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Self catering accommodation in the French Alps, for hill walking, mountain biking holiday, summer skiing, sailing, boating holidays or an all round activity holiday in France in the Alps.   


VILLENEUVE APARTMENT

Spacious first floor studio apartment in pretty alpine village, sleeps 4.

£180 - £260

Villeneuve, Serre Chevalier, France

Contact Nick Wells

Tel:  01962 - 715000

Mobile:  07802 - 432182

EMail:  nwells@netcomuk.co.uk

Villeneuve is the middle of the three pretty alpine villages which, together with the pretty fortified medieval town of Briancon, make up the resort of Serre Chevalier.   Located between two national parks, the Parc des Ecrins and the Queyras, there are endless opportunities for all including walking, climbing, mountain-biking, horse riding, sailing, swimming, etc.  

Our first floor studio apartment is ideally suited for a family of four, or up to four adults.  It is located only 100m from the commercial centre of Villeneuve, including shops, bars, restaurants, cinema, swimming pool, etc....and only 300m from the "old town" with its alpine charm.  The apartment has a south facing balcony overlooking private gardens and beautiful mountain scenery, and consists of a large lounge with sofa-bed, dining table, TV, Hi-fi, a well equipped kitchen (including dishwasher), a roomy hall with pull-down bunk beds, and a bathroom.

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LE BOTHY

Charming and luxurious self-catering chalet in Les Contamines-Montjoie at the foot of the Mont Blanc, sleeps 5.  

£350 - £600

Les Contamines-Montjoie

Contact:  Sarah Cunningham

Tel:  00-33-450-470614

EMail:  sarah.bruno@wanadoo.fr

“Le Bothy” (and from December 2003 its sister chalet “Les Fraises Sauvages”) is situated 1 km from the attractive village centre of Les Contamines in a quiet hamlet with stunning views of the mountains in all directions. Les Contamines is a totally unspoilt resort offering a multitude of activities, sports and entertainment to suit everyone. Unlimited marked walks for all levels, mountaineering, climbing, swimming, mountain-biking, pony-riding, cable cars, boating lakes, children’s playgrounds and lots more. There are plenty of restaurants and shops. 

“Le Bothy” consists of 2 bedrooms on the first floor (one double, one triple), with a well equipped open plan kitchen, living and dining area and a luxurious bathroom downstairs. Outside, there is a south facing wooden deck and garden with swings and playhouse. “Les Fraises Sauvages” is a few hundred yards away and almost identical to “Le Bothy”. The owners (Sarah is English, Bruno French) live close by and are on hand to help you make the most of your holiday with local information and advice.

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LES CHALETS DE BELLEVUE

Beautifully furnished apartment in charming traditional alpine village, with stunning views of Mont-Blanc, sleeps 4-6

£295 - £595

Les Houches, Chamonix, France

Contact Brigit Leybourne

Tel:  01296 - 660285

Mobile:  07710 - 643565

EMail:  simonandbrigit@onetel.net.uk

Les Chalets de Bellevue is a new development in the charming traditional alpine village of Les Houches, which lies at the foot of Mont-Blanc.  It is only 5km from Chamonix, and a 1 hour drive from Geneva airport.  Chamonix is one of the world capitals for outdoor activities, as well as being an area of outstanding natural beauty.  The majestic setting of the Mont Blanc massif offers you an immense diversity of walking routes in a unique setting, and there are a multitude of footpaths and trails departing from Les Houches, as well as mountain bike trails from Les Houches to Chamonix. Canoeing, kayaking, rafting, hydrospeed and canyoning activities are all offered in the Chamonix valley.  

The building consists of 19 apartments on 3 levels, and combines modern spacious accommodation within a traditional style building, clad in stone and timber.  Our apartment is situated on the corner of the building, providing dual aspect views and light and airy accommodation. The balcony is southeast facing and presents a stunning, uninterrupted view of the Mont-Blanc mountain range.  The accommodation comprises one double bedroom, one twin bedroom, one bathroom and a generous sized living/dining area complete with fully equipped kitchenette - including dishwasher.  The apartment has been completely furnished by local interior designers to provide extremely comfortable living with a touch of rustic nostalgia.  

