Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Chalet du Grand Massif, is a new (built 2002), luxury duplex apartment within a chalet comprising 4 apartments of varying sizes, constructed in the local style. A ski locker is situated on the ground floor to store ski's and a private enclosed garage is available to use. The surface (living) area is 89m² and 2 large balconies, one situated on the 1st floor and the other on the 2nd floor. The chalet is accessed via a covered entrance up a flight of wooden stairs. It sleeps a maximum of 8; with 2 separate bedrooms each with a standard sized double bed, and a further room with 3 standard singles and a further full size pull-out single. There are two bathrooms, one of which has a shower cubicle instead of a bath, and two separate toilets. There is also a portable cot and high chair available.
Chalet is 5 minute walk from village centre to shops, restaurants, bars and mini-market. Ski bus stop 20m outside chalet. In summer, park and pool 5 minute bike ride away (free bikes in summer and free sledges in winter with chalet). Grand Massif Express ski lift 900m away, 5 minutes in the free ski bus. 2 balconies have mountain view, s/f, and directly look at an impressive waterfall, which can be heard in the background. 265km ski slopes in the linked Grand Massif ski area, great for all levels of skiers. Virtually no queues, even at busy times! Giffre River 3 minute walk for rafting. Perfect for summer walking, cycling, parapenting, rafting, lakes, adventure climb park. Annecy, Lake Geneva, Italy, Switzerland all 1hr away for great days out. Dine on large balcony in summer, or walk 5min into village for dinner or coffee at one of many cafes.
Ideal for adults and children alike, with an abundance of books, videos, DVD's, games etc in the chalet for your use. Flat screen TV.
3 Chalet du Grand Massif
Water rafting Giffre river Samoens
Living Area
Lounge and dining area
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The Rhone / French Alps / Haute-Savoie region
Winter snow for skiing more or less guaranteed from Christmas to end April.
The town of Samoens is very pretty with quaint shops and excellent bars / restaurants. It is a historical town with a botanical garden, with free entrance. Pack the kids off to the ice skating rink (5 minutes from chalet) in winter after a days skiing while you chill out in one of the many festive bars in Samoens!
Summer is warm for swimming and other outdoor activities.
Grand Massif / Samoens area
Samoens in the Summer:
The summer offers warm temperatures to swim, walk, cycle, go rafting, or to visit neighbouring towns / lakes in France, Switzerland or Italy. The outdoor leisure complex is situated an easy 1.5km walk (or cycle) along a pleasant footpath next to the river and through a small short tunnel (no need to cross any busy roads). • 2 beautiful lakes for fishing or walking around or swimming and sunbathing • large swimming pools (2 pools, one for 'swimming' 25m x 12.5m, the other for 'playing' 25m x 12.5m) • infants pool • 60m water slide • Football • Tennis 6 courts • Archery • Indiana Jones park in the forest by the lake • Golf driving range • Canoe / kayaking/ rafting • Roller-blade area • Skateboard park • Horse riding • Picnic areas • BBQ areas • Café's There are hundreds of miles of cycle paths, with guidebooks and signs to guide one about. Each ride has its distance, difficulty and approximate time. Chairlift bikes up mountain, chairlift up to restaurant, walk down.
Samoens facilities:
Samoëns has 13 restaurants, 12 café's and pubs, and 11 further restaurants within hotels; two chemists, a small local supermarket, a number of excellent delicatessens, very good chocolatiers, numerous ski shops, numerous clothes shops and boutiques. Of course, there are many bakeries selling croissants, baguettes etc. In the village is a new Sherpa supermarket (5 minute walk away) as well as a Casino supermarket. A Champion supermarket is 2km outside the village, and Carrefour hypermarket is located in Cluses, 17km away. Excellent open street market on a Wednesday morning. The visitor centre and the ESF shop (ski school) are located near the ice-skating rink. Towns such as Annecy, Geneva, Evian, Lausanne, Montreaux, Courmayer and others within Switzerland / France / Italy are within a hour drive. The alpine Botanic Gardens “La Jaysinia” are located in town, are free to walk around. Excellent views of the village from the top of the path, plus waterfalls. Mont Blanc 45 min away.
