Winter
Chalet la Chouette provides the perfect base for your ultimate winter break skiing or snowboarding. On your doorstep (quite literally!) is the picturesque resort of Les Contamines. It's 47 slopes totalling 120km of piste (plus 26km of cross country tracks) and snow parks will keep you busy, no matter what your ability. With a long season and fantastic snow record, as well as indescribable off-piste opportunities, you will be amazed that this location has remained so unspoilt.
If you wish to venture further a-field, a variety of other resorts are a short commute from the chalet. Les Contamines is part of the "Evasion Mont Blanc" area with 425km of slopes. The Evasion domain includes St Gervais, Megeve, Cote 2000, La Giettaz and Praz sur Arly. Chamonix Mont Blanc is just a 30 minute drive away, with access to the Vallee Blanche and some of the world's most spectacular scenery.
You may even find time for a trip through the Tunnel de Mont Blanc for a day trip into Courmayeur, Italy; just an hours drive away.
There are also plenty of activities off the slopes - from snow-shoeing through the woods to moonlit skidoo rides and evening husky-dog sledding. Visit the tourist office website for more information.
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What a wonderful few days. Skiing was good, plenty of sunshine, so many places to explore. The food and hospitality were 1st class. - Rory, Ian and Diana, February 2006