La Guisane spa apartment
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About the home
Finished to an extremely high standard, La Guisane is spread over two floors and boasts stunning, uninterrupted views over the whole ski area & down to the main Bachas and Aya chairlifts. A footbridge offers guests immediate access to the chairlifts - a mere 2 minutes walk.
And to top it all off, after a hard day in the mountains, La Guisane offers its guests use of the development’s own private thermal spa - outdoor heated swimming pool - open all year round.
La Guisane provides a group of six friends, three couples or two familes with a luxurious place to spend a ski or summer mountain holiday in a location regarded as one of the Alps’ best kept secrets.
Note: The 'Jacuzzi/Hot tub' mentioned under 'Facilities' = outdoor heated swimming pool.
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| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 500m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Sauna, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (6), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (heated), Childrens pool, Shared garden, Climbing frame, Swing set |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The apartment has under-floor heating (in winter) plus additional radiators throughout, as well as a heated ski locker located on the ground floor & a visual intercom system.
There are two bathrooms; one with bath and shower, the other with shower.
Two bedrooms have balconies with magnificent views.
The lounge has a large balcony with table and chairs.
Highchairs and cots can be hired free of charge.
The residence's private spa (outdoor heated pool, sauna and hammam) are open all year although opening times vary e.g. high season - open all day every day, and in low season, open only at weekends. This is out of our direct control. Please contact us for more info.
Further details outdoors:
The outdoor swimming pool is heated.
Conditions
All payments for staying at La Guisane must be made 20% when booking, with the balance (80%) due six weeks prior to arrival. Payment is usually in Sterling.
You will be charged a refundable deposit of 500 Euros on arrival to cover any breakages, if incurred. Full details will be given when you book.
We cannot be held responsible for conditions outside our control e.g. restrictive weather or closure of lifts and pistes.
CANCELLATIONS
Six weeks or more before date of arrival: 25% charge (deposit only).
Less than six weeks before date of arrival: 100% charge. *
* We will of course attempt to re-let the property and, if successful, we will refund your payment less the 25% non-refundable deposit.
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The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Hautes-Alpes region
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The beautiful Cité Vauban (the old town of Briançon), a short drive from the apartment, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Why not eat in one of the town's great restaurants e.g. Lou Grand Caire, or Le Passé Simple, after a leisurely walk around the fortifications and the magnificent Collegiale church? During the day, the main cobbled street provides entertainment and a multitude of shops for non-skiers.
Here's more about the area:
The whole area enjoys long hours of sunshine and with its good weather record and North facing slopes even fresh snow is retained days after falling. The huge ski areas set in the many rising peaks of the ‘des Ecrins’ national park which fans out over the four main villages on the valley floor, and are linked by ski runs, a comprehensive 77 lift system and a regular courtesy bus service.
New skiers will love the un-crowded slopes and long gentle runs to the valley floor. Once basic skills have been mastered novices will soon progress to the scenic runs at the top of the mountain ensuring that no one will miss out on the magic this mountain range has to offer. Intermediates will be in heaven with masses of cruisey runs that speed you all over the mountains enjoying some of the most glorious scenery in the Alps, with more forest runs than any other resort and a just a hint of moguls to keep you happy.
For those of you who are regulars on the slopes and pay no attention to the colour of the ski run any more there is oodles to keep you entertained. With great on and off piste runs every way you look, it’s a natural playground.
SUMMER
WALKING:
Serre Chevalier is a walker's paradise with simply hundreds of different routes from easy to very hard. For gentle walks, try the paths that run along the canals, the ditches that run around the mountains to catch the melting snow and to irrigate the land. These paths are covered in the needles that drop from the larch that cover most of the mountainside, creating a lovely golden red carpet.
KAYAKING:
This whole region is a favourite amongst kayakers and is considered one of the best places to paddle in Europe.
MOUNTAIN BIKING:
This is a great area for mountain biking. For the less adventurous there are lovely rides through the valley alongside the River Guisane, especially beautiful in the springtime with fields of narcissi.
