Holiday Chalet in Lauchernalp Wiler, Raron District, Valais, Switzerland
Luxury Architect Designed Valais Ski / Summer Chalet
Spectacular Glacier and Mountain Views from All Rooms
Sleeps 6/8 (3 Bedrooms)
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Chalet die Gletscher ‘the glaciers’ is a three storey 6/8 bed luxury Swiss ski chalet with spectacular view from all rooms over the mountains and glaciers of the Lotschental (hidden) Valley – off the Rhone valley close to Verbier and Zermatt. The ski-in walk- out chalet is conveniently located in the 2000m high ancient mountain village of Lauchernalp three minutes from the first ski lift, shops, bars, and restaurants of the 33 kilometre Lauchernalp Ski Field which because of its south-facing slopes and max. height of over 3000m has one of the best all season snow covers in the Valais region – and is ideal for all classes of skiers particularly intermediate and advanced skiers. Built in 2008, Chalet die Gletscher is luxuriously finished and appointed and is a blend of traditional chalet design lines and twenty first century glazing. The chalet is surrounded by mountains which are still snow capped during summer and snowed over in winter.
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| Rental periods | Per Day / Per Week Swiss Franc |
Per Day / Per Week UK Pounds |
| 14 - 30 June 2008 | CF 150 / CF 1050 | £75 / £525 |
| 31 August - 28 November 2008 | CF 135 / CF 945 | £68 / £476 |
| 29 November - 20 December 2008 | CF 195 / CF 1365 | £98 / £686 |
| 20 December - 9 January 2009 | CF 350 / CF 2450 | £175 / £1225 |
| 10 - 30 January 2009 | CF 275 / CF 1925 | £138 / £966 |
| 31 January - 27 February 2009 | CF 345 / CF 2415 | £172 / £1204 |
| 28 February - 15 April 2009 | CF 295 / CF 2065 | £147 / £1029 |
| 16 April - 30 August 2009 | CF 160 / CF 1120 | £80 / £560 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property perday and week in UK pounds / Swiss Francs.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday. Arrivals after 2pm Saturday afternoon. Departures by 11am Saturday morning.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Master bedroom with double bed, dressing room and daybed. Bedroom 2 with double bed. Bedroom 3 with twin beds. Office with day bed. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite to master bedroom with luxury bath, shower over, WC and wash basin. Shower room close to bedrooms 2 and 3 with walk-in shower, WC and wash basin. Cloakroom on living floor has toilet and laundry. |
| Kitchen: | Open plan kitchen with 5 plate hob, built-in microwave, fan forced oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. |
| Utility Room: | Ski raum for interior ski equipment storage and laundry with toilet and Bosch washer and Bosch dryer. |
| Living Rooms: | The top floor study has a desk and day bed. The large middle floor salon with separate sitting and dining areas and mountain views framed by large floor to ceiling windows. Sitting room has an L shaped sofa and recliner armchair. Dining table seats 6/8. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen included and chalet cleaned before and after arrival and during stay as often as you like. |
Notes on accommodation
Three storey building. Ground, middle and third floors. All south-facing with morning and afternoon sun.
No chalet food (meat, vegetables, deli food, beer, wine all groceries can be bought in village shops). 4 village restaurants open all day.
All rooms have air locked doors and windows and under floor central heating. The salon (living room) also has a wood fireplace.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- central heating,
- air conditioning,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- pets accepted
Outside
Summer BBQs can be done from the middle floor balcony or the large ground floor terrace. A small alpine garden with lawn surrounds the chalet – accessible from the large sliding doors onto the middle floor balcony and ground floor terrace.
During summer a car can be parked outside the chalet; during winter the 4km road from Wiler to Lauchernalp village is closed - but covered parking is available next to the Wiler ski lift station and the chalet is only 3 minutes walk form the Lauchernalp villge ski lift station. Transport from the Cable Car to the chalet can be arranged at Wiler when buying your cable car ticket
Golf
Minigolf is available 5 mins from Wiler village at: Minigolf Anlage Blatten, Miniature Golf, 3914 Blatten.
Skiing
Chalet situated 3 minutes walk from ski lift - or ski down to bombardier pickup just below chalet.
The nearby villages of Wiler and Kippel with charming narrow streets and ancient medieval twisted wooden houses surround the cable car that links the 2000m high Lauchernalp village with the villages in the valley below.
The Lotschental ‘hidden valley’ is among the most beautiful in the Vallais region and is located off the Rhone valley between the Berener and Walliser Alps in the UNESCO World Heritage Jungfrau – Aletsch – Bietschorn.
At Lauchernalp Skiing is from the summit [3000metres] to Lauchernalp village over 33km of trails, suitable for all classes of skiers – particularly experienced skiers. The ski lift infrastructure is the best available and waiting times for lifts are minimal on most days and times a weather proof gondola completes the rise to the summit – and to a potential 6km to ski to Wiler village at the cable car base.
Further details
Lauchernalp sits immediately above the town of Wiler; located 5km from the southern end of the Lötschberg rail tunnel [which also carries car trains] and an hourly post bus from the Goppenstein train station complete an easy air/airport train link from Basel and Bern. Geneva is a 2 hour drive, or slightly longer by train, via Brig, and Zurich is a 3 hour drive.
Chalet die Gletscher is situated opposite the Bietschhorn glacier which sits in the centre of the sitting room and bedroom windows - and the kitchen and dining areas of the salon overlook of the spectacular Lotschental glacier.
The chalet is an excellent base for visiting the 30 kilometre long UNESCO listed Aletsch glacier in the neighbouring Rhone valley – for which you should allocate an entire day’s visit.
Ideal for summer walking, reading, writing, mountain climbing or just plain relaxing in the sun - the chalet has direct car access via a sealed road from Wiler which is located at the base of the valley with the cable car – but is only accessible by carduring winter snows when the summer road provides an excellent 4 kilometre ski run to Wiler from Lauchernalp village.
On both sides of the chalet can be found an excellent range of summer and autumn walking paths – some with inns to quench your thirst – and some with icy cold mountain water streams so refreshing after a brisk walk.
The village itself has several delightful restaurants within walking distance of the chalet – including Restaurant Bartsunna which has both Italian and Swiss cuisine and Zudillii which has a great cocktail bar and dining room.
Within the valley are 22 restaurants including those in the medieval valley towns of Wiler and Kippel/Ferden accessible by cable car. Lauchernalp village also has its own grocery shop by the cable car and mini supermarkets are also available in nearby Wiler.
Booking notes
Payment conditions: 50% deposit if making reservation at least two months before weekly rental commences. 50% balance payable one month before booking date commences. 100% payment if reservation made in less than two months of commencement of weekly rental. All payments are made directly to the owner and may be made to a bank account in the UK (see sterling rates) or Switzerland (see Swiss francs). Booking procedure book website.
For booking and further information
Alex Barlow
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)7795 341 274
Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)207 732 7037
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