Holiday chalet in St Gervais Chamonix, Haute Savoie, France
Great Chalet with Wood Burner, Really Close to Lifts and Town Centre
Ideal for Traditional Ski Holidays 2 Families or Large Groups
Sleeps 10/11 (4 Bedrooms)
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Lovely traditional chalet, suitable for large groups but with a relaxed feel. Log fire in the sitting room (plus full central heating). Adjacent to the main lifts and very close to town centre, so ideal for skiers and non skiers alike. 2 balconies from the sitting room (one south facing and with a view of the Mont Blanc range), the other looks down the valley of L'Arve to Chamonix. Wonderful for summer walkers and mountain bikes. Skiing choice is magnificent, ski right to the back door of the chalet. Rack railway up to Les Houches (Chamonix side) 8 mins walk. The Haute Savoie is one of the most magnificent regions of France and is wonderful in all seasons for skiers, walkers, climbers and a host of other activities.
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| Rental periods | |
| 20 September - 20 December 2008 | £480 |
| 13 - 20 December 2008 | no charge if taken with Xmas week |
| 20 - 27 December 2008 | £1980 |
| 27 December - 3 January 2008/9 | |
| 3 - 31 January 2009 | £1100 |
| 31 January -14 February 2009 | £1580 |
| 21 February - 18 April 2009 | £150 |
Notes on prices
Please contact us for information on prices (quoted in UK pounds) and availability. Summer season prices start at £480 per week winter season from £680. We offer late availability discounts. We also can do some flexible bookings on certain low season dates and later bookings. Final cleaning and full backup isincluded in the price. An English couple, resident in St Gervais will welcome you and be there if you require assistance.
Changeover day
Flexible on some low weeks and late bookings.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed plus 1 single on upper floor with en suite shower room & WC. Bedroom 2 with twin beds - upper floor. Bedroom 3 with bunk bed and one single. Bedroom 4 with twin beds - ground floor. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom and shower with separate wc. Shower room with wc. En suite shower room with wc off Bedroom 1. |
| Kitchen: | Separate kitchen cooker fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. |
| Living Rooms: | The chalet is traditional rustic style with a woodburner in the large living room and full central heating. TV, DVD - Dining for 10. |
| Other: | Sous sol for storage of ski equipment, bikes and baggage. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Freshly laundered high quality bedlinen and towels provided at a supplement- beds fully made up for your arrival and a final professional cleaning service to ensure you can leave in a relaxed manner. Other services provided if required. |
Notes on accommodation
Heating and electricity included. Wood provided for stove. Chalet is traditionally rustic and the staircase (suitably padded) can be a head banger specially at times of over indulgence!.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- satellite tv,
- tv
Outside
Small pretty garden with garden furniture.
Coast/Beach
There is a lake at Le Fayet which has a small beach and bathing facilities. Lake Geneva (45 mins by car) has a large beach at Excenevex with very shallow and safe bathing for children. A good day out and combine it with one of the old medieval villages on the edge of the Lake. There is a wonderful non commercial leisure park in the mountains at Les Contamines with swimming, biking, riding, rock climbing, and abseiling (you name it!).
Golf
Many internationally renown golf courses. Chamonix golf course is situated under the lea of the famous 'Dru' range- drive 30 yards further in the light mountain air! Megeve golf course has well groomed fairways that become the piste in winter. Morzine Flaine ( 40 mins) have wonderful courses sent in the most magnificent scenery.Annecy and Geneva boast elegant courses overlooking their lakes. Golf range for practice down the road in Contamines in the heart of a beautiful leisure park - leave the children and practice!
Skiing
The Mont Blanc area is one of the most scenic and famous of all the ski areas of France. There is a huge skiing area is accessed from cabin at St Gervais which is literally just across the road from the chalet. It includes the Savoyard village of Saint Nicolas and links with the sophisticated resort of Megeve with its extensive well groomed pistes where you can mix with the rich and famous. The ski pass includes also the Combloux area (a mini Canada) where you can ski through the beautiful tree lined runs and also Les Contamines and Les Houches. Contamines is a real contrast, being very high, no trees, but an excellent snow record, or take the rack railway (where they start the climb to the summit) up to the slopes of Les Houches part of the Chamonix complex - with Mont Blanc forming a breathtaking backdrop. If you want variety or an adrenalin rush there is Chamonix (25 min), Flaine (45 mins) Morzine (45 mins) and many smaller resorts.
Special interest holidays
The whole region is magnificent for walking and trekking holidays and is in a superb position for commencing the renown Tour de Mont Blanc trek to Switzerland. The paths and balisades on the Mont Blanc range are well marked. Or take one of the many guided walks wth one of the experienced moutain guides as at the St Gervais Tourist Office for info. Sample the delights of french cookery at its best in some of the delicious cordon bleu restaurants in the area.
Travel
70km from Geneva airport. 8 hours from Calais. Car not essential but recommended for visits.
Distances
Chamonix 15 mins by car/25 mins by train (lovely trip). Flaine, Morzine 40 mins. Courmayeur and Italy are 1 hour. Or you could take the cable car (or ski) down the Vallee Blanche which takes you across the range from the summit of the Aiguille du Midi and into Italy across a valley of eternal snow (fantastic!). Megeve is chocolate box pretty and its mouth-watering restaurants and designer shops are definitely worth a visit.
Further details
Plenty of high quality restaurants locally and Michelin starred in Megeve. Some good value eateries in St Gervais a full list is in the chalet. There is a traditional French market on Thursdays selling a range of Savoyard fare, delicious local cheeses and wines, local veg for you to create you own haute cuisine!
Booking notes
Contract will be forwarded on request. Deposits taken, balance due 8 - 12 weeks prior to boResort open until 21 April. More photos available early next week.
Guest comments
'Great place... couldn't be more convenient - will come again'
'Nicely renovated... warm and comfortable...lovely'
'Great place for us... children, all ski levels, walkers and townies'
For booking and further information
Carol & Mike Fisher
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1733 252318
Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)1733 253238
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7968 021073
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