The Final Alpine Retreat in Morzine for Pals, Households… Anybody!

Again in January my buddy Chloe and I visited Chilly Powder in Morzine, within the coronary heart of the French Alps. We have been excited for a ski vacation within the famend Portes du Soleil area – recognized for its beautiful views, apres ski, and naturally, sunshine.

Barely anxious, provided that I hadn’t skied for about 5 years, and her 10 – we’d each had infants since then as effectively. 

However, Chloe and I are all the time up for a problem and with 4 nights away from our lives to stay up for, we actually needed to take advantage of it. 

The chalet lodging 

Chilly Powder is an impartial chalet firm with three major chalets. We stayed at ‘Au Coin du Feu’ which means ‘by the hearth’.

Its title completely encapsulated the ambiance. With a big open log hearth in the principle lounge, picket beams, and cosy nooks, the chalet was heat and filled with character.

Au Coin du Feu had all of the Alpine attraction you’d need from a ski vacation. Our room had two single beds with wardrobes by the facet of them, a chest of drawers and an ensuite lavatory. We additionally had a patio exterior the second door, which had a full window searching to the mountain. There was additionally an (unused) TV, a full size mirror and coat rack by the door. 

Everybody acquired a Chilly Powder dressing robe too, to be used across the scorching tub – extra on that later.

Chilly Powder video evaluate

For anybody who’d relatively take pleasure in a video evaluate of Chilly Powder in Morzine…

Chilly Powder location 

One of many greatest attracts of Chilly Powder is its unbeatable location. Located simply 50 metres from the Prodains cable automobile, which provides direct entry to the Avoriaz ski space, you’ll by no means have to fret about trudging by way of city in heavy ski boots.

Sadly it was an unusually low ski fall time after we have been there, so we did must stroll the 50 metres, however often, you may ski proper up the chalet on the finish of the day to make the expertise really feel much more magical. 

On the final day, we had a couple of hours earlier than we left however didn’t need to ski so we acquired the bus into Avoriaz – it was lush! A very nice Alpine city with some nice trying eating places and cafes, and I want we’d accomplished the route down into the city – one other day and we positively would’ve. 

When you’re up within the cable automobile although, a lovely world of snow awaits.

In the summertime, the placement is equally enviable, providing quick access to climbing and biking trails, stunning mountain lakes, and journey parks.

The meals at Chilly Powder 

In case you’re a foodie, you’re in for a deal with. Chilly Powder prides itself on its gastronomic delights. The cooks at Chilly Powder put together dishes utilizing native and seasonal substances, mixing conventional French delicacies with international influences. After I take into consideration the meals now, 8 months after our go to, I keep in mind the curry evening as my favorite. Good hearty meals after a day on the slopes.

The wine listing can be well-curated, that includes native Alpine wines that completely complement the menu – and it’s free flowing! 

I’d by no means truly stayed at a chalet like this earlier than and beloved the chance to speak to the opposite company within the night as we have been all served at huge tables, on the similar time. We sat close to some actually fascinating folks and it’s good to listen to others’ tales about the place to go and what they’ve accomplished that day. 

For breakfast, anticipate every thing from freshly baked croissants to a every day particular. And after a protracted day of actions, you’ll discover selfmade muffins and scorching drinks ready to recharge your power for an Afternoon Tea earlier than dinner.

Chalet evening off 

As soon as per week, the chalet has an evening off. We initially had a taxi booked to enter Avoriaz, however actually, we have been exhausted from all of the snowboarding! As a substitute we went to Le Cable Restaurant over the street and didn’t remorse it – it was fab.

We each went for the home beef burger with fries. Good glass of crimson on the facet after a day on the slopes – excellent!

Visiting Chilly Powder with a household 

It was simply me and Chloe, however each of us are mums so we’re all the time enthusiastic about the infants. We each agreed Chilly Powder could be an important place for the youngsters, and for a younger household to study to ski. 

Chilly Powder is especially well-known for its family-friendly strategy. There’s a devoted youngsters’s menu, video games rooms, and childcare companies too – it’s the right place for households who need to benefit from the mountains collectively. You may see extra of the services should you watch my video above.

Whether or not you want ski college suggestions (we had an important lesson with Avoriaz Alpine Ski College

), tools rental, or simply somebody to maintain the little ones entertained when you hit the slopes, Chilly Powder has you coated.

Wellness and leisure

On at the very least two of our evenings at Chilly Powder we headed again from the slopes and acquired straight within the scorching tub. So lush to look at the colorful sundown with a Prosecco and a woolly hat in our swimming costumes. Surrounded by the crisp alpine air, it was the right finish to our days.

You may additionally get a therapeutic massage on web site, within the yurt, however we refrained. Can’t have an excessive amount of pleasure on one journey, are you able to?!

Ski and tools rent

Getting our ski and tools rent at Chilly Powder was an absolute dream. It was all purchased to the tools room at Au Coin de Feu and it was prepared for us on arrival, because of Doorstep Skis. This included our skis, helmets, boots and poles.

Two guys from Doorstep Skis got here to verify we have been completely happy, and convey a couple of spares, but it surely all match completely and we have been all accomplished inside about ten minutes. They ship throughout Morzine and the encircling areas.

We’d crammed in a measurement and weight questionnaire beforehand – I genuinely assume it was the primary time I didn’t have some form of concern and have to return for resizing.

Then you definitely simply depart your stuff within the floor ground tools room when you’re there, and put your boots on the heated racks. We took our helmets to our room, however you would depart these too.

Why select Chilly Powder?

Chilly Powder blends the comforts of a boutique lodge with the heat and cosiness of a personal chalet. This family-run operation felt homely, and beloved, relatively than simply one other ski chalet. The workers have been all beautiful, and couldn’t do sufficient for you.