Apartment in Beautiful Alpine Village

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 534 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Domaine de Balme Ski Area1 min walk
Les Grands Montets Ski Area1 min walk
Aiguille du Midi Cable Car16 min drive
Geneva (GVA-Cointrin Intl.)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The apartment is in a building which was once a small hotel in the old village of Le Tour at the head of the Chamonix valley. The village has 2 bars/restaurants and is 2km from the larger village of Argentiere where there is a supermarket and a good variaty of other shops, bars and restaurants. Le Tour gets a lot more sun than other areas around Chamonix because it is in a higher and more open part of the valley. The windows look onto the old church and some very picturesque old houses, it is also possible to see the Le Tour Glacier. The apartment has parking just in front of the garden and is just 50 meters from the ski area car park. The Le Tour Gondola which is open in the summer for access for walking, mountain biking and the mountain restaurant is just a 2 minute walk from the apartment. From the Chamonix valley it is easy to explore other parts of the Alps. The Aosta valley is just the other side of the Mont Blanc Tunnel and Switzerland is just over the Coll de Montets.

Property manager

Alastair Dawson

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Clean up after dog and just over the summer time.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

This apartment is located in Le Tour, a neighbourhood in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, and is in the mountains. While the natural beauty of Aiguille du Midi and Mont Blanc can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Aiguille du Midi Cable Car. Chamonix Ice Rink and Montenvers Tram are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

What's nearby

Domaine de Balme Ski Area - 1 min walk
Les Grands Montets Ski Area - 1 min walk
Aiguille du Midi Cable Car - 16 min drive
Sea of Ice - 41 min drive
Brevent-Flegere Ski Area - 48 min drive

Getting around

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Montroc-le-Planet Station - 14 min walk
Sion (SIR) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

Boulangerie l'Al'Pain - 4 min drive
Aux Dix Vins - 5 min drive
Le Rencard - 4 min drive
Refuge Du Col De Balme - 46 min drive
Tendance Foehn - 38 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Apartment in Beautiful Alpine Village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Apartment in Beautiful Alpine Village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apartment in Beautiful Alpine Village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Apartment in Beautiful Alpine Village located?

Located in Le Tour, this apartment building is steps away from Les Grands Montets Ski Area, Domaine de Balme Ski Area and Charamillon Gondola. Tour du Mont Blanc and Les Autannes Ski Lift are also within 2 miles (3 km). Chamonix-Mont-Blanc Montroc-le-Planet Station is 14 minutes by foot and Montroc-le-Planet Station is 14 minutes.

9.2

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

9 Mar 2019

really comfortable, well equipped and good location.

Alastair, the owner, has put a lot of thought into this lovely and well equipped apartment. the single bedroom has a very comfortable double bed and there are plenty of additional bed spaces with pull out bed and bed settee in the living room for a family happy to share the open space. The bathroom is lovely and a lot of thought has gone into the unusually (for this size apartment in the Alps) well laid out kitchen area. For skiers it's a very short walk to the telicabine and an even shorter walk from the bottom of the nursery slope back to the apartment.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

3 Mar 2019

A great Stay

The apartment is in a great location within the old pretty village of Le Tour. It is close to the beginners area Valmoraine which was perfect for teaching my 3 year old. There is a free small drag lift and it’s the best area to learn in the valley. The apartment itself was well equipped if you choose to cook. It was clean and there were little extra things provided like soap, plenty of loo roll, washing up liquid, bin liners and also a fast free WiFi internet. The only thing it hasn’t got is some outside space where to enjoy the sunshine. Le Tour is the sunniest area in the valley but it makes up for this as it lies within the petty hamlet of the old village. We would recommend this home away destination and hope to return.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Paula Jane S.

20 Feb 2018

Excellent apartment

Had a fabulous stay in this ideally situated apartment in the centre if Le Tour.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kate D.

5 Sept 2016

Lovely compact apartment

It is a lovely apartment with everything that we needed. The washing machine was a welcome addition. It was a good size for two people. Access to a lovely garden with fabulous views down the valley and of Mont Blanc. The owner was very helpful and have great information about the apartment and directions and access. Really enjoyed our stay here and hope to be back soon.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gillian R.

2 Aug 2015

Well appointed apartment in an idyllic location

We booked this apartment as a base for my wife to run the Mont Blanc marathon, with pre-event training walks and runs in the area. It is also a great base for rock climbing and mountaineering trips and of course skiing in winter. It was a great location and the apartment met our needs in every way, with abundant hot water, well equipped kitchen and a generally relaxing environment after our trips. Since we had great weather we enjoyed relaxing in the garden as well. Highly recommended.

About the host

Hosted by Alastair Dawson

I am a ski instructor currently working on Cairngorm in Scotland. Some years ago I was given the opportunity to work for the Evolution 2 ski school in Chamonix and spent 5 very happy winters teaching skiing in the Chamonix valley and living in the apartment in Le Tour. In summer I have been working as an outdoor instructor for the almost 30 years but now spend most of my time doing woodwork and gardening at my home in the Grampian foothills in Aberdeenshire. I try to spend at least a month at the apartment each winter and a couple of weeks in the summer and autumn, walking, cycling and climbing.