Chalet Runca

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- Reviews from Tripadvisor, January 2012

Singapore, Singapore
1 review
“Wonderful holiday - again”
Reviewed January 8, 2012NEW
We spent a week in Chalet Runca in mid-December 2011. This was our second winter stay in the chalet and we have also spent a week in the chalet in the summer. Each holiday has been a huge success.
The chalet is very big - with 5 comfortable bedrooms and plenty of bathrooms. The owners, Mike and Helen, help to look after you perfectly. A huge bonus is the option of renting skis and boots directly from them as they have a wonderful extensive choice and Mike will ensure that they are fitted correctly. They cooked breakfast, made a cake for tea, and a three-course dinner at night. Bliss.
The chalet is a 2 minute walk from a bus stop, with a free bus running directly to the ski slopes, so it couldn't be easier. Plus, because Arosa is so high up, you are virtually guaranteed to have snow (as we did certainly this holiday!).

In the summer, it's a very easy self-catering option with plenty to do, in a typical Swiss summer kind-of-way - lots of walking, swimming in the lake etc.

All in all, Chalet Runca is highly recommended. It is big, very comfortable, and clean, and perfect for large gatherings of family or friends. We will certainly return again.
Stayed December 2011, traveled with family

- Anna Van Zyl, January 2012

Fantastic week in Arosa

We had an absolutely wonderful week staying at Chalet Runca in Arosa. The apartment is very comfortable and well-appointed and has access to a lovely garden. Helen from Snowy pockets is delightful, and incredibly helpful. Arosa is a perfect resort for families, and the nearby Badi bathing lake was a highlight for all of us. Thanks Snowy Pockets for a fabulous holiday.

- Brian, August 2011

"Completely wonderful family holiday!"

This is an amazing family run chalet with the best child care which meant my husband and I could happily leave our twin 20 month old boys to have a fabulous time while we enjoyed all the great skiing and gorgeous restaurants. We also watched horse racing on the beautiful frozen lake at the centre of lovely arosa, sledged, sunbathed and generally had a marvellous time. The chalet is so comfortable and well equiped - the sauna and steam room are fab at the end of a long day skiing! The food was sensational with a different cake every afternoon and a special fuss made for my husband's birthday too which he loved.

Our party spanned the ages of toddler to OaP and we all loved it. Arosa has much to offer for the non skier and great pistes for those who do. Chalet Runca is conveniently located so one doesn't need to carry heavy skis far and we managed to ski all the way back. I completely recommend Helen, Mike and their gorgeous children to those who fancy a fantastically comfortable and convenient chalet in a lovely resort, wonderful food, brilliant ski instruction and as much or as little freedom from your children as you'd like! Can't wait to return.

- Vix, January 2011

So here's my own personal top 10 list (in no particular order):

Mike
Having a tame English ski instructor, who can point out the best runs and bars is fantastic

In house ski hire
My boots and skis were the best I've ever used - it helped me tackle a black run with something approaching a finesse that I couldn't have dreamt of 17 years ago.
A lovely chalet manager who knows Arosa from a parent's point of view and could give us great ideas on how to entertain our little monsters

Sam and Shell
They are real characters and lovely people - Shell was very sweet in babysitting Emily and Sam's cooking was delicious - not everyone has appetites like ours :-). The chalet was spotlessly clean at all times.

Arosa
I loved the fact that it was not solely focussed on skiing - it was somewhere I could come back to time and time again.

Wine and the beer
Great choices, very drinkable and really helped to relax those tired muscles.

Sauna and Steam room
Areal treat, very professional and luxurious.

The views from our windows
Just astonishing.

Sophie and Austin
Two charming children with a sense of mischief and real character...

Toboggans in the garage
I love tobogganing

Pratschli Stall bar
I hate the fact that I only had one beer in this wonderful bar I'm definitely coming back to have another beer or three here.Ok so that's 11 and I haven't even mentioned the boot warmer - what a great idea...We'll see you soon

- The Keene Family, January 2011

One of our valued guests review:

Our large party of 3 families (kids ranging in age from 4-14) were exceedingly well taken care of in all aspects. The chalet food was super delicious and plentiful, the hosts including owners and chalet girls were brilliant, the chalet itself was homely, inviting and very spacious and the location is easy (bus stop more or less outside the door). Helen and Mike can't do enough for you; they are really excellent hosts.
· By Tina from London, England on 10/31/2010 for a stay in 12/1/2008

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- Tina Underwood, October 2010