ABSOLUTELY SNOW SKI & SNOWBOARD

CATERED CHALET HOLIDAYS & LES MENUIRES 2011-12 Contents

4 Welcome

6 About Absolutely

8 Morzine

10 Chalet Gabrielle

12 Chalet Chanetelle

14 Le Bettex

16 Chalet La Masse

18 Chalet Bouchet

20 Further Information

21 Booking Form

23 Pricing Information

2 ABSOLUTELY SNOW | Tel: 01244 403164 www. absolu t ely snow. com | ABSOLUTELY SNOW 3 Welcome to the Absolutely Snow Chalet Brochure

We are a specialist winter sports tour operator owned and operated by a team of enthusiastic skiers and snowboarders who have years of experience upon snow covered mountains throughout Europe and America and operating chalets to the highest of standards. Absolutely Snow have spent a lot of time on our skis in the resorts we offer. In choosing our resorts we looked at snow reliability, the quality and efficiency of the lifts and how the resorts look after the mountain and maintain the pistes, the friendliness of the resorts, access to airports, quality and value for money of all our accommodation. We offer a personal and flexible approach to your next winter sports holiday.

4 ABSOLUTELY SNOW | Tel: 01244 403164 www. absolu t ely snow. com | ABSOLUTELY SNOW 5 6 ABSOLUTELY SNOW | Tel: 01244 403164 Ski Hosting. Chalet Holidays We offer a comprehensive ski hosting Chalet holidays not only offer a friendly service in both Morzine and Les Menuires. informal alternative to the usual package Our ski hosts are mature experienced holiday, they also offer great value for skiers who know the ski area well. They money. know how to avoid any lift queues, where the best snow is and the best restaurants Our chalets offer: are. Ski hosting is for intermediate and * Good sized mainly ensuite rooms above skiers who really want to make the * Deep cosy duvets, pillows and most of these two vast ski areas 100% cotton sheets * All have Saunas and Hot tubs Airport Transfers * Central locations, some with ski in- ski Morzine is between 1 and 1 ½ hours from out benefits, all within easy walk of a Geneva Airport. Les Menuires is between 2 ski lift and 2 ½ hours from Geneva and just 1 ½ Our chalet staff are carefully chosen hours from Chambery Airport. for both their maturity and ability to Where ever possible we schedule transfers produce high quality varied menus. To to depart from the airport as soon as help you through the day a substantial possible after your flight has landed. If breakfast is served from 07:30 through ever there is a wait required at the airport to 09:30 each morning. To welcome you for the transfer we would let you know in home after a hard day on the slopes will good time. All our transfers are undertaken be afternoon tea – homemade cakes, in either our own minibuses or with biscuits, bread, jams, tea, coffee and carefully vetted local third party transfer hot chocolate. During the evening a four companies. course evening meal is served with good quality table wine. Our chalet chefs are For the ultimate in flexibility we can offer happy to cater for most special diets – car hire instead of transfers. By using but please do try and let us know any our partners Holiday Auto, we can offer dietary requirements when you make competitive car hire quotes for our clients. your booking.

www. absolu t ely snow. com | ABSOLUTELY SNOW 7 Some of the Best Ski Areas in Europe We have beautiful chalets in two of the World’s greatest ski areas: Les Menuires in the 3 Vallees; 600km of marked ski runs, 180 ski lifts, and Morzine in the heart of the , 650kms of marked ski runs.

Our Chalets

Absolutely provide luxury chalets in some of the best ski resorts in Europe. All our chalets have Hot Tubs and Saunas, they are managed by experienced mature staff hand picked to make sure that you get the most out of your holiday with Absolutely Snow.

8 ABSOLUTELY SNOW | Tel: 01244 403164 www. absolu t ely snow. com | ABSOLUTELY SNOW 9 SNOW RANGE: 1000-2350m Resort Height: 1000m (3,300ft) Pistes (Total) 650kms (Port Du Soleil) Beginner Runs 140 Intermediate Runs 100 Advanced Runs 26 Snow Cannons Terrain Parks 2 Morzine ( 4 Avoriaz)

Morzine is a beautiful Haute-Savoyard village 45 miles south east of Geneva in the heart of the world’s largest International Ski Area – The Portes du Soleil.

It was in 1934 that Morzien built the Pleney Cable Car. Avoriaz as a resort was developed in the 1960’s and this led to the linking up of Avoriaz with Les Crosets which established the Portes du Soleil.

