Reviews of Chillchalet Mountain bike holidays in Les Arcs
We have been offering mountain biking holidays in Les Arcs since 2005. Here's what some of our guests have said about:
* Riding in Les Arcs and our guides...
* the food...
* the chalet...
* the service...
"Me and a few of my riding buddies have done Morzine - too many kids on dead expensive rigs, blocking the trails and having a rave every night. Morzine (alledgedly) has the better night life, but if you're going for the riding, who cares about the night life? Not sure that Les Arcs is the poor cousin though, i think it's really cool. Sitting outside the bar (the one on the roundabout opposite the chalet) watching the sun going down over the mountains is very relaxing. It's sort of a grand finale to the end of a great days riding."
* Riding in Les Arcs and our guides...
* the food...
* the chalet...
* the service...
Riding in Les Arcs and our MTB guides
"Me and a few of my riding buddies have done Morzine - too many kids on dead expensive rigs, blocking the trails and having a rave every night. Morzine (alledgedly) has the better night life, but if you're going for the riding, who cares about the night life? Not sure that Les Arcs is the poor cousin though, i think it's really cool. Sitting outside the bar (the one on the roundabout opposite the chalet) watching the sun going down over the mountains is very relaxing. It's sort of a grand finale to the end of a great days riding."
"Best runs are Black 8 Red 11, Red 7, Downhill run X, Church run, across the vally to Black14. Back to bar Maxima for some dutch courage and tackling the wonderful 'chalet run'. Bit unofficial that one, it's a secret."
"Rob and the guys were brilliant and really know their onions. We had a wicked time and even though we're all different standards everyone enjoyed it and got loads out of it. I thought we'd only need their help the once, but I'm not sure I'd be able to find my way around on my own because they took us to so many places, so we'd like to book them again for the next trip please." Colin et al, Jul 09
"We covered most of the trails in Les Arcs. I was so impressed, that i ditched the trip to Whistler in favour of going back to Les Arcs. I can't wait!"
"Thanks to Rob and Bryan for a great week. Their knowledge and willingness to go out of their way for us really made the trip for us. Das
I am a professional Mountain Bike rider and write features regularly for MBUK magazine along with a monthly column I have in the Trials section of the mag. Each year we look for interesting places to visit and shoot features and I think Bourg is the perfect destination." Martyn Ashton
"The guys i am bringing are new to mountain biking. They are all out buying expensive rigs and are all wishing we could get the time off together, at the same time, for the next trip. The idea this year is that i will get one of those Go-Pro helmet cam gadgets and video the rides at Les Arc. The idea being that we get out there every year, perhaps not all at the same time, to sample the riding and do a video diary. I certainly found plenty to do last year, never really took a break to be honest." Jeff, 09
(NB from Chillchalet = we are going to be posting these vids on youtube this summer so keep an eye on the Chillchalet MTB log for links)
"Lucy thanks for the info about the trails and guiding. We've got our plan for the trip already sorted:
Arrive on the Saturday - Sort the lift pass 1pm - Set stopwatch
1.01pm: Funicular
Down Black8
Funicular
Down Black8
Funicular
Down Black8
Funicular
Down Black8
Funicular
Check stopwatch - Repeat exercise every day until the combined time of 4 'drops' is beaten - Then repeat again! - etc etc! You get the idea!"
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"We had a great time on our trip. We'd definitely recommend you to others. Sean did a great job looking after us. The food was awesome." Phil 09
"Good luck for next season and keep the e-mails coming." Andy and Jo (who still goes on about how well you catered for her despite the whole coeliac thing). 09
"We loved the food and were so grateful that you managed to deal with our funny dietary foibles. We've stayed in chalets before and never has anyone managed our requirements as well as Jemma. So we were full and happy every evening."
"Great food and LOTS of it!"
