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 gorgeous 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 properly.
However, Chloe and I are all the time 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 primary chalets. We stayed at ‘Au Coin du Feu’ that means ‘by the fireplace’.
Its title completely encapsulated the ambiance. With a big open log fireplace in the primary front room, wood beams, and cosy nooks, the chalet was heat and stuffed with character.
Au Coin du Feu had all of the Alpine allure 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 exterior 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 acquired a Chilly Powder dressing robe too, to be used across the scorching tub – extra on that later.
Chilly Powder video overview
For anybody who’d moderately take pleasure in a video overview of Chilly Powder in Morzine…
Chilly Powder location
One of many greatest attracts of Chilly Powder is its unbeatable location. Located simply 50 metres from the Prodains cable automobile, which supplies direct entry to the Avoriaz ski space, you’ll by no means have to fret about trudging via city in heavy ski boots.
Sadly it was an unusually low ski fall time after we have been there, so we did need to stroll the 50 metres, however normally, 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 a number of hours earlier than we left however didn’t need to ski so we acquired 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 completed 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
If you happen to’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 elements, mixing conventional French delicacies with world influences. After I take into consideration the meals now, 8 months after our go to, I keep in mind the curry night time as my favorite. Good hearty meals after a day on the slopes.
The wine record can also be well-curated, that includes native Alpine wines that completely complement the menu – and it’s free flowing!
I’d by no means really stayed at a chalet like this earlier than and liked the chance to speak to the opposite friends within the night as we have been all served at huge tables, on the identical 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 completed that day.
For breakfast, anticipate all the things from freshly baked croissants to a day by day particular. And after a protracted day of actions, you’ll discover do-it-yourself desserts and scorching drinks ready to recharge your power for an Afternoon Tea earlier than dinner.
Chalet night time 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 pink 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 all the time occupied with the infants. We each agreed Chilly Powder can be an important place for the youngsters, and for a younger household to be taught to ski.
Chilly Powder is especially well-known for its family-friendly strategy. There’s a devoted kids’s menu, video games rooms, and childcare providers too – it’s the right place for households who need to benefit from the mountains collectively. You possibly can see extra of the services if you happen to watch my video above.
Whether or not you want ski faculty suggestions (we had an important lesson with Avoriaz Alpine Ski Faculty
), tools rental, or simply somebody to maintain the little ones entertained when you hit the slopes, Chilly Powder has you lined.
Wellness and leisure
On at the least two of our evenings at Chilly Powder we headed again from the slopes and acquired straight within the scorching tub. So lush to observe the colorful sundown with a Prosecco and a woolly hat in our swimming costumes. Surrounded by the crisp alpine air, it was the right finish to our days.
You possibly can additionally get a therapeutic massage on web site, 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 verify we have been pleased, and convey a number of spares, however it all match completely and we have been all completed inside about ten minutes. They ship throughout Morzine and the encompassing areas.
We’d stuffed in a dimension and weight questionnaire beforehand – I genuinely assume it was the primary time I didn’t have some kind of difficulty and have to return for resizing.
Then you definitely 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 possibly can 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 liked, moderately 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 seeking to hit the ski slopes or hop in your mountain bike. There are intensive winter vacation packages on supply for people, teams and households with winter costs ranging from €995 per individual per week based mostly on two adults sharing a double or twin bed room or €2,760 per week for 2 adults and two kids sharing a regular household room. Costs based mostly on a half board foundation with wine included in night meals.
Childcare services are additionally accessible with costs beginning at €350 per week and ski faculty for €320 per week. The chalet additionally presents self-catered and B&B choices in each summer season and winter, and is offered 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