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Folie Douce (Arc 1800)

La Folie Douce offers something for everyone with three separate dining options: La Fruitiere, La Petite Cuisine and Le Butcher Shop. La Fruitiere offers an a la Carte menu with high class dining on the mountain. The menus are designed around sourcing high quality local produce. La Petite Cuisine offers a shabby chic environment with a plentiful menu. Last but not least, Le Butcher Shop is a great option for those who are looking for a tasty but speedy bite to eat in a comfortable setting.

What you need to know:

• Opening times: 9am - 8:30pm
• Menu: Burgers, fish dishes & cakes
• Perfect for: A warming evening meal

Les Chalets de L’Arc (Arc 2000)

This large chalet restaurant boasts fantastic views across the mountain, in a great location. Make the most of the sun-soaked terrace, and an array of dishes from the traditional Savoyard options to everyday gourmet pub grub. Make sure to book ahead!

• Opening times: 9am - 5pm
• Menu: Traditional French dishes
• Perfect for: A lunchtime treat

L'Altiport (Arc 1800)

The Altiport snack restaurant sits at a dizzying 2100m with panoramic views. The outdoor seating area is a great place to tuck into some hearty food whilst watching other skiers enjoy the slopes. Head up the mountain to enjoy one of their famous burgers!

What you need to know:

• Opening times: 9am - 5pm
• Menu: Hotdogs & burgers
• Perfect for: Enjoying snacks with a stunning view

Belliou La Fumée (Arc 2000)

Belliou La Fumée is a local favourite. With an authentic stone and wooden chalet feel to it, enjoy a meal by the fireplace and choose from a large gourmet menu. This restaurant also features an outdoor terrace so you can enjoy the sun on your face whilst tucking in.

What you need to know:

• Opening times: 12pm - 6pm
• Menu: Seafood dishes, mixed grills & local cuisine
• Perfect for: A luxurious lunch or early evening meal

Le Chalet du Pré St Esprit (Arc 2000)

Le Chalet du Pré St Esprit offers a gourmet and traditional restaurant seating area with Savoyard dishes and as well as a 'Menu Du Jour' in their Cheminée area. Le Schuss is their self-service side of the restaurant for those looking for high-quality food on a schedule.

What you need to know:

• Opening times: 9am - 11pm
• Menu: Traditional French cuisine
• Perfect for: A place to grab great food at any time of the day

La Table des Lys Restaurant

Enjoy traditional food and service with a smile with proper French local cuisine including the usual Savoyard specialities with a twist. This restaurant is a great opportunity to mingle with locals and perhaps take their lead on what you should order!

What you need to know:

• Opening times: 12:00 - 13:30 / 19:30 - 21:30
• Menu: Traditional French cuisine
• Perfect for: Trying something new

Vache Rouge

With a funky, contemporary interior, Vache Rouge offers a selection of local French specialities in a relaxed environment. Serving everything from spit-roast meat specialities to seafood or fondue, you will find something for everyone.
What you need to know:

• Opening times: 9am - 10.30pm
• Menu: Pizza & seafood dishes
• Perfect for: Families with varying tastes

Perce Neige

Sitting in the heart of the village, Perce Neige provides delicious alpine cuisine using locally sourced produce in a cosy yet sophisticated setting. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining with 80 seats available on the terrace.
What you need to know:

• Opening times: 11am - 10pm
• Menu: Traditional French cuisine
• Perfect for: Trying some delicious regional specialities

La Bohème

This cosy new restaurant in Arc 1950 offers a tempting array of pizzas, salads and traditional Savoyard specialities. The classy decor and warming atmosphere make La Bohème a superb place to relax after a long day out in the cold.

