Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Hen or stag parties Corporate bookings House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 0 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This large apartment (78m2) is on the ground floor of a traditional chalet (Résidence MGM Les Hauts de Chavants) with wooden facades and hand painted frescos. There are three bedrooms and additional sleeping areas in the lounge on sofa beds and a single bed on the mezzanine floor which is great fun for the kids. The apartment has a modern kitchen, bathroom, living area and a large southerly facing balcony with fantastic views of the surrounding mountains including Mont Blanc.
Les Houches itself is the treasure of the Chamonix valley, and is fondly known as the 'resort village' in Chamonix and is particularly popular with families due to the pleasant & friendly nature of the locals, and the mid-level skiing available amongst the trees above the pretty alpine town. People often come on holiday here because of Chamonix's reputation, but more often than not come back to the area because of Les Houches.
What's more, during your stay you will also have access to an indoor heated swimming pool, gym, internet and a shared reception.
Les Hauts des Chavants
Open plan Living room with comfy leather sofa
Leather corner sofa
Dining area
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The Rhone / French Alps / Haute-Savoie region
Chamonix is the perfect holiday destination for any season! You'll be surprised at the size of this alpine mountain town and the amount it has to offer you. Chamonix sits at the foot of Mont Blanc in the heart of the French Alps, displaying glaciers and breathtaking views of the snow capped mountains all around.
The skiing in Chamonix has a reputation for steep unforgiving runs, and there is enough on-piste challenge to provide a work-out for even the most advanced skiers. There is also plenty of skiing for the intermediate skier, enormous off-piste potential and some of the best ski touring in the world.
Historic Chamonix is a cosmopolitan town full of life and incredible scenery. In addition to the Ski season for which it is famous, there are hundreds of shops, countless restaurants, bars, clubs and a casino. There is also the sports centre with indoor and outdoor pools, ice rink, rock climbing, paragliding, water rafting, mountain bike trails and an 18 hole golf course. There's always plenty to do for the children too. Chamonix also has a the highest cable car in Europe to take you to the top of Mont Blanc and the Montenvers train to visit the Sea of Ice glacier and ice grotto. Plus cinema, Alpine Museum and a local market on Saturday morning - selling a wide range of local produce.
With a huge range of on and off mountain activities, there is something for everyone throughout the year. Chamonix is a place you'll want to come back to time and time again!
Chamonix / Les Houches area
Alpinism, or mountaineering, was invented in Chamonix in 1760 by a Swiss naturist called Horace Benedict de Saussure. His challenge to anyone willing to attempt it, was to climb Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe with its peak at 4,808m / 15,774 ft. Until then, no-one had thought of climbing mountains for fun. The challenge was finally accomplished 26 years later in 1786, by Jacques Balmat & Dr Paccard. A statue celebrating their success stands in Place Balmat today.
Alpinism became hugely popular amongst the Victorian middle-classes in England and across Europe, with Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix being formed in 1821 and the first ever winter Olympics being held here in 1924. Today, Chamonix has around 10,000 permanent inhabitants, with a further 30,000 visiting in the winter, and 60,000 people in resort during the summer months, and has around 5 million visitors per year.
Situated at 45°55′8″N, 6°51′55″E, Chamonix is an hour's drive from Geneva, and the Chamonix valley runs from northeast to southwest, with Mont Blanc (4,808m) towering over the southeast, and Le Brevant (2525m) on the northwest. The valley is made up of a number of hamlets including Le Tour (1,462m) at the top of the valley, through Argentiere (1,252m), Les Praz (1,060m), Chamonix (1,035m), Les Bossons (1,12m) & Les Houches (796m). The valley is connect to Martigny in Switzerland via the Col de Montets (1,461m) and is an hour drive from the Swiss ski resort of Verbier. Interesting Facts - Not just famous for Mont Blanc, Chamonix has featured in many guises.
The author of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley, spent time in the area with Lord Byron, and is mentioned in the book in a scene of an encounter between the monster and the doctor. Chamonix is a snow track on Sony's Gran Turismo driving game It is twinned with Davos in Switzerland and Aspen in Colorado James Salter's novel "Solo Faces", based on the life of climber Gary Hemming is set in Chamonix. The parent's of Ian Fleming , author of the James Bond books are reported to have died here in a climbing accident, and the ski scenes from The World is not enough were filmed here
How to get there
Book a private or shared door to door transfer with us. We have carefully selected two partners to take you from Geneva to your chosen accommodation in Chamonix.
We can include the transfer’s costs (in sterling) in with the price of your accommodation and book on your behalf. To do this, please advise us of your dates, flight number and arrival / departure times, contact mobile number and the number of people in your party and we will organise this for you. Please also let us know if you are travelling with Skis or snowboards or require child seats.
Transcham:
Transcham offers a private door to door service in a comfortable people carrier. You will be met at the arrivals gate at Geneva Airport, and driven directly to your accommodation. If your flight is delayed they will wait for you at no extra charge when you call / text to advise of your new arrival time.
For the return journey you will be collected from your accommodation or agreed location in the Chamonix Valley. Please remember to allow 90 minutes for the journey and time to check-in for your flight.
Prices: Euro 40 per person each way
To book: Contact us via email with you requirements
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Geneva: 89 km
Railway:
Chamonix: 6 km
Activities near Chamonix
Sports: Ski resort location Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Gym, Shared indoor Pool, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Bedrooms (3), Bathrooms (1), En suite (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: There are 7 chalets forming a Residence at the bottom of the Les Houches ski lift (Le Prairion). The apartment is situated in the chalet closest to the bottom of the slopes next to the ski school and is perfect base for a family or groups to explore the mountains.
The apartment has two double bedrooms (one with en suite shower), and a third bedroom with 'coin montagne' style bunk beds. The lounge has patio doors opening onto a large balcony . The apartment is well furnished.
The centre of Les Houches is just 2km away from the chalets where there are numerous restaurants and bars, banks, post office, doctor's surgery and chemist.
The skiing in Les Houches is usually less busy than Chamonix, and offers beautiful lined runs through the forest. There is 55kms of piste across 26 runs, and 10km of cross country skiing too! Les Houches hosts the Kandahar World Cup downhill race every year in January.
Further details outdoors: Les Houches is situated just 5km from Chamonix town centre and is a traditional alpine village, offering all the range of mountain activities in the summer on it's doorstep including mountain biking, hiking, climbing, canyoning, rafting to name a few.
Further details
The chalet is available for both long and short lets, with flexible changeover dates.
Bookings are usually Saturday to Saturday, but we are flexible on your dates and also offer season letting. Just let us know your requirements and we will work out a price for you.
We are also happy to offer discounts on bookings of more than week.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
We require 30% deposit to secure the booking, with the remainder due 8 weeks prior to your arrival. In addition as security for damages we hold credit card details on file or a £200 cheque (post dated) which we do not cash and is returned to you once the accommodation has been checked after your departure.
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Chamonix All Year
Company:
Chamonix All Year
Tel:
+44 2033 84 18 01
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+33 648 113821
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