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4* Apartment in French Speaking Resort in Heart of the Alps
Views Across Rhone Valley and '4 Valleys' Mountain Range
Sleeps 8 (2 Bedrooms)
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Please do scroll down to the guests comments at the bottom of this page to read the testimonials from our guests about our lovely 4* apartment in Veysonnaz. Built in 1998, it has been beautifully maintained with up to date quality in fixtures and fittings. On the 2nd floor, serviced by lift and stairs, it has magnificent views. Veysonnaz is an unspoilt small mountain village with both winter and summer season activities. Linked to the '4 Valleys', it offers superb skiing on 400km of marked piste, 100 lifts and snow canons to guarantee excellent snow conditions. An ideal summer location too with its mountain lakes and beautiful forests. Excellent for hikers, mountain bikers and walkers alike. 300km of signposted mountain paths. Whether you want to be lively and energetic or just sit back quietly and relax, Veysonnaz is the resort for you as it caters for all age groups. Under 2 hours by car/train from Geneva.
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| Rental periods | UK pounds | Swiss francs |
| 30 August - 27 September 2008 | £350 | CHF 770 |
| 27 September - 13 December 2008 | £300 | CHF 660 |
| 13 - 20 December 2008 | £600 | CHF 1320 |
| 20 December 2008 - 3 January 2009 | £1050 | CHF 2310 |
| 3 - 31 January 2009 - SPECIAL OFFER | £500 | CHF 1100 |
| 31 January - 14 February 2009 -SPECIAL OFFER | £600 | CHF 1320 |
| 14 - 28 February 2009 | £950 | CHF 2090 |
| 28 February - 4 April 2009 - SPECIAL OFFER | £600 | CHF 1320 |
| 4 - 18 April 2009 | £500 | CHF 660 |
| 18 April - 23 May 2009 | £300 | CHF 600 |
| 23 May - 27 June 2009 | £350 | CHF 770 |
| 27 June - 29 August 2009 | £400 | CHF 880 |
| 29 August - 26 September 2009 | £350 | CHF 770 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the apartment per week, not per person. 20% off bookings made within one month of departure (except for late deals). Payment can be made in sterling, euros or swiss francs direct to owner or by credit card in CHF to management company. Details will be given once availability of dates has been confirmed.
Changeover day
For weekly bookings - Saturdays. Arrival after 4.00pm, departure by 10.00m.
Shorter stays can be accommodated - please contact for details.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 en-suite with double/twin beds. Approximately 3.35m x 3m. Hair-dryer. Bedroom 2 with twin beds. Approximately 2.7m x 2.45m. Cabin room with 2 bunk beds. 2 double sofa beds in lounge. |
| Bathrooms: | 1 en-suite bathroom with bath/shower and wc. 1 bathroom with shower and wc. Both fully tiled with high quality fittings. |
| Kitchen: | Modern kitchen, fully equipped for self-catering with electric oven and hob, microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, coffee-maker and fondue set for that all important fondue evening! |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine and dryer are available in communal laundry room. |
| Living Rooms: | Warm & inviting with partial wood panelling. Glass fronted wood burning fire. Approx. 6.5x 4m. Comfortably furnished lounge with dining area & fully fitted kitchen. French doors to balcony. Magnificent views. Cable TV, video, DVD & Hi-fi. Games & books. |
| Other: | Secure communal facilities are available to store ski/hiking gear. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
You can take your own bed linen and towels or these can be provided by the management company at approximately CHF20 per person per week. You can clean the apartment yourself or a cleaning service is available through management company at extra cost. |
Notes on accommodation
No smoking and no pets allowed. Underfloor heating. Cot available through management company at extra cost. Large wooden balcony, closely railed up to height of approx 1m, on 2nd floor so parental supervision is recommended for young children.
Please scroll down to the Guest Comments at the bottom to read the testimonials from our guests about our lovely apartment in Veysonnaz, an unspoilt small village linked to the '4 Valleys'.
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- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
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- cable tv,
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- central heating,
- cot
Outside
Large balcony facing west, approx 1.9 x 15m. Table and 6 chairs. Far reaching views of snowcapped mountains and valley of Sion below. Designated parking space adjacent to the apartment.
Coast/Beach
Whilst Veysonnaz cannot offer you the sea, the shores of Lac Leman, one of Switzerland's largest lakes are within an hour's drive.
