5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SKIING IN ABONDANCE FRANCE

5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SKIING IN ABONDANCE FRANCE

Skiing in Abondance is quieter than the larger resorts of the French Alps but the valley provides access to the huge Portes du Soleil ski area. Famous for its local cheese, this mountain village has successfully kept its old farming traditions alive.  THE SKI AREA...
10 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR SKI TRIP

10 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR SKI TRIP

1. GO IN JANUARY OR MARCH One of the best ways to find a cheap skiing holiday is to be flexible on your dates. The peak weeks in European ski resorts include Christmas and New Year, plus all of February for the various half-term holidays. These weeks often sell out a...
5 REASONS TO STAY IN A CATERED SKI CHALET

5 REASONS TO STAY IN A CATERED SKI CHALET

A fully catered ski chalet in France is a popular choice and it’s easy to see why. Your hosts at Chalet la Fontaine will be sure to make your ski holiday extra special and luxurious this winter. Enjoy high standards of food, drink and service – so you...
HOW PLAN A FAMILY SKI HOLIDAY

HOW PLAN A FAMILY SKI HOLIDAY

If you need to plan a family holiday, the logistics, the transfers, the ski hire and finding the best value for money can quickly become stressful. Read our top tips for planning a stress-free family ski trip. WHEN TO BOOK A FAMILY SKI HOLIDAY A family ski holiday...
Summer in the French Alps

Summer in the French Alps

In the summer Châtel is the perfect base for walking, hiking, trail running, rock climbing, mountain biking, paragliding, white water rafting, fishing and a whole lot more!