Ski Holiday Apartment in Combloux, Nr. Megeve, French Alps
Attractive Spacious Apartment with Superb Views of Mont Blanc
2 minutes Walk to Ski Lifts and Slopes
Sleeps 2/4 (1 Bedroom)
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This attractive and peaceful apartment is located in the delightful Haute Savoie village of Combloux, only 4km from the lovely towns of Megeve (the St. Tropez of the ski world) and St. Gervais, where you can catch the tramway up Mont Blanc. Chamonix is nearby (20 mins), and Geneva and its airport are easily accessible. This spacious apartment (46sqm) sleeps up to 4 and has breathtaking views of Mont Blanc and the Chamonix Needles from its large south facing windows and balcony. The apartment has been comfortably furnished to a high standard in Haute Savoie style, and is only a couple of minutes walk from the ski lifts, ski hire shops, ski schools and very extensive network of superb ski slopes, which cater for skiers of all abilities. Restaurants and cafes are nearby, most with panoramic mountain views. This apartment is also ideal for summer use, with a wide choice of adrenaline packed activities or leisurely rambles through fabulous alpine scenery.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | ||
| 12 July - 23 August 2008 | £375 | |
| 23 - 30 August 2008 | £299 | Special price |
| 30 August - 13 September 2008 | £325 | |
| 13 September - 20 December 2008 | £250 | |
| 20 - 27 December 2008 | £550 | |
| 27 December 2008 - 3 January 2009 | £700 | |
| 3 - 17 January 2009 | £350 | |
| 29 - 31 January 2009 | £140 | |
| 31 January - 7 February 2009 | £540 | |
| 7 - 14 February 2009 | £750 | |
| 21 - 28 February 2009 | £540 | |
| 28 February - 7 March 2009 | £480 | |
| 7 - 14 March 2009 | £460 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds for 2 people. Additional people charged at £20 per person. Bookings will be confirmed once the deposit has been paid. Saturday to Saturday bookings are preferred in high season, although there is flexibility at other times. We offer a rental discount of 5% for returners. For prices later than shown, please call us to enquire.
Changeover day
Saturday to Saturday in high season. Flexible at other times.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | One attractive spacious double bedroom with double bed and comfortable good quality mattress, with wardrobe and large chest of drawers. Superb view of Mont Blanc through the large panoramic window (an exceptional way to start the day!) |
| Bathrooms: | One bathroom with bath, shower, basin and bidet. Washer/dryer. Separate loo. |
| Kitchen: | Separate well equipped kitchen, with hob, combination microwave/ convection oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, iron, ironing board. |
| Living Rooms: | Spacious, cosy and comfortable living/dining room with double sofa bed, finished to a very high standard in Haute Savoie style. There is a patio door leading onto a large south facing balcony with beautiful views over the valley to Mont Blanc. |
| Other: | Separate loo and washbasin off the hall. Ski locker for storing skis, boots and poles. Access to the apartment from the private car park is at ground level. Due to the hillside location, the apartment and its balcony are on the 2nd floor. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
The apartment must be left in a clean and tidy state for subsequent guests. Bed linen is included. Optional additional charges: Welcome pack £15 (some food and drinks); towels at £5 per person; departure clean of the apartment £25. |
Notes on accommodation
Not suitable for children under 6 years of age. No smoking within the apartment. No pets.
A variety of games are provided, together with a TV, DVD, CD, radio and a selection of DVDs and CDs.
Please note that there is a Z-bed alternative for the 4th person.
- hob/stove,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- central heating
Outside
The apartment has a large south facing balcony with breathtaking panoramic views of Mont Blanc - it has a table and chairs. There is a large private car park adjacent to the apartment.
Golf
There is an excellent 18 hole golf course nearby at Mont d'Arbois, Megeve (5km) - see the Megeve Snow Golf Cup in March. Also there are excellent courses within half to one hours drive at Chamonix (designed by Robert Trent Jones), Les Gets (45 mins) with superb views in wooded surrondings, Annecy, Giez, Morzine/Avoriaz (50 mins), Esery (45 mins), Geneva (see the Evian Royal Open in June).
