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Apartment |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Morillon in Grand Massif

From £300 per week

1 night minimum stay

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, no pets allowed

About the home

If you want to stay away from huge crowds and mass tourism then this luxury, chalet apartment in the newly-built (2004) sought-after MGM development located in a wonderful part of Morillon is for you.

Le Refuge de L'Alpage, is superior authentic accommodation with floor space more generous than found in most alpine apartments. Our apartment is less than 200 metres from the main chair lifts, providing the perfect accommodation for a SKI IN/SKI OUT break. The price of your stay includes bed linen, towels and a welcome pack. On arrival you will be greeted and shown around the apartment and told about local amenities.

Ideal for families, friends,couples,singles or groups of all skiing ability.Spacious and well appointed this prestigous MGM development comes with a fully equipped kitchen (with dishwasher), bath / shower room (with washer / dryer), plus separate toilet, large lounge (with TV/ DVD / CD), 2 large feature balconies ideal to enjoy the spectacular views of the mountains and slopes, private parking and secure ski locker.

Morillon is the home town of Antoine Deneriaz, who won Gold in the men's downhill at the Turin Winter Olympics 2006, all over the town you will still see congratulation banners. The snow record is well above other resorts at the same level and is generally good. The slopes are also fixed with SNOW CANNONS providing a useful top-up early and late season (from mid-April).

One of the many great attractions of this pedestrian friendly resort is it's superb children's facilities. It holds the offical 'Les p'tits Montagnards' label for the high standard it provides. The 'Village des Enfants', which cares for skiing and non-skiing children aged between 6 months and 10 years is the perfect place for your children to be left while you enjoy the freedom of the slopes.

For more information on our properties and the resort please contact us on 0044 77 95 43 46 00.

• Sleeps up to 6 in 2 bedrooms plus large sofa bed in lounge. 2 twin / double bedrooms
• Amazing views across the valley, village centre and pistes
• Iron and board, hairdryer provided, cot and high chair available
• Ski lifts under 5 minutes walk from the apartment ! (Open in summer for hiking / mountain biking)
• Approximate size of apartment: 56 sqm, balconies 10 sqm
• Free parking available

Morillon and the Grand Massif is the perfect location for stunning SUMMER scenic WALKING HOLIDAYS along with many other out door summer activites.

Every Friday in the Summer, Morillon Village has its very own authentic FRENCH FARMERS market, one not to be missed!

Facilities

Further details indoors:
• Self catering luxury apartment in Morillon, Grand Massif - ideal ski or summer sports accommodation !
• Fully equipped kitchen (with dishwasher), bath / shower room (with washer / dryer), plus separate toilet, large lounge (with TV/ DVD / CD), 2 large balconies, private parking and secure ski locker
• Sleeps up to 6 in 2 bedrooms plus large sofa bed in lounge. 2 twin / double bedrooms
• Iron and board, hairdryer provided, cot and high chair available

Further details outdoors:
• Self catering luxury apartment in Morillon, Grand Massif - ideal ski or winter sports accommodation !
• 2 large balconies, private parking and secure ski locker
• Amazing views across the valley, village centre and pistes
• Ski lifts under 5 minutes walk from the apartment ! (Open in summer for hiking / mountain biking)

Snow cannons are used to top up the snow early and late season.
Small selection of restaurants and bars are on offer and along with a few shops and a mini-supermarket

Further details

Morillon is an idyllic authentic French village in the Grand Massif area of the French Alps.
Easy access (under 1 hour from Geneva) means this is an ideal location for both Winter Ski and Summer Sports holidays.

Conditions

Breakages deposit required.

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Superb chalet apartment in authentic alpine setting. Ski-in / Ski-out

 

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View from the balcony of the French Alps

 

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Second Bedroom

The Rhone / French Alps / Haute-Savoie region

WINTER SPORTS
Morillon and the Grand Massif have ski-ing for everyone whatever level you are. Climb higher and higher into the mountains, then let yourself be carried away by the exhilarating feeling of floating down on a cloud of white powder. 1 cable car, 4 gondolas, 26 chairlifts and 49 draglifts give you access to a paradise of 134 pistes for all standards. Please read on to find out more about the pistes for skiing in the Grand Massif.

