There was a life pre-chalet hot tub. Back at the beginning of the 20th century modern skiing really took off. Those early pioneers were hardy folk with only a woolly jumper and thick beard for warmth. They slid down the mountain with nine metre lengths of wood attached to their feet by old bits of twine.
Today’s skier, however, is an altogether more delicate and demanding creature! Consequently, one of the most sought-after features of any chalet holiday today is the hot tub. Often described as “necessary”, “critical” and “a deal-breaker” by our clients, the hot tub represents a fantastic way for skiers to come together after a day on the slopes, to soothe tired limbs and wash away the rigours of the day.
Like the Ancient Romans retiring to their baths after a tough day battling barbarians, or the early Japanese washing off the remnants of the paddy fields in their Onsens, the practice of soaking one’s skins after a tough day is somehow instinctive in humans. Of course, a 'tough day' for us represents skiing deep powder, having to look after one’s own children, or walking for more than 100m!
Lively, as ever, to the needs of our customers, The Chalet Company has four chalets that offer a hot tub:
1. Chalet Evergreen
- Hot tub fits: 8
- Chalet Evergreen sleeps 15
2. Chalet Impala
- Hot tub fits: 6
- Chalet Impala sleeps 14
3. Chalet Bruyere
- Hot tub fits: 6
- Chalet Bruyere sleeps 12
4. Chalet Pied de Voute
- Hot tub fits: 8
- Chalet Pied de Voute sleeps 15