Chalet Etoile de Neige

  • France, Alpe d'Huez

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The Chalet Etoile de Neige is a traditional Alpine chalet with a convenient location in Alpe d'Huez. With five bedrooms sleeping up to ten people, a small wellness area with hot tub and sauna and delicious homecooked food, it is the perfect space to enjoy a ski holiday in France

Traditional ski chalet

The spacious, open-plan lounge is a lovely spot to catch up with friends and family over a cup of coffee and a slice of cake, plus there's a shared balcony with mountain views. After a day of adventure, a soothing sauna and rejuvenating hot tub are available for chalet guests, offering the perfect remedy for achy ski legs.

The chalet is set across three floors, on the ground floor you’ll find a heated boot room, as well as an entrance area. The first floor has a welcoming open plan lounge and dining room, as well as one bedroom. The remainder of the bedrooms are located on the second floor; all of the bedrooms feature en-suite shower rooms, and balconies with views over the resort.

Central location

Chalet Etolie de Neige is located in the central Vieil Alpe area of Alpe d'Huez. There's a range of shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance of the chalet, plus getting onto the slopes couldn't be easier. Each morning, walk to the bucket lift and head up to Rond Point des Pistes, where you can find the Pic Blanc cable car and ski school meeting point. At the end of the day you can ski down to the Alpe Express lift in the Eclose area of the resort, following the small piste through the town towards Maison de L'Alpe d'Huez. The chalet is also located just 50 metres from the famous finish line of the 21 bends of the Tour de France route.

Chalet catering

During your stay at the Chalet Etoile de Neige, meals are prepared for you six days a week by your designated chalet hosts who are on hand to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. You can look forward to a cooked breakfast, freshly made afternoon tea and a four course evening meal with unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks during dinner.

Why is this an Inghams' Choice property?

Great for groups - Sleeping up to ten people. the chalet is a great option for friends and family.

Chalet catering - Enjoy a stress free holiday this winter with our chalet catering board basis offered in Chalet Etoile de Neige. Our chalet hosts are here to make you feel right at home.

Close to the resort- With a central location in Alpe d'Huez all of the resort facilities are nearby, plus you are less than a minute's walk away from the ski lift.

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Inghams' Choice catered chalets are the perfect base for your group ski holiday, with chalet hosts on hand to make you feel right at home.

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Alpe d'Huez

  • 34 green runs, 31 blue runs, 30 red runs and 16 black runs
  • Resort altitude of 1,860 metres
  • Ski to Pic Blanc, the highest point in Alpe d'Huez at 3,330 metres

Alpe d'Huez is a lively ski resort and its position will make any skier or snowboarder happy. It has the double benefit of lying on high sunny plateau and being surrounded by an amazing snow bowl, with miles of varied and enjoyable runs and off piste opportunities. 

Skiing and snowboarding in Alpe d'Huez

This resort has everything to please no matter what your skiing ability is from wide open blues and greens to challenging black runs. There's 249km of skiing, giving you endless opportunities to explore and visit the different villages without feeling that you are doing the same run more than once. The altitude of the resort means that there is an excellent snow record, with the Sarenne Glacier and over 900 snow cannons, even late season skiing will have great conditions.

The Pic Blanc summit at 3,330m affords breath-taking views across the whole of the Southern Alps and provides a wonderful starting point for the Sarenne descent - one of the longest black runs in the world at fully 16km from top to bottom! Alpe d'Huez is ideal for snowboarders, providing two well maintained snow parks and plenty of boarder friendly cable cars and chair lifts. 

Where to stay in Alpe d'Huez

We offer a variety of accommodation in Alpe d'Huez, from self catering apartments, hotels with spa facilities and our own catered chalets. Many of the properties are situated close to the pistes and ski lifts making it incredibly easy to get onto the slopes. 

Bars and restaurants in Alpe d'Huez

With its lively apres scene, Alpe d'Huez has plenty of bars both on and off the mountain to keep you entertained. Head to the legendary La Folie Douce for an afternoon of dancing on the tables, if you prefer something a bit more laid back Smithys Tavern often has live music and streams live sports events. 

On the food front, there is a wide variety of restaurants suitable for all tastes and budgets. Enjoy restaurants serving regional specialities, cosy pizzerias or fine dining establishments. 

What's included in an Inghams holiday to Alpe d'Huez

Flights, transfers and accommodation based on self catering, bed & breakfast,  half board, full board or chalet catering. Please see the 'Ski extras' tab below for information on the optional extras including ski hire, lift pass and tuition. 

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Skiing levels
Beginner
Intermediates
Advanced
Snowboard
Cross country

Mountain facts
Ski area 250 km
Runs 34 31 30 16
Longest run 0 Km
Snowparks
Lifts Drag lifts 0, Chairlifts 0, Cablecars 0
Slope direction
Ski/resort bus True
Rooms
  • No. of rooms: 5

Occupancy

Available for sole occupancy groups.

Sleeps 10 with five bedrooms.

