Highlights
- Ski-in and ski-out chalet
- Located in the peaceful hamlet of Belvédère
- Europe's largest ski area on your doorstep
- Located in 1650 but Courchevel 1850's glamour is only minutes away
- Spa area with hammam and hot tub
Smith tip
If you’re an experienced skier, then try to tackle some of the black runs at the beginning of the week. They’re prepared on Saturdays and they get progressively busier during the week as intermediate skiers build up their confidence.
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Chalet Blanchot
- Style
- Off-piste chic
- Setting
- Blue skies and snow-drifts
Chalet Blanchot is a beautiful new chalet in the Belvedere enclave of Courchevel, which combines tranquil and stylish surroundings with the largest ski area in the Alps. The spa and cinema room are ideal for unwinding after a long day, while the living and dining room are chic and cosy spaces to relax in. Sleeping up to 10 adults and two children, the chalet offers excellent services, too. An accomplished chalet chef is available on request to prepare gourmet evening meals, and a chalet manager with a wealth of resort knowledge is on hand to offer advice and assistance.
Need to know
RatesFrom €10,000 to €22,000 a week for exclusive use of the chalet.
SleepsTen guests in four en suite bedrooms and a mezzanine, plus two children in a bunk room.
Ideal forSeclusion and instant access to the slopes, but with close proximity to Courchevel’s razzamatazz, too.
Minimum hireOne week, normally starting on Friday, although rental periods and start dates vary slightly throughout the season. Three- or four-night stays may be possible outside of high season, so it’s worth asking.
Booking processSmith deposit taken when you book. A 25 per cent non-refundable deposit is required with the balance due 60 days before arrival.
In the know
Eating and drinkingThe dining table comfortably seats 10 – and there’s a further table on the balcony which means you can dine outside if you wish. Fresh bread and croissants are delivered every morning and the price also includes afternoon tea. Guests are welcomed with a Champagne and canapé reception. A private chef or a shopping service can be arranged, depending whether you choose the catered or self-catering option, and there is a chargeable chalet bar and wine cellar. Breakfast and afternoon tea are provided each day at Chalet Blanchot. It’s worth taking the opportunity to splash out on a chef to expertly prepare French cuisine for you.
HousekeepingSupermarket: The Casino supermarket is 100 metres downhill from the main Forum Centre in 1850 and has the widest choice of food and wine in Courchevel. The smaller Sherpa supermarket is in the Forum Centre itself.
Deli: Chez le Gaulois at Le Forum in Courchevel has a extensive selection of regional specialities, including hams and cheeses, and a superb range of Cognac.
Off-licence: For first-rate French wine and Champagne, head to Le Baricou on rue des Verdons (+33 (0)4 79 00 77 72).
ChildrenWelcome. Cots can be provided on request. The mezzanine bedroom is well-suited for kids. There’s also a children’s bunk room sleeping two. In-chalet childcare can be organised and children’s ski lessons can be arranged by the chalet manager.
EntertainmentThere’s a stereo in the main living and dining room, and also in the cinema room on the lower ground floor. The chalet manager can arrange a wide range of in-chalet services, including massage and beauty therapies.
ProvidedChalet staff, including two drivers, a chef and a chalet manager. Egyptian bed linen, towels and luxury toiletries are also included, as well as fresh flowers, newspapers and firewood delivered daily.
Packing tipsIf you want to look the part in Courchevel bring this season’s fashions – not last year’s.
For a detailed description of all the rooms and grounds, click here
Smith card offer
An upgrade to vintage champagne with canapés on arrival and a 10 per cent discount on any meals at the nearby Le Portetta hotel.
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