Neilson Chalet Ecureuil (Peisey Vallandry)

Chalet Ecureuil is just one of six Neilson-run ski chalets which make up a mini-village in the picturesque area of Peisey Vallandry, just below Les Arcs 1800. Sitting on a steep hillside and very close to the lifts linking you to Les Arcs and across the valley to La Plagne, you can't beat the west-facing views and dreamy sunsets.

The chalet has been very well laid out with a pair of large ensuite bedrooms on each floor, particularly ideal for families taking two rooms as it affords a nice amount privacy. The Ecureuil and four of the other chalets are identical in size and layout, all sleeping between 11 and 15 people. If you want more room, Chalet Hermine is larger as it sleeps 15-18 guests.

Head to your home-from-home after a day's exploring in the massive 425km Paradiski area to an afternoon tea with freshly-made cake and biscuits. Kick back on the large sofas, warm up in front of the fire and swap stories. Or for a little more relaxation and rejuvenation, each chalet has its own sauna and outdoor hot tub to soak in the snowy valley views.

Peisey Vallandry is a small collection of hamlets just below Les Arcs with a small selection of shops, bars, restaurants, a cinema and a bank. It's the place to be for easy access to all of Les Arcs 200km of runs, plus the high-speed link to neighbouring La Plagne and the other half of the 425km Paradiski ski area. The lifts are excellent and quick so you spend more time on the slopes than waiting to get on them!

With guaranteed snow thanks to a snow sure glacier, there's so much terrain here that all levels of skier and snowboarder will be kept happy. All of the runs around Peisey Vallandry are wide and tree-lined which makes for a great cruisy training ground and a lovely home run at the end of the day (or through the trees for the more advanced). Or why not stop off for a bit of après at the new Folie Douce? There's a ski bus from the bar which drops you pretty much back to the chalet too!

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.

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.