1770 was when the inaugural hotel was opened in Chamonix Haute Savoie France. Before this date Chamonix Haute Savoie constituted a savage and craggy farming place where folks captured animals and harvested their own oats.

Farmhouses then were used to stock cows during the summer. The milk was kept by transforming it into cheese and preserved down in the valley for use over the harsh winters. During the winter season the barns were secured, and valuables were put safely in a tiny shack.

The person who invented catered chalet holidays is unknown, however it was in all probability various spirited folk who recognized a set up which was novel. With Erna Low it all started when she was a unhappy student and could not see her folks in Austria as often as she would like to. So in the 1930’s she gambled and put a ad in the London Times to ask punters on a winter holiday. For only £15 they traveled to and from the town, enjoyed dinner and accommodation in the solitary chalet, and had skiing hire and tuition. The vacation was strenuous , there were no chair lifts, no quick release fixings, just heavy leather boots, however it was such a hit that Erna carried on taking people on holidays, making sure she employed excellent hotels and skiing guides.

These ski vacations in the beginning were very different to the luxury we get now. Hot water was in limited supply, washrooms were shared with all of the guests, and there was no a chef; the punters were expected to help out. It was a real gamble who may share the lodge for a trip, you might be enjoyably surprised by meeting new allies, or have an uncomfortable week amongst strangers.

Chalets France were later publicized on its new benefits. Your own cook, who served you cooked breakfast and an evening meal and prepared you cakes, ensuites hot water for washing.

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