Monday 31 October 2011

Bar in Les Gets changes its name

Thanks to our Friends at Yodel magazine we have been told that the Dublin Inn has changed its name.


Don't worry... Jim, Kath and the team are still there. But there is something distinctly different about the Dublin Inn nowadays. It's name has changed for a start! The Dublin Inn is currently being re-branded as Kc's Sports Bar. 'There was often some confusion in Les Gets' owner Jim Connolly tells me. 'Between us as the Dublin Inn and the Irish Bar in the centre of the village, our customers sometimes got confused!' So the new name, new logo and some serious re-development of the bar ought to fix that!


JC's Sports Bar will re-open on 25th November with a whole new bar, loads of sporting memorabilia and two enormous 55 inch 3D televisions. This means that you'll be able to watch any football or sport that is screened in 3D at JC's Sports Bar - they'll even provide the 3D glasses for you to wear too! And if you'd rather watch a game in 2D, there's still four huge regular TV's for you. If watching all that sport inspires you to get involved, there are 2 pool tables, a dart board and a babyfoot table.

It's all change in the kitchen too - Paul Denicolo (from A&D in Morzine) is taking over! There'll be a fresh and exciting menu of bar snacks and bar meals, available from 4pm until closing time during the week and from 12noon until closing time on Saturdays and Sundays. There's a take away option too.

So everyone is invited to the official opening from 8pm onwards on Friday 25th November! And the events keep coming - it's Jim's Birthday Bash on 1st December and then there'll be a free weekly music quiz every Sunday, with the winner proudly carrying home a bottle of champagne for their efforts. Happy 'Hour' in the bar starts at 10pm and lasts until 1am, during which a pint of Stella is just €4, a spirit and mixer is just €3, a glass of house wine is €3 and cocktails are just €5 each.





Saturday 29 October 2011

Get fit for Skiing - Week 5

As we count down the start to the ski season there are now only 6 weeks until we open the Christiania in Les Gets for season 2011/12. This excerise marks the half way point in the excercise programme that Steve Bonthrone, a personal trainer from Perth has put together to help get you fit for the up coming season. if you search for Fitness on this blog you can find the past exercises and we will publish a fresh routine every Saturday until the 3rd of December


This week Steve points out "that in addition to strengthen the leg muscles, it’s important to strengthen the core stomach muscles. The exercises over the following weeks will help improve balance, posture and ultimately help you ski more efficiently."


5.      Sit on Ball

This exercise will help strengthen your core muscles to improve your posture and balance, which in turn will improve your ability to twist and change direction more efficiently. Simply, sit on the ball and keep the torso in an upright position. You can progress this exercise by lifting one foot off the ground at a time and then lift both feet up. This can be a tricky exercise when progressing so either come and see me or your trainer to guide you through balance exercises

©Steve Bonthrone 2011 No part of this article may be copied without permission

Saturday 22 October 2011

Get fit for Skiing - Week 4

As we count down the start to the ski season there are now only 7 weeks until we open the Christiania in Les Gets for season 2011/12, we have in association with Steve Bonthrone, a personal trainer from Perth put together a series of 10 exercises to help get you fit for the up coming season. If you search for Fitness on this blog you can find the past exercises and we will publish a fresh routine every Saturday until the 3rd of December.


Steve states "This is probably the most challenging exercise so far and one where you’re sure to be cursing me for!"
4.      Wall Squats

The exercise involves sitting in a squat position against a wall with the knees bent at a 90 degree angle and keeping the back straight. Aim to hold each initially for 5secs and try to increase to 20-30secs. Do this 5 times
 ©Steve Bonthrone 2011 No part of this article may be copied without permission

Wednesday 19 October 2011

Lift pass prices for 2011/2012

We now have the full lift pass price list for winter 2011/12.

As we stated earlier in the year on our Facebook page these prices are great value when compared to other resorts all across the Alps. A Swiss 4 Valleys six day pass will cost you 292€, where as the six day pass for the Portes Du Soleil will only cost 216€


You can either book your pass on arrival at the Hotel or if you click this link you can e-mail us your details and we will ensure your passes are ready for you on arrival. All passes need to be paid for at point of booking.