- Grand Massif 1100-2500m
Piste Map
The Grand Massif includes 265km of pistes. It links five resorts 5 linked resorts: Morillon, Les Carroz, Flaine, Samoens and Sixt. The highest point is 2500m. There are 80 lifts and 134 pistes.

Marked, patrolled and mechanically groomed: 13 green, 41 blue, 56 red, 15 black
Marked, patrolled but not mechanically groomed: 10 black
Capacity: 73 500 persons per hour.
Artificial snow: 128 snow canons
Piste preparation: 37 machines

- Massif
Piste Map
The Massif area includes 130km of pistes. It links four resorts: Morillon, Les Carroz, Samoens and Sixt. The highest point is 2200m. There are 57 lifts and 103 pistes.

Marked, patrolled and mechanically groomed: 13 green, 32 blue, 37 red, 12 black
Marked, patrolled but not mechanically groomed: 10 black
Capacity: 16 200 persons/hour 28 Pistes


SUMMER SPORTS
In summer, there is so much to do around Morillon such as climbing, golf, hiking, mountain biking, mountaineering, paragliding, sightseeing, sports and leisure and water sports. Morillon summer holidays offers you a whole lot to get involved in. The apartment is well located for all activities. Please read on to find out about these activities:

- Lac Bleu Recreational Park
The recreational park of the "Lac Bleu" is situated at the very centre of Morillon and offers a multitude of activities for every age group. Fishing, swimming, tennis, horse riding, petanque and so on. Fun for everybody.

- Mountain Biking
Some of the best mountain bike trails in Europe can be found in the Grand Massif and surrounding areas, for all levels. Easyjet now allow you to bring your own bike for a small surcharge of £10 each way or you can rent a mountain bike from Morillon or Samoens. There are excursion trails on the valley floor as well as more difficult ones using the cable car systems to access them. You can also start many of the rides directly from the Morillon apartment.

- Adventure Playground (Chamonix)
Forty minutes drive away in Chamonix, there is a large adventure playground. This has numerous bungees, small fairground type facilities, swing parks and most importantly a luge which is a downhill toboggan, again on a kind of go-cart. There large adventure playground also includes a fast descent on a pulley.

- Ballooning
Why not try ballooning? Joe Roulet from the tourist office in Les Carroz, very nearby, offers spectacular flights in Le Montgolfiere des Carroz. Joe’s Montgolfiere is the symbol of Les Carroz and is one of the most renowned in France.

- Climbing
Climbing in the Mont Blanc massif and the Grand Massif means high mountains, superb granite and miles of limestone cliffs. Crags are usually equipped. Mountain routes may be partially equipped with, at least, abseil points in place. Guide books are essential and can be purchased from shops in the town centre. Climbing walls are also very popular to start off with - there are some located in the valley so visit the tourist office for further information. If you want to go high, be careful, read a guide book properly, take the necessary precautions or hire a guide.

- Golf
Golf in the Alps is popular with holiday makers who want to take in the mountain air while enjoying a leisurely round of 9-18 holes. Chamonix has an excellent 18 hole course and there are also courses at Evian and Verbier.

- Hiking
The valley is beautiful and the hiking season can start as early as April in Morillon. You will need lightweight boots and shorts, waterproofs, sunglasses, plus skin and lip protection. Always have a drink at hand as well. Walks are well sign posted. In the valley you can do one day walks from the cable car stations and further afield two day plus walks in surrounding French areas, Italy and Switzerland.

- Mountaineering
There are lots of mountaineering routes to do in the summer from valley cragging to the ascent of Mont Blanc. You must be aware of mountain safety, if tackling anything very dangerous then hire a guide. Most shops in Chamonix town centre will have books covering the routes. We also recommend a visit to the Chamonix tourist office.

