Luxury South Facing Ski Chalet
5 minutes from nearest slopes, 15 minutes from Chatel and the magnificent 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 75 mins from Geneva with easy multiple access to the Portes du Soleil which, with 650km of piste, incorporates 14 resorts including Chatel, Avoriaz, Torgon, Champery, 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 170 sq.m., 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 Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 4 September 2011 - 18 December 2011 | £600 | - | ||
| 18 December 2011 - 8 January 2012 | £1750 | - | ||
| 8 January 2012 - 12 February 2012 | £1200 | - | ||
| 12 February 2012 - 26 February 2012 | £1750 | - | ||
| 26 February 2012 - 29 April 2012 | £1200 | - | ||
| 29 April 2012 - 8 July 2012 | £800 | - | ||
| 8 July 2012 - 2 September 2012 | £1200 | - | ||
| 2 September 2012 - 16 December 2012 | £600 | - | ||
| 16 December 2012 - 23 December 2012 | £1200 | - | ||
| 23 December 2012 - 6 January 2013 | £1850 | - | ||
| 6 January 2013 - 10 February 2013 | £1200 | - | ||
| 10 February 2013 - 24 February 2013 | £1850 | - | ||
| 24 February 2013 - 24 March 2013 | £1200 | - | ||
| 24 March 2013 - 7 April 2013 | £1500 | - | ||
| 7 April 2013 - 28 April 2013 | £1200 | - |
Chalet Pelerin - Part Occupancy Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 4 September 2011 - 18 December 2011 | £450 | - | ||
| 18 December 2011 - 8 January 2012 | £1500 | - | ||
| 8 January 2012 - 12 February 2012 | £800 | - | ||
| 12 February 2012 - 26 February 2012 | £1500 | - | ||
| 26 February 2012 - 29 April 2012 | £800 | - | ||
| 29 April 2012 - 8 July 2012 | £600 | - | ||
| 8 July 2012 - 2 September 2012 | £800 | - | ||
| 2 September 2012 - 16 December 2012 | £450 | - | ||
| 16 December 2012 - 23 December 2012 | £800 | - | ||
| 23 December 2012 - 6 January 2013 | £1850 | - | ||
| 6 January 2013 - 10 February 2013 | £800 | - | ||
| 10 February 2013 - 24 February 2013 | £1850 | - | ||
| 24 February 2013 - 24 March 2013 | £800 | - | ||
| 24 March 2013 - 7 April 2013 | £1000 | - | ||
| 7 April 2013 - 28 April 2013 | £800 | - |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week for full occupancy (6 bedrooms) or part occupancy (up to 4 bedrooms depending on party) in pounds based on Sunday changeover but dates are flexible. There are no other charges. Euros also welcome. Please enquire re dates that span booking periods, long weekends and late booking discounts. NB. Partial occupancy does not mean sharing with anyone else.
Please check the availability calendar before making an enquiry.
Changeover day
We specialise in flexible 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.
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Chalet Pelerin - Part Occupancy
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Notes on accommodation
Electric radiators in every room. A cot, highchair and playpen are available on request. Luxury linen and towels included and changed weekly. Baby linen not provided. Chalet locally managed, maintained and prepared prior to occupancy with local advice and on-call service (English and French speaking). Garage for ski and outdoor equipment storage with 2 bikes and sledges. Ground floor drying room including 2 large hot water tanks. First floor WC.
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 in France or Montreux and Lausanne in Switzerland.
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 ski 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 (the bus stop is very near to the chalet). All resorts are well served by multi-lingual ski schools offering bespoke classes at all levels for individuals and groups. Nearest areas: Abondance -1800m - 5 mins. La Chapelle (Cret Beni) - 2000m - 5 mins. La Chapelle (Braitaz) - 1800m - 8 mins. Petite and Super Chatel - 2100m -12 mins. Chatel (Linga) - 2100m - 12 mins. Chatel (Pre la Joux/Pierre Longue) - 2200m - 15 mins.
http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Chatel/6day/mid
Special interest holidays
Why not enjoy some spring mountain walking or the beautiful autumn Alpine colours?
Travel
Fly to Geneva Airport then an easy 75 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 (2 hrs) Basel (2½ hrs) or Lyon (3 hrs).
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
The ancient village of 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 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 (30 mins) and Geneva (60 mins) 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 (40 mins) which sits on a promontory of the lake between Thonon and Geneva. Montreaux (45 mins). The beautiful town of Annecy (90 mins) sitting at the northern tip of the lake of the same name. Mont Blanc and Chamonix (90 mins). 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. We specialise in flexible bookings. Partial booking available (see separate price list).
Guest comments
Selection of comments from our visitors' book:-
'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 - three times so far).
'Chalet was great and roomy - loved the woodstore. DVDs every evening and good nights' sleep in comfy beds' E&A - Holland
'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&M, Dorking.
You have a beautiful home - we loved all the film posters. Thonon pool recommended. - P,M&M, Birmingham.
Chalet very welcoming and equipped. Lovely location. We had a fab time. - The Gs., Bucks
This is the best accommodation we've stayed in so far. - TB, Morpeth
Owner profile
About the owner
Hi - we are Paul and Marian, John and Julie - neighbours in Lancashire, travel companions and joint owners of Chalet Pelerin. We first skied together in 2003 at a time when we were thinking about buying a holiday home and the idea of a ski chalet emerged over the next year. After one false start (no planning permission) in another area we settled in 2005 on the beautiful Abondance valley and the magnificent Portes du Soleil and moved in on 6 February 2006. We wanted to create a large ski chalet for rental that was also a home from home - and we think we've made a pretty decent job of it. We visit as often as we can in groups large and small to ski, walk, cycle, swim and recharge the batteries in this most peaceful, gorgeous and relaxing setting. And practice our rubbish French.
Year purchased: 2005
Why the owner chose a home in this location
Abondance is a proper farming village with a lovely square which functions all year round unlike some ski areas which are ghost towns out of season. It's easy to reach from Geneva and is only 30 mins from Evian and Thonon on the lake. The Sunday market is terrific. The skiing area is vast, varied (from the very quiet to the very busy), reliable and is benefiting from millions of euros in investment. Traditional alpine farming skills are still in evidence and whilst you can't move for tourists in many alpine areas in the summer these beautiful mountains can virtually be all yours. The autumn colours are dazzling.
Unique benefits of the property
The chalet is equipped with all the comforts of home to a very high standard - including a complimentary drinks tray, a well stocked kitchen, and a large selection of games, music and DVDs. We offer a very personal approach to all our clients, including flexible booking dates, to ensure you have all you need well in advance and an excellent chalet manager to look after any problems during your stay. We provide a comprehensive info pack in advance and in the chalet and guidance on how to get the best of the facilities - but very few rules. We like to think that if we look after our guests they will look after our home.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR2537
Paul Carroll
Tel: (UK) + 44(0)1257 426 166
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7950 074 173
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