Luxury Ski Chalet Serre Chevalier |
Chalet Chez BearChalet Chez Bear is a beautifully restored 17th century farmhouse which offers five-star luxury chalet services and the unique ambiance of a private hotel. Situated in the charming Belvoir village, five minutes drive above Briancon and Serre Chevalier by your private chauffeur, Chalet Chez Bear is exquisitely decorated and reflects characteristics from its long history, including an open plan living area with original stone work and larch beams. The beautifully finished chalet bar features a wood burning pizza oven where much of the cuisine is prepared in front of you and the large dining area can seat up to 12 people. Along with its rustic charm, much of the success of the Chalet Chez Bear is down to host and hostess Matthew and Helen who provide a superb service catering for every guest requirement. The chalet games area contains charming antique furniture and a selection of board games. The lounge is an excellent place to unwind with comfortable seating and large open fire. A writing bureau with full internet and email access is at your disposal. There are five double/twin en-suite rooms, four of which feature mezzanines and stunning south facing views from the chalet of the mountain scenery of the Durance valley.
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More About Chez BearA meticulously restored 17th century farmhouse of 4,300 square feet accommodating up to 12 people; - 5 en suite double/twin bedrooms, After arriving in Serre Chevalier this winter there isn't much you will need to worry about. Winter reservations at chalet Chez Bear include: - Champagne reception, |
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Serre ChevalierThe Serre Chevalier ski area is open from 10th December 2011 to the last week in April 2012. Serre Chevalier offers 250 km of pure skiing pleasure and is one of the French Alps biggest ski areas. The resort is made up of 13 villages spread over the 4 main ski departure points of Serre Chevalier; Briancon, Chantemerle, Villeneuve la Salle and le Monetier les Bains. Briancon is known as the gates of Serre Chevalier and of the Ecrins National Park. The Serre Chevalier ski area is the perfect mix of atmospheric high mountain runs, peaceful pistes winding thought the larch forest and special open family and beginner ski areas. Serre Chevalier for everyone! Ski altitudes between 1200 and 2380m with access from the new generation of ski lifts - Serre Cavalier has seen huge investments in the lift system over the last 5 years making skiing in Briancon, Villeneuve, Chantemerle and Monetier even more accessible. |
More about Serre ChevalierThe Serre Chevalier valley is a long south-facing valley between the Col du Galibier and Briancon with several villages and hamlets dotted along the way, ranging from the ultra modern to the most traditional. A valley as full of history as Serre Chevalier doesn’t have to ask a designer to come up with a logo for its resort. Thanks to its local heritage, the villages of Serre Chevalier came together under the banner of the ’Crowned Eagle’ that appears on the coat of arms of the French Borel du Bez family. The name Serre Chevalier comes from the ancient ’Oc’ dialect of southern France in which ’serre’ meant a hill or mound and ’cambeou’ was a flock. Skiing was very much in vogue in the period after the First World War and Briancon was already attracting the world of show business. Opened in 1941, the Chantemerle téléphérique or cable car was Serre Chevalier’s first ski lift and was at that time the longest ski lift in Europe. By the 1950s the resort was really starting to take off. The name Serre Chevalier was finally adopted in 1968 and, with the inclusion of Mônetier les Bains, in 1984 and Briancon in 1990 the resort of Serre Chevalier as we know it today was born. With its protected environment and its clean and pure mountain air, far from the traffic and the pollution of big cities, it has become a haven of health and well-being for its visitors. |
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Links that you may find usefulTadpole Holidays Alpine Transfer Company Insight Ski Website by Mike Crosbie |
