Again in January my buddy 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 – recognized 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 needed to profit from it.
The chalet lodging
Chilly Powder is an impartial chalet firm with three important chalets. We stayed at ‘Au Coin du Feu’ that means ‘by the hearth’.
Its identify completely encapsulated the environment. With a big open log hearth in the primary front room, wood beams, and cosy nooks, the chalet was heat and filled 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 toilet. 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 acquired a Chilly Powder dressing robe too, to be used across the sizzling tub – extra on that later.
Chilly Powder video evaluation
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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 supplies direct entry to the Avoriaz ski space, you’ll by no means have to fret about trudging by way of city in heavy ski boots.
Sadly it was an unusually low ski fall time once we had been there, so we did should 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 couple of hours earlier than we left however didn’t wish to ski so we acquired 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 finished the route down into the city – one other day and we undoubtedly would’ve.
When you’re up within the cable automotive although, a stupendous world of snow awaits.
In the summertime, the situation is equally enviable, providing quick access to mountaineering and biking trails, lovely mountain lakes, and journey parks.
The meals at Chilly Powder
When 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 substances, mixing conventional French delicacies with international influences. Once I take into consideration the meals now, 8 months after our go to, I bear in mind the curry night time as my favorite. Good hearty meals after a day on the slopes.
The wine checklist 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 truly stayed at a chalet like this earlier than and cherished the chance to speak to the opposite friends within the night as we had been all served at large tables, on the identical 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 finished 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 home made muffins and sizzling drinks ready to recharge your vitality 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 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 at all times occupied with the infants. We each agreed Chilly Powder can be an excellent place for the youngsters, 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 right place for households who wish to benefit from the mountains collectively. You may see extra of the amenities in case you watch my video above.
Whether or not you want ski college suggestions (we had an excellent lesson with Avoriaz Alpine Ski Faculty), gear rental, or simply somebody to maintain the little ones entertained when you hit the slopes, Chilly Powder has you coated.
Wellness and leisure
On not less than two of our evenings at Chilly Powder we headed again from the slopes and acquired straight within the sizzling 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 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 gear rent
Getting our ski and gear rent at Chilly Powder was an absolute dream. It was all purchased to the gear room at Au Coin de Feu and it was prepared for us on arrival, due to Doorstep Skis. This included our skis, helmets, boots and poles.
Two guys from Doorstep Skis got here to verify we had been pleased, and convey a couple of spares, nevertheless it all match completely and we had been all finished inside about ten minutes. They ship throughout Morzine and the encircling areas.
We’d crammed 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 depart your stuff within the floor flooring gear room when you’re there, and put your boots on the heated racks. We took our helmets to our room, however you would depart these too.
Why select Chilly Powder?
Chilly Powder blends the comforts of a boutique lodge with the heat and cosiness of a non-public chalet. This family-run operation felt homely, and cherished, reasonably than simply one other ski chalet. The employees had been all beautiful, 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 intensive winter vacation packages on provide 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 normal household room. Costs based mostly on a half board foundation with wine included in night meals.
Childcare amenities 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 time and winter, and is obtainable 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