Chalet Secret de Neige

France , Alpe d'Huez

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  • Family Holidays
  • Group Holidays
4.5/5
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  • 325 Av. de Brandes, 38750 Huez, France

Facilities

  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Family Rooms
  • Heated Boot Room
  • Free Wi-Fi

Alpe d'Huez at a glance

  • French
  • Euro (EUR)
  • London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STN), Bristol (BRS), Birmingham Int. (BHX), Manchester Int. (MAN), Leeds Bradford (LBA)

Included in your ski holiday to Alpe d'Huez

  • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner 6 days a week
  • Afternoon tea included 6 days a week
  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Expert based in Alpe d'Huez
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, ski highlights and useful information on holiday
  • Flights from the UK, transfers and accommodation on chalet catering

About Chalet Secret de Neige

A modern, contemporary take on a traditional alpine ski chalet, Secret de Neige provides beauty and comfort both inside and out. We're certain you'll fall in love with this chalet, with it's unique, quirky décor and it's elevated south-facing terrace where you'll find good views of the mountains day and night. Providing access to a heated ski room and a well deserved sauna, Chalet Secret de Neige doesn't need to try hard to tick all the right boxes.

Chalet Secret de Neige sleeps 14 people and has six spacious bedrooms and six modern bath/shower rooms. This chalet also provides access to a well-equipped kitchen, dining area, living room with fireplace, dressing room and sun terrace.

If you like hitting the slopes as early as possible and getting back in time for the après ski, you'll benefit from choosing this catered ski chalet. Located 100 metres from the ski lifts and 150 metres from the busy and appealing resort centre of Alpe d'Huez, you'll be right in the heart of all the action.

Make the most of the outdoors and enjoy breakfast on the large south-facing terrace, that is sure to get a lot of sunshine - alternatively, you can enjoy a glass of wine here in the evening and watch the sunset over the mountain peaks. 

  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the chalet 
  • Flat screen TV in the lounge
  • Sauna 
  • Large south-facing terrace
  • Heated ski and boot room
  • Lounge with fireplace
  • L'Occitane toiletries.

Family facilities 

Children 11 years and under are welcome in the chalet on any date where one group books the entire chalet for their exclusive use. Otherwise, children are allowed on peak dates only. Please see our chalet page for more information. For Winter 2025/26 these dates are:

  • 13, 20 and 27 Dec
  • 14 and 21 Feb 28
  • March, 4 and 11 April

If you like hitting the slopes as early as possible and getting back in time for the après ski, you'll benefit choosing this catered ski chalet. Located 100 metres from the ski lifts and 150 metres from the busy and appealing resort centre of Alpe d'Huez, you'll be right in the heart of all the action.

  • 100 metres to ski lifts
  • On the Avenue des Brandes
  • A few minutes' walk to the Rifnel Express, Romans and Marmottes-1 ski lifts, the slopes of the Bergers area and the ski school meeting place
  • Our partner ski hire shop is at Les Bergers
  • 150 metres to the resort centre.
  • Sports centre, Palais des Sports, is just over the road and the pool and other activities are included if you buy an 'Area + Leisure' lift pass

Our catered chalets mean there is no need to worry about a shopping trip whilst on holiday, as you will be looked after by us from arrival right to departure. 

Staff night off is once a week when there is no afternoon tea or dinner, so on this day you can explore the local restaurants in Alpe d'Huez. Breakfast on this day will be a continental breakfast. Our Destination Experts are there to recommend and book a local restaurant in resort for the free evening.  

  • For 6 mornings of your holiday there’s a classic full cooked breakfast available.
  • A tasty home baked cake will be served for afternoon tea with a selection of teas, coffee and hot chocolate.
  • A 4-course set menu will be cooked and served by your chalet hosts on 6 evenings of your holiday. Start your evening with an aperitif with nibbles, followed by a starter, main, dessert and cheese board.
  • Wine is served with dinner, plus tea and coffee will be available after your meal.
  • On Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, a special celebration menu is prepared.

