Ski Holidays Chalet Apartment in Verbier, Valais, Swiss Alps
Chalet Apartment, Patio & Lawn with Mountain Views
Quiet Situation - Adjacent Principal Gondola Lifts, Bars, Shops
Sleeps 2/6 (1 Bedroom)
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Les Fauvettes is a wood-clad chalet of 11 apartments. Ours is lower ground floor facing west through french windows to the mountains, great for sundowners and bbq's on patio & lawn. The main 'Medran' gondolas are just 100 metres away, giving almost ski-in/ski-out convenience from Xmas to Easter to the huge 4-valleys system. There are lots of shops, bars etc. nearby, and the town centre is just 600 metres away. In summer, the lifts are run, giving access to tremendous walks and views of the Matterhorn round to Mt Blanc at up to 3,300m/11,000ft. The town runs an internationally renowned 2-week music festival and other events in summer, & a superb sports centre for swimming (indoors & heated outdoors pools), tennis, skating etc. Golf:a testing par-70 scenic course, & Crans Montana 45 mins, mountain biking, hang gliding etc. Vineyards are not far below, giving an idea of the summer climate - touring to Italy via the St Bernard, or Chamonix via the Forclaz are lovely easy day tours.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | Up to 4 Occupants, for the apartment, per week |
| Any day - Sat 20 December | £525 Negotiable |
| 20 - 27 December | £825 |
| 27 December - 3 January | £850 |
| 3 - 10 January | £675 |
| 10 - 17 January | £720 |
| 17 - 24 January | £775 |
| 24 - 31 January | £820 |
| 31 January - 7 February | £840 |
| 7 - 21 February | £865 |
| 21 February - 11 April | £820 |
| June | £350 |
| July / August | £450 |
| September | £350 |
Notes on prices
Winter: Rental Saturday - Saturday. Arrival 2pm, departure 10am. 5th and 6th occs - £45 and £40 resp. 10% reduction for 2 weeks or more. Summer: dates flexible, deduct £60 3 occs. £110 2 occs. (Minibus e.g. £165 contribution, drivers 25 yrs+).
Changeover day
Winter - Saturday (arrive) 2pm - Saturday (depart) 10am
Summer completely flexible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | The bedroom has a double bed & a pair of adult-sized bunks, quality mattresses, separated by a curtain; 2 large fitted wardrobes; goose down duvets; mirrors & shelves; fitted carpet. |
| Bathrooms: | The bathroom is fully tiled with WC, sink, bath with shower and curtain. |
| Kitchen: | 4-ring electric cooker & oven with grill; fan extractor; fridge; microwave; cupboards & 'welsh' dresser; etc. (at one end of living room). |
| Utility Room: | Communal utility room with coin-op washing machine & tumble dryer; communal ski room. |
| Living Rooms: | Mellow pine panels, oval table, 4 fixed 4 folding dining chairs, tiled floor, rug in lounge area. King-size 3-seater/double sofabed, drawer unit, curtain divides from dining end, 2 sgl easy chairs, TV (Eng channels). Wi-Fi, DVD, Cd hi-fi, metered phone. |
| Other: | Tiled hall with boot rack, wardrobe, benches, coat hanging; private cellar to store cases, etc. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Duvet covers, sheets, 1 bath towel pp/pw + kitchen linen; cleaning between change-overs; Verbier pp/night tourist tax included. |
Notes on accommodation
Accommodation is best for up to 4; hot water is from a night-store tank, so runs short - quick showers in afternoon needed.
The sofabed is excellent - quick to convert, very comfortable, and does not sag!
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- cable tv,
- tv,
- telephone,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- barbecue
Outside
Paved patio beneath balconies with picnic table & benches, portable barbecue, 3 assorted sunloungers/deckchairs.
Golf
Verbier has a testing par-70 course on the upper outskirts of town. You are taken up to the first tee by minibus, then gradually descend through the first 14 holes, after which use a buggy (Fr15) to complete the final 4 holes, where a bit of uphill journey is involved. Sion & Crans Montana are about 45 mins away - and if you borrow our minibus for your holiday from Geneva, there is plenty space for clubs etc. There is also a well-maintained par-3 course in town.
Skiing
Verbier is one of the most highly regarded ski resorts in the world, with a huge ski area on the '4-Valleys' lift pass, altitude range 1,500m/5,000ft - 3,330m/11,000ft, fully integrated. Much upgrading of lifts has made long queueing history, and the extensive amount of medium blue & red run skiing at high altitude gives assured skiing for all abilities throughout the season. Powder opportunities are immense. Great boarders park. Also, for the better skier, a day at the Super St Bernard area (suppl't on the lift pass), is a must-do, with challenging red & black runs on its north side, and a 10 km off-piste marked run (conditions permitting) down into Italy on the south, returning by coach through the St B. tunnel. Family lift pass v.g. value: e.g. children various discounts, depending on age, then additional 15% reduction for family of 3 or more for 3-day or greater passes; (6-day pass 07 - 08: Verbier Fr280, 4-Valleys Fr331).
Travel
Our deluxe minibus is parked walking distance Geneva airport and may be borrowed for a contribution to expenses. Geneva Airport is 160kms/100miles approx mostly autoroute, 1.5-2 hours driving. The final road up is in no danger from avalanche, so access in/out is not under undue threat. Train option - wheel baggage from carousel to train, change at Martigny, bus or gondola from Le Chable to Verbier. By car, Verbier is one of the closest Alpine resorts, possible in one day from UK.
Distances
Aosta, Roman walled town through/over St Bernard, 120km/75 m; Chamonix, Mt Blanc over Forclaz Pass (French National Park), 130km/80m; Montreux 90km/60m; Evian, Rhone Glacier, Crans/Montana, Zermatt, all +/- 1 hour.
Further details
Many upmarket jewellery & clothing shops in Verbier; Pub Mt Fort & Fer a Cheval pizzeria (both 3 min walk from apt.) compulsory for young crowd; Chez Simon, Chez Dany's, Cabane Mt Fort best character stops on the mountain for skiers & walkers. Credit cards OK nearly everywhere. Big supermarkets below town centre v.g. - Denner Discount for world wines at v. low prices.
Our fully insured Toyota Hiace 9-seat minibus is parked near Geneva Airport, has winter tyres & snow chains, and can be borrowed for a contribution to its running costs. (see weblink below for more details)
Booking notes
Please note we only accept bookings from couples, families etc. No all-male groups, and the principal renter must be over 25. We will hold specific dates for a few days. To confirm, £100 deposit per week booked. Balance, plus £100 refundable breakage/key deposit, due 6 weeks before departure, after receipt of which we send a pack of instructions, maps, keys in good time. The deposit, less charges for (metered) phone, extra laundry used, etc., will be refunded after keys returned.
Guest comments
'very enjoyable again'
'excellent organisation'
'superb situation, minibus very useful'
For booking and further information
Graham and Gerda Lucas
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1494 881864
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