Chalet Ski Station

Chalet Ski Station is located right across the street from the Brevent ski lift. It is about a five-minute walk to the town centre and ten-minute walk back to the hostel. The walk back to the hostel from the city centre is pretty steep but there is a bus available until around 6:30. It is just over an hour from Geneva and the least expensive transfer service is alpybus.

The atmosphere of the hostel could be best compared to going back to camp. You walk into the social area which is always accompanied by some people. They are usually playing cards, reading, have some drinks, or just engaging in some eclectic conversations. The rooms are pretty cozy with between five to eight beds in a room. There are no lockers available but its is a pretty trustworthy atmosphere with iPods and cell phones being left around with no worries. The bathrooms are simple with about five stalls in the men's room and five in the women's room. Showers are available for a small fee. There is also a kitchen available to anyone that wants to cook. You can rent linens and blankets for a few euros. The rooms get a little chilly at night so it is a good idea to bring some extra layers to keep you warm while sleeping.

The hostel is run by a very nice French lady. She stays out of the way but it always available to help if you need anything. She let us charge our iPod in her room because we didn't want to leave it out when we were sleeping. There is no curfew, although after midnight you need a code to get in since the front door gets locked. This hostel is perfect for anyone who is looking to ski on a budget, since a lot of the other local accommodations can be expensive. It is also a great place to find friends, ski groups, or climbing groups if anyone is traveling on his own.

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