Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) Hen or stag parties Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 0.25 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Newly refurbished and redecorated ground floor studio with sunny patio and shared garden. Ideal for a couple with a comfortable convertible double sofa, with plenty of cooking facilities, and a good bathroom, with bath and shower combined. Fridge freezer, electric hob, portable cooker, microwave oven. Satellite TV, DVD. Terrace. There is a private car park if you are driving, but with the town centre only 5 minutes walk and the ski bus system less than a couple, it is not necessary.
Massive feature of this apartment is it's location, being literally just over the road from Chamonix's nursery slopes, where you can access the main lift system. So this is a ski in and out property.
Ideal for both summer and winter breaks
Les Charmoz
Outside Les Charmoz
Living and Dining area
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The Rhone / French Alps / Haute-Savoie region
Chamonix is probably best known as the skiing and alpine capital of the world. As a destination it has a reputation for the extreme and this, whilst undoubtedly true, can mask a wide array of sporting and leisure activities (particularly in summer), peace and quiet, great nightlife, and superb scenery that can be enjoyed at whichever pace suits you. Chamonix is the perfect place to come for a weekend break or a week's holiday. In fact there is so much to do out here many people decide not to go back! The town is at the foot of Mont-Blanc and following introduction of skiing in the early 1900s Chamonix hosted the first winter Olympic Games in 1924.
Chamonix / Chamonix Town Centre area
Chamonix is best known for its extreme skiing, climbing and mountain biking. This busy activity mecca is popular most of the year round with tourists clambering for a glimpse of Mont Blanc. There are fabulous walking trails all over the valley. The climbing is spectacular with the highlight being the annual world championships in July. Mountain biking is very popular and the golf course here is of a very high standard with excellent facilities. The walking and running trails are world famous with the ultimate 'Ultra Trail' - of 154km which is known as Le tour du Mont blanc (5+ day walking trip) taking place in August. During the summer the alpine rivers swell from the mountain snow and the white water activities really come into their own. Chamonix as all the facilities of a town, with cinema, sports centre, ice-skating, tennis, squash and a very good 18 hole golf course. Chamonix provides skiing for all abilities with nursery slopes at Les Planards and Les Chosalets, however it is ideal for the intermediate and advanced skier. The intermediate runs will provide excellent groomed pistes, trails and mogul fields. For the expert skier there is limitless off piste skiing and some of the steepest and most challenging runs in the Alps including the awe-inspiring run down the Vallée Blanche with mountain guide. The apartment is located just over the road from the nursery slopes, and main bubble cable car, at Brévent. Skiing Information; The apartment is located across the road from the nursery slopes, and main bubble cable car, at Brévent. The skiing in the Chamonix Valley is spread over 5 separate areas which are linked by a regular and efficient bus service included in the lift pass. At the base of the Valley is Les Houches, with Brévent close to Chamonix centre, in turn linked to La Flégère. Up the Valley is Les Grands Montets at Argentière and finally Le Tour. As the Valley cuts through the highest mountains in Europe, the skiing in Chamonix has a reputation for being among the best available. This reputation is built on the fact that Chamonix Mont Blanc has the world's biggest skiable vertical drop that is served by lifts (2807m). It also boasts one of the world's longest runs - 22 km through the Vallée Blanche - and staged the World's first Winter Olympics in 1924. People have been skiing here since 1893 and one of the first cable cars in the world opened in 1907.
How to get there
Our recommendation is that you fly to Geneva airport it is only 50 miles to Chamonix and takes little more than an hour. You may choose to hire a car or arrange a transfer. There are many transfer providers, we work with the the best and most reliable and are very happy to help arrange transfers directly from the airport to the apartment for you. Although you are in the centre, and a car is not essential, you may want to consider hiring a vehicle for your holiday, giving you freedom to go anywhere and be on the lifts within a matter of minutes after leaving the apartment and explore the valley. Useful hint, when booking a hire car, make sure your pick up point is from the Swiss side as opposed to the French side, it makes travel so much easier, as you have to pay to travel on Swiss motorways. You may choose to travel by train or public bus from the airport although these means do not save you much money, the journey takes much longer and you still have to find your own way to the property once you reach Chamonix. If you are driving, then from Calais the journey is around 550 miles and with minimal breaks the good motorways will see you in Chamonix in around 8 hours
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Geneva: 90 km
Railway:
Chamonix
Ferry:
Calais: 850 km
Activities near Chamonix
Sports: Ski resort location Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV
Standard:
Kettle
Utilities:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:
Bathrooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Sleeps maximum of 2
Other:
Please check with the owner regarding linen and towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: This well designed and airy studio allows you to be self catered and relax in comfort after a hard day walking or skiing. Is on the doorstep to ski areas in the Winter and walks in the mountains in the Summer time.
Further details outdoors: Just over the road from the nursery slopes and lift!
Further details
Available for weekly rentals, options for shorter or longer term stays. Generally Saturday to Saturday but again can be flexible. Price inclusive of all charges. Linen and towels provided at £15 per person. In resort management agents to help with all aspects of your stay. Can help with lift passes, ski hire, transfers, etc. Payment generally in sterling via cheque or bank transfer, credit cards accepted also.
Conditions
Terms Payment First Installment: Upon reservation, the group must pay a deposit or first installment of 30% of the price of the accommodation within 7 days, or full payment if the booking is made within 8 weeks prior to arrival. This first installment ensures the reservation of the accommodation for the period of your requested stay Final Payment: Final payment of 70% of the price of the accommodation no later than 8 weeks prior to arrival; in case of late booking, full payment must be made at time of booking. Cautionary deposit: A returnable cautionary deposit of GBP 100 per person in the group is taken at the time of full or final payment. This payment will be returned within 2 weeks of departure, less any costs incurred for cleaning and damages not reported or paid for.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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base
29 Nov 08
13 Dec 08
300£300
6060
6060
4 Nights
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13 Dec 08
20 Dec 08
400£400
8080
8080
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20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
550£550
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110110
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3 Jan 09
10 Jan 09
400£400
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8080
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10 Jan 09
24 Jan 09
425£425
9090
9090
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24 Jan 09
14 Feb 09
450£450
9090
9090
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14 Feb 09
21 Feb 09
550£550
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21 Feb 09
14 Mar 09
450£450
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9090
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14 Mar 09
21 Mar 09
425£425
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21 Mar 09
18 Apr 09
400£400
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8080
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18 Apr 09
2 May 09
300£300
6060
6060
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2 May 09
30 May 09
275£275
5555
5555
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30 May 09
13 Jun 09
325£325
6565
6565
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13 Jun 09
18 Jul 09
350£350
7070
7070
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18 Jul 09
5 Sep 09
400£400
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8080
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5 Sep 09
3 Oct 09
325£325
6565
6565
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3 Oct 09
28 Nov 09
275£275
5555
5555
3 Nights
161
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Guestbook
"what a great location and a joy not to have to get on the bus every morning!" Becky & Charlie Dakin. "This was one of the only places available due to last minute, but what a great place, comfortable and handy for the slopes....thanks for a great place to stay" Joshua & Hannah Porter.
Availability
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Contact owner
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Contact details for home 39044
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Name:
Neil Symonds
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Advertiser joined: 6 Nov 2007 This property added: 25 Apr 2008