Serre Chevalier holiday ski apartment rental, Monetier-les-Bains with walking, jacuzzi/hot tub, sauna, balcony/terrace, rural

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La Guisane (apartment)

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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 6 friends, 3 couples or a family with up to 4 children 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.

Penthouse apartment - chalet in winter	Penthouse apartment with three balconies
View of the private outdoor heated pool in winter	View of the private outdoor heated pool in summer

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The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Hautes-Alpes region

* STOP PRESS *

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.

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 (EurekaSKI) is based in the village and offers coaching for all ages and abilities.

How to get there

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.

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

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The apartment has under-floor heating 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.

Each of the three bedrooms has a balcony with magnificent views.

The lounge has a large balcony with table and chairs.

Highchairs and cots can be hired and provided at cost.

Further details outdoors:
The outdoor swimming pool is heated.

Conditions

All payments for staying at La Guisane must be made 25% when booking, with the balance (75%) due six weeks prior to arrival. Payment is usually in Euros.

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.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring	2 May 08	27 Jun 08	600£ 504	0-	0-	Flexible
Summer	4 Jul 08	30 Aug 08	975£ 819	0-	0-	Flexible
Autumn	30 Aug 08	13 Dec 08	600£ 504	0-	0-	Flexible
Resort opening week	13 Dec 08	20 Dec 08	900£ 756	0-	0-	Flexible
Christmas Ski Break	20 Dec 08	27 Dec 08	1500£ 1,261	0-	0-	Flexible
Low season	10 Jan 09	17 Jan 09	900£ 756	0-	0-	Flexible
Low season	17 Jan 09	24 Jan 09	900£ 756	0-	0-	Flexible
Low season	24 Jan 09	31 Jan 09	900£ 756	0-	0-	Flexible
Mid season	31 Jan 09	7 Feb 09	1500£ 1,261	0-	0-	Flexible
Mid season	7 Feb 09	14 Feb 09	1500£ 1,261	0-	0-	1 Week
High season	14 Feb 09	21 Feb 09	1800£ 1,513	0-	0-	1 Week
High season	21 Feb 09	28 Feb 09	1800£ 1,513	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season	28 Feb 09	7 Mar 09	1500£ 1,261	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season	7 Mar 09	14 Mar 09	1500£ 1,261	0-	0-	Flexible
Mid season	14 Mar 09	21 Mar 09	1500£ 1,261	0-	0-	Flexible
Mid season	21 Mar 09	28 Mar 09	1500£ 1,261	0-	0-	Flexible
Mid season	28 Mar 09	4 Apr 09	1500£ 1,261	0-	0-	Flexible
Low season	4 Apr 09	11 Apr 09	900£ 756	0-	0-	Flexible
Easter Ski Break	11 Apr 09	18 Apr 09	1500£ 1,261	0-	0-	Flexible
Low season	18 Apr 09	25 Apr 09	900£ 756	0-	0-	Flexible

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

Prices are correct as of 20.05.08. but may be liable to change at any time.

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Name:	Melanie Crosby
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