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Prices & Availability for Chalet Grande Ourse (£/GBP)
In order to ensure that you get the most of your holiday in the Alps, we offer a wonderful range of holidays to suit all tastes...
In winter, Chalet Grande Ourse is available on a catered basis and in order to ensure tht you get the most from your holiday in the Alps, we offer a wonderful range of summer holidays to suit all tastes...
- Self-Catered - enjoy total freedom with exclusive use of a luxurious chalet.
- Catered - why not have us look after your meals so you can enjoy more time in the mountains or relaxing in the chalet.
- Family Adventure Holidays - we'll arrange activities for the whole family (e.g. biking, white water rafting, pony trekking, climbing and plenty more), transport you locally and provide tasty food and packed lunches throughout your stay.
- Guided Walking Holidays - enjoy stunning walks with our highly qualified and experienced guide in addition to beautifully prepared meals.
- Self-Guided Walking Holidays - with access to our experienced guide, route maps and transport to and from our recommended walks, this catered option provides more freedom to arrange your perfect itinerary.
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Holiday options - what is included?
To ensure you choose the best holiday for you, your family and your friends, the table below summarises what each of the Absolute Alpine holidays include.
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| What's Included | Self-Catered | Catered | Self-Guided | Family Adventure | Guided | |
| 7 nights quality accommodation (unless otherwise stated) |  |
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| 3 (summer) or 4 (winter) course evening meal with table wine (6 nights) | - | |
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| Breakfast (7 days) | - | |
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| Afternoon tea with cake (7 days) | - | |
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| Pack lunches (5 days) | - | - | |
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| Local transport to activities/walks (5 days) | - | - | |
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| Shuttle service to ski lifts (winter) | - | |
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| Briefing sessions with our knowlegable guide (summer) | - | - | |
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| Guided walks (5 days) | - | - | - | - | |
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| Walking route cards/maps (on request) | |
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| The Absolute Alpine team on hand to ensure you get the most from your holiday! | |
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Chalet Grande Ourse - Summer 2012 (£/GBP)
For Euros € (EUR) prices, click here
For Pound £ (GBP) prices, click here
Prices and availability are also shown for Chalet Petite Ourse as both adjacent properties can be reserved together for groups of up to 21.
| Grande Ourse - sleeps 13 | |||||||
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| Arrival | Type | Self- Guided | Guided | Family Adventure | Whole Chalet | ||
| Sat 19-May-12 | - | - | - | £1,100€1,364 | |||
| Sat 26-May-12 | - | - | - | £1,100€1,364 | |||
| Sat 2-Jun-12 | 2-Peaks | £495€614 | £595€738 | - | - | ||
| Sat 9-Jun-12 | 3-Peaks | £495€614 | £506€627 Was £595Was €738 Late offer! | - | - | ||
| Sat 16-Jun-12 | 2-Peaks | £495€614 | £506€627 Was £595Was €738 Late offer! | - | - | ||
| Sat 23-Jun-12 | 3-Peaks | £495€614 | £506€627 Was £595Was €738 Late offer! | - | - | ||
| Sat 30-Jun-12 | 2-Peaks | £495€614 | £536€665 Was £595Was €738 Late offer! | - | - | ||
| Sat 7-Jul-12 | Hybrid | £495€614 | £626€776 Was £695Was €862 Late offer | - | - | ||
| Sat 14-Jul-12 | 2-Peaks | £495€614 | £536€665 Was £595Was €738 Late offer! | - | - | ||
| Sat 21-Jul-12 | 3-Peaks | £495€614 | £536€665 Was £595Was €738 Late offer! | - | - | ||
| Sat 28-Jul-12 | 2-Peaks | £495€614 | £536€665 Was £595Was €738 Late offer! | - | - | ||
| Sat 4-Aug-12 | 3-Peaks | £495€614 | £595€738 | - | - | ||
| Sat 11-Aug-12 | £495€614 | - | £545 / 395€676 / 490 | - | |||
| Sat 18-Aug-12 | 2-Peaks | £495€614 | £595€738 | £545 / 395€676 / 490 | - | ||
| Sat 25-Aug-12 | 2-Peaks | £495€614 | £595€738 | £545 / 395€676 / 490 | - | ||
| Sat 1-Sep-12 | Hybrid | £495€614 | £695€862 | - | - | ||
| Sat 22-Sep-12 | - | - | - | £1,100€1,364 | |||
| Sat 29-Sep-12 | - | - | - | £1,100€1,364 | |||
| Sat 6-Oct-12 | - | - | - | £1,100€1,364 | |||
| Sat 13-Oct-12 | - | - | - | £1,100€1,364 | |||
| Sat 20-Oct-12 | - | - | - | £1,100€1,364 | |||
| Sat 27-Oct-12 | - | - | - | £1,100€1,364 | |||
Chalet Grande Ourse - Winter 2012/2013 (£/GBP)
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For Pound £ (GBP) prices, click here
Prices and availability are also shown for Chalet Petite Ourse as both adjacent properties can be reserved together for groups of up to 21.
