Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
A homely chalet set in the charming village of Samoëns, overlooking the valley with magnifient views of the nearby mountains. In an excellent location for an authentic getaway mountain holiday, where you will wake to the sound of nature and the stream that flows through the garden. So close to nature and yet only a 2 min drive to the action of the village and the main ski lift.
Chalet L'eau Vive is a traditional chalet and is arranged over 3 floors with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 living areas & sleeps 8 people comfortably. It has recently been completely renovated and newly furnished throughout.
Chalet L'eau Vive
Double Bedroom
View of the Criou Mountain from the chalet
Kitchen
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The Rhone / French Alps / Haute-Savoie region
The Haute-Savoie region is extremely beautiful and a place to discover during all seasons. Samoens is located in Haute Savoie and is only one hours drive from Chamonix and Mont Blanc (Europe's highest mountain, 4808 meters). Lake Annecy is also only an hour away, and is a great French town to visit on a Sunday to enjoy the local market.
To the North, Haute-Savoie borders on Switzerland, with Geneva as the closest major town, and Lake Geneva. The town of Évian-les-Bains is the most famous town on the French shore of Lake Geneva, well-known around the world for its mineral water Evian. There is a magnificient golf course there.
Grand Massif / Samoens area
The unspoilt village of Samoëns is set in a wide sunny valley encircled by seven dramatic mountain peaks, and is the only summer & winter sports resort in France which is listed as a historic monument by the Caisse Nationale des Monuments Historiques.
Samoëns is part of the Grand Massif, in the Haute Savoie region, offering an abundance of winter activities such as skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing , sledging, and more, for all age groups. The Grand Massif which covers over 250Km of ski area and includes 4 other villages - Morillon, Sixt, Flaine and Les Carroz, which are all linked via ski lifts. There are 78 lifts, three different types of Jam Park (snowparks for freestyle skiing and boarding), and restaurants and bars galore offering all kinds of regional specialities. There are also great creche facilities available for children of all ages.
The Samoëns 8 man gondola takes only 8 minutes to reach the top of Samoëns at 1600m. Here you will be connected to the entire Grand Massif ski area. First lift opens at 9am !
Summer in Samoëns is very beautiful and every day you can do a different activity, or you can simply relax and enjoy the beautiful views. The facilities in the village are superb, with great swimming pools for adults and kids, adventure parks, over 400km of mountain bike trails, 450km marked trails for great hikes and more. Many chairlifts are open in the summer to take you up - you can even take your mountain bike, so all you have to do is ride down.
A perfect holiday destination in summer or winter.
How to get there
Flights: Samoëns is only one hour’s drive from Geneva International airport, the closest airport to Samoëns. There are more than 3 low cost airlines offering budget flights to Geneva from 14 different British cities. It's definitely worth shopping around, and book in advance for excellent deals.
Flights can also be taken into Chamberry (1.5 hours) and Grenoble (2 hours). Below are a list of the low cost airlines for you to search. easyJet www.easyjet.com BMI Baby www.bmibaby.com Flybe www.flybe.com Jet2 www.jet2.com Ryan Air www.ryanair.com
A car is required when you stay at Chalet L’eau Vive and can be hired at Geneva airport. In winter, you should ensure that the car is equipped with snow tyres for safety. Request a ski rack, should you need one. Should one of your party require a taxi from Geneva airport, if they arrive on a different day, please find below a list of taxi services. Book ahead !!
Driving from the UK: Driving all the way from the UK is also easy. Samoëns is about nine hours from Calais, and it’s motorway all the way apart from the last 12 miles (20 kms). General information : Motorway A40 Geneva-Chamonix Follow directions on Directions page Haute-Savoie Tel. +33 (0)4 50 66 10 74 www.viamichelin.com
Trains There are also easy rail connections from Britain, linking to France’s high speed TGV train service. The nearest station to Samoëns is 18 kms away at Cluses.
