Looking for a catered chalet whose service is as exceptional as the décor? Want a ski holiday where all your needs are taken care of in a friendly and efficient manor? Not to mention the comfiest beds in the Alps?
Look no further as Chalet Abode in St Martin de Belleville answers all of the above requests and then some!

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No man, chalet business or holiday company is an island:
Running a ski holiday company – the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth!
by Independent Mountains Marketing Manager Olivia Gascoigne

January is a wierd old time…. by now your well under way with your season (yep, there’s no turning back it’s actually happening!), you’re rushed off your feet hosting clients or in our case taking bookings and are already thinking about changes you want to make for next year. However, despite this hive of activity it can also be quite an isolated and lonely time. Read more... (681 words, 2 images, estimated 2:43 mins reading time)
The Course of True Love Never Runs Smooth – Especially when that course involves proposing on the side of a mountain!
We felt a bit like God this week or should I rephrase that and say the God of Love! Yes, I am proud to announce that we played a key part in the best day of someone’s life to date and I admit the amore has gone slightly to our heads!!
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Families travelling to the well known resort of Meribel in the Three Valleys for their half term ski holiday will be spoilt for choice when it comes to keeping the whole family entertained.
On the piste, the ski resort of Meribel offers a fantastic range of terrain and challenges for all levels of skiing ability, with a great selection of ski schools ensuring your little ones are in safe hands and most imporantly will be whizzing down the slopes alongside you in no time. Read more... (332 words, 1 image, estimated 1:20 mins reading time)
With the half term ski holiday week being one of the most popular, now is the ideal time to start thinking about half term 2011 and getting your first choice property secured with Independent Mountain before it gets snapped up by other early bird holiday bookers!

Booking of the key ski weeks gets earlier every year, with those holiday makers in the know, booking as early as possible to avoid dissappointment!
We have a fantastic range of half term 2011 ski properties available and with us taking bookings for half term 2011 ski holidays already, now is the time to be contacting us with your requirements. Read more... (163 words, 1 image, estimated 39 secs reading time)
Did you miss out on your first choice New Year ski property? Did you make the age old mistake of not booking your New Year ski holiday well in advance? Make sure that this year you are one step ahead of the game and the rest of the New Year ski holiday makers by booking your New Year 2010 ski holiday with Independent Mountain as soon as you can!
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JANUARY SKI DEALS & EARLY AVAILABILITY FOR SEASON 10/11
The New Year is here, the snow is falling everywhere and it’s about time to escape to somewhere where you can put the snow to good use! Check out our latest ski deals and plan your escape to the snow now! EMAIL US TODAY WITH YOUR REQUIREMENTS
BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR AND HALF TERM SKI HOLIDAY 10/11 NOW AND ENSURE YOU GET THE SKI PROPERTY YOU WANT! CONTACT US WITH YOUR REQUIREMENTS AND LET US FIND YOU A FANTASTIC 10/11 SKI HOLIDAY!! Read more... (556 words, 10 images, estimated 2:13 mins reading time)
Wednesday 27th January sees the Natives Challenge Ski Race come to Meribel! This fun race day is hosted from the Stade at Meribel’s La Chaudanne and invites holidaymakers and season workers to test their snowboarding and skiing skills as they take part in the Individual Giant Slalom and the Team Parallel Slalom.

Competitors can choose from four different catergories: instructors, workers, guests and novices. With winners being rewarded with an arrary of prizes presented during the after party at Jacks Bar.
Entry fees are as follows:
€10 in advance for the Individual Giant Slalom (€15 on the day) Read more... (167 words, 1 image, estimated 40 secs reading time)
To kick the New Year off in style we have teamed up with leading UK Female Magazine, Essentials Magazine, offering readers the chance to win a luxury ski holiday to the beautiful Chalet Chantelle in Morzine!
We are also joined by our friends at P&O Ferries (providing the crossing), Ski-Lifts (providing the airport transfers) and Ski Set (providing ski hire) to ensure a fantastic prize for the lucky winner!!

This is one of the many appearences we have made in the UK press over the last 6 months with us making a splash in Zest Magazine, Woman & Home and Sainsbury’s Magazine! We have lots more in the pipeline so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for us! Read more... (149 words, 1 image, estimated 36 secs reading time)
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