Le Chinaillon is a small typically French village where development has been strictly limited by the Mayor in order to preserve its character. As residents we are very pleased about this and believe it all helps to make your holiday a pleasant one.

There are 2 ski schools, one of which meets opposite our chalet and a nearby ski hire shop. We will happily help you sort out classes and/ or equipment hire when you arrive and as the lift passes are purchased nearby as well there will be no delays getting you out on your first day. We have been skiing for many years and for those of you who are happy without classes we can provide a tour of the slopes so you can get to know the area and try our favorite runs.

For those who fancy trying cross country or nordic skiing there are several circular 'courses' from Chinaillon which give you a chance to enjoy some stunning scenery whilst getting a good aerobic work out.      

For apres ski there are several on bars and restaurants at the bottom of the slopes, with one conveniently situated opposite our chalet. However, it is only open for the early evening so there is no need to worry about being kept awake into the early hours. For those of you like being kept awake there is a night club and several bars a short walk away in the village which offer a choice of lively entertainment or a quiet place to unwind.  

There are many restaurants and cafes in Chinaillon which offer local specialities such as tartiflette, savoyard sausage and the locally produced roublechon cheese. If you would like to eat out one evening please just let us know and we will be happy to arrange this for you. There is also a cinema within easy walking distance which shows different films each day, but please bear in mind that they will be in French!

Those of you not skiing or boarding should visit Annecy, a lovely old city built around a beautiful lake which reflects the mountains. It is a maze of narrow alleys crammed with beautiful shops and cafes, you will be able to spend many happy hours window shopping and find plenty of gifts to take home, either for you or friends and family.