What you need to know:

• Opening times: 9.30am - 11pm
• Menu: Pizzeria
• Perfect for: Couples looking to enjoy a romantic meal

Brasserie Le 1950

In true traditional Brasserie style, the food, the setting and the service is of the highest standard. Open daily for breakfast and dinner, enjoy the relaxing and chic atmosphere.
What you need to know:

• Opening times: 7:30am – 2 pm / 6pm – 9:30pm
• Menu: Traditional French cuisine
• Perfect for: A quiet meal in an elegant setting

Chez Léontine

Chez Léontine is a characterful and family-friendly restaurant offering traditional cuisine and a wide selection of fondues cooked in front of you.

What you need to know:

• Opening times: 11:30 am – 2 pm / 6pm – 10pm
• Menu: Classic French cuisine
• Perfect for: Diving into an indulgent meal with vibrant flavours

If you enjoy a hearty lunch on the slopes (cheese fondue anyone?) and you would prefer a lighter dinner option back at the chalet, we offer a ‘Switch Menu’ where dinner choices such as Grilled Goats Cheese & Roast Beetroot Salad, Pan-fried Salmon fillet with sizzled ginger, chilli and red onion or Lemon Baked Chicken and Warm Quinoa Salad can be ‘switched in’ from our standard menu.

We can pre-book restaurant reservations on your behalf, just let us know which restaurant, date, preferred time and the number of people. Don’t forget we can also pre-book all the other extras such as lift passes, equipment hire and lessons. We’re here to make your Les Arcs ski holiday as seamless as possible.

What could be better than a private chalet with breath-taking views, log fire and dedicated host next to the piste at 1800m altitude and a short drive from Geneva ?

How about all that and an indoor pool, or a hot tub, or hammam and sauna …. we’ve mobilised the builders and they're transforming our Avoriaz chalets this summer !

We have seven luxury ski chalets in Avoriaz, the highest and most snow sure resort in the massive Portes Du Soleil ski area. It is undoubtedly one of the best locations from which to explore the region.

Five of the seven chalets will be getting new toys this summer. Chalet Kakisa and Chalet Ipaka will soon boast private indoor pool and sauna/hammam. In Chalet Kobuk we're adding a sauna/hammam, in Chalet Kipnuk its very own hot tub, and Chalet Sakami an outdoor hot tub with views that will quite simply take your breath away.

There can be few greater pleasures than basking in a sauna, pool or bubbling hot tub and nursing weary limbs after a full-on day on the slopes. Some may also be tempted to indulge in a relaxing massage during their week in the mountains. Of course, we all know how good it makes us feel, but there are health benefits too. 

If you've always wanted to experience stunning mountain views in the car-free resort of Avoriaz, we're sure to have the right property for you. Whether you prefer a pool or a hot tub, each of our Avoriaz chalets are all fantastically located on or very close to the piste, offering easy access to the ski area and all that the wonderful Portes du Soleil has to offer.

We’re looking for energetic and creative individuals with a good range of experience. We will only consider those who are qualified to NNEB, CACHE, NVQ level 3 or equivalent, although we also welcome applicants with a teaching or nursing degree, who have good experience working with young children.

We always want our staff to be happy and to get the most out of the job, so we offer a great employment package. We offer a competitive salary (paid monthly into UK bank) and package as follows:

• Travel to and from resort 
• Arrangement of Accommodation 
• Medical Travel Insurance 
• Winter Sports Insurance 
• Uniform 
• 10 days pre-season training 
• Equipment hire 
• Full area lift pass for the season

It's not hard to have a great time out in the Alps, but choosing the right company can make a huge difference to your season.

Interested? Email your CV and covering letter to recruit@vip-chalets.com or call the team on 0203 892 4061 to chat about the childcare roles we have available.

We have a complimentary transfer perfectly timed to meet the Ski Solutions plane and whisk you straight to your chosen resort.

The 09.05 departure from London Gatwick (40 minutes earlier over the festive period) is perfect for arriving in time for afternoon tea and sorting out your ski hire before dinner.

A week later, the 13.10 arrival back at Gatwick (an hour earlier over the festive period), allows you to be home in good time for a late Sunday lunch without having to get up in the middle of the night.

