Chalet for ski holidays in Abondance, Nr. Chatel, Haute Savoie, French Alps
Luxury South Facing Ski Chalet
15 Minutes from Chatel - Gateway to the Portes du Soleil Ski Area
Sleeps 13 (6 Bedrooms)
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Chalet Pelerin is just a few mins from Chatel midway between Abondance and La Chapelle d'Abondance surrounded by the Chablais mountains. The chalet is just 90 mins from Geneva with easy multiple access to the Portes du Soleil which, with 650km of piste, incorporates 14 resorts including Chatel, Avoriaz, Torgon, Morgins, Morzine and Les Gets. It is a great base for either a winter or summer holiday or a place to relax and enjoy beautiful scenery. Abondance is a true dual season resort, with extensive skiing and boarding in the winter, and walking, climbing, mountain biking, paragliding, kayaking, rafting and fishing in the summer. The chalet has been designed in typical Savoyard style over 3 floors, covering 170m2, featuring a large open plan lounge and dining area including leather sofas and solid oak dining room furniture; fully fitted oak kitchen and separate utility area; fully furnished south-facing terrace overlooking the valley and River Dranse directly below.
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| Rental periods | Full Occupancy | Partial Occupancy (3 rooms/6 adults) |
| 31 August - 21 December 2008 | £800 | £600 |
| 21 December 2008 - 4 January 2009 | £1750 | £1300 |
| 4 January - 8 February 2009 | £1200 | £800 |
| 8 February - 1 March 2009 | £1750 | £1300 |
| 1 March - 5 April 2009 | £1200 | £800 |
| 5 - 19 April 2009 | £1300 | £1000 |
| 19 April - 5 July 2009 | £800 | £600 |
| 5 July - 6 September 2009 | £1200 | £800 |
| 6 September - 20 December 2009 | £800 | £600 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
Why not catch the beautiful alpine colours this Autumn. Enquire re long week-end rates too! Easter rates for 2009 reduced. NB partial occupancy doe not mean you'll be sharing with anyone else - it's a reduced rate for fewer people.
Changeover day
We specialise in midweek bookings to save you £££ in air fares. Please enquire. For pricing purposes we have used Sundays. Arrival generally not before 4pm and departure by 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Ground floor double bedroom. Ground floor twin bedded room and single guest bed. First floor double bedroom. Second floor double bedroom. Second floor twin bedroom. Second floor twin bedroom. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite to ground floor bedroom: shower, wc (with separate door from other bedroom). En-suite to first floor bedroom, bath, shower, wc. First floor wc. En-suite to second floor bedroom, shower, wc. Second floor bathroom, bath/shower over, wc. |
| Kitchen: | Cooker, hob (both electric), microwave, dishwasher, large fridge/freezer. Fully equipped with luxury crockery, cutlery, utensils etc. |
| Utility Room: | Situated on the ground floor including Bosch washing machine and Bosch condenser tumble dryer, fridge-freezer, iron and board and tea-coffee facilities for ground floor bedrooms. |
| Living Rooms: | Open plan lounge/dining room featuring wood-burning stove, leather sofas, 17" Sony LCD TV, DVD, video, Hi-Fi system, 2.7m oak table and chairs seating 12. |
| Other: | Garage for ski and outdoor equipment storage with 2 bikes. Ground floor drying room including 2 large hot water tanks. First floor WC. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Luxury linen (except baby linen) and towels included and changed weekly. Chalet locally managed, maintained and prepared prior to occupancy with local advice and on-call service (English and French speaking). |
Notes on accommodation
Electric radiators in every room. A cot, highchair and playpen are available on request.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- central heating,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue
Accessibility
The chalet has good access from the main road (150m) but is not suitable for wheelchair users or the very infirm. Young children welcome but will need to be supervised near the 2 balconies.
Outside
Large balcony and gated terrace on the first floor (access from lounge/dining room) with dining table seating 8-10, BBQ, sun loungers. Garden (maintained locally) to front and rear leading to large field and waterfall. Parking for 4 cars.
Coast/Beach
The chalet is just 30 mins drive from Lake Geneva including the spa towns of Evian and Thonon.