For the more adventurous, one can cycle round the old military roads that snake around the mountains, taking in the many high mountain lakes, beautiful scenery and plentiful wildlife.
Those that just prefer extreme downhill, from mid-June to mid September you can take your bike up on one of the lifts. During the summer months there are four open, one in each village along the valley, and then just head downhill on one of the many ski runs or woodland paths that lead down to the valley floor.
In total, there are 250 kilometers of pistes and many more trails, ancient roads and old mining paths. There is more than enough never to have to ride the same route twice.
The Serre Chevalier / Monetier-les-Bains area
Located in the foothills of the stunning peaks of the Ecrins National Park, Serre Chevalier is a large south-facing valley between the Col du Lautaret & the historic walled town of Briançon. Serre Chevalier is a fascinating collection of over a dozen villages including Chantemerle, Villeneuve, Montier-les-Bains and the ancient and highest town In France Briancon, the valley is a great mixture of new and old that retains its authentic French ambience.
One of the biggest ski areas in France, the valley offers 250 kilometres of north facing pistes between 1,200m & 2,800m providing fantastic on & off piste skiing in and above the tree line for all abilities. Summer boasts plenty of activities to satisfy the desires of both families simply wishing to enjoy the mountains & extreme sportsmen alike.
Unlike the many purpose built ski resorts throughout the Alps, the exclusive yet charming village of Le Monêtier les Bains offers a picturesque, unspoilt environment.
The highest and most stylish village in the Serre Chevalier valley, everything you need can be found within a 5 minutes walking distance of La Guisane apartment - specialist food shops dotted throughout the village, a well stocked super market offering fresh meat and produce, bank, tourist office, local transport, dozens of cafes & restaurants, friendly bars & of course access within 2 minutes walk to the main ski lifts – Le Monêtier les Bains offers an idyllic French ski resort experience.
Testament to all that the valley & the village offers is that so many of the ski instructors who have seasoned in Chamonix, Val d’Isere & Corchevel have settled here. Drawn to what is often referred to as the ‘Serre Che effect’. BASI, British ski coach Gavin Crosby (New Generation Ski School Serre Chevalier, formerly EurekaSKI) is based in the village and offers coaching for all ages and abilities.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Turin (Caselle): 190 km |
| Railway: | Briancon: 13 km |
The nearest airport To Serre Chevalier is Turin (Caselle) in Italy with a transfer time of between 1.5 - 2 hours. Notably, airlines Ryanair (www.ryanair.com), EasyJet (www.easyjet.com) and BA (www.ba.com) operate to and from Turin and usually offer good deals. Alternatively, you can fly to Chambery, Lyon St. Exupery, Grenoble (St Geoirs) or Marseille in France and expect transfers of between 2 - 4 hours.
Contact Melanie at www.eurekaski.com for airport transfers to Serre Chevalier.
If you choose to drive to the resorts of Serre Chevalier, you are best accessing the valley either:
* via Grenoble from the North and taking the 'Col du Lautaret' pass - from here the villages of Serre Chevalier are just a 30 minute drive.
* via Embrun from the South, into Briancon (Serre Chevalier 1200) from where you can drive through each of the mountain villages of Serre Chevalier - each one is just minutes apart.
* via Oulx and Montgenevre in Italy, and an eye-catching 45 minute journey to Serre Chevalier's Briancon.
Serre Chevalier is accessible by train from different areas of France and Italy; Paris - Lyon - Briancon, Marseille - Briancon, Lyon - Grenoble - Briancon or you can get to Oulx in Italy and this is just a 45 minute journey by bus to Briancon.