Now there are over 240 modern ski lifts and 650kms of marked piste with acres of off piste, much of which remains untracked days after snowfall. This fabulous ski and snowboard area connects 13 villages which straddle the French Swiss Border. These including MORZINE Morzine, Avoriaz and Chatel. “Morzine is the perfect place for a family skiing holiday” Morzine is a vibrant Alpine resort; there are plenty of restaurants, shops, bars and nightclubs making sure you enjoy your time both on and off the slopes. 10 ABSOLUTELY SNOW | Tel: 01244 403164 instruction There are a number of ski schools in Morzine. By far the best though is The Avoriaz Alpine Ski School. Run by Ian McKellar (ex British Ski Team freestyle skiier) they offer group courses for skiing and snowboarding for all levels.

Standard tuition packages incl. ski hire and lift passes can be booked via Absolutely Snow. All other courses, private lessons and clinics can be booked direct at www.avoriazalpineskischool. com or 01237 451099. TRANSPORT LIFT PASSES BY AIR Morzine is ideally situated for short There are 2 ski passes available; the full transfers being just over 1 hour (45 miles) from Portes Du Soleil which covers all lifts Geneva Airport – perfect for short breaks and CRECHE + CHILDCARE throughout the area, or the local Morzine/ families travelling with children. Morzine offer both skiing and non- ski pass. We offer a pre-booked transfer service. Where skiing child care for half or full days. ever possible we schedule transfers to depart The club is operated by The ESF portes du soleil morzine/les gets from the airport as soon as possible after your in Morzine with full details at www. Adult Child Adult Child flight has landed. Transfer times are below: esf-morzine.com. Skiing lessons are 6 days 194 € 146 € 156 € 124 € Geneva available for children from 3 years old. 1 hours The non ski crèche is available for Chambery 2.5 hours children from 3 months old. EQUIPMENT HIRE BY RAIL The nearest train station to Morzine is NON-SKI ACTIVITIES Ski Hire is available from All Mountain Thonon-les-Bains, 15 miles away, or Cluses, 20 Horse Drawn Sleighs / Fitness Centre Rental and can be booked online at www. miles away. Bowling Alley / Ice Skating / Cinema allmountainrental.com. All the ski rental BY ROAD Morzine is approximately 560 miles / Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool equipment is guaranteed to be fully from Calais via Reims. Dijon and Geneva. / Pedestrian Lift Pass / Traditional serviced and the latest model. Markets

www. absolu t ely snow. com | ABSOLUTELY SNOW 11 CHALET CHANTELLE MORZINE

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12 ABSOLUTELY SNOW | Tel: 01244 403164 Chalet Chantelle is South-facing, 300m from the centre of town, 400m from ski lift and the free ski bus stop is just 75m away. This chalet will sleep 14 in 6 bedrooms. All rooms have single beds that can be made into doubles. The Ground Floor * Ensuite Twin room with terrace * Triple room with a full bathroom * Sauna and multigym The First Floor * Large lounge * 8 person hot tub. * A dining area, kitchen, * Ski racks and boot dryers. The Top Floor * 2 Ensuite Twin rooms * Triple room * Twin bedroom * Bathroom * Private Balconies The chalet has satellite television, playstation, music centre and a range of books and board games.

Stay in this chalet from £245 per week For a full pricelist see page 23

www. absolu t ely snow. com | ABSOLUTELY SNOW 13 CHALET GABRIELLE MORZINE

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14 ABSOLUTELY SNOW | Tel: 01244 403164 Chalet Gabrielle is a 5 bedroom chalet built on a slope surrounded by beautiful pine trees ,situated 300m away from the Nyon cable car and ten minute’s walk from Morzine centre. The chalet also has it’s own minibus. The First Floor * Large lounge with open fire place * A terrace & dining area * Large family sized room * Separate bathroom. The Ground Floor * Large ensuite family room. * Private terrace * 12 person hot tub. Second Floor * The main entrance * Double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom * Two large triple rooms * Large bathroom The chalet is equipped with satellite television, a wii, playstation as well as a selection of books and board games.

Stay in this chalet from £220 per week For a full pricelist see page 23

www. absolu t ely snow. com | ABSOLUTELY SNOW 15 Snow Range: 1000-2350m Resort Height: 1850m Pistes (Total) 160kms (Les Menuires) Beginner Runs 5 Intermediate Runs 33 Advanced Runs 33 Snow Cannons 418 Terrain Parks 1 Les Menuires ( 6 Trois Vallees) Le Bettex is perhaps one of the last hidden gems of the - a gorgeous traditional Alpine village which is just a short chairlift ride away from Les Menuires and what is reputed to be the finest ski area in the World – Les 3 Vallees.

Our Chalets du Bettex are two beautiful adjoining chalets in the quaint hamlet which offers a unique holiday experience relaxed, calm and traditionally Alpine.

The two adjoining chalets can be used as either 1 large chalet that sleeps between 30 and 40 guests or two smaller chalets, Chalet La Masse which sleeps between 12 and 16 Les Menuires in 6 bedrooms and Chalet Bouchet which sleeps between 18 and 24 in 9 “Morzine is the perfect place for a family skiing holiday” bedrooms.