- Parapenting
Parapenting is a very popular sport in nearby Les Carroz due to the high mountains and great winds. There are many takeoff sites in Les Carroz. You can try with Eric Mathurin of Air Passion or Alain Barnier. www.airpassion.org

WATER SPORTS
You can do all the white water sports listed below in the Grand Massif. Early in the summer, in May and June, the rivers are usually high with snow melt from the mountains. During July, August and September the water levels are usually lower and the temperature warmer.

- Canyoning
Vertical swimming with exciting water-slides into deep pools.

- Hydro speed
White water swimming is offered by all the rafting companies and is great fun. Thick, reinforced wetsuits, crash hats and flippers are provided but you'll still feel vulnerable.

- Kayaking
This is good around Morillon but not well publicised. The Giffre river is good and grade three, the Dranse above Thonon offers a range of levels, The Dora Baltea features a range of difficulties including 15km of grade 6.

- Rafting
This is a good white knuckle ride and the Arve (Chamonix) and the Giffre (at Morillon/Samoens) are popular local rivers. Further afield are the excellent Dranse (between Morzine and Lake Leman) and, in Italy, the terrifying Dora Baltea.

- Swimming, Sunbathing, Windsurfing and BBQs
The local lakes are excellent for these with Lake Passy (20 minutes drive) being amongst the best. The outdoors is generally bug-free so sunbathing can be enjoyed in peace.

The Grand Massif / Morillon area

Morillon is a very authentic French Alpine village. Even if you do not want to get carried away with the winter skiing or summer sports there is so much to do in Morillon and the surrounding areas. Besides the traditional French restaurants and bars in the village, you can see and do so much.

Pétanque
There is one Pétanque ground at the Lac Bleu in Morillon village plus another one at Morillon Les Esserts. Contests are organised regularly at both places.

Acrobatic Tour in the forest
By the Lac Bleu in Morillon village this is a seven level tour for the whole family. Different levels allow you to progress freely from tree to tree in total confidence. Alternatively try the Tyrolienne game which is 20 meters high with a Tarzan jump.

Helicopter Flight
This takes place every Thursday morning. Registration is at the tourist office in Morillon village. Either a Grand Massif flight or over Mont Blanc further information can be found at the tourist office or +33 (0)4.50.74.22.44

TRIP TO SURROUNDING FRANCE
Annecy - 45 minutes drive
Try a trip to the Annecy and visit one of the most beautiful lakes of Europe. With its lovely castle, canal walks, shops, restaurants and historic entertainment, this place is a must and only about 45 minutes drive away. Try a boat trip and why not have lunch or even a dinner dance on the luxury boat Le Libellule whilst enjoying the cruise.

Chamonix - 40 minutes drive
- Aiguille du Midi Cable Car (3842m)
One of the highest cable cars in the world, in two sections, it will take you on a spectacular aerial voyage, up to Aiguille du Midi surrounded by world-famous summits, forever linked with mountaineering firsts - you will be able to contemplate a unique panoramic view over the Mont Blanc and the Alps. The views are stunning.
- Brevent (2525m)
The best views of the Mont Blanc massif are from the top of the Brevent cable car.
- Mont Blanc Tramway
This railway is the highest in France. Throughout the voyage, peaks and valleys unfold for your delight - the Contamines valley, Aiguille du Gouter, Aiguilles Rouges, Aiguille du Midi.
- Montenvers Railway
Explore the Mer de Glace in its wintery or summery finery at the foot of the Drus, la Verte and Les Grandes Jorasses peak. From the arrival station, you can visit the crystal gallery, the alpine fauna exhibition and the ice grotto.
- Tour of Historic Chamonix
Chamonix has a rich and diverse architectural heritage. Key features of this tour, which can be booked at the Tourist Office include l'Eglise St Michel, la Marie and the Priory.

Evian les Bains - 50 minutes drive
Where the water comes from, this is another excellent day out. It has an Olympic size swimming pool, children's and paddling pools, and one of the longest water slides in Europe. The brave can also do a high dive into Lake Geneva or learn to water ski.

