Ski Holiday Apartment in Leukerbad (Loeche les Bains), Valais, Switzerland
Spacious two bedroom chalet style apartment with superb views in this year round resort
Peaceful location close to the heart of this renowned mountain spa resort
Sleeps 4/6 (2 Bedrooms)
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Les Naturelles is a small well-catered development of chalet style apartments situated within a few minutes' walk of the picturesque village centre of Leukerbad with its numerous hotels, restaurants and shopping facilities. Leukerbad is in a dramatic mountain setting at an altitude of 1400 metres with access by cable cars to 2700 metres and 70km of downhill and cross country ski slopes. It is renowned as a climatic health and sports resort with 22 thermal pools, numerous steam baths and whirlpools, ideal relaxation after a day's skiing or mountain walking/biking. The largest thermal spa in Europe, Leukerbad is popular all year round for those who enjoy all of the Alpine outdoor actitivities together with the opportunity to relax and take advantage of the numerous spa facilities offered in the village.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | UK Sterling | Swiss Francs |
| 23 August - 13 December 2008 | £485 | 994 CHF |
| 13 - 20 December 2008 | £570 | 1169 CHF |
| 20 December 2008 - 3 January 2009 | £820 | 1680 CHF |
| 3 - 31 January 2009 | £570 | 1169 CHF |
| 31 January - 28 February 2009 | £820 | 1680 CHF |
| 28 February - 4 April 2009 | £570 | 1169 CHF |
| 4 April - 27 June 2009 | £485 | 994 CHF |
| 27 June - 29 August 2009 | £570 | 1169 CHF |
| 29 August - 12 December 2009 | £485 | 994 CHF |
| 12-19 December 2009 | £570 | 1169 CHF |
| 19 December 2009 - 2 January 2010 | £820 | 1680 CHF |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds and Swiss Francs. Normal lettings are from Saturday to Saturday. Shorter stays possible other than peak periods. Discounts for 2nd week or longer stays.
Changeover day
Bookings are taken from Saturday to Saturday during high season. Shorter stays possible during off-peak. Arrival after 4pm and departure by 9am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with twin beds. Bedroom 2 with double bed. Main room with 2 single sofa beds. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite shower room to bedroom 1 with shower, wc and basin. En-suite wc and basin to bedroom 2. Additional shower room with shower, wc and basin |
| Kitchen: | Modern kitchen with cooker, hob, fridge, and dishwasher. |
| Utility Room: | There is a separate utility room for the use of residents with washing and drying machines. |
| Living Rooms: | Main dining/living room with cable TV (inc. English language channels), telephone and radio opening on to a spacious balcony with eating area. There are two sofa beds. |
| Other: | Covered garage. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bed linen and towels are provided and included in the price. There is a maid service which will deal with cleaning the apartment after your stay for which an additional charge is made to be settled direct on departure. |
Notes on accommodation
The apartment is located on the fourth floor accessible directly by lift and stairs from the garage. The building is centrally heated with additional underfloor heating. The concierge service is able to organise delivery of breakfast items including fresh bread provided that orders are placed beforehand. Swiss raclette and fondue equipment is also available for use within the apartment for a small charge so that you can enjoy an authentic Swiss dinner during your stay. Broadband internet access is also available. Suitable for children. We regret no smoking in the apartment.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- cable tv,
- telephone,
- internet access,
- central heating
Accessibility
The property has wheelchair access.
Outside
The apartment has two spacious balconies with eating areas with superb views of the valley and towards the village centre. There is a children's play area in the grounds with a play room in the building.
Golf
There is an 18-hole golf course in the nearby town of Leuk (20 min by car). Alternatively the famous 18 hole Severiano Ballesteros course at Crans Montana, the finest in the Alps, is located less than an hour's drive away by car.
Skiing
The apartment is less than 5 minutes walk from the main Torrent cable car which takes you up to the main downhill ski slopes. Leukerbad has some 70 km of downhill and cross-country ski runs suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced skiers. Advanced skiers will also enjoy the challenges of the extensive off-piste. A shuttle bus service operates to take you to the Gemmi lift at the other side of the village which gives access to the Gemmi Pass and superb cross-country skiing on the Daubensee.
Special interest holidays
In addition to the winter sport facilities available including ice-skating and curling, Leukerbad is an ideal year round resort with mountain biking, fishing and limitless hiking and climbing opportunities. The historic Route Gemmi is a two-hour hiking route over the Gemmi Pass, offering a unique panorama of the Valaisan Alps with idyllic glacial lakes. For those less adventurous, there are many jogging and walking trails set out in and around Leukerbad and surrounding villages and there is a literary festival held annually in the summer. The spa facilities in the village are amongst the most extensive in Europe with two thermal baths offering a wide range of health and beauty treatments all year round.
Travel
Leukerbad is accessible by train and bus from Geneva airport and from Sion airport (direct flights to Sion from the UK in the winter only). Trains leave Geneva airport terminal every hour for Leuk and the journey time is about 2hrs. On arriving at Leuk a connecting bus service will take you up the valley to Leukerbad (approximately 20 min).
Altenatively if you wish to drive from the airport Leukerbad is approximately two hours drive from both Geneva and Milan airports.
Distances
Leukerbad is part of the so called "Matterhorn State" along with Zermatt, Saas Fee and Crans Montana all of which can be easily reached by car. In the valley are the historic towns of Sierre (25 min) and Sion (40 min), both offering a variety of shopping and cultural facilities, together with the many wine making villages of the Valais. Visit the unspoilt traditional mountain villages of Guttet-Feschel, Albinen and Erschmatt or enjoy a stroll in the Parc Naturel Pfyn-Fing.
Further details
Leukerbad is well catered for in terms of shopping and restaurant facilities all of which are within easy walking distance of the apartment. There are many children's activities organised all year round by the tourist office including excursions on horseback, forest games and painting and theatre ateliers. Guided walks are also organised into the surrounding mountains and to the source of the thermal waters. Weekly welcome drinks and wine tasting evenings are offered in the village square and a wide range of day spa packages are available within the village spa complex throughout the year. The sports complex offers indoor tennis, squash and badminton courts together with ice skating rink and swimming pool.
Booking notes
25% deposit at the time of booking which will be refunded in full in the event of cancellation with 6 weeks' notice, with the balance payable 2 weeks before your stay commences. Please check availability with us and we will confirm the booking with the concierge at Les Naturelles.
For booking and further information
Andrew Readman
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)20 7928 0739
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7769 655009
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