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Chalets des Ecrins
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150m to the nearest drag lift
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The apartments are all on the ground floor of two attractive pine clad chalets on a quiet site located beside pine woods and alpine meadows near Combloux village. They are compact, which is cosy in winter, but sensibly laid out and well equipped. Three are adjacent, which is useful for families and friends holidaying together. One is exclusively for Tuesday changeover - a unique solution for long weekends and off peak travel. Combloux is an unspoilt traditional Savoie village, only recently gaining fame in the UK although it was one of the first ski resorts established in France due to its good snow record, magnificent views of Mont Blanc and excellent central position just 8 kms from the Geneva-Chamonix autoroute.

 Rental periods |
 Apartment A or X |
 Studio B or C |
| January |
£340 - £460 |
£280 - £330 |
| February |
£460 |
£375 |
| 16 February |
£640 |
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| March |
£280 - £460 |
£230 - £375 |
| April |
£210 - £280 |
£190 - £230 |
| May/Jun & Sep onwards - except ... |
£210 |
£170 |
| 24 May / 6 September / 25 October |
£250 |
£200 |
| July |
£280 |
£200 |
| August |
£380 |
£300 |
Notes on prices
Price is for the apartment including two people. Bedlinen included. Add £15 per additional person. Towels optional extra.
Changeover day
Changeovers on Saturdays and Tuesdays. Rental period 4pm to 10am but facility for 24 hour arrivals and departures. Special letting periods apply over Christmas and New Year.
Apartment A (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4/6)
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There is an entrance cabin that serves as a hall during the day and bedroom at night. This has twin superimposed bunk beds. It has doors to: the bathroom with power shower over the bath; a separate toilet; the lounge and a separate double bedroom. The bedroom has a double bed and a large wardrobe. The lounge contains a sofa that quickly converts to a comfortable double bed. It is very well equipped including telephone, TV, video, radio and CD. In one corner there is a kitchenette with fridge, microwave oven/grill, and two hotplates and comprehensive selection of utensils. French windows open onto a sunny ground floor patio.
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Studio B (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4)
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There is an entrance cabin that serves as a hall during the day and bedroom at night. This has twin superimposed bunk beds. It has doors to: the bathroom with power shower over the bath; a separate toilet; the lounge. The lounge includes an area with permanent double bed partially separated by tall furniture. It is very well equipped including telephone, TV, video, radio and CD. In one corner there is a kitchenette with fridge, microwave oven/grill, and two hotplates and comprehensive selection of utensils. There is a French door to private balcony (the studio is ground floor but built on a slope).
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Studio C (1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2/4)
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There is an entrance cabin that serves as a hall during the day and bedroom at night. This has twin superimposed bunk beds. It has doors to: the bathroom with power shower over the bath; a separate toilet; the lounge. The spacious lounge contains a sofa that quickly converts to a comfortable double bed. It is very well equipped including telephone, TV, video, radio and CD. In one corner there is a kitchenette with fridge, microwave oven/grill, and two hotplates and comprehensive selection of utensils. French windows open onto a sunny ground floor patio.
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Apartment X (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4)
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There is an entrance cabin that serves as a hall during the day and bedroom at night. This has twin superimposed bunk beds. It has doors to: the bathroom with power shower over the bath; a separate toilet; the lounge and a separate double bedroom. The bedroom has a double bed and a large wardrobe. The lounge contains a sofa that quickly converts to a comfortable double bed. It is very well equipped including telephone, TV, video, radio and CD. In one corner there is a kitchenette with fridge, microwave oven/grill, and two hotplates and comprehensive selection of utensils. French windows open onto a sunny ground floor patio. Changeover day is Tuesday for this apartment.
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Notes on accommodation
Each property has thermostatic electrical room heaters and its own independent hot water supply. Regardless of number of bedrooms, each apartment has three separate sleeping areas and the studios have two, all separated by proper doors (not open mezzanines or sliding partitions). Young children are not specifically provided for but are allowed subject to careful control by parents. The chalets are not well suited for wheelchair access. See owners website for floor plans and much more.
Outside
Outside there is a private patio or balcony with patio furniture and a communal grassed area with private tennis courts and boules area nearby. There is ample free parking around the site and in addition we have one garage that can be reserved free of charge when available. Ski lockers and rubbish disposal are available in the basements of the chalets.
Coast/Beach
Although far from the coast, the Alps have hot summer days and popular lakes with beaches and water sports. Combloux has a new outdoor lido with superb views of Mont Blanc. This has made the national press, not least because the French Prime Minister has his summer holidays in Combloux.
Golf
Megeve has a pleasant 18 hole mountain golf course which is in amazingly good condition in the summer (and part of the ski pistes in the winter). This is 5 kms from the apartments. There are also good courses within 30 to 60 minutes by car - at Chamonix, Giex, Annecy and Divonne (Geneva).
Skiing
There is a free drag lift, 150m walk from our apartments, leading to La Cry area with ski school, creche etc. Here you can buy local (JaCo) pass or wider (Evasion) pass. The JaCo area is between Combloux, La Giettaz and Megeve villages. It has 90 kms of beautiful tree lined pistes for all grades and superb views facing all compass directions (60 runs, 31 lifts). The Evasion area also includes St-Gervais, St Nicholas and Les Contamines. This covers over 450 kms of pistes, 118 lifts, 36 mountain restaurants, 3 snowboard parks, and 260 snow cannons. See owners website for webcams, maps, photos, snow reports etc.
Travel
Combloux is one hour by autoroute from Geneva airport. There is a regular connecting coach but car hire is strongly advised to get the best of this area. It is also 560 miles by autoroute from Calais (7½ hours driving plus stops).
Distances
Sallanches 7km, Chamonix 26km, Albertville 36km, Geneva 60km, Annecy 65km.
Booking notes
Queries by email or phone. Immediate provisional bookings via owners website. Deposit 25%, balance six weeks before holiday, plus £100 returnable security deposit.
For booking and further information
Bob and Tricia Pennell Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1344 423302
Email: Click here
Owners Website: Click here
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