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2 Peaks chalet based guided walking, French Alps
One consistent element on all of our chalet-based holidays is the quality of our accommodation and catering. And the Grande Ourse in the picturesque village of Samoëns is no exception!
Grande Ourse
The five bedrooms can accommodate up to 13 people. Four rooms have en-suite bathrooms with luxury showers or baths, and the fifth room has two sets of bunk beds and a separate bathroom. There is a large cosy open-plan dining and lounge with a fireplace and bar area. The chalet also has a very inviting hot tub on the balcony from where you can enjoy the beautiful views.
Free WiFi internet access is available along with a selection of board games and books.
Cuisine
We will provide you with wholesome, hearty food, drawing on British, French and Mediterranean influences and using local ingredients where possible. Throughout your stay, you can also help yourself to beer, wine and snacks from the honesty bar.
Following a hearty breakfast each morning, you can make your own packed lunches. Tea and cakes will be waiting for you on your return to the chalet. A three-course evening meal with quality house wine, beer or soft drinks is served on all but one evening, giving you the chance to try out some local Savoyard specialities in one of the local restaurants.
Enjoying good food and drink is a big part of your stay. If you have any specific dietary requirements, please let us know and we will do our best to cater for them.
Here are some of our dinner menus:
| Menu 1 | Dishes |
|---|---|
| Starter | Pate with Bresse Bleu cheese and Melba toast |
| Main | Braised lamb shank with a chestnut and port jus or A vegetarian option of a mozzarella and aubergine roll Red cabbage and rice with barley |
| Dessert | Apple and apricot crumble with vanilla ice cream |
| Menu 2 | Dishes |
|---|---|
| Starter | Honeyed winter salad with crumbled feta |
| Main | Traditional beef stew or A vegetarian option of hearty vegetable stew Roast potatoes and buttered mange tout |
| Dessert | St Clement’s pot with a chocolate twirl |
| Menu 3 | Dishes |
|---|---|
| Starter | Leek, onion and potato soup |
| Main | Traditional beef lasagne or A vegetarian option of a seasonal vegetable lasagne Garlic bread and a green side salad |
| Dessert | Chocolate fondant |
