Families/couples preferred Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Chalet Kandahar nestles on the edge of the woodland on the outskirts of Morillon village along side Chalet Cimbria, also listed and available for rent. Chalet Kandahar was featured in the Sunday Times, Life and Style pages on 21st January 2007 as no.5 of the 20 Top Country Villas, Where to stay in the Summer.
The Chalet is furnished to an extremely high standard, arranged over 2 floors and provides very comfortable accommodation for up to 8 people. The ground floor has an open plan living/dining area. The living area has a large corner sofa which seats 6 and 3 seater sofa arranged comfortably around a wood burning fire with a DVD player, Hifi and television. The dining area has a large dining table, seating up to 10, perfect for those après-ski fondues! The separate open plan kitchen is extremely well equipped with a 5 ring gas hob, fan assisted oven, fridge with freezer compartment, washing machine/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine, toaster, pierrade, fondue set and everything you could possible need to cook any meal. Upstairs consists of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 en-suite and 1 separate toilet. There are 2 large double bedrooms, 1 en-suite, both with doors leading onto the balcony with views down the valley. The 3rd bedroom is a large family room which consists of 2 single beds and 1 set of full size bunk beds.
The Chalet is extremely well stocked for families with young children including a high chair, children’s cutlery, mugs and plates, 2 cots, potty, pushchair and baby car seat (up to 9 months). We have a baby sitting service available day or night, including pick ups from ski school for those days the more advanced skiers want to go further a field. For more information please contact the owner.
The Chalet benefits from under floor heating downstairs as well as the wood burning fire which ensures that your stay will be warm whatever the temperature outside. There are also individual wall heaters in all the bedrooms and bathrooms.
Our prices include all linen and towels and end of stay cleaning. The beds are made up prior to arrival and a welcome hamper is provided so you do not need to rush to the shops on arrival. We have a discounted rate, for our clients, at two of the main ski shops in the village which also allow you to leave your skis and boots in their shops over night to save the hassle of walking home in ski boots carrying your skis. We are also on hand throughout your holiday to assist with all aspects of your holiday.
Chalet Kandahar in Winter
Chalet Kandahar in Summer
Chalet Kandahar living room
Bedroom 1 with Balcony
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The Rhone / French Alps / Haute-Savoie region
Morillon is set in one of the most beautiful areas in the Haute Savoie Region with fantastic facilities on your doorstep both in summer and winter.
For the skiing enthusiast Morillon has some of the best snow records in the Alps in recent years and is linked with the Grand Massif, one of the greatest skiing domains in France including Flaine, Samoens, Lez Carroz and Sixt-Fer-a-Cheval. However, if you wanted to go further a field Morillon is only a 40 minute drive away from the famous Chamonix Mont Blanc where, for the extremely adventurous amongst you, you can ski the famous Vallee Blanche which is an off-piste ski route, 17km long with a vertical descent of 2800m. The views are stunning and the high mountain environment provides a real sensation of wilderness. This is one of those memorable life experiences. A mountain guide is essential if you fancy doing this trip. With just a 20 minute drive to Les Gets or 30 minutes to Morzine from Morillon you can also ski in the Portes du Soleil. But with the Grand Massif within walking distance from the Chalet you have 265km of pistes to keep you busy.
In the summer the surrounding area is filled with amazing flora and fauna and within driving distance there are many beautiful classic Savoyard towns and villages to visit. A 45 minute drive will take you to Annecy where you can visit one of the most beautiful lakes in Europe, where you can have lunch or a dinner dance on the luxury boat La Libellule whilst enjoying the amazing scenery. With its lovely castle, canal walks, shops, restaurants and historic entertainment a visit to Annecy is a must.
Within an hours drive you can also visit Switzerland and Italy
Grand Massif / Morillon area
Morillon village was built up around the 16th century church of St Chrisophe and Town Hall. There are guided tours through the village every Thursday at 1030am. Morillon prides itself for being awarded the ‘Famille Plus’ award which is the unique national tourism label to approve the facilities and services available to families with children, it is recognised by the French ministry of tourism. Morillon has numerous activities arranged by the tourist office for families both in winter and summer. During both the summer and winter seasons there is an outdoor market in the centre of the village where you can buy all the local produce including cheese, salami, wine and you can also try the famous tartiflette from the Savoyard region. The village has many bars and restaurants catering for all tastes from the local Savoyard food to fantastic pizzas. Just 3km away is the historic town of Samoens with its beautiful market square and botanical gardens in the centre. Also just a few minutes past Samoens is Sixt Fer a Cheval where you will find some amazing walks taking in some of the most fantastic views of the many waterfalls.
Winter:
Morillon is part of the Grand Massif ski area which has 265km of pistes and suits everyone from beginners to advanced skiers. The ski school is based in Morillon 1100 which is accessible by telecabine or road. There is also a ‘Garderie d’Enfants’ or Children’s Village which takes children from 6 months to 10 years with ski initiation from 3 years. Situated in Morillon 1100 the children’s village is in the heart of the resort allowing you to drop the kiddies off on your way to the slopes.
As well as alpine skiing there is also cross country skiing available with 66 km of tracks by the river bank between Morillon and Sixt and another 28.5km at the Col de Jouz Plagne (1800m facing Mont Blanc) and snow shoe enthusiast will find 62km of tracks through the forests. For those non-skiers amongst you there is also dog-sledging, paragliding and helicopter rides over the Grand Massif or Mont Blanc available throughout the winter season.
