How to choose suitable La Plagne chalets

A ski trip to the French Alps is always a memorable experience, so don’t let that memory turn sour with a ski chalet that is unsuitable. The variety of La Plagne chalets on offer means there is always something suitable, no matter your budget or party size. Choosing the right ski chalet is an important consideration, but one that a lot of people surprisingly get wrong. There are lots of things to take into account, such as:

• Do you want to cook your own food or is a catered chalet best?
• What facilities are on your must-have list?
• How close is it to the ski slopes?

There are plenty of providers of La Plagne chalets, such as the well respected and well used www.snowchateaux.co.uk. A quick visit to their site shows the range of options available. After a hard day’s skiing you want to return to a place that feels like home and caters for your every need. Here’s our guide to what you should take into consideration when booking La Plagne chalets.

The various options in La Plagne chalets

What facilities are on offer? Make a list of the things you expect when you go away skiing. You don’t want to turn up to a chalet without a TV if spending the evenings in-front of a movie is your idea of paradise. Facilities on offer can include Wifi, pool tables, dart boards, PS3’s and Xbox 360’s. A ski chalet that offers all of these plus a Jacuzzi and a Sauna will likely cost more to rent than one that is a bare shell, though keep an eye out on the last minute deals on accommodation websites. Catered or Self Catered? Many people prefer to spend their time in the chalet, enjoying food cooked to their liking, whereas others prefer to try out a different local restaurant every night. Some even like to bring in their own food and cook for their family and friends. Just remember – it’s a holiday, so cleaning pots and pans probably isn’t the best way to spend your time. Want a swimming pool? Many ski chalets in La Plagne offer heated swimming pools – perfect for relaxing and repairing any ski injuries and stretching out well-used muscles. Some of these pools will be private and some will be shared with neighbours. Can it take your equipment? A minimalist design is always great in a brochure or on a website but in reality, the La Plagne chalets are hard-working buildings. Storage for your skis, clothing, boots, snowboards, etc. needs to be thought about, as well as the level of security for this expensive equipment. How good is the location? You will likely pay more for ski-in ski-out chalets. At the other end of the scale are ones where you need to take a bus to the lifts. Decide how you want to spend your holiday time and see what is available within your budget. Hopefully this guide to La Plagne chalets and what to consider helps you towards a perfect skiing holiday.