16 ABSOLUTELY SNOW | Tel: 01244 403164 instruction Les Menuires has a choice of ski schools. The ESF (Ecole de Ski Francais) has over 200 instructors offering group lessons of 2 ½ hours each day for both adults and children.

VAL THORENS 2300 Ecole de Ski Prosneige is a small professional ski school in Les Menuires. All instructors speak excellent English and they limit thier group size

COURCHEVEL 1650 LES MENUIRES 1850 to a maximum of 10 skiers per instructor. You COURCHEVEL 1850 Le Bettex COURCHEVEL 1550 Praranger pay a little more but the small class sizes do Les Granges LIFT PASSES MERIBEL 1450 BOZEL 870m SAINT BON COURCHEVEL 1100m LE PRAZ 1300 Saint Marcel pay dividends. Le Raffort Méribel Village 1400m There are 3 different ski passes available.

Le Chatelard SAINT MARTIN DE BELLEVILLE 1450 LA PERRIÈRE 730m The St Martin Valley including Val Thorens TRANSPORT Les Allues 1100m BRIDES-LES-BAINS 600 and the massive 3 Vallees pass. BY AIR Les Menuires is serviced by 4 airports: Geneva, Chambery, Lyon & Grenoble. There MOÛTIERS / ALBERTVILLE 3 vallees St. martin valley are many routes availble from the UK. Below CRECHE + CHILDCARE are the average transfer times between Club des Piou-piou in les Menuires offer both Adult Child Adult Child airport and resort. skiing and non-skiing child care for half or full 6 days 241 € 181.50 € 224 € 168 € days. The club is operated by The ESF in Les Geneva 2.5 hours 6 day 771 € Menuires and skiing lessons are available for N/A Chambery 1.5 hours family 2 Adults + 2 Children children from 3 years old. The non ski crèche Lyon 2.5 hours is available for children from 3 months old. Grenoble 3 hours NON-SKI ACTIVITIES EQUIPMENT HIRE

90 shops / 48 bars and restaurants Twinner have an excellent shop just 2 minutes BY RAIL There is a mainline station in Moutiers (of which 16 are on the piste) / 6 discotheques walk from the two chalets in Le Bettex. just 27km away from les Menuires and the and night bars / 1 4500 m² sports centre / Pre-book your Ski and Boot hire at £65 per new ski train serves Bourg St Maurice which 1 outdoor heated swimming pool / 1 camping adult and £35 per child for 6 days. is around 45 km away from Les Menuires. car site with water point / 2 cinemas BY ROAD For those who wish to self drive or hire a car we do have plenty of open air parking.

www. absolu t ely snow. com | ABSOLUTELY SNOW 17 CHALET LA MASSE LE BETTEX

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18 ABSOLUTELY SNOW | Tel: 01244 403164 Chalet La Masse Chalet La Masse offers 6 ensuite bedrooms and sleeps between 12 and 16 guests. The Ground Floor * Twin bedroom with ensuite shower, * Our bar area (separate area on the ground floor) with large television and small terrace. * The ski room The First Floor * Lounge / dining area with a stunning central fire place * Kitchen, * Twin bedroom with ensuite shower, * Family suite of a double bedroom, bunk room and ensuite bathroom * Private balcony with sauna and hot tub The Top Floor * 2 ensuite twin rooms and * Suite of a double ensuite room and a bunk room. .

Stay in this chalet from £245 per week For a full pricelist see page 23

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20 ABSOLUTELY SNOW | Tel: 01244 403164 Chalet Bouchet Chalet Bouchet offers 9 ensuite bedrooms spread over 3 floors. The Ground Floor * 2 twin rooms (£50 discount per person for these rooms) * Bathroom * A twin ensuite room * A family style suite – double room, bunk room off and a shower room, * Lounge area with satellite television. * Connects to ski room and bar on ground floor of Chalet La Masse. The First Floor * Dining area with stunning fire place * kitchen * Twin bedroom with ensuite shower * Suite of a double bedroom, bunk room and ensuite bathroom * Balcony with sauna and hot tub The Top Floor * 2 ensuite twin rooms * Double ensuite room * Bunk room.