TRIP TO SWITZERLAND
- Geneva
The world famous city with its landmark fountain on the Lake is only forty minutes drive away. Plenty to see and do, with many museums, art galleries and fantastic shops and fascinating walks through the narrow streets of the old part of the city. Ferries across the lake are very popular.

- Martigny
A popular daytrip is a scenic train ride over the border to Switzerland with the Mont Blanc Express from Chamonix to Martigny. This is just across the Swiss border past Chamonix is in the picturesque Rhone valley and has been built around Roman remains including a well preserved arena. It is well worth a visit to see the world famous Gianadda Foundation with its superb exhibitions which have included Van Gogh, Matisse, Picasso and Leonardo da Vinci. There is a permanent outdoor sculpture park in the beautiful grounds, with works by Rodin, Henry Moore and Miro, amongst others. There is also a magnificent collection of well preserved vintage cars and a permanent art collection.

TRIP TO ITALY
- Mont Blanc Tunnel
Try a trip to the Aoste Valley Courmayeur, through the Mont Blanc tunnel. There are specific market days where you can pick up the local specialities at a very reasonable price.

How to get there

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BY PLANE
[1hr transfer time from Geneva airport to the apartment.]
If you book well in advance you will find really good flight prices with Easyjet to Geneva (Cointrin) airport (www.easyjet.co.uk). From here access is excellent as the apartment is only a 60km drive from Geneva airport.
CAR HIRE
Should you wish to fly to Geneva and then hire a car we recommend Holiday Autos (www.holidayautos.co.uk) as they offer great prices. Handy hint: It's best to hire a car from the Swiss side of Geneva airport - access to 'pick up' and 'drop off' the hire car is much better when you arrive/depart.

Other airports include Chambery airport which is 100km from the apartment. Grenoble airport is 170km away and Lyon (Satolas) airport is 180km away. There are excellent motorway links from all of these airports.

BY CAR
Via Paris:
A6 motorway Paris - Mâcon, then take the "Blache" A40 motorway Mâcon - Cluses.
From Cluses to Morillon:
Follow the signposts for Samoëns. After the "Col de Châtillon", you will find signposts for Morillon. It takes about 15 minutes from the motorway exit to get to Morillon. From Morillon village it is an 8 minute drive to Morillon Les Esserts.

BY TRAIN
TGV Paris - Geneva with a stop at Bellgarde. Journey time: 3 and a half hours.
TGV Direct from Paris to Cluses, journey time: 5 hours.
Taxis (meter or fixed rate)
Taxi du Grand Massif 0033 (0)4 50 34 90 90


Handy hint: For an alternative source of advice on how to drive from anywhere in Europe to the apartment www.mappy.com is a great website. Simply type in Place: Morillon, Postcode: 74440, Country: France in the Arrival Place boxes where requested. This will then give you detail on distances, times, maps and toll rates if you decide to go motorway the whole way !

Activities near Grand Massif

Guestbook for Le Refuge de L'Alpage

"Fantastic chalet apartments. This is ski-in, ski-out at its best . . . 5 minutes walk to the ski lifts with no queues made our holiday . . . certainly beats the big name, faceless resorts ! Thanks" Mr G, Berkshire. New Year.

"What a superb find !. Morillon is a true French Alps experience and the apartments were the best we've stayed in. We'll certainly be back - maybe even later this summer !." Mr & Mrs K, London. February.

‘We’ve just come back from the best 2 week summer holiday in the Alps. Morillon really is the best kept secret ! . . .traditional French markets, beautiful fresh air in the mountains with lots of things to do and see.
Mrs W, Nottingham. August.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Summer - low	4 May 12	1 Jul 12	300£ 300	0-	0-	Flexible
Summer - high	1 Jul 12	16 Sep 12	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn	16 Sep 12	15 Dec 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	Flexible
Winter - high	15 Dec 12	14 Apr 13	1250£ 1250	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter - low	14 Apr 13	28 Apr 13	650£ 650	0-	0-	Flexible

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

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