Cascades, sleeps 56-78, Courchevel
A cosy hotel in a wonderful position in Courchevel 1650.
Overview
The Cascades is a larger property located slap bang in the centre of Courchevel 1650. The Ariondaz gondola and main “front de neige” is just over the road. There are several fun bars as well as a good selection of shops on your doorstep too.
The hotel itself is big, it sleeps up to 78 guests in a wide range of rooms. All rooms are en suite and many have their own balcony. There are twin rooms with a bunk areas, suites, family rooms and single rooms too. Most group dynamics can be catered for at the Cascades. There is a large lounge area, giving the chalet some much needed social spaces in which guests can swap ski stories.
What's included in catering
5 x evening meals, 7 x breakfasts and 5 x afternoon tea
Our opinion
A comfortable chalet with good rooms. The location is convenient, right in the town centre and over the road from the skiing. We think this property best suits small groups of adults looking for exceptional value for money.
Food and wine continue to be an extremely important part of any catered holiday and we take great care to ensure that you will not be disappointed. The chalet chefs have years of experience working in private homes or in restaurants around the world and come to cook for you in your chalet. They will source the finest local ingredients to prepare mouth watering menus to suit your tastes, taking their inspiration from the specialities of Savoy and further afield.
The catered chalet prices include a hearty continental breakfast (porridge, cereal, yoghurt, fruit, croissants etc), homemade cake & tea after skiing and on five evenings each week, a four course dinner with wine. The chefs do not have a fixed menu but enjoy creating menus to suit your preferences. We provide a very good house wine and you may also upgrade this by buying from our carefully chosen wine list.
Two evenings a week you will enjoy the opportunity to sample one of the many local restaurants.
For children, we provide early children’s suppers.
Here are some of the more popular menu items we serve:
Starters:
Chestnut and Mushroom velouté with truffle
Fresh Tortellini of Confit Duck, celeriac purée, hazelnut buerre noisette and pear
Warmed Terrine of Chicken and Scampi with grilled onion consommé and fresh brioche
Handmade potato Gnocchi with fresh Goat’s ricotta, toasted almonds and a parsley and pea emulsion
Seared Scallops with cauliflower purée, Parma ham and a raisin and chilli vinaigrette
Mains:
Roasted Pork with Jerusalem artichokes, roast potatoes, apple and watercress
Sauté of Lamb, confit potatoes, garlic purée with sprouts and seeds
Beef, potato rosti, onion petals, broccolini and béarnaise sauce
Roast Poussin and carrots, shaved carrot salad, mange tout and juices
Pan Fried market fish with prawn and asparagus risotto and tarragon
Selection of French Cheeses
Dessert:
White Chocolate Pannacotta, rhubarb jelly, homemade strawberry ice cream with hazelnut praline
Homemade Tiramisu with blueberry sorbet
Banana and passion fruit mille feuille with persimmon and lime salad
Dark chocolate ganache, salted caramel and peanut nougat
Seasonal fruit Tarte tatin with homemade vanilla ice cream
Children’s Menu
Mains:
Spaghetti Bolognaise
Fish and Chips
Chicken and vegetable Pasta
Hamburgers and salad
Roasted Beef, potatoes and steamed greens
Gnocchi with tomato sauce and bacon