Chalet Hotel for holidays in Verchaix, Nr. Samoens, French Alps
Catered Chalet-Hotel, Small and Friendly, Family Run
Only 50 Minutes from Geneva Airport to the Grand Massif
7 Guest Rooms - Sleeps max 18
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The chalet style hotel is ideally located 50 minutes from Geneva airport, perfect for short breaks for winter skiing and great for hikers and mountain bikers in the summer. The charming village with it's flower adorned church and stunning views is nearby to Samoens which hosts a weekly market every Wednesday morning. In the summer relax at the Lac Bleu in Morillon - 15 minutes walk from the hotel or access to the lift station in Morillon is 10 minutes on the free ski bus in the winter. Our restaurant boasts the best views in the valley, and serves a selection of international cuisine and local Savoyard specialities such as Tartiflette, Berthoud, cheese fondue and 'Potence flambee au whisky' - tender beef skewer, flambeed by the chef at your table and served with whisky, rice and selection of sauces.
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| Rental periods | Catered per person per week | Daily catered per person per night |
| 14 June - 5 July 2008 | 385 euros | 55 euros |
| 6 July - 1 September | 399 euros | 57 euros |
| 2 September - 29 September | 385 euros | 55 euros |
| 30 September - 31 October | 364 euros | 52 euros |
| 20 December - 27 December | 469 euros | - |
| 27 December - 4 January | booked | booked |
| 4 January - 31 January | 399 euros | 60 euros |
| 31 January - 7 February | 459 euros | 70 euros |
| 7 February - 14 February | 499 euros | 75 euros |
| 14 February - 21 February | 595 euros | 85 euros |
| 21 February - 28 February | 499 euros | 75 euros |
| 28 February - 21 March | 479 euros | 73 euros |
| 21 March - 4 April | 399 euros | 60 euros |
| 4 April - 18 April | 429 euros | 65 euros |
Notes on prices
Prices quoted are in euros inclusive of cooked and breakfast buffet on 7 mornings and delicious four course evening meal on 6 nights. We can accept payment by Visa, Mastercard, bank transfer or cheque drawn on French bank account. 25% deposit payable on confirmation of signed booking form. Balance payable 8 weeks prior to arrival date. Childrens rates available when sharing with full paying adult. Daily cleaning included. Linen provided. Cot provided on request - linen not included.
Changeover day
We have flexible change over days throughout the year with the exception of weeks of Christmas, New Year and February half term.
We specialise in flexible breaks for length of stay and numbers of guests.
Rooms available from 2pm - departure 10am.
Notes on accommodation
The chalet hotel has a fully licensed bar with large flat screen TV with Sky Sports, free broadband internet and WiFi.
Our restaurant/dining room also has a relaxing lounge space created at one end where you can sit and gaze out at the beautiful mountain scenery. Delicious food served in relaxed friendly surroundings. Games rooms with PS2 and large selection of games. Ski/drying room. Offically recognised by the French hoteliers association for a 2 star rating.
Christmas ski now 469 euros due to cancellation.
Accessibility
Not suitable for wheelchair users - please contact us for further information.
Outside
Private garden with large south facing terrace with panoramic view of the Giffre Valley and the Grand Massif ski area.
Garden furniture provided.
BBQs organised during the summer.
Quiet village location suitable for children.
Free village parking.
50 metres to free ski bus stop.
Coast/Beach
The Lac Bleu is 15 minutes walk from the hotel, and has a small man made beach - suitable for swimming in. A childrens play area and activity centre. Further up the river at Samoens is an outdoor pool, tennis courts, summer sailing on small lake and large activity centre.
Golf
Mini golf - great for the family 15 minutes walk at the Lac Bleu, Morillon.
Golf Course in Les Gets 25 minutes drive.
Skiing
The Grand Massif is an excellent ski area for all abilities, and is reached via the cable car at Morillon, 10 minutes on the free ski bus - or under 10 minutes to the free car park if you are driving.
there are 265 km of piste and the area includes the resorts of Flaine, Les Carroz, Samoens, Morillon and Sixt
Cross country skiing is available at the Col de Joux Plan, or Morillon.
Guided snow shoe walking sets off from Morillon daily
Flaine has an excellent snow sure record in France - the scenery is breathtaking with the Mont Blanc Massive as the backdrop.
Travel
Geneva airport is located 50 minutes away and is well served by the low cost airlines such as Easyjet.
Calais is approximately 9 hours drive - we can advise on routes and suggest stopover points.
Car hire is recommended - if collecting a car from Geneva be sure to reserve it on the Swiss collection point.
Transfers can be booked, please visit our links page on our website for information.
Nearest train station is Cluses 20 minutes away.
Distances
The charming village of Samoens with it's weekly market is 10 minutes away
Lake Annecy 1 hour
Chamonix 1 hour
Main town of Cluses 20 minutes
Further details
Further banks, mini-market, bars and restaurants are in Morillon reached by car in under 10 minutes or a 15/20 minute walk (longer back as it is uphill!)
Nightclub open in the winter - 15 minutes
Booking notes
25% deposit and completed booking form to confirm reservation.
Balance payable 8 weeks prior to stay.
Payment to be made in Euros via credit card, or cheque drawn on a French bank account.
Guest comments
Louise's cooking was superb. The rooms were spotlessly clean. The staff were very accommodating, attentive and entertaining. Phil and everyone made us feel very welcome
'Haughey family'
Fantastic stay, very very friendly, spotlessly clean. First class service, excellent food.
'Tracey & Ray'
Lovely family atmosphere - really enjoyable stay. Everything we needed to hand! Fantastic cooking - really really great food. Thank you all.
'Hudson party'
For booking and further information
Louise and Philip Taylor
Tel: (France) + 33 450 90 12 67
Fax: (France) + 33 456 46 12 67
Mobile: (France) + 33 613 86 23 80
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