chalet la ruche
sleeps 16
At a glance...
eight bedrooms, all twin or double
ensuite shower, sink & wc in most rooms
large chalet with lots of living space and comfy seating
DVDs, games, books, iPod compatible stereo
prices include airport transfers
delicious 3-course meals
all food made from scratch
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carefully selected bottled wine
hearty breakfasts with a hot option
afternoon tea with freshly baked cakes
help yourself to tea & coffee at any time
nice linen and big fluffy towels
responsible & experienced chalet hosts
canapés & aperitifs on your first & last nights
ski hosting for three days (for confident red run skiers & boarders)
insurance providing financial security for your holiday
Saturday arrival
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More about Chalet la Ruche...
Chalet la Ruche can accommodate either one large group or several smaller groups looking for a sociable skiing holiday. The chalet has a fantastic layout over three floors and loads of living space to accommodate all 16 guests. The warm and roomy entrance hall has room for everyone's ski and board equipment to be stored.
The chalet has a great location amongst trees in the pretty wooded village of Plagne 1800. At the back of the chalet is a track that leads you, after a few minutes' walk (about 300m), to a blue piste (Loup Garou). From the bottom of this run you can take the newly extended (for 09/10) Melezes chairlift that drops you above Plagne Villages, or take the 1800 chair that drops you just below Aime 2000 - basically you're in the heart of the ski area. At the end of the day you can ski back down the blue run and walk along the track back to the chalet. If you're not ready for blue runs (or don't fancy the walk) you can leave your hired equipment at our ski shop in Plagne Centre and catch the regular (and free) public bus that stops 50m from the chalet.
A free shuttle service from the chalet to Plagne Centre is available if you leave your hire equipment in the shop overnight (this is a free service just for Skibug guests) or if you're meeting your ski school class in Plagne Centre (or if you just fancy the ride!). The shuttle runs until 10am.
Chalet la Ruche has six twin bedrooms (five with ensuite) and two doubles (one is unusually large with an ensuite bathroom and space for a cot). The two bedrooms without ensuite, one double and one twin, share a shower-room and are ideal for a family of four (or even five if one is little).
The chalet has recently been decorated but retains its traditional chalet features including a large open-plan dining and lounge area with log fire and plenty of comfy sofas to accommodate all sixteen guests. There is an honesty bar that stocks beers, soft drinks & snacks, loads of books and DVDs (including plenty for the kids) and a few games to keep you entertained. A large balcony provides stunning views across the valley and there is plenty of outside space for the kids to play in the snow.
Chalet la Ruche is a few minutes' walk from the centre of Plagne 1800 where there is a small supermarket, a tabac and a couple of restaurants. The La Mine pub is a ten minute walk away.
Previous guests of Chalet la Ruche said...
"Chalet La Ruche was great. Cath and Andy really made us feel welcome. The chalet is warm and comfortable, and had plenty of room for us all.
Cath's cooking is great, and the afternoon cake was always a triumph. Andy was a great help with helping us sort out the ski hire, and trying to get 16 people all out first thing is no mean feat! He has endless patience. Andy's ski hosting was good, and it was nice to seem him out on the slopes, as he and Cath do really work hard to make things nice.
"The chalet is well situated, and it is possible to ski back to the chalet (off piste), although if you don't fancy the ski - the bus stops just past the chalet.
"We have visited La Plagne 5 times, and this has been by far the best chalet that we have stayed in. We will return." the York party
"Miracles do happen - dragged here kicking & screaming but got the skibug in a big way. Chalet was excellent and Cath & Andy were absolute stars for catering to my dietary needs. Brilliant hol!! X" Lynn, Chalet la Ruche, Feb 2008
"What a great way to have a ski holiday! The chalet was a real home from home with amazing & welcoming hosts." the Butler family
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