Rooms

Room facilities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Twin beds
  • En-suite shower room
  • L'Occitane toiletries 
  • Hairdryer 
  • All five bedrooms have a shower and wash basin in an alcove that's separated from the bedroom by a curtain. The WC is separate and have a door.

Ground floor

Chalet entrance.

Private ski room and boot dryer.

First floor

Spacious living and dining area with a TV.

Balcony with south-facing views.

Wellness area with sauna and a Jacuzzi.

Room 1 for two people. There are twin beds with en-suite shower and WC.

Second floor

Room 2 for two people. There are twin beds with a balcony and en-suite shower and WC.

Room 3 for two people. There are twin beds with a balcony and en-suite shower and WC.

Room 4 for two people. There are twin beds with a balcony and en-suite shower and WC.

Room 5 for two people. There are twin beds with a balcony and en-suite shower and WC.

 

  • Lift accessible: No
  • Lift serves all floors: No
  • Access ramp: No

Longitude: 6.064219051793836
Latitude: 45.09061721096974

The chalet is located in the Vieil Alpe quartier of Alpe d'Huez.

  • The centre of resort is nearby where you can find a range of shops, bars and restaurants.
  • 100 metres to the nearest ski lift; Take the ‘Bucket Lift’ up to the Rond Point des Pistes where you can find the Pic Blanc cable car and ski school meeting place.  
  • When weather permits you can virtually ski back to the chalet via the small piste through town to Maison de L’Alpe d’Huez.
  • The bus stop is just outside the chalet.
Facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Sauna
  • Open plan lounge-dining area
  • TV 
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony 
  • Private boot room
  • L'Occitane toiletries 
  • Baby cots are available on request

 

Family facilities 

Children 11 years and under are welcome in the chalet on any date where one group books the entire chalet for their exclusive use. Otherwise, children are allowed on peak dates only. Please see our chalet page for more information. For Winter 2025/26 these dates are:

  • 13, 20 and 27 Dec
  • 14 and 21 Feb
  • 28 March, 4 and 11 April
Meals

Our catered chalets mean there is no need to worry about a shopping trip whilst on holiday, as you will be looked after by us from arrival right to departure.  

Breakfast 

A continental buffet breakfast is available on 7 mornings of your holiday. There’ll be a selection of cereals, bread and pastries from a local bakery, jams and spreads, local cheeses and charcuterie, yogurts and fresh fruits. We have Nespresso coffee machines in each chalet, along with teas, infusions, hot chocolates and fruit juices.  

For 6 mornings of your holiday there’s a classic full cooked breakfast available, starting from 8am. Your hosts will take an order from you and get it prepared ahead of your big day on the slopes. Options include free range eggs, sausages, bacon, halloumi, mushrooms and tomatoes.  

Afternoon Tea 

A fresh cake will be baked and ready for your return from the slopes, 6 days of the week. Perfect to pair with the selection of teas, hot chocolate and Nespresso coffee, that’re in your chalet for you whenever you fancy.  

Evening Meal 

A 4-course set menu will be cooked and served by your chalet hosts on 6 evenings of your holiday. You’ll start your evening with an Aperitif and nibbles, where we have a choice of 2 Italian Proseccos from the Veneto region, one of which is a 0% alcohol option, beer and soft drinks. 

The evening set menu has been designed to incorporate a variety of different cuisines, including classic French, Asian, Italian and British dishes. One evening the menu will be a delicious regional dish, from the area you are staying in. 

After each homemade dessert there’s a selection of cheeses with fresh bread, crackers and chutney, along with coffee, tea or infusions. 

There will be special celebration menus on Christmas Day & New Year's Eve. 

Wine and Drinks 

During your evening meal guests can indulge in our carefully selected complimentary local wines, which consists of a choice of 3 red, 3 white and 1 rosé. All of the wines have been carefully chosen so that there is a great variety and offer something to cater for all tastes and that pairs well with the menu. 

For those guests that don’t drink wine, there is a selection of beer (both with and without alcohol), sparkling mineral water and soft drinks. 

Sample Menu 

Aperitif 

Prosecco, beer or soft drinks 

Starter 

Sweet potato and coconut soup 

Choice of Main Course 

Chicken chasseur 

or 

Baked aubergine and mushroom chasseur 

Sides 

Chive mash potato and green beans 

Dessert 

Lemon posset with shortbreads 

Selection of French cheeses with fresh bread and chutney 

Please note 

Breakfast hot option, afternoon tea & dinner is 6 days per week due to chalet staff's day off. Our representatives are there to recommend and book a local restaurant in resort for the free evening.  

Chalet day off is usually Wednesday. 

Board basis options available

  • Chalet Catering

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Gluten Free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians

Please inform us of any special dietary requirements at the time of booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

Total price from
£2778
per person from £1389
03/01/2026 - 7 nights
2 adults
From London Gatwick
Chalet Catering
Chalet Etoile de Neige
Alpe d'Huez
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