Chalet Akbash
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Nestled on the slopes of La Tania overlooking picturesque snow covered trees, Chalet Akbash is a fabulous choice of ski chalet for large family groups or a grou...
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Nestled on the slopes of La Tania overlooking picturesque snow covered trees, Chalet Akbash is a fabulous choice of ski chalet for large family groups or a group of friends. The chalet offers six super comfortable bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms, a superb open plan living space and a deck with a hot tub. More experienced skiers can enjoy a last ski through the pretty trees off piste to get to back to the chalet at the end of the day. Even beginners only need to walk two hundred metres to the piste and the lift. The chalet enjoys a brilliant location which is only a five minute walk from the centre of the village.
La Tania is a picture postcard ski village which sits between Courchevel and Meribel with excellent access to the whole of the Three Valleys ski area. It is a small, welcoming village with a good range of bars, restaurants, shops, ski schools and kindergartens but at the same time its size makes it utterly charming and you are never far from the slopes or the village amenities. The resort was built for the 1992 Winter Olympics, enjoying a traffic-free centre which is especially popular with families. A fast gondola lift takes you to the Three Valleys ski area where you can enjoy 600kms of piste, one hundred and eighty three blue and green runs, one hundred and nineteen red runs, thirty three black runs and the most amazing snow-capped scenery. As well as downhill skiing and snowboarding, La Tania offers some other wonderful, fun activities including sledging, night skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and paragliding. Out of the ski season, visitors enjoy mountain biking, trekking, tennis, clay pigeon shooting, swimming and paragliding. Courchevel and Meribel Centre are only a ten minute drive away, both brilliant for nightlife and other entertainment.
Chalet Akbash is an absolute delight with a real alpine, cosy log cabin feel. It features traditional Savoyard characteristics with plenty of exposed wooden beams and a roaring fire. The chalet is built over two floors with the living spaces and one bedroom on the ground floor and the remaining bedroom suites upstairs. Chalet Akbash feels very secluded but there are three other chalets just along from it that Oliver’s Travels also feature so if you fancy inviting some more friends or another family, choosing one of those would be ideal. The chalets are Chalet Elm, Chalet Cedar and Chalet Hawthorn. Chalet Ash is also close by but not in the same road. If you travel to the chalet by car, there are two covered car park spaces in front of the chalet.
Your living spaces are warm and welcoming with exposed beams and stonework and of course that feature fireplace which greets you as you walk in. To one side of the fireplace is a lovely range of sofa seating and a coffee table, the perfect spot for pre-dinner drinks and family games. The dining area boasts a giant table and chairs for the whole group. The kitchen is just beyond where you can prepare hearty breakfasts, afternoon teas and delicious evening meals.
Doors open to the terrace where you can relax in the hot tub, enjoying the fabulous snowy scenery with a glass of chilled fizz. Also on the ground floor is a laundry space, a boot room fitted with helpful heated boot driers and one twin bedroom with an ensuite shower room. All of the beds in this chalet come with luxury linens and co-ordinating soft furnishings. The bathrooms come with fluffy towels and dressing gowns.
Upstairs you will find four twin bedrooms and one double room, again all with well-maintained ensuite shower rooms. The bedrooms enjoy a lovely warm and cosy atmosphere with all the wood and some sloping ceilings. The views from the windows are beautiful.
You will leave Chalet Akbash and La Tania with very happy ski holiday memories.
What you should know…
- Every bedroom in Chalet Akbash enjoys its own ensuite bathroom. This isn’t always the case in typical Savoyard chalets but it is very helpful when everyone arrives back from the slopes!
- If you would like to discuss the catering options in full, please feel free to speak to our Concierge Team. Please decide on your options in good time so that your chalet can be pre-stocked with lots of delicious goodies.
- If you are interested in the nearby Chalets Elm, Cedar, Hawthorn or Ash for other friends or family please let us know.
Property Features
The Chalet
Ground Floor
- Spacious living room and open plan dining area
- Terrace with hot tub
- Kitchen fully
- Twin bedroom with an en-suite shower room and WC
- Washing machine and dryer
- Boot room fitted with heated boot driers
First Floor
- Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC
- Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC
- Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC
- Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC
- Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC
Additional Facilities
- Oven
- Hob
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Cafetière
- Wi-fi
Location
About the surrounding area of Chalet AkbashThe picturesque La Tania is a small, family friendly resort at 1400m, just ten minutes’ drive from Courchevel and Meribel and with excellent access to the whole of the Three Valleys’ impressive ski area. The resort is the newest, enjoying a good selection of shops, bars, restaurants, ski hire shops and ski facilities. Its traffic-free centre is so pretty and the chalets and apartments are surrounded by spruce forests. The village lies at the foot of blue and green runs and good skiers can even ski through the forest off piste to return to the chalet later in the day.
