Practicalinformation

Free Wi-Fi

Connect to the network Vernettes. The router is in the ski room cupboard. An RJ45 ethernet cable is also available.

Mobile phone

Good mobile coverage: SFR, Orange, Bouygues, Free.

Circuit breakers

• Main three-phase circuit breaker: in the entrance hall (in case of a general power cut on the public network)
• Distribution circuit breaker: in the cellar (in case of a partial internal power cut)

In an emergency: Mountain rescue & fire brigade: 112

Heating

Underfloor heating (ground floor) or radiant heating. Thermostats adjustable between 5°C and 21°C.

Hot water

• 1 × 200 l tank for the two baths (capacity: 2 baths per 8 hrs, or 6 baths per 24 hrs on boost mode)
• 2 × 200 l tanks for the shower room (capacity: 10 showers per 8 hrs)
• 1 × 15 l rapid water heater for the kitchen sink

Cleaning the insert glass

• The fan starts and stops automatically when the insert is hot — do not turn it off manually (risk of overheating)
• The lever at the bottom of the door controls airflow: left to start the fire, right for long burning and to activate secondary combustion
• The cast-iron plates are fragile — avoid knocking logs against them
• To clean the glass: use a Scotch-Brite pad with oven cleaner or specialist insert cleaner (in the WC 1 cupboard)
• Empty the ash into the square metal box (the small trowel is useful)

Recycling

Three underground bins at the bottom of the car park: GLASS / PACKAGING / GENERAL WASTE

Car park (free)

• Tip 1: pull your car up to the first house in the hamlet while you unload your luggage
• Tip 2: park in reverse (facing out towards the road) — if your battery dies, a neighbour can jump-start you easily

Some items are provided at the chalet, but here is a useful checklist for things to bring:

Equipment & safety

• Snow chains or snow tyres
• Rubber ice grippers for your shoes (to avoid slipping)
• Screwdriver for adjusting ski bindings

Kitchen

• Dishwasher tablets (no salt needed — the water is very soft)
• Washing powder if you plan to use the washing machine
• Gel alcohol for the fondue burners and to start the fire
• Flour and yeast for the bread maker
• Aluminium foil or cling film for packed lunches

Bed & bath linen

• Bed sheets and towels (or order the linen option at booking: €20/person)
• Tea towels or kitchen paper

Mountain

• Rucksack
• IGN map 1:25,000 no. 3532ET "Les Arcs, La Plagne, Parc National de la Vanoise"
• Penknife for picnics

Children

• Sunglasses
• 30-litre bin bags

• 3 raclette sets for 18
• 3 fondue sets for 18
• Complete set of cookware
• Bread maker
• Freezer
• Floor cleaner
• Window cleaning products
• Books, magazines
• Spring water (captured directly at source, guaranteed chlorine-free)
• Triangle-filter coffee maker
• Sledge, 1 pair of snowshoes
• Board games
• Binoculars

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