What’s happening in the ski season 2021/22 to stay Covid Safe? The ski season is going ahead in France – and we’re excited here at Whitebeam Chalets. Ski resorts will be wide open and more than ready to see you ski or snowboard. However, there will be restrictions to keep guests safe. We predict that […]
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What to pack for a family ski trip
Preparing and packing a whole family ready for a ski trip can be an adventure in itself. Here’s a list to help you pack for a family ski trip. Essential items to pack for a family ski trip Warm clothes for chalet holidays Whitebeam recommends TK Maxx for cut-price skiwear. Children grow quickly so it’s not […]
Ski and yoga retreat in the French Alps
Yoga retreats in the French Alps. Join us for a ski, board and yoga immersed week at our boutique chalet in the French Alps. Being in the mountains is an truly incredible experience – crisp mountain air, moving all day, using your body, sliding over the snow, relaxing in the evenings with delicious food, and […]
Ski lessons in Peisey-Vallandry for all abilities
Ski lessons are available in Peisey-Vallandry and Les Arcs ski areas for every skill-level from children and beginners, to advanced and off-piste skiers. Whitebeam Chalets are delighted to have local ski instructor, JP, available for ski lessons in the Paradiski area. JP and his experienced team at AIM Snowsports provide high quality private ski and […]
Peisey-Vallandry and Les Arcs Ski Passes
The beauty of skiing in the French Alps is there are many ski resorts to choose from. In particular the Paradiski ski area, in the Tarentaise Valley, has three fantastic ski resorts: Peisey-Vallandry, Les Arcs and La Plagne. With its plentiful 260 pistes covering 425 kilometres, including beginners areas throughout the resort, and ample areas […]
Perfect family friendly ski holidays in Peisey-Vallandry
It can sometimes be a challenge finding family friendly ski holidays. Will the chalet have enough bedrooms and bathrooms? Is there a separate living area to keep the children happy? It is close enough to local amenities and easy to find? But when the right option comes up, it can make all your plans easily […]
Snow report Les Arcs 2018
We’ve had one of the best starts to the season in a long time here in Les Arcs and Peisey-Vallandry, which means we’re all set for a great year of pistes adventures! The white stuff arrived early, giving us an amazing powdery white Christmas and New Year. Nonstop powder! An impressive 30cm of snow fell […]
Peisey Vallandry Ski School, New Generation
Everything you need to know Heading to Peisey Vallandry for your ski holiday and not sure where to start with ski lessons? The different schools with different lessons and different options can sometimes be overwhelming. Don’t stress though – it’s not as difficult as it may seem. Whitebeam have got the low down on ski […]
Rent ski clothes in France
We’ve all been there. You reach your beach holiday destination only to realise you left all your underwear or T-shirts on the clothes dryer. It doesn’t really matter – I mean, T-shirts can be bought at any beach store, and who wears underwear on holiday anyway? 🙂 However, if you reach your ski resort in […]
Ten reasons we love spring skiing in Les Arcs
Springtime is a wonderful time to visit the Les Arcs region. By this time, there is still snow on the ground but it is a little warmer out on the piste. We could give you hundreds of reasons why we love spring skiing in Les Arcs, but we’ve narrowed it down to ten. We can’t […]