Tuesday 18 October 2011

Scotland's Ski and Snowboard show offer extended

Following on from last weekends ski and snowboard show at the SECC we are delighted to announce the the ski show offer of 3 nights at Christmas for 380€ including transfers has been extended for the few remaining rooms we have left over the period 24th to 27th of December.

For those looking for a 4 night break the price is 490€ per person.

All of the above prices are on a half board basis, with afternoon tea and includes return transfers from Geneva.

Our stand at the show


Customers on the stand

For more pictures from the show please visit our facebook page

Saturday 15 October 2011

Get fit for Skiing - Week 3

As we count down the start to the ski season there are now only 8 weeks until we open the Christiania in Les Gets for season 2011/12, we have in association with Steve Bonthrone, a personal trainer from Perth put together a series of 10 exercises to help get you fit for the up coming season. if you search for Fitness on this blog you can find the past exercises and we will publish a fresh routine every Saturday until the 3rd of December.


This week Steve said "It’s now time to try and increase the duration of the cardiovascular exercise to 45mins each time. The intensity should be kept at a moderately challenging level for now, with endurance being the key. Try to use music as a distraction while you do this exercise as boredom can creep in quite easily so stick your favourite tunes on and go for it!"
3.      Step Ups

This is an excellent exercise which works all the muscles in the lower part of the body, the ‘core’ muscles in the stomach and offers lots of variations for progression. Use a step or platform that’s almost knee height in order to work all the muscles equally. Aim to perform 3 sets of 15 reps and alternate the leading leg. To progress, you can try holding dumbbells by the side, hold an object straight out in front of the body or hold the object, or simply raise the hands, above the head. These will make the postural muscles work harder. Alternatively, lower the height of the step and try going faster for, say, 30secs, 45secs or 1min with rest between sets.

©Steve Bonthrone 2011 No part of this article may be copied without permission

Thursday 13 October 2011

Scotlands ski and Snowboard show

October see's the 3 big UK ski shows and this weekend its the turn of the Scottish event at the SECC, Glasgow. Hotel Christiania will be represented on Stand 21 and we hope to see as many of you as possible over the weekend. Look out for our festive stand and show offers.

This video previews this years show


All pre-booked ticket holders receive a ticket to the Scottish Outdoors show worth £12 (The Scottish Outdoors Show takes place simultaneously to the Ski and Snowboard Show, also in hall 3)
  • A free day ski pass to one of the Scottish Ski Resorts - Worth £30 (Resorts taking part include: Glencoe, Nevis Range and Cairngorm)
  • Free entry to the Scottish outdoor show
  • A free outdoors goody bag worth £10

Monday 10 October 2011

Latest availability

With bookings coming in every day, here is a summary of our availability on the 10th of October. If you are looking to travel on one of the dates in red we would suggest you contact the office as soon as possible as many dates are almost fully booked.


Arrival day
Departure day
Notes
9th December
17th December11
Availability from 40€ per person per night
17th December 11
24th December 11
Fully Booked
24th December11
27th December 11
Availability from 110€ per person per night
27th December 11
3rd January 12
Limited availability from 140€ per person per night  Only 4 rooms free
3rd January 12
8th January 12
Availability from 115€ per person per night. Only 4 rooms available
8th January 12
19th January 12
Availability from 85€ per person per night
19th January 12
21st January 12
Availability from 85€ per person per night, Only 3 rooms available  
21st January 12
4th February 12
Availability from 95€ per person per night
4th February 12
11th February 12
Availability from 105€ per person per night
11th February 12
18th February 12
Limited availability from 140€ per person per night. All family rooms are booked but we have studio apartments. Please call the office for more details
18th February 12
25th February 12
Availability from 125€ per person per night
25th February 12
10th March 12
Availability from 115€ per person per night
10th March 12
24th March 12
Availability from 95€ per person per night
24th March 12
31st March 12
Availability from 95€ per person per night
31st March 12
7th April 12
Availability from 125€ per person per night
7th April 12
14th April 12
Availability from 95€ per person per night

Saturday 8 October 2011

Get Fit for Skiing - week 2

With 9 weeks until the start of the season in Les Gets we have in association with Steve Bonthrone, a personal trainer from Perth put together a series of 10 exercises to help get you fit for the up coming season. We published exercise 1 last week and aim to give you a new routine every Saturday until the 3rd of December.
Steve states "To accompany these exercises, you should be looking at doing some cardiovascular exercise to increase stamina. Ultimately, you’re likely to be skiing for around 2 hours or more at any one time so we need to fit to keep going. Try walking, jogging, cycling or the crosstrainer in the gym for about 30mins and try that 3 times per week or more."