From railway station Cluses (20 km), St Gervais/Le Fayet line SNCF (railway) information Tel: +33 (0)8 36 35 35 35 Liaison by bus or taxi, information: Bus: www.altibus.com and taxi: www.giffre-transports.com
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Geneva: 60 km
Railway:
Cluse: 18 km
Ferry:
Calais
Activities near Grand Massif
Sports: Ski resort location Tennis in town 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 (2), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: On the first floor, there is a light and spacious open plan living, kitchen and dining area which allows for an ideal entertainment space with incredible views. There is a log fire, large comfy sofas and wooden dining table where you can relax and enjoy the views, play the selection of games available or even play the guitar & piano. The kitchen is spacious and well equipped and has ceramic hob, full size oven, microwave, dishwasher and home appliances. The balcony off this level is the perfect spot to enjoy the spectacular views of the valley and the Criou mountain.
The top floor of the chalet has another living room where you can relax, there are sofas, TV and DVD player, DVDs and books. There is a double sofa bed for larger groups to provide flexible sleeping arrangements.
4 Bedrooms: There are 2 double bedrooms on the ground floor, which enjoy beautiful mountain views and the comfort of underfloor heating. On the top floor, there are another 2 bedrooms. One is a cosy double bedroom with it’s own balcony overlooking the beautiful forest and stream and the other bedroom is a twin bedroom with 2 single beds and a baby travel cot.
2 Bathrooms - There is a large family bathroom with full size bath, wash basin, wc, separate shower, heated towel rail, washing machine and a hairdryer on the ground floor. - There is also a large shower room with a huge shower and separate wc on the first floor
Other: A storage room where you can hang coats and keep boots & suitcases etc..
Further details outdoors: The grounds of the chalet are extensive with 1100m2 of surrounding land. There is a forest area to the back of the chalet and a small stream running through the garden. There is outdoor garden furniture and a bbq to enjoy those long summer lunches.
There is also a storage room for skis and snowboards.
Ample parking available
Further details
Chalet L’eau Vive is a self catering chalet, where you will be welcomed with the following;
- Welcome hamper with essentials and tastes of the region - Tea, coffee & hot chocolate - Linen & towels included - Firewood - Stereo & Ipod connection - Baby travel cot available - Basket with children’s toys for your use - Sledges for children to enjoy the snow in the garden - Children’s books & DVD’s - Ample parking - Outdoor furniture & gas bbq
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Christmas
22 Dec 07
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2500£ 1,969
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1 Jan 08
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1300£ 1,024
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1700£ 1,339
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1600£ 1,260
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1500£ 1,181
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Prices are for the chalet for 7 nights, ideally from Saturday to Saturday. The prices include cleaning before and after your stay & a welcome hamper when you arrive. Please note that prices per week mentioned are '' starting from'' prices. Please contact me for exact prices for the week you require. Promotional discounts are often applicable for certain weeks.
Guestbook
Fantastic home and a magical setting. We had a wonderful few days skiing. Would love to come again some time ! Richard and Sam ( UK )
Today we are leaving your beautiful house, which already feels like a second home. It really shows your attention to detail and we have very much enjoyed your music, books and toys. We have had a fantastic time here filled with activities from cycling, horse riding, parasending and walking ( some enjoyed that less than others ) but the views that you have here we all agree to be stunning ! So it’s with a big thank you to you for giving us the chance to stay in such a wonderful part of the world. Sad now to leave but grateful to have been, it will forever be remembered dearly. Aldridge family ( UK )
Thank you so so very much - we had an amazing time and your chalet is warm, homely & welcoming. I am sure that we will be back very soon. Mel and Greg ( UK )
Chalet L’eau Vive is an absolute haven. All your hard work really has proved to be worth it. You cannot help but feel relaxed as soon as you arrive and never want to leave !! Thank you so much. Paul, Michelle & ‘Bump ‘ ( Geneva )
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Carla Ribeiro
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