Chalet Marie

France , Portes du Soleil Ski Area , Avoriaz

  • Close to Lifts
  • Food & Drink
  • Group Holidays
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  • 325 Av. de Brandes, 38750 Huez, France
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Facilities

  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Heated Boot Room
  • Free Wi-Fi
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Avoriaz at a glance

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Included in your ski holiday to Avoriaz

  • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner 6 days a week
  • Afternoon tea included 6 days a week
  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Expert based in Avoriaz
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, ski highlights and useful information on holiday
  • Flights from the UK, transfers and accommodation on chalet catering
  • Limted time offer
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About Chalet Marie

Chalet Marie is a fantastic Savoyard style chalet in the centre of Avoriaz, with its cosy Alpine décor and doorstep skiing it is the perfect choice for a week in the Portes du Soleil Ski Area.

With doorstep skiing, you have quick and easy access to the slopes to enjoy the full Portes du Soleil Ski Area. Strap on your board on or click on your skis just outside and head off to discover the vast number of blue and red runs at high altitude. With 600km of skiing in the whole area, there is no shortage of runs to explore during your holiday. 

Chalet Marie is furnished in an inviting Savoyard style, with Alpine antiques and a fireplace in the communal lounge it is a wonderful ski chalet in Avoriaz. Sleeping up to 15 guests, all seven wood panelled bedrooms are spacious and comfortable, and benefit from having their own en-suite bathrooms.

Our wonderful chalet team are on hand to make your stay as relaxed as possible, each day they will serve you a cooked breakfast, tasty afternoon tea and a three course meal with an aperitif and unlimited wine - you have the benefit of home cooking without the washing up at the end of your meal. 

After a day on the slopes, return to the chalet to enjoy a coffee and an afternoon treat in the spacious open-concept living and dining space, complete with high beamed ceilings, a feature fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a balcony with views of the resort and valley below.

  • Mountain views
  • Sun terrace
  • Sauna
  • Living room with fireplace
  • Heated boot room
  • TV area
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Fantastic location, right on the slopes
  • Skiing directly to and from the doorstep
  • Two minutes' walk (200 metres) to the centre of resort and our partner ski hire shop
  • Five minutes' walk (500 metres) to Aquariaz leisure centre
  • Partner ski school meeting place (Evolution 2) at the Ecole drag lift - 300 metres
  • Avoriaz is traffic free and all transfers from the airport or the railway station arrive at the Welcome Centre. From here, our local team organise the snowcats that transfer guests and luggage to their accommodation.

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. 

Staff night off is once a week when there is no afternoon tea or dinner, so on this day you can explore the local restaurants in Avoriaz. Breakfast on this day will be a continental breakfast. Our Destination Experts are there to recommend and book a local restaurant in resort for the free evening.  

  • For 6 mornings of your holiday there’s a classic full cooked breakfast available.
  • A tasty home baked cake will be served for afternoon tea with a selection of teas, coffee and hot chocolate.
  • A 4-course set menu will be cooked and served by your chalet hosts on 6 evenings of your holiday. Start your evening with an aperitif with nibbles, followed by a starter, main, dessert and cheese board.
  • Wine is served with dinner, plus tea and coffee will be available after your meal.
  • On Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, a special celebration menu is prepared.

Chalet staff day off is usually a Wednesday, but for Christmas and New Year week this will be a Thursday.

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements:

  • Diabetics - Insulin can be stored
  • Gluten free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians
  • Dairy free


Special diets are available on a request basis. Catering for dietary allergies will need to be checked before 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. If one member of your party has multiple dietary requirements, these are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

Board basis available: Chalet Catering

  • Bedroom one
    Bedroom one
  • Bedroom two
    Bedroom two
  • Bedroom three
    Bedroom three
  • Bedroom four
    Bedroom four
  • Bedroom five
    Bedroom five
  • Bedroom six
    Bedroom six
  • Bedroom seven
    Bedroom seven

Occupancy

Sleeps 14 with 7 bedrooms

Lower Ground Floor

Heated boot room

Sauna

Room 1 - Double bed, shower and WC 

Room 2 - Twin beds, shower and WC

Rooms 1 & 2 have recessed windows.

