AIGUILLE GRIVE 3
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About the home
The ski/summer apartment is in Aiguille Grive, an attractive, wooden clad apartment complex in Charmettoger (see map and photos), set among trees at the edge of a forest. It is very conveniently situated for skiers and snowboarders as the lift is so close by, and you can ski back to the door. The whole of Les Arcs as well as the huge Paradiski area (425 km of pisted runs) are easily accessible from the doorstep. For convenience there is a bakery which also sells basic provisions, and a ski hire and ski pass shop within the complex.
Charmettoger is one of the three main villages that make up Arc 1800. It is a relatively quiet part with lovely views over the valley and magnificent mountains, yet only a short walk away is the busy, cosmopolitain centre of Arc 1800, with its variety of excellent restaurants and lively bars. Supermarkets, other shops, the ski school, tourist office, and a laundrette are there too.
Our holiday home has a spacious, open feel and is very light and bright. It is spaced over three floors - the central floor being the main living area with a balcony and the upper and lower floors having the bedrooms and shower/bathrooms. The floor area is 56 square metres (700 square feet).
The design of this apartment makes it ideal for one or two families or a group of friends The beauty of Charmettoger and the convenience of the location of Aiguille Grive within Arc 1800 make it an excellent base for winter and summer activities.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 10, 4 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Corporate lets House swaps Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary Lift access to property Nearest amenities: 500m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV |
| Standard: | Kettle |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (2), Single beds (8), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 10 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden |
| Access: | Lift access to property |
Further details indoors:
Aiguile Grive faces the Aiguille mountains. There are three buildings in the complex which share a semi enclosed area away from the road where there are trees, lawns and paths. Each building has five or six stories and there are two lifts in all buildings. Our apartment is in Aiguille Grive 3, the most recently constructed building, All interior facilities are in excellent condition.
The middle floor of the triplex apartment consists of an entrance hall (useful for leaving skis and boots) leading to a living room with sofa bed (which separates into two single beds) dining table and chairs and TV. At one end of the living room is a kitchenette and at the other a balcony overlooking a wooded area and up the mountain to the peaks beyond.
The kitchenette is fully equipped, with a three ring hob, oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher. and vacuum cleaner, also a microwaveoven and coffee machine.
There is a wooden stairway up from the living area to the upper floor, which has a large bedroom with twin beds, a cabin with bunk beds and a bathroom with WC. From the entrance hall is a stairway down to the lower floor, which has a large bedroom with twin beds, a cabin with bunk beds, and a shower room with WC. Travel cots are usually available. Both double/twin bedrooms, and the living room and balcony have beautiful views.
At the end of a days skiing one can ski up to the mountain entrance to the building, shake off the snow in the area provided for this, and within two minutes be inside the apartment. In summer there is a table tennis table for use within the complex. The apartment is close to the entrance to the golf course and to the start of several walking trails (route maps available from the tourist office).
Further details outdoors:
In winter, parking charges are controlled through a ticket system on entry and exit to the resort – you must pay for your parking either at the ticket machines in the car parks, or at the machines at the exit to the resort.
There is a convenient covered car park opposite the apartment complex which costs €0.70 per hour or €75 for a week long pass (you must inform the car park operator at the start of your stay if you want a week long pass). Outdoor parking anywhere elsewhere in Arc 1800 costs €0.40 per hour.
Parking is free in summer.
Ski passes for the whole Paradiski area, with lifts rising to 3,226 metres and which covers La Plagne as well (there is a cable car linking the two ski areas), can be purchased in the ski hire shop on the ground floor.
The bakery/delicatessen, conveniently situated on the ground floor sells hot pizza as well as bread, croissants (freshly made on the premises), milk and groceries.
For non-skiers and those visiting in summer there is a free, regular bus service which links all the Les Arcs Villages and the high-speed "Arc-en-ciel" funicular train takes you from Arc 1600 to Bourg St. Maurice in seven minutes, allowing exploration of a large part of this highly scenic area without a car. The bus stops outside Aiguille Grive.
Further details
1) Arrival 5pm (keys may be available earlier, but cannot be guaranteed), departure 10am.
2) Keys will usually be picked up from and returned to the AB SERTI agency in the centre of Villards. The agency will also deal with any questions or difficulties during your stay.
3) Guests should bring their own towels
4) If you do not wish to bring your own bed linen it can be obtained locally for €10-12 per person.
5) Travel cots for babies (subject to availability) may be borrowed locally free of charge - if required they should be reserved through the owner in advance.
6) All guests will receive details of how to find the apartment, information on Arc 1800 and a resort plan showing key locations, when they pay their final rental balance. Please contact the owners if you do not receive this information.
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The Rhone / French Alps / Savoie region
Rhône-Alpes is located in the south-east of France. The east of the region contains the western part of the Alps and borders Switzerland and Italy. The region contains Europe's highest peak, Mont Blanc, which is easily visible from most of Les Arcs.
The Les Arcs villages are high in these mountains. and the ski slopes above and around them are well maintained. During the ski season the Paradiski area is "snow sure".
