Our chalet is located at the foot of Montchavin in the small hamlet of Montorlin. Set on the small village square, La Portette is a converted farmhouse dating from 1756, with superb views across the valley and on to Mont Blanc. The house is an intriguing combination of old beams and stone walls and modern open plan spaces of glass and wood, with an internal spiral staircase like something from an castle. The 5 bedrooms sleep up to 12 guests, with cots available on request.
Full of charm and ambiance with pretty little streets and alleys and a 17th century church, the hamlet is quiet and rural but close to the action. We drive our guests the 3 minutes to the lifts when you're ready in the morning; and collect you whenever you choose.
Andy and Liza have owned and run the chalet since 2004 and are ready with a genuinely warm welcome to make this your best ski holiday yet.
BEDROOMS
Ground Floor:
- Small double with en suite shower & sink.
- Family suite comprising large double bedroom with French doors and four poster bed; through to bedroom with bunk beds; through to RECENTLY RENOVATED in 2023 luxury en suite bathroom with shower, sink, loo.
First Floor:
- Double bedroom with en suite shower and loo; mountains views
- RECENTLY RENOVATED in 2024 Double bedroom with attached luxury bathroom with freestanding claw-foot bath, sink, loo.
- RECENTLY RENOVATED in 2024 Twin bedroom with built-in wooden Savoyard style beds. Large single beds 100 x 200cm. Adjacent new bathroom with shower, sink, loo.
LIVING AREA Second Floor
A wide spiral staircase connects the floors, leading up to the huge open plan 'loft' living area that takes up the entire top floor of the house. The sitting area has sumptuously big, squashy sofas and is a great place to take afternoon tea and to relax after dinner. A large flat screen TV offers streaming services. Books, games, CDs, Blu-ray/ DVDs are on hand for rainy days or lazy afternoons. The kitchen and dining area has glass doors leading onto the large balcony with its sweeping views across the rugged miles of the Tarentaise, with Mont Blanc in the distance.
The cellar underneath the house is a general utility room and boot room, and has storage for your skis or snowboards.
The Chalet Service:
La Portette is owner run, with a warm and friendly service. We will provide you with the best of the traditions of a typical chalet skiing holiday, but with a personal touch.
The Catering:
Breakfast:
Home made bread; croissants and pain au chocolats; jams; organic muesli and children's cereal; home made yoghurts and breakfast cakes; plus hot breakfasts on offer, including bacon, eggs, porridge, and pancakes. One day a week a cold breakfast will be set out for you the night before for you to serve yourselves.
Afternoon tea:
Indulge yourselves - Liza makes great cakes. (Last season's favourite - carrot cake). Tea and cakes will be ready for you, 6 days a week. From the snowy balcony you can help yourself to soft drinks, beer or wine.
Evening meal:
The evening meal is the main event of the day, after your skiing adventures of course. A superb 3 course meal is served at the communal dining table facing the picture windows. A typical menu might include Brie and Apricot Puff Pastry Parcels; Pork Stuffed with Toulouse Sausages and Prunes; and Crème Brûlée, with a vegetarian option of Halloumi Cheese with Beetroot and Roast peppers. Wine is included with all meals.
One day a week your hosts will have a day off, giving you the opportunity to sample the local restaurants in Montchavin.