Chalet staff day off is usually a Wednesday, but for Christmas and New Year week this will be a Thursday.

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements:

  • Diabetics - Insulin can be stored
  • Gluten free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians
  • Dairy free

Special diets are available on a request basis. Catering for dietary allergies will need to be checked before booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation. If one member of your party has multiple dietary requirements, these are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

Board basis available: Chalet Catering

Occupancy

Sleeps 14 with 6 bedrooms

Ground floor

Chalet entrance

Ski boot room and sauna

Room 1 - twin beds, shower and WC.

Room 2 - twin beds, shower and WC. The WC is private and off the corridor so not ensuite.

First floor

Lounge and dining area with access to south-facing balcony.

Room 3 - double bed, shower and WC.

Second floor

Room 4 - twin beds, shower and WC.

Room 5 - double or twin beds, and a single sofa bed only suitable for a child (under 12 years). The shower room and WC is private off the corridor (not ensuite).

Room 6 - double or twin beds, and a single sofa bed only suitable for a child (under 12 years), shower and WC.

Rooms 5 and 6 have a south facing view and the double/twin beds can be made up as you wish so please let us know if you have a preference at time of booking. 

Room facilities

  • Wi-Fi
  • L'Occitane products 

Additional information

  • Lift accessible: No
  • Lift serves all floors: No
  • Access ramp: No

Breakfast 

A continental buffet breakfast is available on 7 mornings of your holiday. There’ll be a selection of cereals, bread and pastries from a local bakery, jams and spreads, local cheeses and charcuterie, yogurts and fresh fruits. We have Nespresso coffee machines in each chalet, along with teas, infusions, hot chocolates and fruit juices.  

For 6 mornings of your holiday there’s a classic full cooked breakfast available, starting from 8am. Your hosts will take an order from you and get it prepared ahead of your big day on the slopes. Options include free range eggs, sausages, bacon, halloumi, mushrooms and tomatoes.  

Afternoon tea 

A fresh cake will be baked and ready for your return from the slopes, 6 days of the week. Perfect to pair with the selection of teas, hot chocolate and Nespresso coffee, that’re in your chalet for you whenever you fancy.  

Evening meal 

A 4-course set menu will be cooked and served by your chalet hosts on 6 evenings of your holiday. You’ll start your evening with an Aperitif and nibbles, where we have a choice of 2 Italian Proseccos from the Veneto region, one of which is a 0% alcohol option, beer and soft drinks. 

The evening set menu has been designed to incorporate a variety of different cuisines, including classic French, Asian, Italian and British dishes. One evening the menu will be a delicious regional dish, from the area you are staying in. 

After each homemade dessert there’s a selection of cheeses with fresh bread, crackers and chutney, along with coffee, tea or infusions. 

There will be special celebration menus on Christmas Day & New Year's Eve. 

Wine and drinks 

During your evening meal guests can indulge in our carefully selected complimentary local wines, which consists of a choice of 3 red, 3 white and 1 rosé. All of the wines have been carefully chosen so that there is a great variety and offer something to cater for all tastes and that pairs well with the menu. 

For those guests that don’t drink wine, there is a selection of beer (both with and without alcohol), sparkling mineral water and soft drinks. 

Aperitif 

Prosecco, beer or soft drinks 

Starter 

Sweet potato and coconut soup 

Choice of main course 

Chicken chasseur 

or 

Baked aubergine and mushroom chasseur 

Sides 

Chive mash potato and green beans 

Dessert 

Lemon posset with shortbreads 

Selection of French cheeses with fresh bread and chutney 

Book For Exclusive Use

Inghams' Choice catered chalets are the perfect base for your group ski holiday, with chalet hosts on hand to make you feel right at home.

Speak to our reservations team about booking this chalet for exclusive use. 

02045388944

Travel to Alpe d'Huez

Depart on: Saturdays

Fly into: Geneva or Chambery

Geneva transfer time: approx. 3 hours 15 mins by coach 

Chambery transfer time: approx. 2 hours 15 mins by coach 

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Travel by air

Flights to Geneva and Chambery depart on Saturdays between 13 December 2025 and 4 April 2026.