Summer:
Morillon is not just a winter season resort. During the summer season the Giffre Valley comes to life with its amazing flora and fauna. There are numerous activities available to you for the young and old. Morillon has its own beach located at the edge of the ‘Lac Bleu’ recreational park, which has the largest sandy bottom lake in Europe. The lake is available for swimming and fishing and along side the lake you can find tennis, horse riding, petanque and a fantastic 3 tiered adventure tour of the trees around the lake for children and young at heart. The highest level takes you on a high wire death slide across the lake and back.
Mountain biking is extremely popular in the Grand Massif area and it boasts some of the best trails in Europe. There are trails for all levels both on the valley floor and up in the mountains where you can use the chairlifts to access them.
The tourist office in Samoens, just 3km away along the valley, organizes some fantastic packages for children during the summer where in one week they can try out 5 different activities including climbing, canyoning, pot-holing, white water rafting and hiking.
The area has so much to offer for families and individuals of all ages who are seeking adventure or alternatively just sheer relaxation in beautiful surroundings.
How to get there
By Air:
Located only 20 minutes from the A40 'Autoroute Blanche' and 55km from Geneva airport, about a 1hr drive. You can fly into Geneva on a number of low cost airlines including Easyjet and Flybe as well as British Airways and Swiss.
There are a number of companies that provide airport pickups. Please contact us for more information.
There are a number of hire car companies at the airport; we advise that whichever one you use you arrange to pick up the car from the Swiss side of the airport NOT the French as it is easier to get out of the airport from here.
By Car:
From Calais it takes about 9 hours to get to the Chalet. Via Michelin web site is an excellent site for directions it will even tell you how much money you need for the tolls on the motorways and where the speed cameras are!!
By Train:
TGV Paris – Geneva with a stop at Bellegarde, journey time is 3.5 hours. TGV direct from Paris to Cluses, journey time 5 hours Taxi from Cluses to Morillon, journey time approx 15 minutes depending on your driver.
Taxi du Grand Massif +33 (0)450 349090
Car hire is not essential but recommended if you want to explore out of the valley.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Geneva: 55 km
Railway:
Cluses: 15 km
Ferry:
Calais: 870 km
Activities near Grand Massif
Sports: Ski resort location Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Kandahar Kitchens, which is run by one of the owners, can provide home cooked freezer meals and cakes for your arrival day or any other day during your stay. Menu available on request.
Further details outdoors: Leading off the kitchen is a large terrace and balcony equipped with tables and chairs providing panoramic views of the Giffre Valley, perfect for outside dining in the summer and cold winter evenings with a mug of vin chaud.
Further details
Welcome pack provided on arrival. Garden is shared with one of the owners of the house. English-speaking representative on hand to answer any questions.
Conditions
Strictly no smoking except on the downstairs terrace Refundable breakages deposit of £400 required on arrival, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection). 10% non-refundable deposit on booking to secure holiday dates.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Summer 08
5 Jul 08
19 Jul 08
840£ 667
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Summer 08
19 Jul 08
23 Aug 08
880£ 698
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Summer 08
23 Aug 08
6 Sep 08
841£ 667
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Summer 08
6 Sep 08
13 Sep 08
725£ 575
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Summer 08
13 Sep 08
27 Sep 08
688£ 546
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Out of Season
27 Sep 08
20 Dec 08
505£ 401
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Winter 08/09
20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
2320£ 1,841
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Winter 09
3 Jan 09
7 Feb 09
1196£ 949
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1 Week
Winter 09
7 Feb 09
14 Feb 09
1762£ 1,398
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Winter 09
14 Feb 09
21 Feb 09
2146£ 1,703
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Winter 09
21 Feb 09
7 Mar 09
1762£ 1,398
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Winter 09
7 Mar 09
21 Mar 09
1334£ 1,059
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Winter 09
21 Mar 09
4 Apr 09
1196£ 949
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Winter 09
4 Apr 09
11 Apr 09
1334£ 1,059
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Winter 09
11 Apr 09
25 Apr 09
1196£ 949
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Out of season prices do not include end of stay cleaning, linen and towels, prices for these on request. Discount for HM Forces* Discount available on 2nd/3rd weeks* Payment to be made by bank transfer to French bank account. Local Tourist tax to be paid on arrival, rates to be confirmed
* Only 1 discount per booking
Guestbook
"Best holiday yet!" Tha Campells, N Ireland, June 2006
"Fantastic holiday, lovely Chalet admidst beautiful scenery. Activities included mountain biking up to Les Esserts, Chamonix is only a short drive. Made good use of the BBQ sitting outside and relaxing in the sunshine" Mayo family, Auckland, New Zealand, July 2006
'Fantastic week. Chalet like home from home. Especially Kandahar Kitchens home cooked meals. ESF ski school very good for children and adults' Freestone, UK, Feb 2007
Enjoyed a full week of skiing despite the general lack of snow in the Alps we found plenty at Flaine! Looking forward to our next visit' Gareth and Jules, UK, December 2006
"A good week had by all at Chalet Kandahar. Thanks to Kandahar Kitchens for keeping the troops fed. Lack of snow on the lower slopes sent us high in the Grand Massif in search of our thrills. Perfect snow conditions" Witter and friends, UK, March 2007
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