As well as skiing, there is a good range of winter and summer entertainment in La Tania including snowshoeing, sledging, night skiing, cross country skiing through the trees, paragliding and much more. The entertainment of Courchevel and Meribel is easily accessible too. If you fancy dancing the night away or partying until the early hours in a lively apre-ski bar, all is possible. There are good facilities for children too with a nursery centre for young ones aged four months to five years and a Piou Piou skiing kindergarten for three to five year olds. There is a good range of restaurants in La Tania from inexpensive pizzas and snacks up to the Michelin starred gastronomic restaurant, Le Farcon. You can enjoy plenty of typical Savoyard cuisine as well as child friendly meals. You will find some bars offering happy hours and delicious cocktails as well as some live sports and music venues.
La Tania is sandwiched between the famous resorts of Courchevel and Meribel in an area that offers skiers the ultimate choice of skiing. The highest lift in the Three Valleys is at 3200m and there are over 2000 snow cannons guaranteeing superb snow during the season. The main twelve person gondola out of La Tania links to two high speed chairs from where you can choose to drop towards Courchevel via Chenus or over the Col de la Loze towards Meribel. There is skiing for every standard. La Tania itself has 38 snow cannons and four ski hire shops. The ski schools operating in La Tania are ESF, Supreme Ski and Snowboard School, Magic in Motion, New Generation, Ultimate Snowsports, Cab9, Momentum Ski and Ski Class so there is lots of choice. La Tania has a free beginners drag lift which is helpful for those first moments.
| Local Amenities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Airport |
Geneva Airport
(137km) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
La Tania
(Walking Distance) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
La Taiga
(600m) |
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| Nearest Bar/Pub |
Ski Lodge
(750m) |
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| Nearest Piste |
Plan Fontaine
(200m ) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Sherpa Supermarché La Tania
(900m) |
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| Nearest Ski Hire |
Skiset Ski Wave
(600m) |
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| Nearest Ski Lift |
Station de la Tania
(750m) |
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The Resort
Courchevel is made up of six satellite villages, each with their own distinct style and atmosphere, and picturesque forest roads to lead you in-between. Most well known is the illustrious Courchevel 1850 with its reputation for exclusivity and an A-List clientele. 1850 is certainly the place to go for five-star hotels, swanky bars and extravagant nightlife. The other Courchevel villages (such as Courchevel Moriond) have a much more laid back vibe and are certainly the more affordable choice.
The skiing in Courchevel is split into four levels and you can take an excellent free ski bus in between. At the resort itself you have 150 kilometres of pistes at your feet and while you can get a Courchevel lift-pass you can also ski the whole of the Three Valleys with an area-pass. Since the slopes here face north, the snow at Courchevel is more reliable than elsewhere in the Three Valleys. Courchevel pistes are absolutely unrivaled, meticulously maintained and perfectly positioned to align with the landscape.
With its highest lift at 2740m altitude, Courchevel is exceptionally good for high altitude skiing with incredible alpine views, and the most impressive runs are best suited for intermediate and advanced skiers. But for the little ones just finding their snow legs, the resort has a fantastic children’s village where they can learn in a stress-free environment. Ski season here lasts until late April and even if you prefer not to ski at all, you’ll be well entertained with everything from scenic walks to classical music concerts.
In the evenings, the Courchevel night skies are lit up by spectacular firework displays that could get anyone in the mood for a night on the town. The bars here are a good mix of casual and upmarket, so there’s plenty for all tastes to enjoy when it comes to après-ski. Courchevel also has a well-earned reputation for being the best ski resort when it comes to gastronomy.
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesChalet Akbash is perfect for families or friends with children. Sleeping up to twelve guests, it is usually big enough for two families. It is very well designed with a large entertainment space, ideal for family board games, chilling and watching a movie or large evening meals.
