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Set in the beautiful Giffre Valley, with stunning views of the surrounding mountains, Chalet Marmotte is a modern luxury chalet designed and built in typical Savoyard style. It is ideally located on the outskirts of Morillon village close to Chalets Kandahar and Cimbria, also listed and available for rent.
The Chalet is furnished to an extremely high standard, arranged over 3 floors and provides very comfortable accommodation for up to 12 people with the option of up to 14 using a sofa bed on the mezzanine. 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.
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 Marmotte in Summer
Lounge
Kitchen
Chalet Marmotte in Winter
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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 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.
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. For more information on all the above please look at the web site of the Tourist office www.ot-morillon.fr
How to get there
By Air:
Morillon is only 1hr from Geneva where flights can be booked all year round and cheap fares can be found particularly if booked well in advance.
There are a number of companies that provide airport pickups. Please contact us for further 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
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Geneva: 55 km
Railway:
Cluses: 15 km
Ferry:
Calais: 870 km
Activities near Grand Massif
Sports: Ski resort location Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (4), Dining seating for 18, Lounge seating for 12, Sleeps maximum of 14
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Kandahar Kitchens, which is run from Chalet Kandahar nearby, can provide home cooked freezer meals, breakfast delivery and cakes during your stay. Menu available on request. For more information please see owners website
The ground floor has an open plan living/dining area. The living area has large comfortable sofas arranged around a wood burning fire. The dining area has two large dining tables, seating up to 16, perfect for those après-ski fondues! The large open plan kitchen is extremely well equipped with a breakfast bar, ceramic hob, double oven, large fridge freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, toaster, pierrade, fondue set and everything you could possible need. From the living room and kitchen there is access to the large terrace and balcony providing panoramic views of the Giffre Valley, perfect for outside dining in the summer and cold winter evenings with a mug of vin chaud. Upstairs consists of 5 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 shower room and 1 en-suite shower room. The shower room is shared by 1 king size double and 1 twin room, the bathroom is shared by another king size double and a family room that comprises of one single and double with a single bunk above. The main bedroom with super king double has a spacious en suite shower room and has access to the balcony.
In addition, on this floor, there is a mezzanine with a double sofa bed, sofa, satellite TV and DVD player. There is also access to the balcony shared by the main bedroom.
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.
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. English-speaking representative on hand to answer any questions.
Conditions
Strictly no smoking 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
1435£ 1,139
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Summer 08
19 Jul 08
23 Aug 08
1665£ 1,321
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Summer 08
23 Aug 08
6 Sep 08
1570£ 1,246
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Summer 08
6 Sep 08
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1435£ 1,139
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Summer 08
13 Sep 08
26 Sep 08
1150£ 913
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Winter 08/09
20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
4060£ 3,222
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Winter 09
3 Jan 09
31 Jan 09
2537£ 2,013
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Winter 09
31 Jan 09
14 Feb 09
3625£ 2,877
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Winter 09
14 Feb 09
21 Feb 09
3995£ 3,171
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Winter 09
21 Feb 09
7 Mar 09
3190£ 2,532
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Winter 09
7 Mar 09
28 Mar 09
2537£ 2,013
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Winter 09
28 Mar 09
4 Apr 09
2955£ 2,345
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Winter 09
4 Apr 09
11 Apr 09
2695£ 2,139
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Winter 09
11 Apr 09
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2392£ 1,898
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Out of season prices on request. 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 for 2007-08 yet to be confirmed by village mayor's office
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