Where will you fly to?

Be in Morzine by 3pm

Returning guests are loyal to this family-friendly resort for so many reasons: ski schools, restaurants, sprawling ski area, but certainly the speedy hour and a half transfer from Geneva is a major factor. Our village centre accommodation in Morzine ranges from 4-bedroom private chalets to our beloved Colibri apartments and the spectacular Manoir. Whichever chalet you choose, this authentic village with quick links to Avoriaz delights groups of guests of all ages.

Fly from Gatwick to Geneva on the Ski Solutions easyJet flight and you are in Morzine before three o’clock, plenty of time to get the ski gear sorted, graze on your afternoon tea and a wander around resort for a taste of après before dinner. Even better is our leisurely 9am bus for the short trip back to Geneva a week later, and still home in time for a late Sunday lunch.

Head to Avoriaz @ 1800m altitude

Perched on the edge of a cliff at 1800m altitude, Avoriaz overlooks Morzine in the valley below. The skiing in the Portes du Soleil is varied and extends to over 600km of pistes, amazing for all types of skier and perfect for mixed ability groups. It’s possible to ski between 13 different resorts, including several in Switzerland. We have 7 luxury piste-side ski chalets in Avoriaz meaning that you can hop straight from the breakfast table onto the piste.

Fly from Gatwick to Geneva on the Ski Solutions easyJet flight and our quick and painless transfer arrives in Avoriaz in the middle of the afternoon, plenty of time for afternoon tea and a wander around resort for a taste of après before dinner.

See you on the slopes of Les Gets

Les Gets is the perfect resort for those looking for a traditional French Alpine experience. It has maintained a certain sleepy cache and exclusivity when compared to Morzine, its better-known neighbour, with the resort centre a delightful mix of cobbled streets, piste side bars and traffic free retail therapy. Our CLUB chalet Altitude Lodge sits 300 metres above Les Gets providing the ultimate ski in ski out location, uniquely tranquil at night but with lifts right outside the door giving access to the huge Portes du Soleil ski area.

Fly from Gatwick to Geneva on the Ski Solutions easyJet flight and we’ll transfer you up to the wonderful, piste side Altitude Lodge before three o’clock where the dedicated team will be waiting to welcome you. 

See you in Val d’Isère in time for afternoon tea

Skiing in Val d’Isère is renowned for being among the most challenging in the world with black and red runs packed in at every turn. But don’t be put off if you’re a beginner, there are great green and blue runs too, and some of the best ski schools in the Alps. There’s something for everyone here, whether you’re seeking the best high altitude skiing in Europe, or to chillax and enjoy the boutiques, shops and excellent restaurants.

Fly from Gatwick to Geneva on the Ski Solutions easyJet flight and our complimentary 3hr transfer arrives in Val d’Isère around 16.30, plenty of time for afternoon tea and a wander around resort for a taste of après before dinner.

Fly high to Arc 1950

What makes Arc 1950 so special is its unique combination as a picturesque purpose-built village (an oxymoron surely!) on the top of a mountain. It’s traffic free so great for kids to wander around, high altitude (there is a clue in the name!) and always has amazing snow. The Paradiski region celebrates its 20th anniversary with La Plagne this year and embraces first time skiers and experts alike. If you stay in our apartments or hotel rooms in Bear Lodge then the journey from breakfast to piste is measured in seconds not minutes.

Fly from Gatwick to Geneva on the Ski Solutions easyJet flight and our complimentary 3hr transfer arrives in Les Arcs around 16.30, plenty of time for afternoon tea and a wander around resort for a taste of après before dinner.

Ski Solutions only have a limited number of Gatwick to Geneva flight seats to partner with our programme for this winter, so don’t hang around, book now to ensure you don’t miss out. With prices from £165 return including 23kg of hold luggage and complimentary carry-on, it doesn’t look like there is any need to shop around.

Call us today or drop us an email, we’d love to hear from you.