 2.    The Lunge 
Start by kneeling on the floor and place one foot on the floor so that there is a 90 degree bend in the knees. Push up to a standing position, lifting the chest and gently pushing the hip forward on the back leg and repeat. Aim for 10-15 reps then swap sides and do 2-3 sets. If you feel wobbly while performing the exercise, move the back foot to hip width or wider. This exercise will work all muscles in the legs.         


 ©Steve Bonthrone 2011 No part of this article may be copied without permission

Friday 7 October 2011

Chalet Girl - out on DVD and Bluray

If your looking for a bit of light hearted fun for all the family, during the schools October holidays then purchase or hire a copy of Chalet Girl for a small fix of snow.


The following review from dogatemywookie  more details on the film.

19 year old Kim Matthews (Felicity Jones) is working in a fast-food restaurant, and looking for a purpose in life when she unexpectedly lands a job as a chalet girl in a glitzy ski resort in the Alps.

Assigned to live and work in the luxury chalet of successful businessman Richard Masden (Bill Night), Kim spends her days cooking, cleaning and catering and immersed in a world of wealth, fun and endless parties. Utterly baffled by their way of life and finding it hard to grasp the rules and be accepted by her posh co-worker Georgie (Tamsin Egerton), she quickly finds herself way out of her depth.
To make matters worse, Kim finds herself falling for her boss’s son Jonny, (Ed Westwick). Gorgeous, charming and talented there’s just two problems –Jonny’s ice-princess girlfriend Chloe (Sophia Bush) and his scheming mother (Brooke Shields.)

With few friends to turn to, Kim takes to the slopes where she discovers the thrills of snow-boarding and a natural talent. Filled with a new found confidence she enters the resort’s biggest Pro-boarding event of the year.

As the competition draws nearer and Jonny and Kim grow closer it looks like her luck is finally changing. But Jonny’s family have other plans for his future and those could turn Kim’s world upside down.

Packed with breathtaking snowboarding action and stunning locations, CHALET GIRL is a hilarious and touching story about finding your talent, staying true to yourself and achieving your dreams.



Wednesday 5 October 2011

New View from the Christiania dining room

Work has been on going all summer at the Hotel Marmotte as after 7 years they finally put some accommodation above their spa and sauna.


While there is still a bit of work to be done, there has not been as much impact on our views of Mont Chery at the slope end of the dining room as we first thought. When the work is complete the view will be improved as it looks as if the building will have a nice stone finish.



These pictures were taken in Les Gets at the end of the summer season from outside the Christiania and as we get more we will load them onto our facebook page.

Tuesday 4 October 2011

Get Fit for Skiing - week 1

With 10 weeks until the start of the season in Les Gets we have in association with Steve Bonthrone, a personal trainer from Perth put together a series of 10 exercises to help get you fit for the up coming season.


Steve states "that to get the most enjoyment out of your ski holiday by doing some fitness training. Most skiers will experience a burn in their thighs as well as aching calves, lower back, inner thighs and bum after the first day skiing. To combat that, we need to work on a combination of strength, endurance and balance exercises. Here are a series of exercises to add to your routine"

1.      The Squat
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, lift the chest and hold the arms straight out in front. Sit back through the hips until the thighs are parallel to the floor and rise up keeping the knees relaxed at the top. Aim for 3 sets of 15reps. This works all the muscles in the thighs, bum, calves and stomach. A weight can be added if desired


We aim to release a new exercise every Saturday between now and the 3rd of December to give you time to get fit for next season.

For more fitness tips and advice please visits Steve's website at http://www.stevenbonthrone.com/