Again in January my good friend Chloe and I visited Chilly Powder in Morzine, within the coronary heart of the French Alps. We had 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 effectively.
However, Chloe and I are all the time up for a problem and with 4 nights away from our lives to look ahead to, we actually needed to take advantage of it.
The chalet lodging
Chilly Powder is an impartial chalet firm with three fundamental chalets. We stayed at ‘Au Coin du Feu’ that means ‘by the fireplace’.
Its title completely encapsulated the environment. With a big open log fireplace in the principle front room, picket beams, and cosy nooks, the chalet was heat and filled with character.
Au Coin du Feu had all of the Alpine attraction 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 searching to the mountain. There was additionally an (unused) TV, a full size mirror and coat rack by the door.
Everybody bought a Chilly Powder dressing robe too, to be used across the scorching tub – extra on that later.
Chilly Powder video evaluate
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Chilly Powder location
One of many greatest attracts of Chilly Powder is its unbeatable location. Located simply 50 metres from the Prodains cable automotive, which provides direct entry to the Avoriaz ski space, you’ll by no means have to fret about trudging by means of city in heavy ski boots.
Sadly it was an unusually low ski fall time once we had been there, so we did must stroll the 50 metres, however normally, you’ll be able to 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 wish to ski so we bought the bus into Avoriaz – it was lush! A very nice Alpine city with some nice wanting eating places and cafes, and I want we’d achieved the route down into the city – one other day and we positively would’ve.
When you’re up within the cable automotive although, a good looking world of snow awaits.
In the summertime, the situation is equally enviable, providing quick access to mountaineering and biking trails, stunning mountain lakes, and journey parks.
The meals at Chilly Powder
In case you’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. 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 record can 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 beloved the chance to speak to the opposite company within the night as we had been all served at huge tables, on the similar time. We sat close to some actually attention-grabbing individuals and it’s good to listen to others’ tales about the place to go and what they’ve achieved that day.
For breakfast, count on the whole lot from freshly baked croissants to a day by day particular. And after a protracted day of actions, you’ll discover home made muffins and scorching drinks ready to recharge your vitality for an Afternoon Tea earlier than dinner.
Chalet evening off
As soon as every week, the chalet has an evening off. We initially had a taxi booked to enter Avoriaz, however actually, we had been exhausted from all of the snowboarding! As an alternative 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 crimson on the facet after a day on the slopes – good!
Visiting Chilly Powder with a household
It was simply me and Chloe, however each of us are mums so we’re all the time desirous about the infants. We each agreed Chilly Powder can 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 kids’s menu, video games rooms, and childcare providers too – it’s the proper place for households who wish to benefit from the mountains collectively. You may 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 whilst you hit the slopes, Chilly Powder has you coated.
Wellness and leisure
On at the least two of our evenings at Chilly Powder we headed again from the slopes and bought 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 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 examine we had been joyful, and convey just a few spares, however it all match completely and we had been all achieved inside about ten minutes. They ship throughout Morzine and the encompassing areas.
We’d crammed in a measurement and weight questionnaire beforehand – I genuinely assume it was the primary time I didn’t have some kind of concern and have to return for resizing.
Then you definitely simply go away your stuff within the floor flooring tools room whilst 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 beloved, fairly than simply one other ski chalet. The employees had been all pretty, and couldn’t do sufficient for you.
Behind the corporate
Chilly Powder luxurious chalets, Morzine
Chilly Powder operates all 12 months spherical, so it’s good whether or not you’re seeking to hit the ski slopes or hop in your mountain bike. There are in depth winter vacation packages on supply for people, teams and households with winter costs ranging from €995 per particular person 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 normal household room. Costs based mostly on a half board foundation with wine included in night meals.
Childcare services are additionally obtainable with costs beginning at €350 per week and ski college for €320 per week. The chalet additionally affords self-catered and B&B choices in each summer time 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