La Forge
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About the home
This beautiful ski chalet set over 3 floors offers groups small or large a wonderful ski experience in the Chamonix valley. Situated near the ski pistes of Les Houches (home to the World Cup Kandahar race) this stylish mountain lodge has 7 bedrooms, 7 bath or shower rooms with WC, a sauna, hot tub and is staffed by a team of 3 dedicated to making sure you have a superb holiday experience.
We include a daily MINIBUS service for this property to whizz you to all the excellent ski areas of the Chamonix valley plus out in the evenings too. This chalet is offered on a CATERED basis with hearty breakfast, delicious afternoon tea and a superb evening meal of 4 courses preceded by canapes and aperitifs and including our very drinkable house wines.
We offer FLEXIBLE SKI WEEKENDS and SHORT BREAKS.
We offer EXCLUSIVE chalet weeks or are happy to book the chalet out on a shared basis.
As Owner/Operators of 27 winters in the Chamonix we have a wealth of experience and are dedicated to giving you an excellent ski holiday!
| Size: | Sleeps up to 17, 7 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties House swaps Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 2km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Sauna, Log fire, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 7 Bedrooms, 5 bathrooms of which 2 family bathrooms, 2 en suites and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (6), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 14, Lounge seating for 14 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The chalet is decorated in a chic French country style and illustrates the owners love of collecting. Old ski memorabilia, lovely black and white photo's and original ski posters decorate the walls.
The living area has funky red leather sofa's and cow hide rugs plus a 50" flat screen TV, Wii and Freeview Sky TV. There is a cosy dining area comfortable for 14 persons and we have extension table for larger groups.
There is a cosy wood burning stove and stag antlers adorn the walls.
The light and airy breakfast room has a large pine table and benches, perfect for the hearty breakfast we serve.
The bedrooms are decorated in neutral colours with pretty scatter cushions and top covers whilst crisp white bedlinen and towels are provided for guests. Most bedrooms have superb zip link divans and make excellent Superking double beds (or twins). Each bedroom has either an ensuite shower/wc or adjacent facility with wc.
Additional facilities include our sauna, bubbling hot tub in the garden, laundry facilities, chalet computer, WiFi and our dedicated team to look after you including our talented cook.
Further details outdoors:
A pretty garden which boarders woodland on one side and a twinkling stream. There is a graveled area outside kitchen door, next to the stream where small groups can sit and enjoy an al fresco breakfast! There is a stone terrace the other side of the property with a larger table/chairs and BBQ for lunchtimes, and grassed area.
There is plenty of parking enough for at least 4 vehicles.
There is an idylic 'Mazot' , which doubles as a child's playhouse which smaller children will adore!
In the winter the garden is snow covered so some of the above facilities may not be available.
Further details
Please refer to our own dedicated web site for specific details about booking this property or telephone us on the following numbers;
+44 (0) 800 520 0935
+33 (0) 607 949434
www.huski.com
Conditions
Deposits taken by Credit Card or Debit card. Final balance due 8 weeks prior to arrival.
The Rhone / French Alps / Haute-Savoie region
The Mont Blanc massif offers an adrenalin packed holiday destination both winter and summer!
In winter you could ski 3 countries in one holiday! France, Switzerland and Italy! Boundless pistes and off piste variations including the famous 21km Vallee Blanche trail (with a Guide)
In summer you can walk the 'Tour du Mont Blanc' and visit a host of charming villages and towns whilst admiring stunning Alpine pastures packed with the flora and fauna of the High Alps.
Day trips worth a mention include; Annecy lakes and town, Evian, Geneva, Martigny In Switzerland and Aosta in Italy, all within 1.5hrs drive.
The Chamonix / Les Houches area
Home to the sports of skiing and mountaineering, Chamonix is simply addictive. The dramatic mountains of the Chamonix valley incorporating the Mont Blanc Massif offers breathtaking scenery and make it a stunning setting for any skiing, snowboarding or summer activity holiday. With five separate ski areas scattered along the Chamonix valley, each with its own unique character and the famous off piste Valley Blanche run , every level of skier and snowboarder is amply catered for!
Les Houches is a pretty and unspoilt ski village which nestles just 5km from Chamonix town.
Les Houches in the summer is perfect for mountain biking, hiking and walking.
The Chamonix valley has plenty to offer the non-skier, both rich in history and buzzing with shops, markets, bars, restaurants, exhibitions and festivals. There is also an seemingly unlimited variety of activities, from rock and ice climbing or snow shoe walking to x country and husky sledding. Chamonix is more than just a ski resort - it's a thriving mountain community, offering something for everyone. So join us this winter, you'll find our ski chalets simply gorgeous, our service attentive, our value for money excellent and your holiday experience simply unforgettable.
Les Houches centre is just a few mins by car from La Forge or a 20 min walk. There are a number of excellent restaurants which include a pizzeria, creperie, 2 good French restaurants, 2 'fushion' style brasseries and even an Indian! There are 2 good supermarkets, couple of Boulangeries and a wonderful deli/saucisson shop next to the Bellevue cablecar.
How to get there
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Geneva Airport is just over an hour away by car.
We can offer airport transfers as a supplement to any accommodation booking.
Lyon airport is just over 2 hrs drive. Milan airport is 2.5 hrs drive away (via Mont Blanc tunnel from Aosta valley)
We recommend Easy Jet, Swiss or BA for flights from most UK regional and main airports.
Driving from Calais is an easy drive taking 8 or 9 hours.
Activities near Chamonix
Ski resort location
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 20 Mar 2013 |
Hi Guys Just a brief review of your first class services, The Chef, Kieran. Great food good wit and banter (also will accept ideas and requests) rubbish dancer tho. The... more |
19 Mar 2013 |
Just wanted to say a huge thank-you for an absolutely amazing time at La Forge last week. The chalet was perfect. McLean and Mercedes were the perfect hosts and couldn't have done anything more... more |
14 Feb 2013 |
Our group of six males, varying in age, found this ski chalet an excellent choice to base ourselves. The road journey of one & a half hours from Geneva airport to the ski chalet, seemed a breeze in... more |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 17 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Spring 2012 | 28 Apr 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 1700 | - | - | Flexible |
| Summer 2012 July | 17 Jul 12 | 1 Aug 12 | £ 1900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer 2012 Aug | 1 Aug 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 2200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn | 1 Sep 12 | 1 Nov 12 | £ 1600 | - | - | Flexible |
| WINTER SKI | 13 Dec 12 | 23 Apr 13 | £ 6000 | £ 108 | £ 118 | 3 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
RENTAL RATES are based on 10 adults (plus 2 extra children) in 5 bedrooms. There are an additional 2 ensuite bedrooms which are locked but can be made available for larger groups at a supplement.
We include bed linen and towels but not the final cleaning which is charged at 15 euros per hr as we deem necessary.
The HOT TUB is not included in the rental rates unless by prior arrangement. A maintenance fee of 125 euros per week applies.
WINTER SKI SEASON: We run the chalet as a CATERED SKI CHALET. Please refer to our dedicated web site www.huski.com. Weekly rates start from £595 per person CATERED.
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* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 1 year listed You are contacting Gaby Newman
Languages spoken   The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This house has received 3 reviews from previous guests.  |
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