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Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 0 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The ‘Cabris’ is a traditional chalet located on the main street in the centre of the alpine village of Chatel, close to all amenities including banks, supermarkets, pharmacy, bars, restaurants and ski shops.
Chatel is a traditional farming village that has embraced skiing and mountain sports in general, but at the same time has retained its rustic charm. In the winter the chalets, farms and surrounding mountains are covered in snow making chatel the perfect place to stay and ski.
There are a wide range of shops selling traditional local produce, as well as super markets, banks, pharmacy and sport shops to hire or buy all of the mountain equipment you will need to make your summer or winter holiday just perfect.
Where as in the summer the village takes on a different persona with its spectacular scenery and beautiful floral displays. Making Chatel a great place to take the mountain air as you walk, ride or paraglide over the surrounding mountain and alpine meadows, or relax next to the lake.
The Living Room / Le Salon
One of the Bedrooms / Une Chambre
The Village in Winter / Le Village l'hiver
Chalet Cabris
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The Rhone / French Alps / Haute-Savoie region
Chatel is located on the French / Swiss Border in the mountains above the western end of Lake Leman (Geneva). Chatel offers both winter and summer mountain sports including skiing, snowboarding, walking, mountain biking, paragliding, white water rafting and much more. In the wider area there are medieval castles and villages and town to visit including Montreux with its famous Jazz festival, Evian, Lausanne, Geneva, Chamonix. Italy is only an hour or so's drive away.
In the summer there are a number of local fetes and each wednesday in the village there is the local farmers market.
Chatel area
WINTER Châtel was first established as a ski resort in 1947 with the installation of a single drag lift. From those humble beginnings the local ski area has now spread over a number of the surrounding mountains and is now served by a network of Gondola’s, chair lifts and drag lifts with a total of 130km of skiing covered by the local area lift pass.
For skiers who like to put some serious mileage under their skis Châtel does not disappoint. Being linked to the other French villages of La Chapelle d’Abondance, Avoriaz, Morzine, Les Gets, St Jean D’Aulp and the Swiss villages of Morgins, Torgon, Champoussin, Les Crosets and Champery. To form one combined ski area known as the Portes du Soleil giving a total of 650km of pisted skiing and limitless off piste, all covered by one ‘Portes Du Soleil’ Ski pass.
There are a number of fun parks and some great ski touring opportunities
SUMMER Mountain biking in the Portes du Soleil is a unique experience simply due to the shear size of the area and the variety of riding available. There is everything from cross country single track to full on down hills and bike parks. Whatever your bag there is something here for everyone!
To give you a helping hand there are a number of chairlifts open from the end of June until the beginning of September, don’t think that by using the chairlifts that you are cheating, what they offer is the opportunity to gain height before you start your ride allowing you to cover vast distances in a day.
Walking in the Alps is a fantastic experience, fresh mountain air, pine forests, crystal clear streams and lakes, alpine meadows, not to mention the magnificent views. Try the 2432m Cornette du Bise, the climb is on well defined mountain tracks and takes a few hours, however the effort is worth it for the views over Lake Leman to Lausanne on the far side, turn around and look across to Mont Blanc. Near the summit you are virtually guaranteed to see a few Bouquetin (see photo opposite).
Other walks include the mountain above Chatel known as the Morclan, or why not try the Mont Grange the mountain opposite Chatel which has been protected by being made into a national park. From Chatel you can also walk across the border into Switzerland.
How to get there
BY AIR
There are daily flights to Geneva by many airlines, these include:- www.Easyjet.com, www.ryanair.com, www.Jet2.com , www.flybe.com and www.BMIbaby.com, however don’t overlook some of the bigger airlines such as BA or Swiss as some offers are actually cheaper than the above.
Transfers to Châtel: - By car, there are a number of hire car companies based at the airport. Geneva airport has both a French and a Swiss sector, it’s worth comparing the prices for both sectors as significant savings can be made. Also rather than going direct it can be cheaper to hire your car through www.holidayautos.com, or www.carhire3000.com
By taxi, taxis can be taken from the airport direct to Châtel.
By minibus. Minibus transfers can be booked either through ourselves or other companies, through us the cost is €150 each way for the bus which holds up to eight people. Note we sub contract airport transfers.
BY ROAD
Cross via the eurotunnel or the ferries then take the auto routes through France. Chatel is about 8 hours drive from Calais
BY RAIL The nearest railway station in France is at Thonon and in Switzerlandis at Aigle, transfer is then either by local taxi or minibus.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Geneva: 75 km
Railway:
Thonon / aigle: 40 km
Ferry:
Calais: 800 km
Activities near Chatel
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 Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Single beds (16), Cots (2), Dining seating for 20, Lounge seating for 18, Sleeps maximum of 16
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace
Further details indoors: Chalet Cabris
The accommodation is spread over the top two floors of the chalet. There are four twin bedrooms, one room with bunk beds and two triples. The bedrooms are grouped in pairs with each pair of bedroom sharing a bathroom and toilet; there is one en-suite bedroom. With the exception of the en-suite bedroom all bedrooms are located at the rear of the Chalet.
A communal sitting room is located on the upper floor at the front of the chalet, the living room is equipped with an LCD television, DVD player, stereo system, beer fridge and seating. The dining room being located on the lower floor.
The chalet has been completely renovated for the start of the 2007 ski season hence all furniture and fittings are brand new.
Secure ski and mountain bike storage lockers are provided on the chalet terrace. The ski lockers also contain boot warmers.
OTHER INFORMATION
Due the central village location there are only short stay parking facilities, which can be used for unloading, however a multi storey underground car park is located within 300m.
BOARD BASIS
The chalet is primarily offered on a self catering basis, however bed and breakfast is available if required. minimum stay is 3 nights to as long as you like.
Conditions
No Smoking except on the external balconies No ski boots or external footware to be worn in the chalet 20% Deposit required to confirm your holiday booking with balance due 60days before your holiday If the chalet is booked on a self catering basis a £500 security deposit is required, this will be returned following satisfactory inspection on your departure.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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1400£ 1,400
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1850£ 1,850
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2100£ 2,100
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1300£ 1,300
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1540£ 1,540
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1600£ 1,600
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1800£ 1,800
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2350£ 2,350
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1900£ 1,900
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1100£ 1,100
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900£ 900
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26 Apr 08
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700£ 700
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Rental rate for 1 person includes bed and breakfast
Availability notes
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Name:
Simon Brownlow
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