Chalet Apartments for ski holidays in Abondance, Nr. Chatel, Haute Savoie, French Alps
Abondance, within the Portes du Soleil Ski Area, French Alps
In A Quiet Hamlet 10 Mins Walk From the Village Of Abundance
Studio (Sleeps to 4) + 2 Bed Apartment (Sleeps 6)
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Chalet Abondance is located in Frogy near the village of Abondance in the Haute Savoie region of France within the Portes du Soleil ski area and close to the border with Switzerland. Abondance is a true all year round resort with extensive skiing and boarding in the winter, and walking, climbing, mountain biking, golf, paragliding, kayaking, rafting and fishing in the summer. The village of Abondance, only a few mins walk away, has a wide range of services available including restaurants, cafes, small supermarket, boulangerie, patisserie, boucherie, delicatessen, pharmacy, banks, post office, ski shops, tourist information and local speciality shops. There are also many restaurants along the valley. Cultural, Sightseeing and Touring opportunities include: The beautiful spa towns of Thonon and Evian and Geneva and the medieval town of Yvoir which sits on a promontory of the lake between Thonon and Geneva. Mont Blanc and Chamonix are worth a visit or simply do nothing but relax.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | Studio Apartment | 1st Floor Apartment |
| 30 October - 20 December 2008 | £125 | £260 |
| 20 December - 3 January 2009 | £330 | £920 |
| 3 January - 31 January 2009 | £220 | £500 |
| 31 January - 28 February 2009 | £330 | £920 |
| 28 February - 28 March 2009 | £220 | £510 |
| 28 March - 27 June 2009 | £180 | £400 |
| 27 June - 5 September 2009 | £220 | £510 |
| 5 September - 30 October 2009 | £180 | £400 |
| 30 October - 19 December 2009 | £125 | £260 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the apartment(s) per week in UK Pounds. 10% discount for 2 week bookings longer stays possible. Linen and towels can be provided at £12.00 per person extra.
Changeover day
Saturdays in the high seasons - flexible at other times of the year.
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First Floor Apartment (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps up to 6)
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1st Floor:- Large Sitting room/Dining room with wood burning stove. Balcony leading from Sitting room. Spacious Kitchen with integral oven, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, circular table with chairs. Shower room and separate WC. 2nd Floor:- Bedroom 1 with 1 x double and 1 x single bed. Bedroom 2 with 3x single beds. Landing area with 1x single bed. Shower room and separate WC. |
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Notes on accommodation
On the ground foor there is a drying room and an area to store skis and boots, bikes etc. Electric central heating with the addition of a wood-burning stove in the 1st floor apartment. (wood supplied)
Outside
Grassed area shared by both apartments. The studio has a decked area
Coast/Beach
There are fabulous 50m pools and lidos in Evian and Thonon (30 mins). Thonon has a marina and numerous restaurants, in the old part of the town, by the waters edge. There are numerous beaches with easy access on the southern shore of Lake Geneva and boats can be hired or you can take one of the lake cruises to Lausanne or Geneva.
Skiing
Portes du Soleil, the world’s largest skiing domain, links 14 resorts across France and Switzerland including Chatel, Avoriaz, Torgon, Morgins, Morzine and Les Gets. All resorts feature slopes ranging from easy to difficult and combine to provide 650km of piste and numerous snowzones (for freestyle and borders). There are also 50 kms of cross country ski trails.
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 classes at all levels for individuals and groups.
Travel
Geneva aAirport 60 - 90 mins drive. A new bypass at Thonon will reduce this time. All main car hire companies operate from Geneva and it can be worth checking prices both on the Swiss and French sides of the airport. Overland the chalet is an 9 hour drive from Calais (560 Miles). A car is highly recommended as the easiest way of getting around the valleys.
Distances
Abondance village 5 mins walk. Chatel 10 mins drive. Thonon-les-Bains (Lake Geneva) 40 mins drive. Geneva town 70 mins drive.
Further details
The Portes du Soleil area (a hikers’ and mountain bikers’ paradise). Rock-climbing, fishing, equestrian and trekking, paragliding and the Fantasticable zip-wire from the top of the Rochassons ski lift give endless opportunities for excitement. The fast flowing river Dranse has a white-water rafting centre (only 15 mins from Abondance village). Both Chatel and Morzine have their own swimming pools. This is a valley with a strong natural character: an amazing untouched site between Lac Léman (Lake Geneva) and the Chablais mountains. A land of art and history which has managed to preserve its architectural treasures and mountain traditions. The valley is the birthplace of the Abondance cow which produces milk to make the delicious cheese of the same name. The area’s heritage is equally abundant for, throughout the ages, the valley has protected treasures such as Notre Dame Abbey with its cloisters as well as its traditional wooden and stone alpine chalets, with their carved balconies.
La Maison du Val: focusing on Abondance cheese, this eco-museum will take you on a tour of this region’s characteristics, its history and country life.
Booking notes
A 25% non-refundable deposit is requested at the time of booking. The final balance is due 6 weeks before the commencement of your holiday. In addition a £50 security deposit cheque is required which will be returned provided the apartment is left clean and without damage. Payments can be made directly into our bank account, via internet banking, or by cheque (made payable to Mr J. Campbell).
Guest comments
It's that time of year again when we are thinking of the mountains and your wonderful chalet!
Had such a great time at your chalet in September, now eager to return now that the snow is beginning to fall.
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