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Des Cimes II and its sister chalet, Des Cimes I are perfectly located apartment-style chalets. They sit right on the slopes of Belle Plagne for incredibly easy access to the huge Paradise ski area and some amazing mountain views too.
If you're a couple of families or a small group of friends, you'll love this little home-from-home. It sleeps eight people in four bedrooms and the lounge comfortably seats everyone, but you'll be fighting for the best spot next to the fireplace!
Being on the third floor of an apartment-style chalet complex, you'll have access to the shared wellness facility a couple of times per week. Unwind in the sauna and hot tub or just take it easy in the relaxation area to really unwind. There's a small charge for using the facilities, but this can be paid for locally.
When we say 'on the slopes', we actually mean it. The chalet sits on the Roche De Mio blue run, and to get to the resort centre, it's an easy five minute walk thanks to the covered walkways in Belle Plagne. The equipment hire shop and a good selection of shops and bars are all close by too, so you're guaranteed a convenient stay.
Nearest slope: On the slope (Roche De Mio blue run)
Nearest lift: 200m (Belle Plagne / Roche De Mio gondola)
Equipment hire shop: 200m
Tuition meeting point: 200m (Oxygene Ski School)
Resort centre: 200m
La Plagne forms one half of the 425km playground which is the Paradiski area. It really is one of the best ski areas in the world, regularly playing host to speed skiing, freeriding, freestyle and world cup events.
The terrain is varied, high and seemingly endless. The La Plagne half of the area is over 200km in itself so unless you're a hardcore mile-muncher, the local lift pass is enough. That said, it's definitely worth a trip over to Les Arcs at least once during your stay just for the cable car ride; the double-decker Vallandry Express is not to be missed!
La Plagne is made up of 10 separate villages, all at varying heights and all with a slightly different style. Being a purpose built resort, it may not be the prettiest, but it's well thought out and mostly traffic-free.
The Des Cimes is based in Belle Plagne up at 2050m where there's a nice choice of bars and restaurants and a few small supermarkets and touristy shops with the usual fare on offer. Belle Plagne is also linked to the larger and more lively Plagne Bellecôte by a cable car. This runs up until midnight giving you more options for evening entertainment.
Area size: 425km in the Paradiski area
Linked resorts: Les Arcs
Resort altitude: 2050m
Skiing altitude: 1800m to 3250m
Number of runs: 242
Range of runs: 32% green, 44% blue, 15% red and 9% black
Lifts: 94 drags, 62 chairs, 12 gondolas,2 cable cars and 1 funicular
Night skiing: No
Cross country trails: 91km
Snowmaking: 22% of runs covered
Resort bus: Yes
Our chalet board basis is designed for skiers and boarders. Start every morning with an extensive continental breakfast, and cooked options on most days. Your daily afternoon tea of freshly baked cakes and biscuits will be waiting for you when you come in from the slopes.
Evening meals are a three-course set-menu with regionally inspired dishes and free-flowing wine throughout the week, all followed by fresh coffee. We provide evening meals on six nights a week leaving you free to head out and explore the resort on one evening.
There's a lovely warm feel to the four bedrooms. Each has beautifully carved furniture and beds with comfy mattresses for a good night's rest. You'll also find luxurious Temple Spa toiletries in each bathroom. A club twin and a club double on the ground floor have shared facilities and the remaining two club twins on the top floor share a bathroom.
Don’t forget that you get free guiding and coaching throughout the week from fully qualified ski and board instructors with our Mountain Expert service.
Designed for confident blue and red-run skiers and snowboarders, they'll show you around the mountain on free guiding sessions, and even offer free coaching sessions to help you become a more confident skier or snowboarder.
There are at least three sessions a week and we guarantee each guest at least two sessions a week. Your hosts will explain how it works when you get there.
Free guiding and coaching from fully qualified Neilson Mountain Experts
Children under 15 can receive a discount when part of a group booking the whole chalet and they share a room with at least two adults
Neilson rating: ***+
Lounge/diner with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV
Open fireplace
Use of shared sauna and hot tub
Ski/board and boot storage
Wireless speaker and board games for your entertainment
Daily housekeeping with towels provided
Your chalet host lives out
Children under 15 are welcome when part of a group booking the whole chalet
The chalet is on the third floor with no lift access
Departure airports: Birmingham, Bristol, Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester or Stansted
Departure day: Sunday
Arrival airport: Grenoble
Flight time: 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes
Transfer time: approx. 3 hours 30 minutes
If you're a large group looking to book the entire chalet, we'd love to help. Our call centre team are all trained groups specialists and love a challenge. You can get in touch online or give them a call on 0330 134 6376.
Please note: The photography for this chalet is not of the actual property but of a typical example within the same building. The layout and furnishings may differ slightly from your actual chalet.
Neilson Chalet Des Cimes II
A relaxing place to be
The shared wellness area
Chalet floorplan
A club double room
Neilson Mountain Experts
Get set for the day
Freshly-made afternoon teas
An ensuite bedroom
A club twin room
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