SLEDGING
Sledging, tobogganing, sliding with style; whatever you want to call this family favourite you will love the dedicated sledging slope in Grande Nâves. It’s guaranteed fun! Tobogganing really is fun for...
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ALPINE RELAXATION
Nestled in the heart of the French Alps is Chalet Savoie Faire. A lovingly restored Savoyard barn offering luxury accommodation with the option for bed and breakfast, full board or self catered. From...
View ArticleMOUNTAIN BIKING
Whatever your mountain biking passion Nikki and Hugh can help ensure that you get the most from your holiday at their luxury mountain B&B – Chalet Savoie Faire. Whether you prefer your mountain...
View ArticleROAD CYCLING
Chalet Savoie Faire offers cyclists and road biking enthusiasts luxury mountain accommodation in a quiet village location with stunning views over the world famous Col de la Madeleine. Nestled in the...
View ArticleHIKING
Whether you call it hiking, trekking, walking or rambling there is plenty of scope to indulge your passion in the French Alps and particularly around the stunning Beaufortain Massif and the Tarentaise...
View ArticleCLIMBING
France is a great place for a mountaineering or climbing holiday and in particular the French Alps have much to offer keen climbers of all levels. The terrain surrounding Chalet Savoie Faire in the...
View ArticleTRAIL RUNNING
Trail running is a fast growing sport both in the UK and France. If you have a passion for running off road and love to run and hike over challenging and beautiful terrain then the mountains, valleys...
View ArticleNORDIC WALKING
Nordic walking (pole walking) has become hugely popular in the UK along with trail running. This sport attracts people who want to enjoy an energetic hobby in beautiful surroundings and in an eco...
View ArticleWHITE WATER RAFTING
The Savoie region provides a perfect backdrop for rafting and other white water activities such as canyoning, canoeing, airboating, riverboarding and hydro speed. White water activities or sports d’eau...
View ArticleGluten free article in NIEPI
A great day to start my blog, with excitement, a smile and a 4 page spread in NIEPI, a gorgeous French, gluten free magazine. It mentions the gluten free classes that Dr Lisa Rumsey and l will be...
View ArticleSunday Soda bread
Lunch on a Sunday is always a last minute thought, a day l need to use my creative powers and use what’s lurking in fridge, fruit bowl and vegetable basket. I don’t like waste, l never throw anything...
View ArticleCoconut and coriander mussels
Tuesday mornings, this is the day that l shop in Moutiers at the farmers market. I purchase delicious local produce including cheese, fresh seasonal vegetables, fruits and sometimes seafood. Yes...
View ArticleSavoury muffins
Chorizo, Spinach & Feta muffins Ingredients – makes 8 150g wholemeal flour 120g sour cream (or buttermilk) 50g self raising flour 3 eggs 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp baking powder 100g feta cheese 50g...
View ArticleAn October treat in Savoie
Not many people know how beautiful October in the Alps can be! Simply STUNNING will easily sum it up…Autumn colours, clear light, warm days and nights curled up by the fire with a glass of red. We have...
View ArticleSummer cooking in the mountains.
It’s about time we gave you a little more insight to what we actually achieve in the kitchen at Chalet Savoie Faire. No matter what time of year there is always action in the kitchen, laughter,...
View ArticleCycling the Col de la Madeleine
Col de la Madeleine, this iconic pass has been used more than 25 times in the Tour de France. From the valley floor at La Lechere, it’s a 26km long climb up to 2000 altitude with an average gradient of...
View ArticleGluten free Anzac biscuits
We always have a jar of Anzacs in the house for the guests that drop by unexpectedly. They keep for up to a week in an airtight container, although we never seem to keep them that long with Hugh’s...
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Your holiday, you decide!
What we like to do at Chalet Savoie Faire is listen to you, it’s impossible for us to design your perfect holiday as we don’t know you. Be honest about what your holiday needs to be for you, your...
View ArticleBaked Brie
A quick and impressive share plate that will get the conversation started in any situation. We like to serve this to our guests at Chalet Savoie Faire during the aperitif with some local Savoie white...
View ArticleHomemade Gnocchi
I can’t even write this recipe without having the taste sensation of the light, fluffy potato dumplings in my mouth, coated with the rich tomato sauce and strong smell of basil floating in the air....
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