Samoens and surrounding areas:
In summer various bands and musicians play in the town centre during the day and in the evening, and sometimes in the park at Samoens or Morillon. These concerts are usually free. Yvoire is a medieval walled village, absolutely beautiful, pedestrianised and well worth a visit. Many lovely shops, restaurants etc., right on the side of Lac Leman. (lake Geneva). Next to Yvoire is the village of Excenevex, and we stop at the Hotel de la Plage for lunch, and to use their beach to swim in the lake after lunch. Food is good, about €24 ph and €10 per child for the set menu – but, you also get to use the beach and very safe swimming. The hotel is very old, and used mainly by the local French. Yvoire is in France, so no vignette (tax) is needed. Reach Yvoire via Les Gets / Morzine road through Thonon, about 48 miles away via a lovely drive through the mountains. Village of Sixt - 5mls away–you see the most incredible waterfalls – up to 30. The “Cascade Rouget” waterfall is a must.
Skiing Information:
Over 265 km of ski slopes are available in the Grand Massif ski area. The area consist of 5 very well linked resorts - Samoëns, Morillon, Flaine, Sixt and les Carroz. Open 20th Dec to 27th April. From 1,600m to 2,500m. Virtually no crowds, and very little, if any, queuing is necessary. The breathtaking 14 km long ‘Cascades’ ski slope which criss cross the Sixt Fer a Cheval nature reserve giving you a unique skiing experience. Free bus back to the telecabine in Samoens from Sixt. Fantastic skiing for the intermediate and beginner skier, while the advanced skier is also very well catered for. It is possible to ski from resort to resort without even taking your ski's off! There is 'Jampark Concept' ski area in Flaine. This is state of the art snow terrain park. The free Ski Bus stops right outside the chalet (20m from door), and takes you the 900m to the Grand Massif Express telecabine entrance at Samoëns. Telecabine to 1,600m. The bus trip is no more than 5 minutes.
How to get there
Flying
Samoens is only 1 hour from Geneva Airport - exactly 49 miles door to door. Numerous airlines fly into Geneva, such as:
We recommend you collect the car from the Swiss side of Geneva Airport. This is the easiest way to get in and out of the airport. We will provide detailed instructions on how to reach the chalet from Geneva airport by car.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Geneva: 60 km
Railway:
Cluses: 17 km
Ferry:
Calais: 800 km
Activities near Grand Massif
Sports: Ski resort location Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Wi-fi available
Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen provided, please check with the owner regarding towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, Bicycles available
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The rental includes electricity, water and heating and end of stay cleaning (you must leave it neat, and all dishes washed up etc.), and linen for beds occupied. No towels provided. Includes use of bikes in summer and sledges in winter. You may use any consumable item in the chalet, such as toilet paper, extra virgin olive oil, salt/pepper, seasonings etc. All we ask is that you replace an equivalent amount consumed of these various items with some others that are running low. Please use your own judgement as to what / how much to replace, but please be fair. There is a PC available with high speed broadband connection, as well as a wireless internet access for your own laptop. Plenty of european adaptors available for your own laptop. iPOD docking station available for your use, fits most iPods.
