When considering where to find affordable ski resorts for families you should look no further than Peisey-Vallandry as it is part of the Paradiski Ski Resort and has an array of other inexpensive family-friendly things to do and places to eat. Peisey-Vallandry ski resort You have direct access to the ski resort by walking just […]
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Whitebeam Chalets cookbook
The 2018 Whitebeam cookbook is now available! From the winter season 2017-18, our latest chalet cookbook includes many of the recipes you enjoyed if you stayed with us. Canapés such as ‘Onion Bhajis’, ‘Cheese Baked Mushrooms’ and ‘Basil and Cherry Tomato Bites’. Starters like the popular ‘Crispy Noodle Duck Salad’, through to your favourite mains, […]
Catered ski chalets in France
There are a plenty of catered ski chalets in France, many of which are run by English companies. In fact, you can find them dotted all over the French Alps. So what is a catered ski chalet, where can you find them, and what should you expect from a ski chalet holiday? Whitebeam is an […]
A day in the life of a chalet host in Les Arcs
Seeing as our chalet hosts and chefs work so hard during the season, we wanted to give you an insight into exactly what is involved and therefore what you can expect from your ski holiday in Les Arcs. Each host receives thorough training at the beginning of the season. Although this seems like the easy […]
Catered ski chalet menu options at Whitebeam Chalets
We’ve been preparing chalet food in the French Alps for years and pride ourselves on presenting top-quality dishes for all our guests across our three chalet locations. We provide well-prepared, home-cooked food that looks fantastic on the plate. Our aim is to bring you popular dishes comprising exciting ingredients you wouldn’t necessarily eat at home. […]
The sumptuous wines of the Savoie region
Savoie (or Savoy) in eastern France is known for its incredible local wines. Set between lakes and mountains, and with a continental climate thrown in, the area’s vineyards are perfectly placed to produce grapes of the very highest quality. White grape varieties Jacquère: The region’s most widely planted grape variety is used to produce lively dry […]