Ground Floor

Chalet entrance

Ski locker (outside)

Room 3 - Double bed, shower and WC

Room 4 - Twin / Triple (double and single bed), bath and WC

Room 5 - Twin beds, bath and WC

Room 6 - Twin beds, shower and WC

First Floor

Living room with fireplace

Kitchen and dining area

Balcony 

Room 7 - Double bed, shower and WC

Room facilities

  • L'Occitane toiletries 
  • Hairdryer
  • En-suite bath or shower rooms. The baths all have showers with wall mounted shower heads and shower screens.

Additional information

  • No. of rooms: 7
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 3
  • Lift accessible: No
  • Lift serves all floors: No
  • Access ramp: No

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. 

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 

Book For Exclusive Use

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.

Speak to our reservations team about booking this chalet for exclusive use. 

02045 388944

Travel to Avoriaz

Depart on: Saturdays

Fly into: Geneva or Chambery

Geneva transfer time: approx 2 hours 15 mins by coach

Chambéry transfer time: approx. 2 hours 30 mins by coach

Cluses station to resort transfer time: approx. 1 hour

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Travel by air

Flights to Geneva and Chambéry depart on Saturdays between 13 December 2025 and 04 April 2026.

Flights from London Gatwick into Chambéry are available.

Transfer time:

  • Geneva airport: approx. 2 housr 15 mins by coach
  • Chambery airport: approx. 2 hours 30 mins by coach

 

Travel by train

We have a 7 night train option to Avoriaz that can be booked online. 

This is a train that departs and returns Saturdays with a transfer of 1 hour from Cluses railway station.

Please see the drop down below for provisional timings.

Inghams Rating: 5/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Ski & Snowboard in Avoriaz

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Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

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Snowboard

The Portes du Soleil is one of the world’s largest linked ski areas, with over 600km of slopes across the French-Swiss border.

Runs

Blue: 310km
Red: 210km
Black: 60km
Ski area:
600km
Resort altitude:
1800m
Ski Altitude:
1000m - 2466m
Snow Cannons:
694
Lift Ski Lockers:
No
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Discover Avoriaz

The purpose built, snow sure resort of Avoriaz is the highest in the Portes du Soleil. appealing to skiers and boarders of all abilities with slopes such as the best blue run in the area, Abricotine, and Coupe du Monde being the best black run with great views.

Once you are on the mountain, the Stash snow park provides fun for the whole family, found between the trees in a reforestation zone. It's made up of different ability level snow parks built with dead untreated wood which has been collected locally, so it blends into the landscape. There's a wide choice of shops, restaurants and bars dotted around the resort, many of which serve local ingredients and French-origin products and most buildings are designed to conserve heat, and with the use of solar panels generate energy too.

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Things to do in Avoriaz

Aquariaz swimming pool feels like a tropical haven, a thousand miles away from the Bahamas. The leisure centre has several different swimming areas including an indoor river, a sidewinder and themed children's area. It is the perfect place to spend an afternoon when it is just to snowy to go skiing.

Igloo Village © Iglu-Dorf_Zermatt

Discover the coolest dining experience in Avoriaz, the Village Igloo. A unique ice grotto, bar, restaurant and mini hotel in Avoriaz, where can enjoy a traditional Savoyard meal in a spectacular setting.  Apart from having dinner in the igloo, the bar is open throughout the winter season, as is the hotel. It really is an unforgettable experience for everyone. Book and pay locally.

Acting as the taxi service in Avoriaz, there are plenty of horse-drawn sleighs around the town, and grabbing a trip from one end of Avoriaz to another is great fun for everyone of all ages! Pay locally.

There is a small ice rink in the middle of Avoriaz, lit up at night and you can hire your skates locally. This is a fantastic child-friendly activity that can be enjoyed even after the pistes close for the day. Pay locally. 

There is a two-lane bowling alley and arcade located in a subterranean complex on Place des Dromonts. It’s hard to miss the big ‘bowling’ sign out the front. Pay locally. 

Located in the centre of Avoriaz near the tourism office and ice skating rink, the small cinema has two screens and shows all of the national releases. Please note that some films will be voice dubbed in French. Pay locally. 

Paragliding © Bob Brunot

For the thrill seekers out there, paragliding (or parapenting as the French say) is available in both Avoriaz and Morzine throughout the ski season for those who dare. 

You can take a guided ramble through the beautiful Alpine landscape with a pair of snowshoes. This relaxing activity is the perfect way to step back and enjoy a slower pace of things, explore the forests, spotting animals and breathing the fresh mountain air. There are even evening snowshoe walks to be enjoyed, so talk to your Inghams rep in resort if you fancy taking the mountains in at a different pace.

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