Further details
3 Chalet du Grand Massif is a self catering chalet, where you will be welcomed with the following;
- Welcome pack - Use of condiments in kitchen - Linen included - Laptop PC (new April 08) with full high speed broadband connection - IPOD connection and docking station - Flat screen TV with Digital TV connection - Good supply of DVD's and CD's - Baby travel cot available - Baby high chair available - Sledges for children to enjoy the snow - Bicycles for use in the summer - Children’s Playstation 2 - Ample parking - Balcony furniture for outdoor eating - Ski bus stop 20 m away, right outside chalet - 5 min ride to Grand Massif Express - 5 minute walk into the beautiful Samoens village along flat roads - no hills to walk up! - Helpful local advice from the owner
Conditions
The garden is communal, and not enclosed. The balcony on Level 1 in summer has table and 4 chairs for outside dining. The 2nd balcony (on Level 2) also has excellent views. Bikes are available in summer and sledges in winter for guests use. Any punctures must be repaired. Whole apartment has underfloor heating, and each room also has radiators, but not usually required as underfloor heating is so efficient. Basket for the market on Wednesday mornings! Ski's, ski passes, travel and insurance not included. A security deposit of £150 for the rental is required in case of, for example, damage to the property or its contents. The property will be thoroughly cleaned and ready for you and it is expected that the property is left as found. The rental does include end of stay cleaning. The Owners reserve the right to deduct additional cleaning cost incurred should this not be the case. The Owners will account to the client for the security deposit and refund the balance within two weeks after the end of the rental period. No pets, and smoking only on the balconies, not inside!
From January 2008 the change over day is Sunday in the winter, better for flights, no traffic jams, great no crowd skiing on a Saturday and easier for us to clean on a Sunday.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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19 Jul 08
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495£ 495
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199£ 199
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20 Dec 08
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569£ 569
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1095£ 1,095
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679£ 679
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679£ 679
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. 40% deposit required at time of booking, full payment including £150 deposit (held against damages and refunded on your return home within 2 weeks) required 8 weeks before departure date. Payment in Pounds sterling or Euros by cheque or bank transfer. PayPal also accepted.
Guestbook
We have stayed in the chalet during both the summer and winter seasons over a number of years and keep going back. Steve & Michelle have created a real home from home. The chalet is warm and welcoming in winter and light and airy in summer - perfect. It is not huge but is certainly good value. They are also very generous in allowing the use of most of their kit (computer games are great for the kids but you have to repair your own punctures if you use the bikes). Location is also great - quiet but with good access to the town and easy access to the cable car. Samoens is a fab place. Monmouthshire.
Our group of five, including three teenage girls, had a fab week's break here in late April - last week of the skiing season, so we were able to make the most of excellent snow, blue skies, and uncrowded slopes. The apartment was great - plenty of space, thoughtfully provided with all the facilities we could possibly have needed (between us we used the iPod station and internet continuously when at home!), and a pleasure to come back to at the end of each invigorating/exhausting (depending on age) day. Wonderful views from balcony. And we also much appreciated the advance information and communications from Steve (the owner) who went above and beyond in helping us to get the most out of our stay. Thank you! We do hope to return some time. Jane & Alan, Surrey.
This is a beautiful chalet that is very well equipped and provided a welcoming and relaxing base to explore the wonderful skiing and surrounding countryside. We were a couple and a mum and a teenage daughter but the layout is such that we all had plenty of space from each other. And the broadband is great to occupy teens. The owner has been marvellous in responding to queries and provided a substantial amount of information to make everything run smoothly. The 'welcome' pack was very generous and gratefully received after the journey. The location of Samoens is really accessible from Geneva and the village itself is so pretty with some gorgeous local produce. Really recommended! Hertfordshire.
We, a family of five adults, stayed here in January and had a great time, our first visit to the French alps. Everything you need is here, the chalet is comfortable, the village is a couple of minutes walk, the bus to the cable car stops just outside, although we used the car and importantly the people in the pretty village of Samoens seem very friendly and helpful. The views are superb. Highly recommended! Newcastle upon Tyne.
This was our 4th visit to Samoens and the chalet. It was home from home with everything provided to make us feel welcome. Thank you for the welcome pack it was very much appreciated after our long journey. The Sunday changeover day made travelling extremely easy and quiet and the skiing on Saturday was virtually queue free. Anyone wanting ski lessons should try zigzag ski school based in Samoens. Melanie - Kendal
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