Beautiful Chalet in "Family Friendly" Les Collons, Valais
Peaceful Location, Superb Views, Perfect for Winter Skiing and Summer Biking/Walking Holidays
Sleeps 4/6 (2 Bedrooms)
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In a secluded spot, overlooking the valley with superb views of the Matterhorn, this charming Swiss chalet comfortably sleeps 6. With a sauna, the open-plan kitchen/dining/living area with wood burner opens onto a balcony overlooking the 30ft private garden and the stunning valley beyond. The chalet is at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac between Les Collons and Les Masses. The chairlifts and facilities of both resorts - restaurants, bars and supermarkets - are less than a 2 min drive/ short shuttle bus ride from the end of the road. The resort of Thyon is a 5 min drive up the mountain and the town of Sion is a 20 min drive. In the winter, the skiing at Les Collons is family friendly with wide, open slopes (and at 1800m - snow sure from Nov to Apr) but a few chairlifts away the more challenging slopes of the Four Valleys are easily accessible. In the summer, the sun-drenched chalet offers fresh mountain air and tranquillity with good walking and biking around the local area.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 3 December 2011 - 17 December 2011 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 17 December 2011 - 7 January 2012 | £950 | 7 | ||
| 7 January 2012 - 28 January 2012 | £525 | 7 | ||
| 28 January 2012 - 3 March 2012 | £775 | 7 | ||
| 3 March 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £475 | 7 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 21 April 2012 | £475 | 7 | ||
| 21 April 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £400 | 7 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 9 June 2012 | £550 | - | ||
| 9 June 2012 - 14 July 2012 | £400 | - | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 8 September 2012 | £550 | - | ||
| 8 September 2012 - 1 December 2012 | £400 | - |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the chalet per week in UK Pounds, self-catered. Changeover day is Saturday. Prices do not include cleaning (an additional cost).
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday. The cleaners can arrive from 10am on departure day so guests need to be ready to vacate the chalet from then. Guests are asked to arrive no earlier than 4pm on their arrival day to allow plenty of time to clean the chalet.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed and wardrobe. Bedroom 2 with twin beds and a wardrobe. Mezzanine with twin beds and chest of drawers. |
| Bathrooms: | Family bathroom with WC, bath and shower attachment, sink and separate sauna. Separate WC on mezzanine. |
| Kitchen: | Cooker, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, electric griddle, kettle, coffee machine and toaster. |
| Utility Room: | Boiler room in basement useful for drying out ski boots and clothing. Brand new washing machine and separate tumble dryer in the basement. |
| Living Rooms: | Open-plan, triple-aspect living/dining area with comfortable seating for 5, a wood burner and dining seating for 6. There is a flat screen TV for use with a DVD player and an I-Station (I-Pod Player with built-in speakers). |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
The chalet is cleaned after each hire for 135CHF (aprx £90GBP). Bed linen can be hired for 25CHF (£16.50GBP) per person (both payable 8 wks prior to holiday with balance), although guests are welcome to bring their own bedding. Guests provide own towels. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board tv internet access central heating cot high chair barbecue |
| Location Type: | rural mountain |
Notes on accommodation
Amenities also include a wood burner fire, a DVD player and TV (not satellite TV), a CD player, an I-Station (I-Pod player with built-in speakers), a hair dryer and a 6-person sauna. Chalet suitable for children as gardens are private and secluded. No dogs allowed in the chalet.
Accessibility
Chalet not suitable for wheelchair users as there are 40+ steps down to access chalet from parking space and cul-de-sac.
Outside
30ft garden extends around 2 sides of the chalet.
Skiing
Les Collons (and the surrounding area of Les Masses and Thyon) is a skiers and boarders paradise with access to the Four Valleys and 410km of pistes, including breathtaking descents from Mont-Fort and the world famous Piste de l’Ours, venue of 25 World Cup races. The local area caters for all levels of skiers from beginners and young children who will enjoy learning to ski around the lower slopes of Les Collons to the more adventurous off-piste skiers who will find infinite powder to explore and even a snow park. Visitors can ski to Verbier in a couple of hours but there is plenty of skiing and boarding to be had locally, with much less queuing! The Les Masses chair lift is 800m away or a 2 min drive from the chalet (or a shuttle bus from the end of the road will take you to either Les Masses or Les Collons). There are ski schools in both Les Collons and Thyon 2000 and local ski hire/sports shops.
Travel
Sion is the nearest airport, 20 mins drive. Geneva airport is a 2 hour drive away - a journey which takes in stunning mountain ranges alongside Lake Geneva and views over the Rhone Valley. Flight time from the UK to Geneva is 1 1/4 hours.
Distances
2 mins drive to Les Collons and Les Masses - the closest resorts with restaurants, bars and supermarkets. 5 mins drive to Thyon (up the mountain) - a larger resort with a swimming pool and many other facilities. There is a frequent shuttle bus from the top of the cul de sac to Les Collons - at the time of writing this leaves in the morning at 08.20&10.20 and returns at 16.15&17.20. Chalet is 20 mins drive to Sion - nearest larger town. Car hire is highly recommended for a stay in this chalet.
Further details
In the summer the pastures burst into bloom and you are surrounded by the beautiful flora and fauna and fruit trees in the Valais. Sample the quality local wines on a guided wine-tasting tour. Explore the numerous marked hiking paths, horse-riding, mountain-biking and golf. Visit the historic capital town of Sion with its impressive hill-top castles. Take a trip up to the imposing Grande Dixence Dam - the highest in Europe. Relax in the therapeutic thermal baths and spas at Saillon Les Bains and Leukerbad.
Booking notes
A 50% deposit secures a booking (non-refundable in case of cancellation). Final payment is due 8 wks before arrival (after this non-refundable) with the cleaning & optional linen charge & tourist tax. We also request a cheque for £200GBP as security which we don't cash and shred subject to the chalet being left in good condition, no breakages and the key being left in the safe. We reserve the right to cancel the booking due to forces beyond our control - in this case a full refund will be given.
Guest comments
'Many thanks; you have a lovely chalet and we really enjoyed our visit.'
'We've left your fantastic chalet after a week of unbroken sunshine. Thanks very much.'
'The chalet was awesome.'
'The views are wonderful as is the cosy feeling of the chalet. We really enjoyed the skiing, the relaxed comfort and have no hesitation in recommending your chalet to others.'
'Just a quick note to express our delight at your lovely chalet. We had a really super time and enjoyed all the chalet and surrounding area had to offer.'
'Just to let you know we had the most wonderful holiday at your chalet. Everything was perfect and we've returned home feeling very relaxed. Thank you for making your piece of paradise available to others.'
'We just got back from the chalet - we had a great time, what a brilliant location and a view to die for.'
'We love your place so much! We may stay forever! Thank you.'
Owner profile
About the owner
Peter and Kathryn Deaner live in a pretty village in the Warwickshire countryside near to Stratford upon Avon with their 2 children (age 6 and 4). They searched across Europe looking for their perfect second home and found Chalet La Renardiere. They love Les Collons for skiing as it is so brilliant for all ski abilities, with lots of blue runs for the children to explore and more adventurous runs close by. In the Summer, the beauty of the Alps all around is breathtaking with plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy. This is their perfect piece of paradise.
Year purchased: 2007
For booking and further information
Property Ref SZ65
Kathryn Deaner
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)7976 641310
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