Skiing
There is superb skiing to be had on the Combloux-Le Jaillet slopes, covering 90 km, and ranging in height from 1100m up to 1930m. There is a flood lit slope for evening skiing on Tuesdays and Thursdays. From Combloux there is direct access to the slopes of Megeve and beyond to St Gervais and Les Contamines-Mont Jolie – in total there are 450 kms of ski slopes, which range in height from 1100m to 2353m, and are served by the ‘Evasion Mont Blanc’ ski pass. There's a fabulous variety of traditional restaurants and cafes scattered along the tree lined slopes. Many are perched high on the crest of a hill offering exhilarating views of the mountains and valleys beyond. There are many other winter activities on offer such as ice-skating, heli-skiing, tobogganing, dog sledging and cross country skiing and walking in picturesque winter wonderland alpine scenery.
Equipment hire (we offer 20% discount), ski lessons, ski school, crèche etc are available within a 2 min. walk from the apartment.
Special interest holidays
In summer the apartment is ideally located for activities ranging from walking, horse riding, swimming, hot-air ballooning, canyoning, mountain-biking, white-water rafting, sailing, canoeing, fishing, golf, parakiting, tennis, luge ete (summer sledging), karting, quad biking, and rock climbing. The village of Combloux boasts a rare biotope lake which has panoramic views of the Mont Blanc Massive range – what a place to sunbathe and swim!
The apartment is also ideally situated for summer touring, with numerous quaint towns and villages, not to mention lakes, rivers, glaciers, and mountains to visit. The Mont Blanc Tunnel to Italy is situated only 20 minutes away at Chamonix.
Travel
FLY: Geneva airport: 1 hour drive, 70kms. Connecting coaches and taxis are available, but car hire is recommended to get the best from the area.
Chambery Airport: 98 km, 1hr 20 min. drive.
Lyon Airport: 200km, 2hr drive.
RAIL: Nearest station: St Gervais/Le Fayet 4kms - TGV runs from Paris direct to Le Fayet at weekends during high season.
CAR: From Calais: 560 miles (7½ hour drive plus stops). Nearest motorway junction: Sallanches, Junction 20 (Autoroute Blanche - A40 - 15 minutes).
Distances
To Combloux Village: 3 minutes by car, 10-15 minutes walking.
St Gervais 8km, Megeve 5km, Sallanche 6km, Les Houches 24km (famous for its downhill ski event in January), Chamonix 30km, Albertville 36km, Annecy 65km, Geneva 66km.
Further details
Combloux is a delightful, quaint, Haute Savoie village. It has a large tourist office with a comprehensive range of guide books on the many areas of local interest, its walks and the varied activities that can be undertaken in all seasons. In addition, there are a variety of restaurants and cafes, shops, banks, chemists, patisseries, boulangerie and newsagents. There is a small supermarket, with a much larger one 3km away at Demi-Quartier. The village has a beautiful and traditional Savoyard church, the spire of which dominates the alpine landscape. Combloux has a small market on Wednesday mornings and the neighbouring town of Sallanches has an extensive and colourful market on Saturday mornings, selling anything from clothing and craftware to fruit, vegetables, cured meats, home made pies, olives and fresh flowers.
The area has a wealth of places to visit nearby, including beauty spots, lakes, glaciers and mountain railways, churches, and medieval towns such as Annecy, and cosmopolitan cities such as Geneva. Further information on the apartment and the Combloux area can be sent by email on request.
Booking notes
Bookings during the high season are Saturday to Saturday but flexible rest of the year. Check in: after 4pm on arrival, check out: by 11am on departure day. We require a non refundable deposit of £100 to secure a reservation - balance must be paid at least 8 weeks prior to the rental. In addition a security deposit of £200 is required with the final payment - this will be refunded if there is no damage or breakages. The apartment must be left in a clean and tidy state for subsequent guests.
Guest comments
"Your apartment is truly sublime! It cannot be faulted, such a beautiful apartment, and we hope to be able to stay again later in the year." DM
A most enjoyable experience and one we are likely to repeat. DE
Your apartment is superb, beautifully furnished and fully equipped ….everything has been thoughtfully provided. The views from the apartment and the location are hard to beat.
All your communications have been comprehensive, timely and helpful and show the attention to detail which we have come to appreciate throughout the week. Your local agent has proved to be a real asset. Thank you for allowing us to share your lovely apartment.
We have had a fantastic holiday due to the overall ‘package’ provided – is it too early to book for next February…? G&JC
For booking and further information
Nigel and Judi Brueton
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7941 238 852
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1932 868 422
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