Villars, Switzerland holiday ski apartment rental, Gryon with walking, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Chalet Jean Marie (apartment)

Home description

Situated in the heart of the village and only a few minutes’ walk from the train station, Chalet Jean Marie is a converted and extended 18th century farmhouse. The building has six apartments, one of which is permanently occupied. This apartment is on the ground floor and from the south-facing patio has spectacular views across the valley to the Grand and Petit Muverans. This is a perfect retreat for couples, although it can sleep three.

Gryon is a quiet, peaceful village, but it is the centre of a thriving commune and, unlike many other villages, still supports several shops. The chalet is perfectly situated for walkers and cyclists – many of the numerous hiking and biking trails are accessible straight from the apartment. In winter, the nearby ski area of Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets and Glacier 3000 gives access to all winter sports. The resort of Villars, with its many restaurants and shops, is only minutes away by mountain train. Thanks to the excellent public transport, a car is not a necessity here, although there is free parking in the village.

Gryon sits on Mt Jorogne	Sitting area
Sitting/dining/eating	Kitchen area

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The Swiss Alps / Vaud/Lake Geneva/Swiss Alps region

The Alpes Vaudoise overlook the Rhone Valley and Lac Leman towards the French Alps. The beautiful chateaux at Montreux and Aigle are within easy reach, as are the pretty villages of Bulle, Gruyeres and Gstaad. The shops, restaurants and museums of Lausanne and Montreux, and the lovely vineyards of the region – in particular, the 11th century terraces of Lavaux, which are now a Unesco World Heritage site – provide the perfect excuse to indulge in a little sight-seeing, shopping and wine-tasting.

Villars, Switzerland / Gryon area

On the sunny slopes of Mont Jorogne, Gryon is a true mountain village that has successfully held on to its charm and culture. Perched on a a south-facing precipice, overhanging the valley created by the Avançon river and with magnificent views over the Muverans, the village is an unspoilt collection of traditional wood chalets. The resort of Villars, with its extensive range of shops and restaurants, is only minutes away by mountain train or car.

The area offers every sort of sport, relaxation and culture in an idyllic setting. Featuring a spectacular panorama extending from Lake Geneva to Mont Blanc, the region is a paradise for walkers and mountain cyclists – in summer, more than 300km of marked hiking trails and 150km of all-terrain bicycle trails give everyone the chance to explore the beautiful countryside. Discover the historic mountain villages and restaurants, and climb into the high Alps to view the glaciers of Vaud.

For the less intrepid, there’s the 18-hole golf course at an altitude of 1,600m, a sports centre with swimming pool, and public tennis courts in both Gryon and Villars. The Villars-Gryon Freedom Pass allows visitors free use of many services in summer, including all mountain transport and sports facilities. In winter, the mountain train and two telecabines give access to the 77 ski lifts of the Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets and Glacier 3000 ski area. Cross-country skiers will find 220km of marked trails, and non-skiers can try the range of other winter activities, including snow shoeing, sledging and ice skating.

How to get there

Flights to Geneva from all major UK airports. Excellent public transport links in Switzerland: train from Geneva to Bex, then mountain train up to Gryon. TGVs from Paris to Geneva and Lausanne. www.sbb.ch
All the usual car hire companies at Geneva airport.

Activities near Villars, Switzerland

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The apartment has been refurbished and furnished to a very high standard, with oak floors throughout. The spacious living/dining/kitchen is light and airy, and has two sofas, one of which is a single sofa-bed. The double bedroom is cool and calm, and also has a door to the exterior. The kitchen is well equipped and there is plenty of storage space for clothes, including a chest of drawers and a wardrobe with hangers. The bathroom has a shower (no bath), toilet and wash basin. The apartment has a TV (Swiss channels only), DVD player, a selection of DVDs, CD player with a few CDs, games, playing cards and a selection of books.

Further details outdoors:
A small sunny south-facing patio equipped with table and chairs, with a wonderful view of the valley and the mountains. Hiking and bike trails straight from the apartment door.

Conditions

Smoking outside only
No pets
No outdoor shoes/boots or sports equipment inside the apartment
Damage deposit required with final payment
Payment by bank transfer only

Rental rates

Prices for group size 3
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
October-December	1 Oct 09	19 Dec 09	600£ 361	0-	0-	4 Nights
Christmas, New Year	19 Dec 09	3 Jan 10	1090£ 657	0-	0-	1 Week
Jan-Feb 2010	3 Jan 10	7 Feb 10	750£ 452	0-	0-	4 Nights
Feb-March	7 Feb 10	14 Mar 10	850£ 512	0-	0-	1 Week
March-April	14 Mar 10	12 Apr 10	800£ 482	0-	0-	4 Nights
April-May	12 Apr 10	1 Jun 10	700£ 422	0-	0-	4 Nights
June-September	1 Jun 10	1 Oct 10	900£ 542	0-	0-	4 Nights

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
October-December	1 Oct 09	19 Dec 09	450£ 271	0-	0-	4 Nights
Christmas, New Year	19 Dec 09	3 Jan 10	850£ 512	0-	0-	1 Week
Jan-Feb	3 Jan 10	7 Feb 10	650£ 392	0-	0-	4 Nights
Feb-March	7 Feb 10	14 Mar 10	700£ 422	0-	0-	1 Week
March-April	14 Mar 10	12 Apr 10	650£ 392	0-	0-	4 Nights
April-May	12 Apr 10	1 Jun 10	550£ 331	0-	0-	4 Nights
June-September	1 Jun 10	1 Oct 10	750£ 452	0-	0-	4 Nights

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

Please note that these prices are for seven nights. Please ask for details for shorter or longer stays. A refundable damage deposit of CHF500 is required with final payment.

Guestbook for Chalet Jean Marie

"Gryon was beautiful, surrounded by snow and the conditions were perfect. We really loved the style of your apartment and enjoyed the quietness. We hope to be back again!" JB, Amsterdam

"Nous venons de passer une excellente semaine dans votre appartement de Gryon. Nous avons apprécié la qualité et le confort mis à notre disposition." BC, France

"We had a very good week in your apartment. Thank you very much. It was comfortable, welcoming and warm."
JC, London

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