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£450–£850 / week
About the home
The Swiss Alps / Valais/Swiss Alps region
The mountain village of Champex-Lac is one of Switzerland’s little-known treasures. Hidden away in the heart of the Alps, and 1500 metres above sea level, the tiny village meanders alongside a charming lake, surrounded by the loveliest snow-capped peaks, and sheltered by the stately La Breya mountain. From every single spot around the lake, the visitor is presented with a different yet awesomely spectacular view.
Ideally located for easy to access to both the French and Italian Alps, Champex lies in the French-speaking Canton of Valais, renowned for both its wine and its fine cuisine. A picturesque and peaceful retreat from the busy modern world Champex-Lac is a perfect holiday destination for everyone: for the young as well as the elderly, for the energetic and for those who prefer a leisurely pace, for the gregarious and for the solitary. Summer and winter alike, this traditional mountain village has something for everyone.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 2 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Wheelchair access Lift access to property Nearest amenities: 500m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Sauna, Log fire, DVD player |
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| Pool: | Shared outdoor pool (heated) |
| General: | Central heating, TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Iron |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 en suite and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Shared outdoor pool (heated), Balcony / Terrace, Bicycles available, Shared tennis court on site |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Lift access to property, Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
This is a luxury 2-bedroom apartment designed to comfortably accommodate four to six guests. The fine polished hardwood floors and simple decor, along with the high ceilings and exposed pine beams, offer an elegance that harmoniously weds the modern and the traditional.
The open plan living room has as its focal point a cosy log fire-place in the large lounge area. Wide glass doors lead from this sitting area onto a spacious verandah with a superb view of the lake surrounded by the magnificent peaks of the Combins range. Television, DVD and I-player are available for your entertainment on those occasional stay-at-home evenings, and central heating ensures your comfort at whatever the temperature outside.
The dining area also provides fine views of the lake, the mountains and the village. Seating six people, the dining table is conveniently situated next to the kitchen. Second helping? No problem!
The modern, well-appointed kitchen is equipped with everything needed to make your stay comfortable: easy-clean cooker, microwave oven, refrigerator, electric kettle and an entire range of kitchen utensils, crockery and flatware.
The apartment offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms—an ensuite bathroom with jaccuzzi in the large master bedroom, and a shower room with toilet next to the second bedroom with two comfortable single beds. Linen and towels are provided.
Both bedrooms have capacious wardrobes, and built-in cupboards in the hallway offer plenty of additional storage space. Bulky items like skis, snow boards, boots and bicycles can be stored in the apartment’s private cave and storage area in the basement of the building.
Also in the basement area of the building you are provided with a designated parking space, ensuring the security of your vehicle. For the convenience of residents and guests, there is also a large laundry area with washing machines and spin-dryers.
Wheel-chair access is provided, and all floors can be accessed by both stairs and elevators.
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The Swiss Alps / Valais/Swiss Alps region
So you want a holiday in the Swiss Alps? Why not rent this beautiful, well-appointed chalet apartment in the quiet, picturesque mountain village of Champex-Lac, and enjoy the holiday of a lifetime?
Champex-Lac is a tranquil village sitting at about 1500m high up in the Swiss mountains in the French speaking Canton of Valais, with easy access to the French and Italian Alps. The canton of Valais is home to some of the finest wines in Switzerland and is also known for its fine cuisine.
The village has a beautiful lake and is surrounded by woods and mountain of "La Breya" providing a serene retreat just 25 minutes away from the historic town of Martigny with its the world famous Pierre Gianadda Foundation and Roman amphitheatre providing a perfect holiday destination all year round.
The Champex Lac area
The Champex Lac area
Summer and winter alike there is plenty to do at Champex-Lac. Here are some of the activities on offer:
• Ski-ing for all levels of competency (with professional instructors available if required)
• Tennis (shared courts on site)
• Golf (30 minutes’ drive)
• Fishing (join the locals to try your luck at the lake and a nearby river)
• Walking (maps are available for both easy and more challenging routes)
• Lake-side relaxation
• Cycling
• Boating—rowing, canoeing, pedalloes (for children and adults alike)
• Swimming (heated outdoor pool during the summer months)
• Ice skating
• Paragliding
• Tobogganing
• A visit to historic Martigny
• For a change of pace, go to popular ski resorts like La Chable--just 20 minutes away, and Verbier (35 mins.).
Housed in the ground floor of the complex is the Wellness Beauty Spa and Fitness Centre. Here guests can pamper their hard-working muscles with a range of spa treatments, laze in the jacuzzi, relax in the steam room and sauna facilities and then tone up again in the splendidly equipped gym.
There are excellent skiing opportunities for all levelsranging from beginners to families and expert skiiers drwan by the challenges of offpiste and tree skiing. The ski slopes are served by 4 lifts and covers 25km of varied terrain with excellent good quality snow cover drawing skiiers from nearby resorts including Verbier, Port du Soleil and the Chamonix to its uncrowded slopes.
Additional information for the Champex –Lac Area
Altitude of the village: 1,500m to 3500m
Population: 300
Restaurants: 8
Bars: 5
Discotheques: 1
Sport Centre: 1
Ski Slopes: 25km in Champex-Lac (+100km around Champex) and 400km in the neighbouring 4 valleys
Cross Country Skiing:
12km in Champex –Lac (+12 km around Champex), Ski lifts,
Gondolas & Cable cars: 3 in Champex Lac (+14 around Champex)
How to get there
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| Airport: | Geneva: 150 km |
| Railway: | Martigny: 18 km |
| Ferry: | Calais: 850 km |
Champex -Lac resort is serviced by excellent rail and road links, open all year (Champex-Lac, 1500m above sea level). The resort is ideally situated in the heart of Swiss Alps, 30 minutes from Verbier.
It’s so easy to get to Champex! There are excellent road and rail links to Champex-Lac throughout the year.
By air
Geneva airport is 150km away. Flight time from any of London’s four airports is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. Direct flights are also available from Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Doncaster, Dublin, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool, Manchester Newcastle, Norwich and Southampton.
Airline operators include Easy Jet, BMI, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways & Swiss Air
By rail
The train brings you to Martigny--just 18 km from Champex village. Trains leave Geneva every 30 minutes , and the journey takes approximately 1 hr 50mins. At Martigny, change for Orsieres, and from there take the bus direct to Champex-Lac village.
By car and ferry
Calais 850km Visitors choosing to drive from the UK, across France and into Switzerland should allow approximately 8 hours for the journey from Calais to Champex.
Activities near Champex Lac
Ski resort location
Tennis in town
Walking holidays
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| December-February | 24 Dec 11 | 25 Feb 12 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Feb-May | 25 Feb 12 | 26 May 12 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| May-August | 26 May 12 | 26 Aug 12 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| August-December | 26 Aug 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 450 | £ 90 | £ 100 | Flexible |
| December-February | 22 Dec 12 | 23 Feb 13 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Change over day is Saturday
Tourist tax is 1.80CHF per adult / night
Child 0.90CHF per night
Laundry of linen and towels 20.00CHF per person
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