Catered chalet in Châtel, Portes du Soleil
Alpine Friends offers personally hosted catered chalet holidays in Châtel, at the heart of the Portes du Soleil ski area. Run by Luke and Grace Friend, the chalet sleeps up to 8 guests across four ensuite bedrooms and is offered mainly on an exclusive-use basis for families and small groups.
Your stay includes breakfast, afternoon tea, six catered evening meals, wine with dinner and practical support before and during your holiday, so you can enjoy a smooth, comfortable ski week with the details taken care of.
Your stay at a glance
Catered chalet stays
Sleeps up to 8 guests across four ensuite bedrooms, with breakfast, afternoon tea, six catered evening meals and wine with dinner included.
A smoother ski week
Practical help before and during your stay, including ski hire, lessons, lift passes, transfers, local advice and restaurant recommendations.
Châtel, Portes du Soleil
A comfortable catered chalet base in Châtel, part of the huge Franco-Swiss Portes du Soleil ski area, with skiing for families, mixed-ability groups and confident skiers alike.
Easy access to the lifts
The free ski shuttle stop is around a 2-minute walk from the chalet, with straightforward access to Linga, Pré-la-Joux, the village centre and the wider ski area.
Mountain food, globally inspired
Our menu brings together Alpine favourites and mountain-inspired dishes from around the world, with breakfast, afternoon tea, six catered evenings and wine with dinner included.
Family-run hosting
Hosted personally by Luke and Grace Friend, with a relaxed chalet atmosphere, thoughtful service and practical support throughout your stay.
Your catered chalet in Châtel
A comfortable mountain base for up to 8 guests, with four ensuite bedrooms, warm living and dining spaces, and a relaxed layout for families, friends and small groups.
The chalet has a welcoming, practical feel: somewhere to settle in after skiing, enjoy dinner together and feel properly looked after throughout the week.
For more detail, see our Chalet page.
Mountain food, globally inspired
Our catered evenings bring together Alpine favourites and mountain-inspired dishes from around the world, served in a relaxed chalet setting.
Breakfast, afternoon tea, six evening meals and wine with dinner are included, with children’s meals and dietary requirements handled by arrangement where possible.
For more detail, see our Menu page.
Hosted by the Friend family
Alpine Friends is run by Luke and Grace Friend, together with their daughters, Florence and Roseanna. We are an English family based in France, with years of experience in ski resorts, chalet hosting and mountain hospitality.
Our aim is to offer a relaxed, well-looked-after catered chalet stay: clear communication before you arrive, practical help during your week, good food, and a calm, welcoming atmosphere at the end of each day.
You will be hosted personally by us throughout your stay, so the week feels friendly, organised and easy from start to finish.
Practical support throughout your stay
A catered chalet holiday should feel easy, not like another week of organising. Before you arrive, we can help with practical details such as ski hire, lift passes, ski lessons, transfers and local recommendations.
During your stay, we are on hand for everyday questions, weather and ski-area advice, restaurant suggestions for the chalet night off, and the small details that help the week run more easily.
For more detail, see our Service page.
Why choose Alpine Friends?
Alpine Friends is run by Luke and Grace Friend, an English family based in France with years of experience in ski resorts, chalet hosting and mountain hospitality.
Our catered chalet in Châtel is designed for families, friends and small groups looking for a relaxed, personally hosted ski holiday in the Portes du Soleil. The chalet sleeps up to 8 guests across four ensuite bedrooms, with comfortable shared spaces, generous food and practical support throughout the week.
We keep the experience personal: clear communication before you arrive, help with the details during your stay, and a calm, welcoming chalet atmosphere after each day in the mountains.
To plan your stay, view our prices and availability, explore our chalet, or read more about what is included.
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For prices and available weeks, see our Prices & Availability page.