Again in January my good friend Chloe and I visited Chilly Powder in Morzine, within the coronary heart of the French Alps. We have been excited for a ski vacation within the famend Portes du Soleil area – identified for its beautiful views, apres ski, and naturally, sunshine.
Barely anxious, provided that I hadn’t skied for about 5 years, and her 10 – we’d each had infants since then as effectively.
However, Chloe and I are at all times up for a problem and with 4 nights away from our lives to stay up for, we actually wished to benefit from it.
The chalet lodging
Chilly Powder is an unbiased chalet firm with three most important chalets. We stayed at ‘Au Coin du Feu’ that means ‘by the hearth’.
Its identify completely encapsulated the ambiance. With a big open log hearth in the principle front room, picket beams, and cosy nooks, the chalet was heat and stuffed with character.
Au Coin du Feu had all of the Alpine appeal you’d need from a ski vacation. Our room had two single beds with wardrobes by the facet of them, a chest of drawers and an ensuite rest room. We additionally had a patio outdoors the second door, which had a full window looking to the mountain. There was additionally an (unused) TV, a full size mirror and coat rack by the door.
Everybody obtained a Chilly Powder dressing robe too, to be used across the scorching tub – extra on that later.
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Chilly Powder location
One of many largest attracts of Chilly Powder is its unbeatable location. Located simply 50 metres from the Prodains cable automobile, which provides direct entry to the Avoriaz ski space, you’ll by no means have to fret about trudging by city in heavy ski boots.
Sadly it was an unusually low ski fall time once we have been there, so we did should stroll the 50 metres, however often, you may ski proper up the chalet on the finish of the day to make the expertise really feel much more magical.
On the final day, we had just a few hours earlier than we left however didn’t need to ski so we obtained the bus into Avoriaz – it was lush! A very nice Alpine city with some nice trying eating places and cafes, and I want we’d finished the route down into the city – one other day and we undoubtedly would’ve.
When you’re up within the cable automobile although, a gorgeous world of snow awaits.
In the summertime, the placement is equally enviable, providing quick access to mountain climbing and biking trails, stunning mountain lakes, and journey parks.
The meals at Chilly Powder
For those who’re a foodie, you’re in for a deal with. Chilly Powder prides itself on its gastronomic delights. The cooks at Chilly Powder put together dishes utilizing native and seasonal substances, mixing conventional French delicacies with world influences. Once I take into consideration the meals now, 8 months after our go to, I keep in mind the curry evening as my favorite. Good hearty meals after a day on the slopes.
The wine checklist can be well-curated, that includes native Alpine wines that completely complement the menu – and it’s free flowing!
I’d by no means truly stayed at a chalet like this earlier than and cherished the chance to speak to the opposite company within the night as we have been all served at huge tables, on the similar time. We sat close to some actually fascinating individuals and it’s good to listen to others’ tales about the place to go and what they’ve finished that day.
For breakfast, anticipate every little thing from freshly baked croissants to a each day particular. And after an extended day of actions, you’ll discover selfmade truffles and scorching drinks ready to recharge your vitality for an Afternoon Tea earlier than dinner.
Chalet evening off
As soon as per week, the chalet has an evening off. We initially had a taxi booked to enter Avoriaz, however truthfully, we have been exhausted from all of the snowboarding! As a substitute we went to Le Cable Restaurant over the street and didn’t remorse it – it was fab.
We each went for the home beef burger with fries. Good glass of purple on the facet after a day on the slopes – excellent!
Visiting Chilly Powder with a household
It was simply me and Chloe, however each of us are mums so we’re at all times occupied with the infants. We each agreed Chilly Powder could be an incredible place for the children, and for a younger household to be taught to ski.
Chilly Powder is especially well-known for its family-friendly method. There’s a devoted youngsters’s menu, video games rooms, and childcare companies too – it’s the proper place for households who need to benefit from the mountains collectively. You possibly can see extra of the services when you watch my video above.
Whether or not you want ski college suggestions (we had an incredible lesson with Avoriaz Alpine Ski College), tools rental, or simply somebody to maintain the little ones entertained when you hit the slopes, Chilly Powder has you coated.
Wellness and rest
On not less than two of our evenings at Chilly Powder we headed again from the slopes and obtained straight within the scorching tub. So lush to look at the colorful sundown with a Prosecco and a woolly hat in our swimming costumes. Surrounded by the crisp alpine air, it was the proper finish to our days.
You might additionally get a therapeutic massage on website, within the yurt, however we refrained. Can’t have an excessive amount of pleasure on one journey, are you able to?!
Ski and tools rent
Getting our ski and tools rent at Chilly Powder was an absolute dream. It was all purchased to the tools room at Au Coin de Feu and it was prepared for us on arrival, because of Doorstep Skis. This included our skis, helmets, boots and poles.
Two guys from Doorstep Skis got here to test we have been blissful, and convey just a few spares, however it all match completely and we have been all finished inside about ten minutes. They ship throughout Morzine and the encompassing areas.
We’d stuffed in a measurement and weight questionnaire beforehand – I genuinely suppose it was the primary time I didn’t have some form of challenge and have to return for resizing.
You then simply go away your stuff within the floor flooring tools room when you’re there, and put your boots on the heated racks. We took our helmets to our room, however you could possibly go away these too.
Why select Chilly Powder?
Chilly Powder blends the comforts of a boutique lodge with the heat and cosiness of a personal chalet. This family-run operation felt homely, and cherished, relatively than simply one other ski chalet. The workers have been all beautiful, and couldn’t do sufficient for you.
Behind the corporate
Chilly Powder luxurious chalets, Morzine
Chilly Powder operates all yr spherical, so it’s excellent whether or not you’re trying to hit the ski slopes or hop in your mountain bike. There are in depth winter vacation packages on provide for people, teams and households with winter costs ranging from €995 per individual per week primarily based on two adults sharing a double or twin bed room or €2,760 per week for 2 adults and two youngsters sharing an ordinary household room. Costs primarily based on a half board foundation with wine included in night meals.
Childcare services are additionally out there with costs beginning at €350 per week and ski college for €320 per week. The chalet additionally provides self-catered and B&B choices in each summer season and winter, and is out there for weddings and occasions.
To be taught extra or to creating a reserving, contact Chilly Powder on [email protected] or 020 7289 6958 or go to chillypowder.com
