Chalet du Rassel - chalet ski holidays in Ste Foy France - 20 beds

It has been operated as a chalet since 1999 when it was converted by the former owner into luxury ski accommodation.

Despite its proximity to these internationally renowned ski resorts this is ‘real France’ with a rural atmosphere not a factory style re-incarnation of what mountain life should be.

There are quaint alpine villages with Baroque churches dating back hundreds of years, farmers’ barns filled with hay and cattle, and locally run bars and restaurants filled with local people.

From Chalet du Rassel there are stunning views of the mountains and ski areas we ski. The chalet is set in ten acres of land on a quiet road just a few hundred metres from the main road. The setting makes for a very relaxing break.

The chalet features ten comfortable double/twin rooms each with an en-suite bathroom sleeping 20 guests, a spacious living and dining area with an open log fire.

Our aim is to provide you with the best holiday experience ever and to show you some of what we believe is the ultimate in alpine culture. Over the forthcoming years we intend to raise the standard of the chalet concept and bring you great comfort, skiing food, and wine.

The Food

We put particular emphasis on gourmet food at Le Chalet du Rassel.

Our professional Chef (who returns this year) prepares a continental and cooked breakfast each morning before we head out skiing. Upon our return to the chalet in the evening we warm up in front of the fire with tea, biscuits and cakes. Prior to dinner we often serve canapés with a glass of champagne whilst discussing the days adventures.

The evening meal consists of four delicious courses with unlimited red and white wine. We generally select our wines from the nearby Rhone Valley, travelling down in the autumn to sample suitable styles and vintages to compliment the food we serve during the winter.

Menus are balanced and varied using the finest local and imported produce. We can take care of all dietary requirements and aim to satisfy all tastes. We always have a fantastic cheese board featuring the best local cheeses, often made by farmers whose cattle graze on the land surrounding the chalet.

The staff have one night off per week, so we use this as an opportunity to sample the local restaurants.

These include the fabulous Chez Merie, a rustic converted farmhouse in nearby le Miroir which serves impressive mountain cuisine often cooked over an open fire.

Or you can try le Monal, the hub of the local social scene which has a choice of three restaurants and a bar.