In summer the weather is often very warm and sunny in Savoie - there are several open air swimming pools. There are great walking trails over a wide region. Free maps and advice on walking, hiking and mountain biking are available from the tourist board in Arc 1800.
The Les Arcs / Arc 1800 area
Arc 1800 is set in the heart of the Les Arcs Villages with magnificent views of the upper Tarantaise valley and of Mont Blanc. It is the centre point of the villages and lifts link in all directions, including to La Plagne. The apartment is located at the foot of the Aiguille Grive mountain hence direct access to the slopes.
The three main sub villages of Charvet, Villards and Charmettoger that make up Arc 1800 are continuous with each other. There are many excellent restaurants and bars, and supermarkets.
Various ski pass options are available, including one for the whole of the Paradiski (Les Arcs and La Plagne) area, and even a day pass for Val d’Isere and Tignes which are only a short drive away. The Paradiski area offers 425km of pisted runs with guaranteed snow thanks to the high altitude skiing (up to 3,226m in Les Arcs, and 3,417 in La Plagne) and extensive snow making equipment.
The huge ski area offers pistes for all standards, from beginners to experts. The area is excellent for skiers and snowboarders and also offers 15km of cross-country trails.
Non-skiing amenities in winter include a bowling alley, a natural skating rink, dog sleigh rides, snow shoeing, snowmobiling, two cinemas, squash courts and a games arcade. There is a free, regular bus shuttle linking the villages and the monorail train speeds passengers down from Arc 1600 to the town of Bourg St. Maurice, with its charming centre, in only seven minutes.
In summer there are wonderful walking and hiking opportunities, as well as mountain biking and parapenting, and horse riding. There is also a golf course, open air swimming pool and tennis courts. There is a small concert hall which is the venue for many classical and jazz concerts during the Les Arcs Music Festival in July and August. Several fascinating medieval villages can also to be explored in the valleys, within a one hour drive from Les Arcs.
During summer and winter seasons there are nurseries and crèches for young children (Les Arcs is well known as a child and family friendly resort) and a ski school for adults and children of all ages.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Geneva: 152 km |
| Railway: | Bourg St. Maurice: 18 km |
| Ferry: | Calais: 900 km |
Local airports: Geneva (2.5hrs drive), Lyon (2.5hrs), Grenoble (2hrs) and Chambery (1.5hrs). In summer, Turin airport is another option (2.5hrs drive).
The Eurostar train runs direct from London to Bourg St. Maurice (8hrs), just below Les Arcs. The Eurostar, TGV and other trains connect to Bourg from across Europe, including various airports.
Easyjet (www.easyjet.com) flies to Geneva, Lyon and Grenoble.
Flybe (www.flybe.com) flies to Geneva and Chambery.
Ryanair (www.ryanair.com) flies to Grenoble and Turin.
British Airways, Swiss, Air France and other airlines fly to Geneva and Lyon.
Airport bus/coach transfers are possible from Geneva, Lyon and Chambery airports to Bourg St. Maurice and/or Arc 1800:
- Geneva airport: www.alpski-bus.com or www.altibus.com
- Lyon airport: Satobus Alpes www.satobus-alps.com
- Chambery: Trans’neige tel.+33(0)4 79 68 32 90.
If you are arriving in Bourg St. Maurice you have three options for getting to Arc 1800:
- Taxi/minicab (see below)
- Coach (Autocars Martin, + 33 (0)4 79 07 04 49, www.autocars-martin.com)
- Funicular railway to Arc 1600 (in only 7 minutes!) and then free shuttle to Arc 1800.
Taxi/minicab options include:
A Aero Arc Taxi Taxis +33 (0)6 86 24 23 83
A Arc Taxi +33 (0)4 79 07 47 95
A.G.S. +33 (0)4 79 40 11 00
Alizée Transports +33 (0)4 79 44 00 44
AArthur Taxi Sarl +33 (0)6 14 18 26 11 / +33 (0)4 79 07 71 82
Taxi Will’s +33 (0)6 15 55 15 51
Activities near Les Arcs
Ski resort location
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf less than 15 mins walk
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 09 Jan 2012 |
Fabulous location for quick access to the mountain. Short walk to the centre if you need the ski school. Hot croissants for breakfast rom the small shop in the complex are a 'must'! On-line ski hire before we travelled made collecting the kit very easy. Friendly locals and a fabulous sweetie shop kept the kids happy all week. |
03 Nov 2011 |
Appartment was comfortable and warm, and ski in/out, which is always a bonus. Functional and clean, just what you need for an enjoyable holiday. We were a party of 4, so loads of space. The appartment is typical of French resorts, in that it is compact, so filling all the beds might mean a bit of queue for the bathrooms, and the need for traffic lights on the stairs! Great place to stay, skiing was excellent too. Information and support from the letting agency and the owner were superb. |
27 Oct 2011 |
We had a lovely time in this flat. Very spacious with room for kids. Sledding hill right outside within view of flat. Bakery, pizza, lift pass and hire shop immediately outside. Elevator and short indoor walk to the lift and your skiing! Oh and almost forgot the covered parking right across the road. |
Guestbook for AIGUILLE GRIVE 3
"Just wanted to say thanks for all your help with the apartment. We had a fantastic week and the apartment was spot on – see what you mean about skiing to the door!! Great snow and very close to the resort centre. If you need a reference we’d be more than happy to provide one."