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CHALET APARTMENT LES MARMOTTES

Spacious privately owned apartment in the traditional alpine village of Les Allues - an ideal location for summer mountain holidays, sleeps 6.  

£300 - £500

Les Allues, nr Meribel, Trois Vallees, France

Contact:  Mary Farrow

Tel / Fax:  01224 - 743982

EMail:  amfa@freeuk.com

Web Site: www.skilm.co.uk

Apartment Les Marmottes is situated in the heart of the Trois Vallees in the village of Les Allues near Meribel.  Some of the most beautiful walks in the area start at the chalet door, and Meribel and the surrounding area offer a huge variety of outdoor activities, including walking and hiking, mountain biking, parapente, river rafting, rock climbing, abseiling, canyoning, canoeing and kayaking, horseriding and many more.  Sailing is available on Lake Annecy a short drive away.  The weather is sunny and warm from May to late September with maximum temperatures in July and August around 25c.

Les Marmottes is a privately owned apartment on two floors, in a small, recently built chalet of nine apartments.  It has beautiful, uninterrupted mountain views, and is particularly spacious, sleeping 6 adults comfortably.  The accommodation comprises open plan living / dining area with comfortable seating, TV, CD, books and games, pine dining table for six, and doors leading out onto the balcony.  The kitchen area is fully equipped, including dishwasher, washer / dryer and microwave.  There are 2 bedrooms (1 dbl, 1 twin bunks) plus a sleeping area on the landing for 2 people, which can be completely curtained-off for privacy.  

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CHALET LES 6 BOULEAUX

 Comfortable chalet in lovely traditional Alpine village, only 1 hour from Geneva, sleeps 6-8.  

£200 - £350

Les Carroz, Grand Massif, France

Contact Raymond Pill

Tel:  00 33 4 50 90 45 51

EMail:  ray@lescarrozski.com

After many years skiing in some of France's well known purpose built resorts, it made a pleasant change to find Les Carroz hidden in the Grand Massif ski area.  Even with recent expansion, it still maintains it's village atmosphere and provides a different experience from the usual French resorts - with many good restaurants and shops at realistic prices.  The summer can be very warm with great walks or cycle routes around Les Carroz, after which you may wish to enjoy the large outdoor swimming pool complex.  Les Carroz and the surrounding area can also offer many other activities including fishing, canyoning, tennis, golf and horse riding to name but a few, or just relax and use as a base to visit the many beautiful towns like Annecy and Yvoire or Mont Blanc and Chamonix.  Italy is approximately 1 hour away.  

Situated at the top of the village with views over Les Carroz and down to Cluses in the valley, the chalet is about 15 minutes walk from the village centre.  The large open plan lounge / dining / kitchen area comprises dining area with dining table and chairs for eight, lounge area with 2 sofabeds, TV and hi-fi, and fully equipped kitchen with full size cooker, fridge / freezer and dishwasher.  Spiral stairs lead down to 3 bedrooms - 2 double and a bunkroom.  There is one bathroom, a shower room and a 2nd wc.  

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CHALET BEAUMONT APARTMENTS

Three apartments in spectacular location at the foot of the famous Bossons glacier, sleep 2 - 9.  

€ 275 - € 575

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Contact Jenny Avent

Tel:  00 33 4 50 53 92 39

Mobile: 00 33 6 19 56 18 53

EMail: stay@chaletB.com

Set in a spectacular location at the foot of the famous Les Bossons glacier, these three comfortable apartments are only 3 minutes drive from the centre of Chamonix - perfect for those on a budget wishing to enjoy peaceful surroundings with easy access to the hustle and bustle of Chamonix. Chamonix is the unofficial king of extreme sports, with mountaineering, hiking, climbing, mountain biking and paragliding on offer. As a year-round, bustling town, however, the beauty of Chamonix is that it caters for a huge variety of tastes and needs. Whether you are an expert climber and mountain biker or simply want to relax in beautiful scenery under the rays of the sun, you'll find it here.

