General info
Chaillol is a small, traditional ski village, situated in the Southern Alps nearby the resort of Orcieres 1850. The settlement has preserved its image through the years offering a typical alpine atmosphere, as well as excellent facilities both for summer and winter activities. The friendly Chaillol has its own character and emphasizes on special offers for families with children. In the quiet ambience you will able to take the best of your holiday.
Winter activities
Skiing season lasts from
December until April and the slopes offer a true paradise not only for beginners and intermediate skiers, but also for the most courageous ones looking for adventures on the slope. At Orcieres there is a great selection of pistes and superb system of 29 lifts, guaranteeing the diversity of impressions for the adherents of winter sports. Snowboarders will enjoy the high altitude snowpark with all the jumps and bumps for the ultimate excitement on the slope. If you are a real mountain lover, you can spend the night at the igloo village on the summits in the area . Pursuing your winter hobby can be performed with the preferential pass that covers all the village stations, which are at a close distance from each other. Children facilities and professional supervision are provided for kids, and moreover the ski instructors are ready to give lessons to the novices. Cross-country skiing is the perfect way to discover the beauties of the mountains training on the over 200km of routes crossing through stunning parts of the Champsaur and Valgaudemar valley.
Summer activities
In summer the resort surroundings offer something to everyone who adores being amongst the nature. Have a look at the wildlife and you will be amazed by the various types of rare species including chamois, marmots, wild boar, ibex, golden eagles and other representatives of the fauna. As for the flora, there are over 60 species of orchid and many other enchanting flowers, trees and bushes. Depending on your walking abilities you can choose among challenging routes reaching up the summits and gentle paths with nice places for picnics (suitable mostly for families). What will attract you in this area are the possibilities for kayaking and canyoning at the white waters of the rivers, caving, paragliding and mountain biking.
Additional info
Each season the village has various holiday offers including comfortable accommodation and numerous surprises for those that appreciate the relaxing atmosphere away from the big city. The purpose of your vacation should be recreation and Chaillol can provide it for you. Charming houses and nice-looking restaurants with delicious meals add to the value of the resort. Just choose the right time for you and get ready for a great time in Chaillol.
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