La Source chalet - dining room
La Source chalet - main lounge
View from La Source sun lounge
Baya - our friendly chalet friend
Character Ski Chalet
La Source Ski Chalet,
close to Alpe d'Huez, France is owned and managed by Michael Baldwin ski
enthusiast, mountaineer and hotelier. The ski chalet is a converted old stone barn south
facing with panoramic views of the surrounding area. It has been renovated to an extremely
high standard, keeping the charm and character of the building whilst creating modern
facilities. There are 4 twin bedrooms all with private facilities, and a
family room also with private facilities in the existing chalet.
A new extension provides a further 3 ensuite bedrooms (2 twin
bedrooms and a bunk room), providing in total accommodation for 16
catered guests at La
Source Ski Chalet.
A spiral staircase leads to the spectacular and spacious living/dining
area with vaulted ceiling, wood burning stove and comfortable sofas. There is a separate
south-facing sun lounge overlooking a large exterior wood decking, giving stunning views
over the valley and mountain peaks. The recently installed
5 person outdoor Jacuzzi spa
provides relaxing massage treatment and aromatherapy
perfect for unwinding after an energetic day on the
ski slopes.
Home comforts include: satellite TV, videos, CD and DVD
players, a wide selection of
books, magazines, board games and an internet connection.
Great Food
After a day on the ski slopes, we provide a restoring tea with home-made
cake. Following a few hours relaxation we then gather for pre-meal drinks and a four
course dinner prepared by our in-house chef in a contemporary style, using local fresh
produce supported by a complimentary selection of good French wines. Catering includes:
Morning tea in bed.
Full cooked breakfast - including fruit juice, cereal, fresh bread, croissants, a
selection of jams, coffee, tea and hot chocolate.
Afternoon tea with homemade cakes, fresh bread, conserves and a selection of
teas.
Four course dinner including local French cheese platter and fresh fruit.
Great Views
From the La Source ski chalet sun lounge & sun deck,
there are magnificent views across to the Oisans & Ecrin mountain
ranges, and down to Le Bourg d'Oisans, 2000 feet below in the Oisans valley.
Chamois can sometimes be seen grazing in the meadows below the chalet.
La Source chalet - main lounge
La Source chalet - Bedroom
La Source chalet - Bedroom
La Source chalet - Bedroom
Early morning mountains from La Source
La
Source menu suggestions
Leek, potato and chervil soup, served with a blue cheese
crouton
Roast Moroccan spiced lamb with a Marrakech tajine and couscous
Apple tarte tatin, served with crème Anglais
Selection of local cheeses, celery, nuts and freshly baked bread
Freshly ground coffee, teas and petit fours
Red onion and blue cheese lattice, served on a bed of
mixed herbs
Sautéed chicken breast with stir fried vegetables, white wine and fresh
thyme
Baked lemon soufflé tart served with citrus sorbet
Smoked salad and monkfish roulade, set on a green salad
drizzled with honey and lemon vinaigrette
Pan fried medallions of pork, with wild mushrooms and port
Triple chocolate mousse with raspberry coulis
Goat’s cheese and plum tomato bruschetta on a bed of
grilled vegetables and hot balsamic dressing
Seared peppered tuna with braised fennel and roasted peppers accompanied
by a tomato, basil and pernod sauce
Blueberry and cassis tart served with strawberry and mint coulis
Broccoli and almond soup with a nutmeg cream
Casserole of beef with red wine, shallots, wholegrain mustard, accompanied
with gratin Dauphinois and haricot beans
Sticky toffee pudding served with a rich caramel sauce
Duck and brandy terrine with a spiced apple chutney and
herb toast
Braised entrecote of beef with a peppercorn and whisky sauce
Vanilla crepes stuffed with strawberry and Chantilly cream
Wines from the cellar
Red Corbieres Chateau Saint-Jeanne 2005
Cotes du Ventoux- Granges
des Dames 2006
Fitou. Domaine du Vieux Moulin 2006
Cotes de Roussillon Bila-Haut 2006
Brouilly. Chateau de La Chaize 2005
Pichon le Roc. Bordeaux 2005
Chateau Nenine. Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux 2005 Domaine
Hortala - Coteaux du Languedoc 2006
White Muscadet Serve et Maine sur lie 2007
Bourgogne - Macon Villages Cave de Prisse 2007
Bourgogne - Saint Veran Grande Reserve 2006 Picpoul
de Pinet 2007
Bourgogne Aligote 2006
Wines enjoyed by Ed Adams - Master of Wine
Personal Service
Nothing is too much trouble at La
Source ski chalet, and we
hope you will find us friendly, attentive, and resourceful when you need us. Your
ski holiday
should be special champagne reception on arrival, fresh flowers, down duvets,
fluffy towels, bath gowns and a blazing log fire.
On the days that you choose not to ski or snowboard, the chalet will be a welcome
retreat with its warming wood burning stove, relaxing atmosphere and sunny aspect.