"The chalet is fantastic, really lovely and homely and Drew and Kate were great, their cooking was great, massive portions and really excellent tasty food, really helpful and really fun. I will definately spread the word about the chalet and recommend it to everyone I can, it's a fantastic place." Lucie 07
"I am so pleased that when you did your jazzy the place up thing, you didn't mess around with the menus. One of the main reasons that we stay with you year after year is that you feed us so well. When I've been out in the cold all day I want a big filling meal when I get home, which is exactly what you always provide, so you keep dishing it up and we'll keep coming back to eat it!" The Bexley boys, Jul 09
"We had a really good week and would definitely recommend you. The food was really good. Liz 08
I meant to write you an email to complement Sean on his cooking and being accommodating to both veggies and wheat intolerant. I also asked if he could provide free range eggs and he was happy to do so. Very pleased with my stay, the welcome given and the food and wine provided." Phil 09
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"I love the new decor - didn't stay with you last year so hadn't seen it - it's a huge improvement and really makes the place look special." Lee
"We'll let our friends know when they go to the Alpes. The chalet is so comfortable and well organised. Bourg is great! I had no idea there would be so much for us to do here on top of mountain biking. I wish we'd stayed another week." Cathy, May 09
"There's such a friendly atmosphere in Bourg and it's so much nicer than staying in an ugly resort. We loved your chalet and will be back in the summer for sure." Marie, 08
"Yet another brilliant week in my 2nd home in the Alps! The new decor is stunning, and I especially love the huge new sofas!" Nell, June 08
"To be completely honest, our stay could not have been any better! The location of your chalet was perfect and the hospitality was greatly appreciated. In addition, your cooking and the ability to "let loose" was a welcomed change during our trip. I also liked the fact that we were able to eat as a group and meet others traveling through that area as well. I have already spread the word to a number of my fellow cyclists who are eager to head over next year." Antony Tran, Sept 09
"You've got a great place. You've obviously put a lot of effort into it and I think it shows. Although I didn't spend a lot of time upstairs the lounge area is really comfortable and homely - just what you need. I loved the bathrooms - great showers and really nice fittings etc. It was a nice touch on your part to let me have a whole room to myself even though I was on my own. And within the room there were plenty of places to store and hang clothes."
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"Sean is one of the nicest guys we've met and very 'professional' to boot. Nothing was too much hassle for him and he pointed us in the direction of some great riding. We're hoping to come back next year with a big group... I've been working on a couple of lads back here, planting the seed of gravity assisted riding, so who knows?!."
"My time at your place and Les Arcs was absolutely fantastic. Your service is good value for money, Sean was an excellent and helpful host and the food was also excellent." "The personalized service was the deciding factor in my choice of where to stay and was more than happy with all the equipment. The friendly atmosphere and option to watch movies in lounge area suited me perfectly."
"Your place and service are excellent. Really refreshing after some of the companies we've stayed with. It's obvious that you take your MTB service seriously, having Rob on hand and staff who know their stuff. So many places we've stayed before are obviously just run by skiers trying to earn some extra money from their places. So keep it up and we'll be back for sure."
"Thanks so much for all your help sorting out a useless bunch of !!!!!s from London. We never would have got our arses in gear if it hadn't been for all your advice and the detail on your website making things easy for us. We had a great time and won't be bothering to go anywhere else now, so keep the emails coming and we'll see you next year." Darren 09
"We would (and have already on Singletrackworld forum) definitely recommend staying with Chillchalet and it more than met our expectations."
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"Rob and the guys were brilliant and really know their onions. We had a wicked time and even though we're all different standards everyone enjoyed it and got loads out of it. I thought we'd only need their help the once, but I'm not sure I'd be able to find my way around on my own because they took us to so many places, so we'd like to book them again for the next trip please." Colin et al, Jul 09
"We covered most of the trails in Les Arcs. I was so impressed, that i ditched the trip to Whistler in favour of going back to Les Arcs. I can't wait!"
"Thanks to Rob and Bryan for a great week. Their knowledge and willingness to go out of their way for us really made the trip for us. Das
I am a professional Mountain Bike rider and write features regularly for MBUK magazine along with a monthly column I have in the Trials section of the mag. Each year we look for interesting places to visit and shoot features and I think Bourg is the perfect destination." Martyn Ashton
"The guys i am bringing are new to mountain biking. They are all out buying expensive rigs and are all wishing we could get the time off together, at the same time, for the next trip. The idea this year is that i will get one of those Go-Pro helmet cam gadgets and video the rides at Les Arc. The idea being that we get out there every year, perhaps not all at the same time, to sample the riding and do a video diary. I certainly found plenty to do last year, never really took a break to be honest." Jeff, 09
(NB from Chillchalet = we are going to be posting these vids on youtube this summer so keep an eye on the Chillchalet MTB log for links)
"Lucy thanks for the info about the trails and guiding. We've got our plan for the trip already sorted:
Arrive on the Saturday - Sort the lift pass 1pm - Set stopwatch
1.01pm: Funicular
Down Black8
Funicular
Down Black8
Funicular
Down Black8
Funicular
Down Black8
Funicular
Check stopwatch - Repeat exercise every day until the combined time of 4 'drops' is beaten - Then repeat again! - etc etc! You get the idea!"