Paul (from London).
"What a great location - right on the slopes! We loved the layout of the apartment and being able to buy fresh warm croissants daily from the friendly local bakery."
Sylvia (from Sussex)
"The apartment was great, we had a really good time. Plenty of space. We were pleased with the layout and the size of the apartment. We would defintely hire the apartment again and recommend. If we decide to go to the same resort next year we will contact you again."
Angie (from Newquay)
"Just a short note to say how much we enjoyed our holiday at Les Arcs. The unit was fabulous and the guys really enjoyed the access to the ski lift. I will certainly recommend the unit to everyone."
Ann (from Queensland, Australia)
"We just wanted to let you know that we loved your apartment, the location was fantastic."
Wendy and Steve (from Doncaster)
"We enjoyed our week at Les Arcs. It's a lovely place and the apartment was great. We ski every year back in Australia but I have never seen so much snow in my life!"
Sharon and Michael (from Australia)
"We had a great time in 209 - it was ideal for us, especially the lift to the 4th floor to get to the slopes."
Sian (from Kenilworth)
"Just wanted to say what a fabulous time we had at Aiguille Grive 3 - we were lucky enough to have superb snowfall just before we arrived and 5 of the 6 days whilst in Les Arcs. The apartment worked very well for us as a family and the ease of access to the slopes was ideal. The friendly ‘Faitout’ shop, lift pass booth and ski hire within the complex made the whole holiday very easy. The kids particularly enjoying walking down to the village centre to visit the chocolate/sweet shop!"
Tony (from Cornwall)
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 10 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 11th Feb 2012 | 11 Feb 12 | 18 Feb 12 | £ 1650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 18th Feb 2012 | 18 Feb 12 | 25 Feb 12 | £ 1200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 25th Feb 2012 | 25 Feb 12 | 3 Mar 12 | £ 1100 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 3rd Mar 2012 | 3 Mar 12 | 10 Mar 12 | £ 1100 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 10th Mar 2012 | 10 Mar 12 | 17 Mar 12 | £ 800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 17th Mar 2012 (£60 off) | 17 Mar 12 | 24 Mar 12 | £ 690 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 24th Mar 2012 (£50 off) | 24 Mar 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 31st Mar 2012 | 31 Mar 12 | 7 Apr 12 | £ 1050 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 7th Apr 2012 (£200 off) | 7 Apr 12 | 14 Apr 12 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 14th Apr 2012 | 14 Apr 12 | 20 Apr 12 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 30th June 2012 | 30 Jun 12 | 7 Jul 12 | £ 300 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 7th to 28th July 2012 | 7 Jul 12 | 28 Jul 12 | £ 375 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 28th Jul to 11th Aug 2012 | 28 Jul 12 | 11 Aug 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 11th to 25th Aug 2012 | 11 Aug 12 | 24 Aug 12 | £ 375 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 8th Dec 2012 | 8 Dec 12 | 15 Dec 12 | £ 500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 15th Dec 2012 | 15 Dec 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 22nd Dec 2012 (Xmas) | 22 Dec 12 | 29 Dec 12 | £ 1100 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 29th Dec 2012 (New Year) | 29 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 1400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 5th Jan 2013 | 5 Jan 13 | 12 Jan 13 | £ 600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 12th Jan 2013 | 12 Jan 13 | 19 Jan 13 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 19th Jan 2013 | 19 Jan 13 | 26 Jan 13 | £ 700 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 26th Jan 2013 | 26 Jan 13 | 2 Feb 13 | £ 750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 2nd Feb 2013 | 2 Feb 13 | 9 Feb 13 | £ 900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 9th Feb 2013 | 9 Feb 13 | 16 Feb 13 | £ 1200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 16th Feb 2013 | 16 Feb 13 | 23 Feb 13 | £ 1650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 23rd Feb 2013 | 23 Feb 13 | 2 Mar 13 | £ 1100 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 2nd Mar 2013 | 2 Mar 13 | 9 Mar 13 | £ 1100 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 9th Mar 2013 | 9 Mar 13 | 16 Mar 13 | £ 900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 16th Mar 2013 | 16 Mar 13 | 23 Mar 13 | £ 750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 23rd Mar 2013 | 23 Mar 13 | 30 Mar 13 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 30th Mar 2013 | 30 Mar 13 | 6 Apr 13 | £ 1100 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 6th Apr 2013 | 6 Apr 13 | 13 Apr 13 | £ 900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 13th Apr 2013 | 13 Apr 13 | 20 Apr 13 | £ 600 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Discounts available for returning guests, multi-week and last minute bookings. Payment can be made in euros to France, or in euros or sterling to the UK. Please note that a local tourist tax (currently €1.20 per person over 12 years old, per night) is payable to the agency where you pick up keys, and not included in the above rates.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 6 years listed You are contacting Erica Hirsch
Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2005. This apartment has received 6 reviews from previous guests.  |
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