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East view of Lac de Champex

Residence Le Grand Combin

Champex Lac enjoys a unique setting, situated on a col between the foothills of the mountains around the Trient glacier, part of the Mont Blanc area and the totally isolated Catogne. This beautiful family resort provides majestic tranquillity. Residence ‘Le Grand Combin’, situated on the edge of the pretty lac de Champex was originally a Victorian hotel and in 2007 was totally renovated to provide 8 apartments. The internal floor area is 123sqm with 18sqm of balcony, providing stunning views over Les Grand Combins, Mont Blanc Massif, Lac de Champex and Les Dents du Midi. The south and east facing aspect of the property provides natural light from dawn to dusk making the open living pace a bright and warm area. There is parking immediately both outside and inside the building, with lift access direct to the apartment. Local skiing is excellent with 25km of pistes and extensive off piste. By car, Verbier can be reached in 30 mins, Chamonix in 45 mins and Villars in 1 hour.

Floor plan of apartment

Open plan kitchen & living area

 

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Notes on prices
Prices are weekly rates, includes linen and cleaning (at end of stay), but does not include tourist tax (see booking notes).
Multiple weeks can be negotiated subject to availability and seasonal periods. Long let available on a yearly basis - Swiss Francs 33,000 per annum, which does not include utilities, cleaning or laundry or taxes.

Changeover day
Saturday to Saturday. Arrival 4pm and departure 10am, unless otherwise agreed.

Accommodation

 

Notes on accommodation
The apartment is decorated and furnished to a very high standard, with solid wooden floors throughout save for tiles in the bathrooms and kitchen. Except for the French farm oak dining table, all the wooden furniture is of a contemporary style made of Brazilian waxed pine. The apartment has a home from home feel, with an emphasis on leisure and comfort in a contemporary context. Dimmer lights and a wood burning fire add ambience and warmth to the living room. Outdoor summer furniture is provided for outdoor dining and enjoyment of the exceptional views.

Amenities/Facilities provided

 

Accessibility
The building is accessed at ground level to the front, through a code entry communal door and to the rear through the garage either via a separate door or an electronically controlled entrance. The apartment is either accessed via stairs or directly by lift.

Outside
The living area has access to 2 balconies - one east and the other south facing from where the sun can be enjoyed all day. The master bedroom has access to the east balcony and the house bathroom and bunk room has access to separate south facing balconies. The east balcony has views of Les Grand Combins and the south balcony of the Lac de Champex, Mont Blanc Massif & Les Dent du Midi.

Golf
There are a number of golf courses within an hours drive - but the closest are Sion & Verbier approx 30 mins. Situated in the heart of the Rhône valley in the plains of the Grand-Champsec, Sion Golf Club enjoys a wonderful sunny climate. Its 18 holes extend over 42 acres and are overlooked by the castles of Valère and Tourbillon. The golf course, bordered by the Rhône to the north and the Borgne forest to the east, is full of interesting challenges. Devoid of unnecessary or manmade obstacles, the course has large fairways and ample greens. There is a first class driving range together with a restaurant and bar.

In Verbier, the course has been built at an altitude of 1600m. This mountain course dominates the area with each hole providing stunning views of the surrounding mountain ranges, Combin, Rogneux & Mont-Blanc. This singular aspect of course design makes the walking easy and a round of golf enjoyable for players of all ages.

Skiing
Champex provides excellent skiing opportunities for all levels & is best recommended for beginners, intermediates, families and skiiers looking for challenging offpiste and tree skiing. The ski touring is particulary good. The pisted areas are served by 4 lifts and covers 25km of varied uncrowded terrain, from a level of 2,200m at La Breya. Its north facing aspect provides a long season with good quality snow that many south facing resorts lack late in the season. Skiiers from nearby resorts, such as Verbier come to Champex to enjoy the uncrowded off piste where fresh snow can be found long after a snow fall.

With the purchase of a Valais Ski Card, and a driving time of approximately 30 mins, the extensive areas of the 4 valleys and the Grand St Bernand area can be accessed from Verbier (via Le Chable) and Super St Bernard, with the latter offering excellent off piste possibilities.Within an hours drive, the Swiss Port du Soleil and the Chamonix Valley can also be enjoyed.

Travel
Approx 1½ - 1¾ hour’s from Geneva airport, where a hire car can be rented. Make sure you arrive before 11:30pm to pick up your car as the rental desks shut at that time. Alternatively, from the airport, there is a train to Martigny and then a 15 min taxi journey, or continue on the train to Osieres and take the Saint Bernard Express.

Distances
By car: Geneva 1½-1¾ hour’s. Lausanne 1-1¼ hour’s. Montreux 30-40 mins. Martigny 15 mins. Verbier and Sion 30 mins. Saint Bernard 40 mins. Chamonix 1 hour.
Immediately outside the building is the entrance road to the village from Osieres (which is 9km down the valley) and the bus stop for the Saint-Bernard Express. Across the road is the eastern edge of the Lac de Champex. In the immediate vicinity is a mechanical repair garage (opposite), a bar/cafe and small hotel (next door) with a cafe.

Further details
Champex is quite unique - its stunning location gives the sense of unspoilt wilderness yet benefits from its proximity to the Rhone Valley, France and Italy. Its offers many possibilities for a fantastic all year round holiday, from peace and tranquillity to action packed mountain sports.
Please view www.champex.info for further information on the resort and activities that can be enjoyed throughout the year together with a photo library.
Skiing in the winter and walking in the summer are the traditional past times, but there is so much more to enjoy. The scenery is breathtaking and there is much to explore and enjoy - there is something for everyone. There is plenty of wonderful sightseeing within an hour's drive, including historic castles, botanical gardens, internationally reputed art galleries and music festivals, shopping, golf, mountain biking, sailing, boat trips on lac lemain, excellent cuisine, wine tasting and thermal baths.
Champex is well served with restaurants, bars, a small supermarket, 2 boulangeries and a chacuterie. There is also a sports shop which sells and rents ski/hiking/climbing equipment. Internet facilities are available at one of the hotels. A branch of the Swiss ski school operates in the village in the winter & guides can be organised from Maison du Sport Verbier. Champex never fails to captivate its visitors who leave touched by its charm and refreshed by its tranquillity.

Booking notes
Weekly rates include utilities, linen and cleaning (at end of stay). Multiple weeks and long term rentals can be negotiated subject to availability. Booking handled by local agent. Non refundable deposit of 50% is required on booking, with the balance on arrival. Credit card details taken as collateral against damage. No pets or smoking is permitted. Tourist tax CHF 1.80 pppn (CHF0.90 for child 6-16).

Guest comments
In the short time that I have owned my apartment, I have had a number of guests, all of whom have marvelled at what Champex has had to offer.

‘Every time I stay in Champex I unwind quickly from the stress of city life in London. The air is so clear & sweet - I sleep so well. I just love the views and the mountains with so much to do. I can never get bored here and I just love the apartment. You have put your heart and soul into it’. Miss VP from London

‘Champex is a truly special place with stunning scenery. I really enjoyed the ski touring and I will certainly come again. Since returning to work, I feel so refreshed and haven't stopped talking about the holiday’ Mr PM from London

‘This was our 1st time in Switzerland so we didn't know what to expect. We arrived at night & found the apartment both warm & welcoming. When we woke up in the morning we were stunned by the scenery. We loved Champex & especially the thermal baths at Saillon!’. Mr & Mrs A - Jersey

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