Mr & Mrs Smith

Chalet Chamois

Courchevel , France

Courchevel has gained a reputation in recent years for high-altitude razzmatazz, where your style off the slopes is as important as your finesse on them. As part of the Trois Vallées, Courchevel is the largest ski area in Europe with over 400 miles of runs. At Chalets de Vanoise’s properties you get the best of both worlds. Set in the secluded hamlet of Belvédère, Chalet Chamois sleeps 14 guests and is right on the slopes and within easy reach of the resort’s rarefied glitz.

Need to know

• Rates information €13,000 to €25,000 including chalet staff, champagne and canapés on arrival, breakfast and afternoon tea, fresh flowers and daily newspapers.
• Ideal for Seclusion and instant access to the slopes with excellent proximity to Courchevel’s glitzy temptations.
• Sleeps 14 in seven bedrooms including a mezzanine – which is ideal for children
• Minimum hire One week normally starting on Friday, although rental periods and start dates vary slightly throughout the season
• Children Welcome. Cots can be provided on request. The mezzanine bedroom with its beanbags and TV is well-suited for kids. In-chalet childcare can be organised and children’s ski lessons can be arranged.
• 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 a Sony 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 Chamois’ style is one of classic elegance, with vintage ski posters, stone and wood floors, honey-hued pine paneling and warm fabrics. There are seven double/twin rooms, all with en suite bathrooms, and two additional beds on a mezzanine level on the top floor. The latter is better suited to children due to the low, sloping roof.
• Bedrooms

  Chenus Bedroom: double bedroom with en suite bathroom and access to the balcony overlooking the piste.
  Biollay Bedroom: twin bedroom with en suite bathroom and access to the balcony overlooking the piste.
  Praline Bedroom: double bedroom with en suite bathroom and access to the balcony overlooking the piste.
  Vizelle Bedroom: double bedroom with en suite bathroom and access to the balcony overlooking the piste.
  Chamrossa Bedroom: twin bedroom with en suite bathroom and access to the balcony overlooking the piste.
  Bellecôte Bedroom: double room at the back of the house with en suite bathroom and views of the Vanoise National Park. This is the master bedroom.
  La Loze Bedroom: double room at the back of the house with en suite bathroom and views of the Vanoise National Park.
  Mezzanine Bedroom: the mezzanine floor, under the eaves, sleeps two and is ideal for children due to the low ceiling. It has a TV and bean bags so it also makes a good snug.

• Kitchen The open-plan kitchen has granite worktops and is fully equipped with a dishwasher, caterers’ fridge, microwave, coffee machine and cooker. An exceptional private chef can be arranged to prepare evening meals for an additional charge – worth every penny.
• Living room The high-ceilinged living room is decorated in a bright yet classic style, has a central fireplace and large, comfortable sofas. The TV has a full Sky package, DVD and CD player. The picture window opens onto a balcony with additional seating. A Sony PlayStation 2 and Sony Vaio laptop are also available if booked in advance.
• Dining room The dining table seats 10 guests and is located next to the kitchen and central fireplace. There are impressive views of the piste from the balcony.
• Gardens There’s no garden at Chalet Chamois, but the piste is right on your doorstep so you can ski in and ski out.
• Private parking There's a double garage and outside parking for at least three cars.