Location

Le Manoir is one of five Ski France chalets located in Le Village, an exclusive development at the top of Alpe d'Huez, located in an enviable position right next to the pistes and the main lifts of the resort. In fact you can ski right back to your door at Le Manoir, as the piste runs directly in front of the chalet from the Rond Points des pistes, whilst behind the chalet is a welcoming and attractive cobbled courtyard between the five chalets. The town centre is a pleasant 10 minutes' walk away, where you'll find a vibrant resort, with plenty of great bars, restaurants and shopping, plus an outdoor ice rink and swimming pool. If you don't fancy the walk into town, then take the aerial route as the nearby caged gondola lift can transport you to different parts of the resort.

The Chalet

Chalet Le Manoir would make a perfect family ski holiday; get together with aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents in this spacious property with six bedrooms accommodating up to 12 guests. With the nursery pistes just outside, it's a great choice if you have children. Don't let that put off groups of adults though, it would also make a great base for a trip with friends, looking to enjoy this vibrant resort which has a great selection of bars, restaurants and après-ski notably with the world renowned Folie Douce above the Bergers area of resort.

The main entrance to the chalet is on the first floor, with a ski and boot room located upon entry. There is a living-cum-dining room located on this floor, which is bathed in light from the vast picture windows. The openness of the room gives a light and airy feel, whilst the focal point of the room, the beautiful stone fireplace gives a warmth which is complimented by the comfortable red sofas. The lovely solid dining table has ample space to seat all the guests, whilst an open window to the kitchen allows those cooking to remain sociable with those in the living room. The kitchen is fully equipped with an oven, four-ring induction hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, Senseo machine and coffee percolator.

The luxurious and spacious bedrooms are spread across the three floors, with a mix of double (160cm x 200cm) and twins (90 x 200cm) each with a balcony and some of which actually spill straight onto the piste. The first bedroom is on the ground floor and has twin beds and an en-suite bathroom and WC, there is another twin on the first floor with en-suite shower and WC, whilst on the second floor there are three twin rooms, two with en-suite bathrooms and one with an en-suite shower room and then the final master bedroom with a double bed and en-suite shower and WC.

There are spa facilities on the ground floor with a sauna and hot tub. From the hot tub you can open up the doors for stunning views of the piste in front of the chalet. It's the perfect way to unwind after a tiring day of skiing and sure to ease any aches and pains away.

There is free WIFI throughout the chalet, so whether you need to do some work whilst away, or just fancy streaming your favourite show, you'll be well looked after. For those driving to the resort, there is underground covered parking available.

We include: beds made on arrival, fridges stocked*, bath robes and slippers, mid-week and end of stay cleaning, mid-week towel change, local tourist tax, satellite TV & free WIFI access in the chalet...

*If you choose our contactless catering option, then food and drink are included in the cost. We will supply you with breakfast every day, afternoon tea and snacks, pre-dinner nibbles, plus a three course dinner on six of the seven nights, which also includes a selection of cheeses, champagne for your first evening, a kir for before dinner, unlimited red and white wine and a few beers.

*If you choose our self catered option, food and drink are not included in the chalet price, so you have the freedom to cook at home, or try out the great local restaurants in resort.

Premium Contactless Catering Service

Ski France presents the next generation of chalet holidays, for a contactless world. Your chalet will be ready on arrival - beds made, dinner ready and fridges stocked*, wine-cellars replenished, skis and lift passes all booked. But you won't see us. We'll be at the end of the phone, but there will be no contact, unless you need it. We will visit your chalet mid-week to give it a full clean and change of towels and bed-linen, but this shall be done during the day, whilst you're out on the slopes. You and your family will be safe and looked-after, as we work in the background, providing everything you need.

Our contactless catering service comes with the choice of two pricing options, a fixed menu with food and drink included in the price, and our self catered option which does not include food or drink, so you are free to tailor-make your holiday meals on a budget that suits you.

For those looking for a simple packaged chalet price, we are offering an all-inclusive price, which includes rental of the chalet and your food and drink for the week. Included will be breakfast, snacks to take with you skiing, afternoon tea and cakes/snacks, pre-dinner nibbles a three course dinner on 6 out of 7 nights, with a selection of after dinner cheeses, plus champagne for your first night, a kir for before dinner and unlimited wine and some beers. We have prepared a delicious menu for the week, with a mix of ready prepared meals from a local delicatessen and easy to cook dishes or sides. All that will be required from you is to pop a few things in the oven and throw together a few ingredients to make a simple salad, or steam a few vegetables as sides to your main meal.

Perhaps you want the freedom to choose your own menus, or perhaps you'd prefer to eat out more than one evening during the week, or you just love to cook yourself and enjoy the holidays where you have time to do this in a relaxed way. That's where our self catering service comes in. As an alternative to the service detailed above, we will also offer a lower rate, which does not include the food and drink for the week.

Our aim is to provide the safest possible environment for a ski holiday, whilst staying as affordable as possible. The new way to holiday will be by enjoying the facilities, food and beverages but without the staff waiting on you hand and foot. That will keep things safe and affordable. However, for those in search of a little more luxury, we are able to provide drivers, chefs, daily cleaning, ski lessons etc, all of which can be discussed at the time of booking or with our concierge service prior to arrival.

*Please note that for the self catered option, ski hire and lift passes come at additional costs and are not included in the chalet price. Ski hire and lift passes can be booked in advance with our preferential rates. For our fixed menu option, the price does not include ski hire and lift passes, but it does include breakfast and afternoon tea for 7 days, plus a 3-course dinner with beer and wine for 6 days.

Alpe d'Huez

Alpe d'Huez is a large purpose-built resort with an outstanding range of facilities and services, ideal for those looking to enjoy an action-packed holiday both on and off the pistes. At 1860m altitude, the south facing resort benefits form the winning combination of lots of sunshine as well as a great snow record. At only 1 hour 30 minutes from Grenoble Airport, Alpe d'Huez is easily accessible from the UK and vies with Les Deux Alpes for the title of the best resort in Isère.

The Ski Area

Previously known as the Les Grandes Rousses Ski Area, the Alpe d'Huez Grand Domaine Ski is spread across 10,000 hectares with 250km of linked pistes to explore. The area comprises of five ski resorts and two traditional mountain villages of varying character, of which Alpe d'Huez is the largest and most popular. With an altitude range of 1130m-3330m, culminating at the summit of the Pic Blanc, the ski area boasts a variety of ski terrain and an impressive vertical descent. With one of Europe's largest nursery areas, the resort is ideal for beginners whilst more experienced skiers will enjoy the length and variety of blue and red pistes descending from the higher peaks. Experts will enjoy testing themselves on the infamous Sarenne, which at 16km in length, boasts to be the longest black piste in Europe.

Activities

Indoor activities include a trip to the cinema or a pampering day at the spa. For something more active, there is ice climbing and snowmobiling. Animal lovers can enjoy ski joëring, whereby horses pull skiers along behind them in the snow, or husky sledding. For a once in a lifetime activity that rewards with breath-taking views, there's paragliding or helicopter rides to try.

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