Golf
6 golf courses within 1 hours drive, 18 hole courses are: Sion; Verbier; Leuk Seuston and Crans-sur-Sierre, 9 hole courses at Sierre and Crans-sur-Sierre. A further 3 nine hole courses within 2 hours drive at Matterhorn; Riederalp and Source du Rhone. The course at Sion, just 20 minutes away is open practically all year round.
Skiing
Breathtaking skiing for all abilities from mid November to mid April. Ski the famous World Cup downhill run - Piste de l'Ours or visit the glacier on Mont Fort. The all encompassing '4 Valleys' Mt Fort pass offers 25 blue, 70 red and 5 black runs serviced by 18 gondolas; 32 chair lifts and 49 surface lifts. Snow cannons ensure excellent conditions. 32km of cross-country slopes. Snowboarding runs and 5km snow shoe treks. 10 minutes walk to gondolas at Veysonnaz or a free ski-bus to Veysonnaz, Thyon and Verbier stops at end of road to apartment. Secure Ski locker facilities in multi storey carpark and by gondola. 3 Ski/Snow board hire/shop and Swiss Ski School for children aged 3 1/2-6 years, and 7 years-adult in Veysonnaz itself. Child care facilities available for 18 months to 3 1/2 years. Please contact for more details and brochures.
Special interest holidays
For summer, just relax and do your own thing walking/biking on 300km of signposted paths in the beautiful mountains or join in with the organised 'Sun & Fun' Activity weeks which run in July & August. Divided into 3 age ranges - 'The Bear Club' 4-8 years is free and offers theme days such as Indians; theatre; pottery; visit to farm and donkey riding. For 9-15 years and adult groups, activities include guided walks; mountain bike tours; football; tennis; wall climbing; BMX; swimmimg and archery. And for all - a night in the Indian Wigwam. In June you can see one of Switzerland's most picturesque customs - the taking of the cows to the high pasture.
Travel
Many ways to travel:
1)Fly to Geneva then 2 hours by train/car from Geneva to Sion + 15 mins drive by car/taxi to Veysonnaz itself. Competitive car hire available from Geneva airport.
2) Ferry/tunnel & self-drive through France.
3)Train/TGV through France to Sion + 15 minutes drive by car/taxi to Veysonnaz itself. At certain times of year, chartered flights do go to Sion. Parking adjacent to apartment and in multi-storey car park by gondolas. Car is not essential unless you wish to explore.
Distances
Historic Sion, Switzerland's oldest town which is only 10km, 15 minutes away, has 2 chateaux, a cathedral and many museums. Full shopping facilities, theatre, cinema, swimming pool. Thermal baths are 30 minutes away at Saillon. Verbier can be reached by car within 1 hour, Mont Blanc within 1.5 hours and Saas Fee, Zermatt within 2 hours. If you wish to travel to Italy, Milan is just 4 hours away.
Further details
Veysonnaz has: Gondola station; 4 sports/hire shops; 3 supermarkets; a bakery; 2 banks; a butchers; a hairdressers; a souvenier shop; 6 restaurants in town and 5 on the slopes; 5 bar/cafes and 2 bar/discos; a relaxation centre offers swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room and massage treatments; Tourist Information Office; Taxi service; garage/petrol station. Resident Doctor; nearest hospital is Sion, 10km away.
Booking notes
A 50% non-returnable deposit is payable on booking with the balance due 6 weeks before the holiday. In the event of cancellation less than 6 weeks beforehand the whole amount will be due. For full terms & conditions, see www.holidayhomes4u.com
A returnable deposit is also required to cover any breakages, etc. We do not provide any form of travel insurance cover and recommend that you take out your own travel insurance. A local 'Taxe de Sejours' of approx £1 per adult per day and 50p per day.
Guest comments
Please see more of our testimonials on our website.
Mr & Mrs F in Aug 08. We enjoyed our stay so much. The apartment was terrific. the views from the balcony were even more dramatic than those on the website, looking down to the valley floor - awesome. Our children aged had a really good time and we would recommend your apartment to any family as an excellent alternative to the usual Costa summer holiday. There was so much to do in the area.
Mr A and family in Dec 07 - Apartment was beyond our expectations - excellent! Your directions made it easy to find. The Valais is just beautiful and we would like to come back very soon.
The G. party in Mar 07 - A fantastic time was had by all. Fab skiing. Amazing views from the apartment - warm and cosy.
The K. party in Feb 07 - Lovely views and good pistes. The information and service from yourselves was excellent and I would recommend your apartment to anyone. The views of the valley are stunning.
For booking and further information
Clare Rigler or Rosie Fenwick
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