Stay in this chalet from £245 per week For a full pricelist see page 23

www. absolu t ely snow. com | ABSOLUTELY SNOW 21 booking CONDITIONS

Booking complete your holiday. www.traveltrust.co.uk anytime we cannot be held responsible. All A deposit of £70 with the appropriate for more information. clients ski/board at their own risk; Absolutely insurance premium per person is payable at GENERAL CONDITIONS Snow cannot be held responsible for any accidents or injuries however caused. the time of booking. No contract shall exist Absolutely Snow is the trading name of between the client and Absolutely Snow until Absolutely Travel Limited. No contract exists Chalet holiday prices include the following a the appropriate monies have been received between Absolutely Snow and the client until meals -7 x breakfast, 7 x afternoon tea and 6 and acknowledged by Absolutely Snow in the Absolutely Snow has received the completed x evening meal. form of a holiday confirmation. signed booking form and appropriate HOW TO BOOK Payment of the balance deposit. Deposit and payment terms and Once you have decided on your holiday, The balance of your holiday needs to be conditions for your flight will be shown on this invoice. please contact our office on Chester 01244 paid at least 8 weeks before your holiday 439801 or by email info@absolutelysnow. commences. If the balance of your holiday Once your holiday is booked the holiday com to establish the availability. has not been price (including ski packs) is guaranteed All being well, a provisional booking will received by this time, Absolutely Snow against any change. There will be no surcharges. be made. This will be held for 4 working reserves the right to cancel your booking. days allowing you time to fill in the booking Cancellation When you travel on an airline, the conditions form, sending it with a deposit of £70 and 1. If you decide to cancel your holiday after of that airline will apply. Clients are the relevant insurance premium per person a booking has been made, you must advise responsible for arriving at the outbound to our office. We will then send you your Absolutely Snow immediately in writing. airport with sufficient time to complete holiday confirmation and invoice. The The date that you effect your cancellation all formalities required. Entry to certain balance of your holiday is due 8 weeks in is the date that Absolutely Snow receives countries by clients that do not hold an UK/ advance of your holiday departure date. your written notification of cancellation. The EEC passport may require a visa. It is the Once we receive your final balance we will following cancellation charges will apply: clients responsibility to ensure that they send out your holiday information pack have complied with all the necessary visa which will include details of how to book ski 2. If for some reason Absolutely Snow has regulations. passes, ski hire and ski school. to cancel your holiday as specified on your booking form, an alternative of equal or Absolutely Snow cannot be held responsible PRICES All prices are per person in £ higher quality will be offered or Absolutely for any loss, delay or costs associated with sterling and include, accommodation and Snow will refund all monies (less any adverse weather conditions. It is a condition board as described in the brochure, all local insurance premiums) that you have paid to of booking that all clients hold a valid taxes. medical insurance policy. Absolutely Snow. Insurance and Lift Passes can be booked Your Financial Security Guiding is provided as a free service when you make your holiday booking. Absolutely Snow are members of the Travel to our clients and does not form part If requested on your booking form lift Trust Association, U8777. All monies are of your holiday contract and/or holiday passes will be added to your final holiday placed in Trust. These monies are then cost. Absolutely Snow reserves the right confirmation / invoice. released to Absolutely Snow when you to restricit the size of any guiding group. Should this service not be available at

22 ABSOLUTELY SNOW | Tel: 01244 403164 Pricing Morzine La Masse Chalet Gabrielle Chalet Chantelle Chalet La Masse Chalet Le Bouchet Information Sleeps 12 / 14 Sleeps 10 / 15 Sleeps 12 / 16 Sleeps 18 / 24

Arrival Date No of Nights Per person Whole Chalet Per person Whole Chalet Per person Whole Chalet Per person Whole Chalet

10-Dec 7 245 2695 220 2420 245 2695 245 3920 17-Dec 3 225 2475 200 2200 225 2475 225 3600 20-Dec 7 495 5445 470 5170 495 5445 495 7920 27-Dec 7 625 6875 600 6600 625 6875 625 10000 03-Jan 5 325 3575 300 3300 325 3575 325 5200 08-Jan 7 395 4345 370 4070 395 4345 395 6320 15-Jan 7 445 4895 420 4620 445 4895 445 7120 22-Jan 7 445 4895 420 4620 445 4895 445 7120 29-Jan 7 495 5445 470 5170 495 5445 495 7920 05-Feb 7 545 5995 520 5720 545 5995 545 8720 12-Feb 7 625 6875 600 6600 625 6875 625 10000 19-Feb 7 545 5995 520 5720 545 5995 545 8720 26-Feb 7 495 5445 470 5170 495 5445 495 7920 04-Mar 7 445 4895 420 4620 445 4895 445 7120 11-Mar 7 445 4895 420 4620 445 4895 445 7120 18-Mar 7 445 4895 420 4620 445 4895 445 7120 25-Mar 7 445 4895 420 4620 445 4895 445 7120 01-Apr 7 495 5445 470 5170 495 5445 495 7920 08-Apr 7 495 5445 470 5170 495 5445 495 7920 15-Apr 7 345 3795 320 3520 345 3795 345 5520 22-Apr 7 245 2695 220 2420 245 2695 245 3920

Return Airport Transfer 50 50 80 80

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10 Nicholas Street Chester CH1 2NX Telephone: 01244 439801 . Email: [email protected] . www.absolutelysnow.com