| Grande Ourse - sleeps 13 | Petite Ourse – sleeps 6/8 | ||||||
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| Arrival | Comment | Catered (adult cost per week) | Min cost for excl. usage (10 people) |
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| Sun 23-Dec-12 | Xmas | Fully Booked | Fully Booked | ||||
| Sun 30-Dec-12 | New Year | Fully Booked | Fully Booked | ||||
| Sun 6-Jan-13 | £425€527 £4,250€5,270 | £450€558 £1,800€2,232 | |||||
| Sun 13-Jan-13 | £425€527 £4,250€5,270 | £450€558 £1,800€2,232 | |||||
| Sun 20-Jan-13 | £425€527 £4,250€5,270 | Fully Booked | |||||
| Sun 27-Jan-13 | £425€527 £4,250€5,270 | £450€558 £1,800€2,232 | |||||
| Sun 3-Feb-13 | £450€558 £4,500€5,580 | £475€589 £1,900€2,356 | |||||
| Sun 10-Feb-13 | £645€800 £6,450€8,000 | £695€862 £2,780€3,448 | |||||
| Sun 17-Feb-13 | £725€899 £7,250€8,990 | Fully Booked | |||||
| Sun 24-Feb-13 | £450€558 £4,500€5,580 | £495€614 £1,980€2,456 | |||||
| Sun 3-Mar-13 | £450€558 £4,500€5,580 | £495€614 £1,980€2,456 | |||||
| Sun 10-Mar-13 | £450€558 £4,500€5,580 | £495€614 £1,980€2,456 | |||||
| Sun 17-Mar-13 | £450€558 £4,500€5,580 | £495€614 £1,980€2,456 | |||||
| Sun 24-Mar-13 | Good Fri | £475€589 £4,750€5,890 | £495€614 £1,980€2,456 | ||||
| Sun 31-Mar-13 | Easter Mon | £495€614 £4,950€6,140 | £525€651 £2,100€2,604 | ||||
| Sun 7-Apr-13 | £425€527 £4,250€5,270 | £450€558 £1,800€2,232 | |||||
| Sun 14-Apr-13 | £395€490 £3,950€4,900 | £425€527 £1,700€2,108 | |||||
Children
The following applies to our younger guests:
Under 16s
- Summer hiking holidays - children under 16 are eligible for a 20% discount on the adult price our summer hiking holidays.
- Family adventure holidays - the child prices given for the family adventure holidays apply to children between 6 and 16 years of age (the guided walking on a family adventure holiday is not availble for children under 12).
Under 12s
- Winter holidays - children 12 and under are entitled to a 10% discount in the adult price.
- Summer hiking - whilst our guided holidays aren't typically suitable for children under 12, we can offer a 20% discount on self-guided holidays.
Under 2s
- Summer holidays - unfortunately unless it's an exclusive booking of the chalet, we're not able to have children under 6 on shared summer holidays at Chalet Grande Ourse. Why not book Chalet Petite Ourse exclusively for your family?
- Winter holidays - toddlers of under two are charged at £100 (€120).
Solo travellers
We do not charge a single supplement for guided or self-guided activity holidays although we may ask guests to share a twin room with another fellow walker of the same sex.
What's included in your holiday?
To ensure you choose the best holiday for you, your family and your friends, the table below summarises what each of the Absolute Alpine holidays include.
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| What's Included | Self-Catered | Catered | Self-Guided | Family Adventure | Guided | |
| 7 nights quality accommodation (unless otherwise stated) | |
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| Use of chalet facilities & hot tub (where available) | |
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| Towels & linen | |
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| 3 (summer) or 4 (winter) course evening meal with table wine (6 nights) | - | |
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| Breakfast (7 days) | - | |
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| Afternoon tea with cake (7 days) | - | |
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| Pack lunches (5 days) | - | - | |
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| Local transport to activities/walks (5 days) | - | - | |
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| Shuttle service to ski lifts (winter) | - | |
n/a | n/a | n/a | |
| Briefing sessions with our knowlegable guide (summer) | - | - | |
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| Guided walks (5 days) | - | - | - | - | |
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| Arrangement of optional daily activities (summer) | - | |
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| Walking route cards/maps (on request) | |
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| The Absolute Alpine team on hand to ensure you get the most from your holiday! | |
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All catered bookings include the following (self-catered excludes meals & the daily chalet clean):
- 7 nights accommodation - unless otherwise stated.
- Guided holidays include 5 days of guided hiking - including transport to and from walks
- Access to expertise - route cards, maps and of course a knowledgeable guide at the chalet to make sure you get the most out your holiday.
- Breakfast every day - a fresh continental breakfast with daily hot option in winter
- Afternoon tea and cakes daily - Sam bakes fantastic, mouth-watering treats to welcome you back from your day on the mountain
- Evening meal with wine on 6 nights - on our night off, we will happily pre-arrange a restaurant from one of the lovely local eateries for you
- Packed lunches (Family Adventure & Walking Holidays only) - for the dedicated activity holidays we provide packed lunches on 5 days.
- All towels and linen - a hairdryer is also provided in each room to save you valuable luggage space!
- Luxury bath robes and slippers - available on catered bookings and at the Grande Ourse & Petite Ourse chalets. Available for a small additional charge at the other accommodation.
- Use of all the chalet facilities throughout your holiday - hot tub (where available), TV, Wifi internet access, movies, music, Wii/games console (where available), books, games etc.
- The Absolute Alpine team on hand to offer any advice, recommendations or assistance you may need in making the most of your holiday e.g. booking of activities, child care arrangements
- A daily light clean of the chalet
- Tea, coffee and squash etc.
What is not included (but we will happily help with!)
For prices or advice on any of these extras, please contact us
- Transport to and from France - see the getting here page for more information
- Airport or train station transfers - we can provide or arrange these for you at good rates
- Lift passes - we can have these waiting for you on your arrival to help maximise time on the slopes
- Equipment hire & activities - we have negotiated discounts for you with many of the local suppliers
- Lunches (self-catered and catered) - we can provide packed lunches and picnics for the mountain
- Drinks from the honesty bar - let us know if you've got special requests
- Dinner on our night off - pre-booking is recommended and we'll do this for you
- Travel or holiday insurance
Booking confirmation
All bookings are confirmed on receipt of a deposit of £150 per person for catered holidays or £300 in total for self-catered holidays. All reservations are subject to our standard terms and conditions - these also cover our cancellations policy.