Where is the Chalet located in La Plagne?
Chalet Marmotte is in Plagne 1800, situated on a lovely little track overlooking the village called Rue de Constantine. It is close to shops and restaurants and guests can use the FREE resort bus (the bus stop is a minute's walk away from the Chalet) to gain access to Plagne Centre and Plagne Bellecôte, buses are every 15 minutes.
Are you ski in/ski out?
No, but the slopes are a 5-minute walk from the Chalet along a small track. From there you have access to the Mélèzes chairlift a short hop up to the La Bergerie chairlift or the 1800 chairlift which takes you up to Aime 2000, giving you options to head across to Montalbert, La Roche or Plagne Centre.
Or a minute away is the bus stop for the FREE resort bus giving you quick and easy access to Plagne Centre or Plagne Bellecôte giving you different options.
How close are the ski schools?
We have partnered with Oxygene Ski School who offer a free pick up and drop off by minibus for anyone taking lessons, and if there is space, other family members. This proved very popular with many of our guests last season.
Chalet Marmotte is also close to the
ESF ski classes in both La Plagne 1800 (10 minute walk away) and Plagne Centre, which is a short bus ride away, using the free resort bus, the bus stop is only a minute walk away from the chalet.
What happens if I don’t pay my balance on time?
You are required to pay your balance 10 weeks before your departure date. We will send you an email reminder to make an immediate payment, but if we do not receive payment within 2 working days we will assume your booking is cancelled and you will lose your deposit.
What time can I check in?
You can check in any time after 4pm.
For Chalet Marmotte guests, if you do arrive earlier than 4pm we will do our utmost to allow you to drop your bags off so you can head off to the slopes, but you may need to bear with us. Let us know what time you expect to arrive and we will do our best to accommodate you.
What time is check out?
Check out time at Chalet Marmotte is 1000. We are busy on Saturdays turning the accommodation round for our next guests.
Do you have parking?
There is parking on the drive for 2-3 cars on a first come basis first served basis, there is also a small lay-by on the road (Rue de Constantine) leading up to the Chalet and a large car park just up the road. So there are lots of options.
If I arrive late will I get a meal?
If you arrive at Chalet Marmotte after 8pm we will serve you a main course and dessert. We have specifically chosen an easy dish to keep warm for your arrival as we recognise that delays may occur. We’ll have a cheeky glass of something waiting for you to help you forget the stresses of your journey.
What meals are provided?
We serve breakfast, afternoon tea and cake (served from 1600), canapés (served from 1900), dinner (served around 1930) and wine and beer included in the price.
Do you cater for allergies and dietary requirements?
Yes, guests are asked to inform us of any allergies or dietary requirements when they fill in our booking form. For any allergies or dietary requirements that are a little out of the ordinary we may contact you to discuss the weekly menu.
Can I use the kitchen facilities in Chalet Marmotte?
One of the fridges in the kitchen is allocated for Guests to use to store perishables alongside provisions we use each morning for breakfast. Guests are also very welcome to make hot and cold drinks throughout their stay. With the exception of the fridge and facilities for making drinks, regrettably you will not be allowed to use the Chalet kitchen, including on the staff day off. Guests with babies are allowed to use the microwave for heating baby milk.
Can we use the Chalet Kitchen for self-catering?
During the winter season, the Chalet is run as a catered chalet, Chambre d’hôte/Table d’hôte, self-catering is not available.
In the summer the chalet is run on a bed and breakfast basis, with the option to book dinner on a flexible basis by prior arrangement. For more information do email us.
How many days off do you have during the week? What meals does that affect?
We only have one day/night off during the week, usually Wednesday/overnight Thursday, but we can be flexible if all the chalet guests would like to change the day. Unlike many of our competitors in La Plagne 1800, as owners and hosts (we do not employ staff) so we are not limited by the EU Working Time Directive.
We will serve a normal breakfast on Wednesday and afternoon tea will be waiting for you on your return to the chalet as usual. Guests will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and then on Thursday morning continental breakfast will be served. Normal service will return on Thursday afternoon.
Julie and Rich will be very happy to recommend a number of local restaurants for you to enjoy and book a table for your party.