P'tits Souliers is a on the slopes of the Serre Chavalier ski resort. It is an amazing place. We loved our stay in this unique historic family owned chalet full of character . Access is primarily by foot or ski during the winter but our Host Richard took bags up to the chalet by snowmobile and back down outside slope opening hours. You need some good skiers in the party to ferry food shopping up the mountain then down to the chalet by ski with back packs. Getting to the town for evening entertainment or restaurants means a walk down though the snow in the dark. This is beatiful in moonlight but needs good walking boots. Getting home means the reverse journey which is tough uphill walking in snow and took us about an hour. Fitter athletes may do better but anyone carrying an injury will be stuck. Mere mortals like us could only face a couple of outings to town spending nights in the chalet making our own entertainment. There is a good screen for showing films. The isolation is part of the charm of the chalet but you need to get organised early . It would be sensible to have a chat with Richard before you arrive as he is happy to ferry up some early supplies. Once you are there you need to fend for yourself. There is however well stocked wine cellar. This may not an easy place for complete beginner skiers because you need to be able to ski down ( either an easy green or the main black run ) to the bottom chairlift to start your day. Our teenage beginner had snowdome lessons before coming out and was fine getting down carefully supervised but conditions were superb. You will normally be the first ones on the slope as the lifts open at 9 am. The kitchen is well equipped with a big range cooker dishwasher and abundant cooking instruments.

The dinning room has room for lots of people.

On the down side the chalet layout is a little odd. The one shower and main toilet are accessed from the kitchen. so you need to be happy wandering about half dressed in all areas. The two upstairs bedrooms are interconected so you need to walk though the first to get to bedroom the second bedroom ( This double bunk bedroom has its own loo! with a little screen for 'privacy')..

The downstairs bedroom is separated from the stairs by a thin half curtain which provides minimal privacy.

The lighting circit is solar powered and light levels are low. An oil boiler keeps the place cozy and gas provides hot water