Eco @ Chalet Du Chêne
Chalet Du Chêne was designed to be as eco-friendly as possible and features a state-of-the-art Biomass boiler, solar-powered water, eco-class insulation and rainwater capture and containment.
The strength of the green oak that was used to build the chalet, means there is no requirement for chemical treatment of the beams and thus allows us to banish these toxins from the living space.
The insulation is pre-cut and formed SIPS panels that has saved much wastage during the building process and allows the chalet to benefit from near passive house standards of insulation when coupled with the argon-filled glazing which is south-faced to create a heat sink in the build.
The stone entrance and many other features of the basement are reclaimed from an abandoned farm in the valley, allowing us to have a modern chalet on the inside with the classic, centuries-old Alpine style on the outside. In addition, the roof slates are reclaimed Morzine slate and complements the oak features beautifully.
We purchase food without excessive packaging where possible, and all our meals are produced from base-source ingredients. Our ingredients are mainly seasonal and sourced locally. For us it’s important to be mindful of where everything has come from and the distance travelled (e.g. apples from France, not America). Meat and dairy is ethically-sourced to ensure the animals’ wellbeing as well as quality of produce.