La Tania is excellent for families with a kindergarten and creche and a good number of excellent ski schools. There is a free drag lift for beginners and a good range of slopes. As well as skiing, children can enjoy sledging, the usual snow ball fights, night skiing during the school holidays, bumboarding, soft play and much more. Bumboarding is very popular with children. You just need to get hold of the board which is basically a colourful tray with a handle and take it to the foot of La Tania’s slopes where they will have so much fun. There is also a climbing frame there for fun. There is a brilliant 1.7km toboggan run between 1850 and 1550. With a ski pass you can take the bubble lifts back to the top until 8pm finding the floodlit track. You can hire a toboggan from a local ski shop and it is so much fun! The centre of La Tania is pedestrian only which is very popular with families. There are a good range of restaurants serving child-friendly meals.
Courchevel and Meribel are only ten minutes away in the car with some excellent activities for children. If your children are too little to ski all day, there is a free soft play centre under the Croisette building in Courchevel 1850. Also at 1850 and outside the Croisette, there are horses and ponies with their carriages waiting to take families on a ride around the resort. There is a merry-go-round and lots of stalls offering delicious treats. In the Forum at 1850 there is an ice rink and bowling alley. During February, the Three Valleys hosts an International Pyrotechnic Competition with the most amazing fireworks. You might have to take a bus to get to it but it is incredible. In Meribel, La Chaudanne enjoys an outstanding complex, Parc Olympique which offers a swimming pool, gym, ice rink, spa, climbing wall, bowling alley and night club as well as an excellent medical centre.
The Altiport area of Meribel is a lovely way to introduce children to the slopes. Its Moon Wild route is very gentle and very pretty through the forest. Children also love the themed areas and snowparks. The Inuit village in the Altiport area enjoys banked turns, a mini slalom course and themed games. The moon park boasts ten hectares of obstacles to practice on and take jumps for those that are looking for more of a thrilling ski. Le P’tit Moon is a designated area for young skiers aged between six and twelve years old. If they are tired after morning ski lessons, there are some delightful picnic areas at the start of the Saulire Express and below the Pas du Lac gondola in Mottaret.
Kids Activities Close-by
- Walk to Village
- Walk to Restaurant
- Skiing
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
Services Available
- Maid Service Available
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Pre-Stocked Fridge Available
- Transfers Available
- Maid Service Available
- Welcome Basket on arrival.
- Mid-stay cleaning and linen change included.
At Oliver’s Travels, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services, we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team, who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
| Security deposit | €2000 paid via bank transfer to the owner before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | Check-in 4PM. |
| Departure time | Check-out 10AM. |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | €2000 paid via bank transfer to the owner before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | Check-in 4PM. |
| Departure time | Check-out 10AM. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes, and mid stay cleaning with towel change. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
| Heating costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in the rental price. |
| Changeover day | Saturday. |
| Minimum stay | 7 nights. |
| Smoking Allowed? | Smoking & vaping are not permitted. |
| Tax | French Visitors Tax (approx 4.4€ per person per day) payable with balance payment. |
| Insurance | Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, loss of personal belongings, personal liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay. |
| Pets welcome? | Not permitted. |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 12 people:
| Rental period | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Apr 25th 2024 - Dec 14th 2024 | £5,333 |
| Dec 14th 2024 - Dec 21st 2024 | £6,160 |
| Dec 21st 2024 - Dec 28th 2024 | £13,044 |
| Dec 28th 2024 - Jan 4th 2025 | £16,128 |
| Jan 4th 2025 - Jan 11th 2025 | £7,145 |
| Jan 11th 2025 - Jan 18th 2025 | £7,145 |
| Jan 18th 2025 - Jan 25th 2025 | £8,497 |
| Jan 25th 2025 - Feb 1st 2025 | £8,497 |
| Feb 1st 2025 - Feb 8th 2025 | £8,497 |
| Feb 8th 2025 - Feb 15th 2025 | £11,096 |
| Feb 15th 2025 - Feb 22nd 2025 | £14,798 |
| Feb 22nd 2025 - Mar 1st 2025 | £12,145 |
| Mar 1st 2025 - Mar 8th 2025 | £11,096 |
| Mar 8th 2025 - Mar 15th 2025 | £8,497 |
| Mar 15th 2025 - Mar 22nd 2025 | £8,119 |
| Mar 22nd 2025 - Mar 29th 2025 | £8,119 |
| Mar 29th 2025 - Apr 5th 2025 | £8,119 |
| Apr 5th 2025 - Oct 27th 2025 | £6,160 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
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