Golf
The nearest course is the beautiful lakeside course at Evian, 30 mins away. The spectacular mountain course at Villars in Switzerland is about an hour's drive. The course at Les Gets is also about an hour's drive
Skiing
Portes du Soleil, the world’s largest skiing domain, links 14 resorts across France and Switzerland. All resorts feature slopes ranging from easy (green) to difficult (black) and combine to provide 650km of piste and numerous snowzones (boardparks).
90 snow canons ensure a reliable season. Passes are available for individual zones or the whole area.
All the ski areas listed are linked either directly by lifts or by regular free ski-bus services which run through the valley from Abondance to Chatel. All resorts are well served by multi-lingual ski schools offering bespoke classes in all skills at all levels for individuals and groups.
Nearest areas: La Chapelle (Cret Beni) - 2000m - 5 mins
La Chapelle (Braitaz) - 1800m - 8 mins.
Petite Chatel - 1900m - 9mins.
Super Chatel - 2100m -10 mins.
Chatel (Linga) - 2100m - 12 mins.
Chatel (Pre la Joux/Pierre Longue) - 2200m - 15 mins
Travel
Fly to Geneva Airport then an easy 90 minute drive (45 miles) to the chalet. There are many UK operators from several UK airports, including BA, Easyjet, BMI, Jet2.com, Thomson, Swissair. Alternative airports include Chambery (2hrs) Basel (2½ hrs) or Lyon (3hrs).
All main car hire companies operate from these airports. Overland the chalet is an 8 hour drive from Calais (560 Miles). A car is highly recommended.
Distances
Abondance is 2 mins by car or a 20 minute walk along the river bank (which is also used for cross country skiing). The 14th century abbey is worth a visit. The nearest large town, Chatel, is 15 mins by car.
Further details
Abondance village square is quietly situated off the main road. A wide range of services are available in the village including restaurants, cafes, small supermarket, boulangerie, patisserie, boucherie, delicatessen, pharmacy, banks, post office, ski shops and local speciality shops. There are also many restaurants along the valley and recommendations are included in the welcome pack.
Spring/Summer/Autumn activities include: walking and mountain biking with many waymarked trails along the valleys and into the peaks, with overnight refuges. The ski lifts are adapted in the summer for bike transportation to the peaks. The fast flowing Dranse becomes a white-water rafting centre (only 15 mins from the chalet). Chatel has its own 25m and children’s outdoor pools. There are numerous beaches on Lake Geneva and fabulous 50m pools and lidos in Evian, Thonon and Morzine. Rockclimbing. Fishing. Equestrian and trekking. Paragliding. “Fantasticable” high-wire from the top of the Rochassons ski lift at Pre la Joux/Pierre Longue.
Cultural, Sightseeing and Touring opportunities include: The beautiful spa towns of Thonon and Evian (30mins) and Geneva (70mins) all of which offer long lakeside walks where roller-blading is particularly popular and you can hire a boat or take one of the many cruisers on or around the lake. The medieval town of Yvoir (50mins) which sits on a promontory of the lake between Thonon and Geneva. Montreaux (45mins). The beautiful town of Annecy (90 mins) sitting at the northern tip of the lake of the same name. Mont Blanc and Chamonix (90mins). Les Dents du Midi (70 mins). Simply drive into the mountains to watch the sun go down with an aperitif in one of the many mountain restaurants. ….or do nothing but relax with many accessible health spas, wonderful restaurants and beautiful countryside.
Booking notes
30% deposit on booking, remainder 6 weeks prior to arrival plus security deposit refundable cheque for £300, payable direct to owner.
Guest comments
'We had a great time in the chalet and would be keen to book up with you again next year'. FB - Warrington (PS -they did).
'Marvellous'. AC - Manchester.
'What a fabulous place'. AM - Leeds.
'After staying in your wonderful chalet, 2 of our party decided to get married!' - JS, London.
'We had a fantastic holiday and the chalet was beautiful. It
lived up to all expectations.' - T and M, Dorking.
For booking and further information
Paul Carroll
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