Meet the locals...

Welcome to ou happy staff for 2012. These are the lovely people who will be welcoming you and looking after you here at Chalet Chardons.

It's been (as always) a crazy start to the season, more so with the HUGE amounts of snow we are still getting. So we thought we would say thanks to everyone for their hard work and take them out for the day. On Tuesday we all headed over to the nearby resort of St Foy for some gentle skiing and some not so gentle off-piste. This photo was taken at the beginning of the day, before Doug's 'skier explosion' on the first run, Marks 'turtle moment' after a high speed crash through the trees and finally, nearly losing most of the staff on the long off-piste traverse back to Brevieres. We would like to report that fortunately everyone made it home in one piece, but unfortunately for them, back in time for work!

We look forward to seeing all you soon! - The Chardons Team

Ski lifts open early due to lots of snow!

The season has well and truly begun! The metre of snow we have seen in resort in the last week has given us a fantastic start to the season. The ski lift in the village has opened a week early giving us access to the Boisses Gondola. If you are on your way here, we'll see you on the slopes! If you are not, get on a plane!

The Chardons Team.

Will you win tickets to the Ski and Snowboard Show?

Next month will see us make a rare appearance in the UK just in time for the London Ski & Snowboard Show at Earls Court. Last year we had a great time chatting with over 1500 skiers and boarders looking for great value for money snow holidays. We also enjoyed the visits from lots of previous guests who popped by to say hello. This year we are on Stand B30, opposite the husky dogs. If you have any questions about our hotel or chalets we would love to talk to you. The show runs from Wednesday October 19th to Sunday October 24th. See you there!

Subscribers to our newsletter are automatically entered into a draw to win 10 pairs of weekday tickets. The draw will be on October 14th and winners will be notified by email.

Stay with us this summer and enjoy free sports activities

Tignes in the summer is just as beautiful and just as much fun as in the winter. And to prove it the resort offers loads of sports activities free of charge for our guests. Take your pick from air rifle shooting, archery, squash, swimming, trampolining, pedal boots, kayaks, canoes, tennis, beach football or volleyball and the famous lake jump. The Palafour and aeroski lifts also offer mountain bikers free unlimited access to the Tignes bike park. Walkers are also welcomed on these lifts free of charge to explore the higher waking routes and stunning views the mountains have to offer. (Thanks to Tignes Develpopment for the biking pic!)

Come and stay with us in Chalet Hattiers, B&B and half board accommodation offered from 25 euros per night, see our summer pages for more info.

2012 Prices are live on the website!

Check out the prices page of our website for our 2012 winter holiday prices. With 6 nights from 189 Euros, up to 25% reduction on your lift pass and the usual huge discounts on ski and snowboard rental there really is no excuse not to ski this winter!

It's Snowing!

After the gorgeous sunny weather we've been enjoying the snow has returned to Tignes! We woke yesterday morning surrounded by the white stuff and swiftly joined the half term guests in hitting the slopes and enjoying the powder. Hailey, (pictured) our head chalet girl, and our other chalet staff had a fantastic afternoon surfing their way through the fresh powder, despite not really being able to see where they were going! Who needs visibility anyway?!

The Return of the Chalet Girl Take Down!

There are scores to be settled and in Brevieres there is only one way to do that!

This Wednesday sees the return (by popular demand, or otherwise from last years competitors) of the Underground Bar's Chalet Girl foam wrestling! Roll up to the Underground bar this Wednesday night and see the best of Brev take to the foam. Place your bets, sit back and watch the foam fly!