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La Source chalet - main lounge

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La Source chalet - dining room

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La Source chalet - main lounge

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View from La Source sun lounge


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Baya - our friendly chalet friend

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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. 

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La Source chalet - main lounge


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La Source chalet - Bedroom

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La Source chalet - Bedroom

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La Source chalet - Bedroom

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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.

La Source Ski Chalet Guest Book

 Comments from previous guests.
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Guests relaxing in the Jacuzzi after a hard day skiing - see also 'Tale of a Tub'

 

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For information about
La Source Luxury Ski Chalet, France,     email:  michael@lasourcechalet.co.uk 

Last modified by  AJS Consultants  on  January 02, 2012               © 2014 La Source