit of "La Loze", giving easy access to the Meribel valley! Le Praz boasts a Post Office, 3 ski shops, gift shops, a tabac, fromagerie, butchers, 2 bakeries and a friendly supermarket. There is also a Hotel with a charming cosy bar and fine restaurant and a further 6 restaurants and bars to cater for all tastes All of these combine to give Le Praz a wonderful village atmosphere. |
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Prices and Availability: Please use the availability and price chart to the right to see if your prefered week is available. The Chalet column is the price for the whole week if you would like to have exclusive use of chalet, maximum 13 guest occupancy. The 2 Sharing column idicated the price based on 2 people sharing a twin/double room. The numbers on the far right indicates number of beds still available in the chalet for that date. Booked There is a family room offering 3/4 bed occupancy. Please contact us for all prices and availability. |
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What's Included and Not: What is included: 7 nights chalet accommodation with breakfast and afternoon tea. Four course evening meal with selected wines on six nights. Welcome drinks and Canapes on evening of arrival. Pre dinner drinks and canapes on 5 nights. Companion skiing program 2-3 days a week. TV with DVD and CD player/iPod docking station. Selection of DVD’s, CD’s, games and books. Telephone, fax and Wi-Fi Broadband. Bed linen and bath towels. Mid-week towel change. Hairdryers. What’s not Included! Travel. Ski lessons, equipment rental and ski passes. Holiday insurance. Medical insurance. Dinner on chalet host night off. Massage. Child Care. Tips. Your Chalet hosts have one day off per week. On this day breakfast and afternoon tea will be provided. This free evening will give you the chance to sample one of the delightful restaurants in Le Praz or further afield. We will happily make reservations for you. |
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Booking and Serious Stuff: Travel dates are Saturdays for arrival and departure. For a personal quote or to check availability please contact us directly. Please provide us with full contact details and the dates for your holiday when making your enquiry. Insurance: insurance is a legal requirement. This must include Mountain Rescue, 3rd Party Liability and Off Piste Activity. Booking Options: Short breaks, long weekends, extended stays are dependent upon availability, please contact us for more details. Deposit of £100.00 per person is required to confirm your booking. Full payment must be received 8 weeks prior to your holiday. We generally do not issue reminders for the balance. All prices are in Pounds Sterling. For Euro price quotes please contact us. Payment Methods: Sterling Cheque, Balance Transfers, Credit Cards and Debit Cards. Please note, we are a No Smoking Chalet. Chalet hosts live out. |
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Useful Information: We have put together some information we have found useful when arranging travel. Having spent the past 7 seasons working in Courchevel and Le Praz we have picked up a few local contacts and travel tips. |
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Travel: The main airports are the following: Geneva 2hrs 15mins hours transfer to resort. All airports have a bus transfer service to the resort. We can assist with booking private transfers. 3 Vallee Transfers Car Hire*** Eurostar’s Snow Train Cars *** If you have a little more time try travelling on the back roads through some lovely towns and villages, it takes an extra three hours but if you can stay overnight there are some great places to visit. There is Champagne country, Epernay, Reims, visit a Champagne House and take a few bottles home with you. One of our favourite stopovers is Annecy where you can wake up to the lake and snow covered mountains, a short walk through the old town, morning coffee in Talloires then next stop Courchevel only 1 ½ hours easy drive, in time for lunch and an afternoons' ski. Having your car in resort allows you to easily visit other nearby ski areas. Paradiski (La Plagne and Les Arcs) and Espace Killy (Val d’Isere and Tignes) are both around an hour away. *** Be aware snow tyres and chains are recommended and at times of heavy snow, cars without snow chains will not be allowed to drive up to resort. |
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Ski and Snowboard Lessons: These are some of the companies we recommend and worked well with in the past. Just remember to book early who ever you choose so that you get the lessons you want. Momentum Snow Sport Ski Excel RTM Snowboarding New Generation Ski Excel Supreme Ski |
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Lift Passes: We offer all our clients the opportunity to pre-book lift passes with us they will be ready and waiting for you upon arrival. Enabling you to get first lifts thus avoiding any queues. Courchevel forms part of the Three Valleys lift system, which is considered to be the most efficient overall lift system in France. 200 ski lifts transport 260,000 skiers hourly! With such an extensive lift network in operation both summer and winter, it makes sense that there are a wide range of lift pass options available for the skier or boarder, mountain biker and pedestrian. |
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Resort Information: For winter sport fans Le Praz and the 3 valleys ski area is unbeatable. offering in excess of 600km of ski runs, many snow-parks with half-pipes rails and kickers, whether you ski or snowboard. 85% of the 3 valley ski area is above 1800meters, the 600km of ski runs make this the largest ski area in the world. 50% easy green and blue runs and 50% advanced red and black runs. Plus some fantastic off piste. Courchevel the first valley is linked to Meribel in the second valley where Mont Vallon offers some of the best runs in the world easily linking to Val Thorens in the third valley. Experience glacier skiing in Val Thorens boasting 6 glaciers and Europe’s highest resort at 2300 m. Cross country skiing is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a more relaxed pace. You can take it as energetically or slow as you please while enjoying the breathtaking alpine scenery. Once you have grasped the essentials, head off for the 67km of prepared cross country trails in the valley which are all regularly groomed and marked. The trails are free to use, and you can pick up a guide booklet and map from the Tourist Offices. |
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Our friends: If you would like to have your website considered for inclusion in this list then please email us. The official Courchevel website. The UK independent travel specialist flying you to the snow this Winter. Kayak, a great comprehensive flight search engine. EasyJet, look here for great value flights and car hire. British Airways, great value flights from BA. Norfolk Lines, one of the cheapest ferry option. Eurotunnel, tunnel crossings, times tables and the latest prices. P&O Ferries, ferry timetables and prices. SNCF, for all French rail tickets. Snowbound Transfers, La Tania based transfer company. Finistere clothing, great looking unbranded outdoor clothing. Icebreaker, some of the best merino wool garments. Essential out on the slopes. Skihigher, 5 shops based in Courchevel and Meribel as well as le Praz providing all you need, for skiers and boarders alike. |
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Contact Us: Chalet Valeriane, Le Praz, Courchevel, France +33 (0)6 70 55 04 65 +44 (0) 141 416 1970 info@chaletvaleriane.co.uk |
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