Important questions and answers

May 3rd, 2011
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FAQ’s

Skihiver is a catered ski chalet specialist in Les Arcs and we aim to give you a great ski vacation. Take a look through our FAQ’s section if you have any questions, but feel free to contact us directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How far are the chalets to the lift? Chalet Barthelemy 150m  Chalet Nancroix 7 mn walk  Chalet Dolomite 50m
  2. Can you ski back to the chalets? Yes for Chalet Dolomites the other chalets there is an off piste route back to the village otherwise you just come down the lift.
  3. Do the Instructors speak English? If you reserve in advance we can place you with English speaking Instructors New Generation now have an english ski school here
  4. How much is there to do in Peisey? Peisey is a quiet village with two bars, you can get a free bus from Peisey village up to Plan Peisey which has more nightlife, chalet dolomites in Montchavin has a lot more going on in the village
  5. Is there someone to arrange Lift passes and Ski School? If we know in advance we can get the passes for you so that they are ready for when you arrive, if you let us know what lessons you want we can pre-book them
  6. Can you pay by Credit Card? You can pay by credit card for the holiday / ski school and ski hire from the shops
  7. Do I need Insurance? You must have Insurance, as if you were to have an accident it can be very costly and the E111 does not cover piste accidents
  8. How far is the resort from the Airports? Depending on the time of year and road conditions these times are approx: Geneva 3 hours, Lyon 3 hours, Chambery 2 hours
  9. Do you cater for different diets? We can cater for all diets if we have been given enough notice, some things you cannot buy in France so if you have a very special diet you may need to bring some of these things with you
  10. Do you do high tea for children? We do high tea for kids between 6 – 6.30pm
  11. On the last Saturday if you decide to ski you will not be able to have a shower on your return as the new clients will be in the chalet
  12. Can you smoke? Smoking is not allowed in any of the chalets however you can smoke on the balconies.
  13. Sorry no pets allowed in the chalets
  14. Parking  there is Free parking in Peisey and Montchavin

Take a closer look through the site and if you have any questions or queries just email us directly.