Christmas in the mountains
16 dream chalets for a magical Christmas!
Christmas. The lights, the presents, the magic, the folklore. So this year, let’s take the magic of the festive season further and higher. In the mountains, of course! Here’s a selection of 16 chalets to celebrate Christmas at the top of the mountain!
#1 – 100% wooden chalets
Alpe d’Huez
L’Hermitage chalet flat
This brand-new, luxury duplex flat boasts uninterrupted views over the village and the Oisans valley. Modern and chic, it features carefully selected materials and tastefully chosen décor. Its central fireplace defines the living spaces with elegance and coherence: on one side, the cosy lounge with its soft plaids and plush sofas, and on the other, the dining room with its wooden family table, illuminated by lemon-yellow designer chairs. On the lower level: 6 en-suite bedrooms, an 8-bed dormitory, a gym with hammam and mountain views…
Bonus: breakfast service and optional chef available
Capacity: 16 people
Les Arcs Bourg St Maurice
Chalet Pointu
The emblem of Les Arcs 1600, the Chalet Pointu stands out for its unique architectural character. Geometrically designed and made entirely of wood, it can accommodate up to 10 people in optimum comfort. Located in the heart of nature, you can enjoy sunbathing on the terrace for a 100% relaxing stay!
Bonus: its unusual architecture / available in an “all-inclusive” package
Capacity: 10 people
Les Angles
Le Chalet Ana
Nestling between ski slopes and lakes, this dream chalet offers 8 prestigious flats with personalised hotel services in the heart of Les Angles, a magnificent Pyrenees resort. With the Famille+ and European ecolabel labels, it’s a real haven of well-being, with a spa, sauna and landscaped outdoor area.
Bonus : organic grocery shop located in the building / European Ecolabel certification
Capacity: 8 flats for 2 to 8 people
St François Longchamp
Mountain Lodge
This superb 12-person lodge is ideal for a family Christmas break. There are four bedrooms, a children’s play area, gym, sauna and outdoor spa.
Bonus: the woodsy, vintage decor and bubbles on the terrace!
Capacity : 12 people
#2 – 100% original chalets
Val d’Arly
Entre Terre et Ciel tree houses
We’ve all heard of tree houses, which are quite unusual. But perched chalets in the middle of the mountains are even more unusual! Located between Megève and La Clusaz, these unconventional accommodations appeal not only for their architecture and location, but also for the comfort and quality of the services on offer. As its name suggests, the Mont-Blanc hut offers a breathtaking view of Europe’s highest peak, which you can admire from the spa on the terrace. It’s magical!
Bonus: organic toiletries
Capacity : 2 people
Aussois
Montan’Igloo
An unusual experience! Chalet Montana offers a unique sleeping experience in the heart of the Aussois ski area. Three cabins (or pods), with exceptional views of the mountains, invite lovers to sleep in a revamped chalet. Made entirely from natural materials, they are ideal for those looking for simple but original accommodation!
Bonus: full board available for a stress-free stay.
Capacity: 2 people
#3 – 100% traditional chalets
Bonneval sur Arc
The Angelina chalet
The Angelina chalet is an architectural treasure nestled in the heart of the village of Bonneval-sur-Arc. Entirely restored using traditional materials that have been reclaimed and sublimated, it sleeps up to 10 people on 3 levels, from the Spa carved into the rock to the house’s 3 bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms. A cosy cocoon popular with tribes!
Plus: La Ferme d’Angelina, the owners’ local produce shop, just a stone’s throw away!
Capacity: 10 people
La Joue du Loup – Devoluy
Les Chalets Nymeria
For holidays with a large group, this chalet can accommodate up to 14 people! There’s plenty of space, with 160m2 spread over three levels, with panoramic views over the Dévoluy valley and close to the ski slopes. Fully equipped and comfortable, it has 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and a sauna / hammam / jacuzzi area.
Benefits: located 100m from the first slopes.
Capacity: 14 people
St François Longchamp
Les Chalets des Fées
Also in St François Longchamp, the Chalets des Fées nestle in the heart of an authentic hamlet, offering modern comfort and old-world charm. Built on ruins dating back to the 1800s, they were rebuilt in 2015. Facing due south, they offer uninterrupted views over the Maurienne Valley and its ski area. From €1,400 per week.
#4 – 100% luxury chalets
Les Etincelles – Val d’Isère
The Husky 5* chalet
Nicknamed the “chalet of a thousand activities”, you’ll enjoy a comfortable wellness break in the heart of the historic centre of “Little Alaska”. This 700 m² accommodation offers a prestigious service with its 7 suites, sports area (climbing, archery range) and wellness area (hammam, massage room, swimming pool).
Bonus: private chauffeur to get you to the foot of the slopes.
Capacity: 14 people
St Gervais
The Chalet du Trappeur
The Chalet du Trappeur has a raison d’être: to put you in symbiosis with nature and offer you moments of intense conviviality! Completely renovated in 2011, this former mountain pasture farmhouse perfectly combines authenticity and modern comfort. With a total surface area of around 170m2, the Chalet offers a large living room with a vast kitchen and fireplace, as well as 3 bedrooms.
Bonus: breathtaking views of Mont Blanc.
Capacity : 8 people
Saint Martin de Belleville
Chalet Duchesse
This new chalet in the Belleville valley, built entirely of wood and stone, offers spacious living accommodation in a 100% mountain setting.
It has 5 spacious bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. Its large terraces allow you to take full advantage of the view, even from the jacuzzi on one of them.
Bonus: it’s just a few minutes’ walk from restaurants, ski slopes and close to a 3-star restaurant!
Capacity : 10 people
Courchevel
Les Glaciers chalets
Also in Courchevel, Les Glaciers chalets are a contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional Savoyard chalet. Noble materials such as wood, lauze and stone have been preserved, while the layout and decoration add a resolutely chic, modern flavour.
#5 – 100% low-cost chalets
Super Besse
Chalet Antonin
For an affordable family holiday, head for the Massif du Sancy! Chalet Antonin, ideally located at the entrance to the resort of Besse-Super-Besse, has everything you need to welcome young and old alike. Comfortable bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious living room and a garden for early-morning snowball fights.
Bonus: Famille + accreditation, with all the facilities you need for young children.
Capacity: 6 people
Rates: around €750 / week, depending on the season
#6 – The 100% wellness chalets
Aillons Margeriaz
Chalet Blanc guest rooms
In the heart of the Bauges (Savoie), here’s an address that combines well-being with the discovery of a wide range of activities: yoga, stretch hammock, pilates, aqua bike… Spa, sauna, Scandinavian baths, indoor swimming pool. This huge, ultra-modern chalet offers a zen-like atmosphere of relaxation in the heart of the mountains. It’s the ideal place to recharge your batteries and enjoy the benefits of the great outdoors.
Bonus: organic meals made with local produce.
Capacity: up to 6 people
#7 – 100% short-stay chalets
Gérardmer
Chalet les Roches Paîtres
This large wooded chalet takes you on a relaxing holiday in the heart of the Vosges. With 4 bedrooms, one of which is a family room, you’ll love the cosy, hushed atmosphere. After a great day on the slopes, access to the spa followed by a table d’hôte dinner is the perfect way to unwind!
Each room has been carefully decorated to create a cosy ambience that ensures peace and relaxation.
The best part: The chalet lights up during the Christmas holidays. For a magical New Year’s Eve, this is the place!
Prices: From €120 per night for 2 people