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The Food
"We had a great time on our trip. We'd definitely recommend you to others. Sean did a great job looking after us. The food was awesome." Phil 09
"Good luck for next season and keep the e-mails coming." Andy and Jo (who still goes on about how well you catered for her despite the whole coeliac thing). 09
"We loved the food and were so grateful that you managed to deal with our funny dietary foibles. We've stayed in chalets before and never has anyone managed our requirements as well as Jemma. So we were full and happy every evening."
"Great food and LOTS of it!"
"The chalet is fantastic, really lovely and homely and Drew and Kate were great, their cooking was great, massive portions and really excellent tasty food, really helpful and really fun. I will definately spread the word about the chalet and recommend it to everyone I can, it's a fantastic place." Lucie 07
"I am so pleased that when you did your jazzy the place up thing, you didn't mess around with the menus. One of the main reasons that we stay with you year after year is that you feed us so well. When I've been out in the cold all day I want a big filling meal when I get home, which is exactly what you always provide, so you keep dishing it up and we'll keep coming back to eat it!" The Bexley boys, Jul 09
"We had a really good week and would definitely recommend you. The food was really good. Liz 08
I meant to write you an email to complement Sean on his cooking and being accommodating to both veggies and wheat intolerant. I also asked if he could provide free range eggs and he was happy to do so. Very pleased with my stay, the welcome given and the food and wine provided." Phil 09
back to list...
The Chalet
"I love the new decor - didn't stay with you last year so hadn't seen it - it's a huge improvement and really makes the place look special." Lee
"We'll let our friends know when they go to the Alpes. The chalet is so comfortable and well organised. Bourg is great! I had no idea there would be so much for us to do here on top of mountain biking. I wish we'd stayed another week." Cathy, May 09
"There's such a friendly atmosphere in Bourg and it's so much nicer than staying in an ugly resort. We loved your chalet and will be back in the summer for sure." Marie, 08
"Yet another brilliant week in my 2nd home in the Alps! The new decor is stunning, and I especially love the huge new sofas!" Nell, June 08
"To be completely honest, our stay could not have been any better! The location of your chalet was perfect and the hospitality was greatly appreciated. In addition, your cooking and the ability to "let loose" was a welcomed change during our trip. I also liked the fact that we were able to eat as a group and meet others traveling through that area as well. I have already spread the word to a number of my fellow cyclists who are eager to head over next year." Antony Tran, Sept 09
"You've got a great place. You've obviously put a lot of effort into it and I think it shows. Although I didn't spend a lot of time upstairs the lounge area is really comfortable and homely - just what you need. I loved the bathrooms - great showers and really nice fittings etc. It was a nice touch on your part to let me have a whole room to myself even though I was on my own. And within the room there were plenty of places to store and hang clothes."
back to list...
The Service
"Sean is one of the nicest guys we've met and very 'professional' to boot. Nothing was too much hassle for him and he pointed us in the direction of some great riding. We're hoping to come back next year with a big group... I've been working on a couple of lads back here, planting the seed of gravity assisted riding, so who knows?!."
"My time at your place and Les Arcs was absolutely fantastic. Your service is good value for money, Sean was an excellent and helpful host and the food was also excellent." "The personalized service was the deciding factor in my choice of where to stay and was more than happy with all the equipment. The friendly atmosphere and option to watch movies in lounge area suited me perfectly."
"Your place and service are excellent. Really refreshing after some of the companies we've stayed with. It's obvious that you take your MTB service seriously, having Rob on hand and staff who know their stuff. So many places we've stayed before are obviously just run by skiers trying to earn some extra money from their places. So keep it up and we'll be back for sure."
"Thanks so much for all your help sorting out a useless bunch of !!!!!s from London. We never would have got our arses in gear if it hadn't been for all your advice and the detail on your website making things easy for us. We had a great time and won't be bothering to go anywhere else now, so keep the emails coming and we'll see you next year." Darren 09
"We would (and have already on Singletrackworld forum) definitely recommend staying with Chillchalet and it more than met our expectations."
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"What a wicked place! Now I've found Les Arcs I won't bother with Morzine again" Bob
