More about the chalet

The chalet

The chalet, which faces south, was originally built in 1950. Now completely renovated, it retains the warm feel of the mountain guide's home it once was. Built of granite faced by traditional river-sand render on the ground floor, and solid larch wood on the top, with a traditional cedar-tiled roof, it's a wonderfully welcoming house.

Outside

There is plenty of off-street private parking with room for up to four cars. The ski shed provides ideal storage for skis, bikes, boards and boots with racks for skis or snowboards and boot dryers.

Garden and Hot Tub

The garden is huge (about two-thirds of an acre) and is bordered by the forest surrounding the chalet. Just through the woods, you can glimpse the cross-country ski trails which run beside the river. The views are spectacular in all directions - you can see Flegere, Brevent, Mont Blanc, the Aiguille du Midi, the Dru and many more. Our large hot tub is the perfect place to enjoy an Alpine sunset on these peaks. Please note that, in order to ensure you have sparkling clean water in the hot tub, we refill it with fresh water for each set of guests, so it may be unavailable on the first night, as it could still be heating up.

Living room

The spacious and beautiful living room has squashy and very comfortable sofas, a widescreen TV with DVD player and PS2, stereo with iPod dock and a bar with plenty of glasses. There are games (including a Scalextric set), an extensive DVD collection and a selection of books including plenty about the mountains.

There's a phone which you are welcome to use for local and incoming calls. Bring a laptop to access our wireless broadband - useful for checking weather forecasts and lifts.

The huge covered balcony is a lovely place to listen to the river and watch the snow and has tables and chairs. You are welcome to smoke on the balcony (though not elsewhere in the chalet). There's an upstairs mezzanine den with seats and cushions, where you can retreat and laze if you prefer.

Kitchen and dining

The traditional tiled kitchen is very well equipped with new modern appliances - there's a four ring halogen hob and fan oven, microwave, dishwasher and washer-dryer. There's plenty of crockery and cutlery, cast iron pans and good kitchen knives, jugs and ice trays for our wonderful Alpine water and a raclette and fondue set for cheesy nights in.
The big farmhouse table seats ten easily and there is a log fire. You can get food from the village shop in Les Praz, supermarkets and delicatessens in Chamonix, or you can have your groceries delivered to the chalet by Chaletfood.com.
Or if you prefer, we can arrange a chef to come to the chalet and cook wonderful food especially for you - just ask when booking.

Sleeping

All the bedrooms in the chalet have new, comfortable, full size mattresses (2m long), which can be made up as doubles or twins according to your group. Duvets are the "Four Seasons" type - a summer and autumn weight duvet which popper together to make an extra thick winter duvet. Most people find the Autumn weight ones enough, as the chalet is very warm, but you can easily add or remove them as you like best! All the bedroom floors are waxed wood with sheepskin rugs to keep your feet warm in the morning.

Bedroom 1 on the first floor has a huge double bed (can be split to make a twin if needed),fitted wardrobe, a door onto the balcony and spectacular views of the Aigulle du Midi and the Dru.
Bedroom 2, also on the first floor has twin beds (can be a double), fitted wardrobe, and a lovely view of the mountains - the Flegere and Brevent lifts can be seen from here.
Bedroom 3, on the ground floor, has twin beds (can be a double), fitted wardrobe, TV/DVD and a view of the woods.
Bedroom 4, also on the ground floor, has a double bed (can be split to make a twin if needed),fitted wardrobe and view onto the garden and the Dru
Bedroom 5 is in the mazot...

The Mazot

A mazot is a traditional small chalet next to a larger one. Ours is a warm and cosy ensuite bedroom for two (n.b. the mazot has a double bed which is 190cm long and cannot be split). It's even got its own kettle and fridge so you can make a brew in the morning. It has its own shower, basin and WC and you can look out at the Aiguille du Midi from your bed. There's a TV with DVD player and a stereo with CD player. It's full of Alpine charm, and particularly handy for anyone who likes their own retreat.

Bathrooms

Bathroom 1 on the first floor has double sinks, bath and shower.There is a separate WC next to it.
Bathroom 2 on the ground floor is a fantastic new wet room with a granite wall, walk-in shower, sink and WC.