Activities near Serre Chevalier
Ski resort location
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 14 Jun 2011 |
Quality Accomodation with pool, sauna and Turkish bath in a great location for the slopes. |
Guestbook for La Guisane spa apartment
"I think that La guisane is amazing. We had such a great time." D. Hackworthy
"We had a wonderful week in Monetier - loved the area and the accommodation. And the help we had from you and Sally. We thought the whole set up was incredibly efficient, particularly compared to some rentals we’ve arranged in the past, so thank you for all your help." C. Harper
"Just a quick note to say thank you - we had a fantastic holiday and really enjoyed the apartment." C Hodges & friends
"We had a great time! Five days of skiing in glorious weather during which we skied most of the region, and an afternoon of powder skiing which I just loved! The apartment was fantastic and I hope we will come again." D Debell & friends
"La Guisane was excellent. Very spacious and comfortable. Just what you need after a day on the slopes. Opening the blinds and having a quiet cup of coffee (before the girls awoke) staring at the view was a great way to start the day. We would definitely recommend EurekaSKI to all our friends and look forward to planning and booking our next ski holiday with you. J. Milburn & family
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Spring | 24 Apr 10 | 4 Jul 10 | € 600 | - | - | Flexible |
| Summer | 4 Jul 10 | 29 Aug 10 | € 975 | - | - | Flexible |
| Autumn | 29 Aug 10 | 23 Oct 10 | € 600 | - | - | Flexible |
| All Saints Holidays | 23 Oct 10 | 6 Nov 10 | € 600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn - Winter | 6 Nov 10 | 11 Dec 10 | € 600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter Kick-Off! | 11 Dec 10 | 17 Dec 10 | € 700 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 6 Night Special | 17 Dec 10 | 22 Dec 10 | € 650 | - | - | Flexible |
| Christmas (Mon-Mon) | 22 Dec 10 | 29 Dec 10 | € 1190 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Year (Mon-Mon) | 29 Dec 10 | 3 Jan 11 | € 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low season | 3 Jan 11 | 8 Jan 11 | € 900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low season | 8 Jan 11 | 29 Jan 11 | € 900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid season | 29 Jan 11 | 12 Feb 11 | € 1500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High season | 12 Feb 11 | 26 Feb 11 | € 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid season | 26 Feb 11 | 19 Mar 11 | € 1500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Special Offer -10% | 19 Mar 11 | 2 Apr 11 | € 1350 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 2 Apr 11 | 16 Apr 11 | € 1500 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| Low season | 16 Apr 11 | 23 Apr 11 | € 900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring | 23 Apr 11 | 2 Jul 11 | € 660 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer | 2 Jul 11 | 3 Sep 11 | € 975 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn | 3 Sep 11 | 22 Oct 11 | € 660 | - | - | 1 Week |
| All Saints Holidays | 22 Oct 11 | 5 Nov 11 | € 660 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn - Winter | 5 Nov 11 | 16 Dec 11 | € 660 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Christmas (Mon-Mon) | 19 Dec 11 | 26 Dec 11 | € 1350 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Year (Mon-Mon) | 26 Dec 11 | 2 Jan 12 | € 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low season | 2 Jan 12 | 9 Jan 12 | € 975 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Jan 6-Night Special | 9 Jan 12 | 15 Jan 12 | € 600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low season | 15 Jan 12 | 29 Jan 12 | € 975 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid season | 29 Jan 12 | 12 Feb 12 | € 1500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High season | 12 Feb 12 | 26 Feb 12 | € 1800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid season | 26 Feb 12 | 8 Apr 12 | € 1500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low season | 8 Apr 12 | 22 Apr 12 | € 975 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring | 22 Apr 12 | 7 Jul 12 | € 660 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer | 7 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 975 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn-Winter | 1 Sep 12 | 14 Dec 12 | € 660 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter Opening Week | 16 Dec 12 | 23 Dec 12 | € 900 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Prices are correct as of 14.12.11. but may be liable to change at any time.
Rental normally Sunday-Sunday (please enquire for other arrival/departure dates).
Rental rate includes bed linen (beds made), towels and final cleaning (although we ask that you present the apartment in a similar condition to when you arrived).
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Melanie Crosby (Eurekaski)
Languages spoken     The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This ski chalet has received 1 review from previous guests.  |
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