Mr & Mrs Smith

Chalet Marmotte

Courchevel, France

Chalet Marmotte’s slope-side setting in the peaceful hamlet of Belvédère is a stone's throw away from the Trois Vallées’ 400 miles of runs. The Vanoise National Park is pure heaven for dedicated skiers and a tonic for those wanting to get away from it all. If it’s Alpine glamour you crave then the Michelin-starred wonders of Courchevel 1850 are only a few minutes away.

Need to know

• Rates information €10,000 to €20,500 including chalet staff, champagne and canapés on arrival, breakfast and afternoon tea, fresh flowers and daily newspapers.
• Ideal for The perfect mix of stunning scenery, unparalleled skiing and high-society partying
• Sleeps 10 in five bedrooms, including a mezzanine, which is ideal for children
• Minimum hire One week normally starting on Friday, although rental periods may vary slightly throughout the season.
• Children Welcome. The mezzanine bedroom with its beanbags and TV is ideal for kids. In-chalet child care can be organised and highchairs and cots are available. The chalet manager can arrange children’s ski lessons.
• Booking process Smith deposit taken when you book. 25 per cent non-refundable deposit is required with the balance due 60 days before arrival.
• Also Smoking is not allowed in the chalet. A Sony Vaio laptop and PlayStation 2 with a selection of games can be pre-booked. There is WiFi access throughout the chalet and the TV has a full Sky package.

Floor plan

• Chalet Marmotte has the same classic style as neighbouring Chalet Chamois, with pine panelling, vintage ski posters and warm, textured fabrics. It's slightly smaller than Chamois and has an intimate and cosy atmosphere. There are four double or twin rooms with en suite bathrooms and two additional beds on a mezzanine level on the top floor. The mezzanine is perfect for children due to the low, sloping roof under the eaves.
• Bedrooms

  Lac Bleu Bedroom: double bedroom on the lower floor with en suite bathroom and access to the balcony, right on the piste.
  Jardin Alpin Bedroom: double bedroom with en suite bathroom on the lower floor with access to the balcony overlooking the piste.
  Petites Bosses Bedroom: double room with en suite bathroom and private balcony at the back of the house, with a great view of the mountains.
  Belvedere Bedroom: this double room with en suite bathroom is the master bedroom and is located at the back of the chalet on the same floor as the main living area. The private balcony has views of the mountains.
  Mezzanine Bedroom: the mezzanine room is right under the eaves and sleeps two. The low ceiling makes it ideal for children. It has a TV and beanbags and makes a perfect snug.

• Kitchen The open-plan kitchen has granite worktops and is fully equipped with a dishwasher, caterers’ fridge, microwave, cooker and all-important coffee machine.
• Living room Large, comfortable sofas encircle the fireplace and the balcony has additional seating overlooking the slopes. There's a TV with full Sky package, DVD and CD player.
• Dining room The dining table seats eight and is next to the sitting area and the kitchen. There are suberb views of the piste from the balcony.
• Gardens There’s no garden at Chalet Marmotte but the piste is right on your doorstep so you can ski in and ski out. The nearest ski lift is about 40 metres down the slope.
• Private parking There's a double garage and outside parking for at least two cars.