Transfer time:

  • Geneva airport: approx. 3 hours 15 mins by coach
  • Chambéry airport: approx. 2 hours 15 mins by coach

Your transfer to Alpe d'Huez will stop as close as possible to your chosen accommodation. In some cases there may be a couple of minutes' walk due to regulations on where coaches can stop.

Transfers may be longer during bad weather conditions or French school holidays. French school holidays span 20 Dec 25-05 Jan 26, 07 Feb-10 Mar 26 and 04-25 Apr 26.

Private transfers and self drive are available. 

Inghams Rating: 4.5/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Ski & Snowboard in Alpe d'Huez

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Beginner

Intermediate

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Cross-country

Snowboard

​Alpe d'Huez offers extensive slopes, vibrant nightlife, and sunny terraces, making it a haven for skiers and snowboarders.

Runs

Blue: 70km
Red: 130km
Black: 50km

Additional Ski Details

Ski area:
250km
Resort altitude:
1860m
Ski Altitude:
1125m - 3330m
Snow Cannons:
963
Ski Lifts:
84
Lift Ski Lockers:
Yes
Glaciers:
1
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Discover Alpe d'Huez

Alpe d'Huez is a lively ski resort and its position will make any skier or snowboarder happy. It has the double benefit of lying on high sunny plateau and being surrounded by an amazing snow bowl, with miles of varied and enjoyable runs and off piste opportunities. 

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Things to do in Alpe d'Huez

The open-air ice skating rink is located in the centre of town. The floodlit ice rink is open until late most days of the week, making it a perfect evening activity after a day on the slopes (pay locally).

Each year over thirty themed snow and ice sculptures are created for this unique art gallery. Located at the top of the DMC lift, you can have a break from skiing and marvel at the ice sculptures. Previous themes have included farm animals, fun fair and Egyptian mythology.

Take to new heights on the indoor climbing wall located at the Palais des Sports centre. There are thirteen climbing routes for you to climb, whether you are just starting out or have scaled the walls before, its a fun activity for the whole family. 

Speed down the snow covered slopes on a specially designed ice kart. Race your friends and family down the track either during the day in the Games sector or choose to race at night on the Roger slope.

Whizz around the snowy landscapes on a snowmobile. You can choose between a short ride around the luge area or go on a longer safari around the lower slopes of Alpe d'Huez. Booking is required for all of the trips, enquire with your Inghams representative for more information. Payable locally.

Throughout the season you can enjoy the heated outdoor swimming pool with wonderful mountain views.  Alternatively the indoor swimming pool is located inside the Palais des Sports . Don't forget your speedos!

Parapente

Take to new altitudes and experience Alpe d'Huez from above, glide over the mountains with a qualified instructor and take in the amazing views from above.

Tobogganing

There are two sledging areas in resort, one under the DMC1 and one at the Les Bergers slopes. Night sledding is available Butte de l'Eclose slope throughout the winter. Sleds and helmets can be hired from most sports shops in resort.

If you have ever wanted to extend your ski day and ski under the stars,  you can hop on the last cable car up to Pic Blanc at 3000 metres - the highest point of Alpe d'Huez and enjoy a magical descent down. Throughout the winter season (February- March) night skiing is available Tuesday and Thursdays - weather permitting.  

If you're looking for adrenaline off the slopes then ice driving is for you. Located in the E'Close area of town, there is 820m of icy tracks which you can whizz around. Fear not, if you haven't driven in icy conditions before, tuition is available to guide you so you can become the next Vin Diesel in no time. Payable locally. 

ESF Snowshoe Hike

For those who want to experience the mountains on foot, why not try snowshoeing and discover the winter walking trails surrounding the resort. 

Alpine Coaster

Located in the Bergers area of Alpe d'Huez, you can enjoy a thrilling ride down the mountain coaster, with a number of twists and turns on the way down. Payable locally. 

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