The chalet has been privately owned for the last 10 years by Richard and Jenny Avent, who live in one of the apartments in order to offer you the best possible personal service. The apartments provide basic but practical accommodation and are furnished in a simple style with alpine wood. The kitchens are fully equipped with essential utensils and a cooker with oven, grill and electric hobs. The adjoining living areas are spacious and furnished with table, chairs and sofabed. The apartments have 2 or 3 bedrooms - all with balcony or patio, bathroom with bath and shower and separate wc. Outside, the communal garden is for everyone's enjoyment, and is provided with garden furniture.

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VILLA 1930

3 Star Luxury apartment with huge private terrace, sleeps 7 - 10.  

Summer 589 - 1031

Chamonix, Mont-Blanc, France

Contact Rasmus Madsen 

EMail:  rasmusaaenmadsen@yahoo.co.uk

This spacious (81 m2 + mezzanine 40m2) and fully furnished apartment is located in the centre of Chamonix, 50m from the Aiguille du Midi cable car (3842 m), 50m from bus stop and 100 m from the main shopping street, with views of Mont-Blanc, Aiguille du Midi, Bossons Glacier and Brévent.  

It has a large living room with sofa-bed, large fully-equipped kitchen, mezzanine with two single beds and separate room containing double sofa-bed, two double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.  The 72 m2 private southwest facing terrace, equipped with barbecue, is very sunny both winter and summer.  Television & telephone.  Pay-service washing machine and dryer in the building.  Private indoor parking.

3 Star certificate from the Chamonix Tourist Office

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CHALET LE MARRON

Luxury chalet in central location with stunning views and adjacent swimming pool, sleeps 10/12.

450 - 1275

Vallandry, Les Arcs, France

Contact Paul McKenzie

Tel:  +33 618-66-37-21

Fax:  +33 4-79-07-97-45

EMail:  info@maisonrose.biz

Web Site: www.maisonrose.biz/chalets.htm

The chalet is situated in Vallandry (Les Arcs), only 350m from the resort centre, where you'll find shops, bars and restaurants.  In a prominent position, it has some of the best views in the resort that overlook almost the entire Haute Tarentaise valley from Bourg St Maurice to Moutiers.   During your stay we can run organised activities for you, including guided walks, day trips, mountain biking tours etc - or you are welcome to make your own plans.  Activities available locally include walking in the resort or Vanoise National Park, swimming (lake 12km or adjacent swimming pool), tennis, golf, Via Ferrata, rafting, hydrospeed, canoeing, mountain biking (lifts open during Jul / Aug), climbing, horse trekking and pony rides - as well as a host of childrens' activities.  We also have a tandem paraglider - if you fancy getting the 'aerial view' of this wonderful area!!

Arranged over three floors, the luxury chalet has 4 twin / double bedrooms, 1 mezzanine bedroom and a sofabed in the lounge to sleep 10/12 people.  The open plan living area has a lounge area with 2 comfortable sofas, TV and open fire, dining area with long dining table that seats 12, and a fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher.  A balcony leads off the living area, with stunning views over-looking the valley below. 

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CHALET JULIETTE

Comfortable recently-built chalet with all ensuite facilities and beautiful views, sleeps 14.

950

La Tania, Trois Vallées, France

Contact:  Sallyann Jenkinson

Tel / Fax:  +33 (0)4 79 00 19 40

EMail:  info@ski-dazzle.com

In July and August Les Trois Vallées and the nearby beautiful Vanoise National Park and surrounding areas are alive with activities including tennis, mountain biking, horse riding, fishing and white water rafting. Enjoy numerous sign posted walks or take a guide for the day.  Most of the main lifts are open during July and August giving access to the whole of Les Trois Vallées, by foot or by bike.  Bring your own bikes or hire good ones here.  Within the resort there is an open-air swimming pool, where you can relax, sunbathe and take in the beautiful views.  

This recently built Chalet offers comfortable modern accommodation whilst maintaining the charm of a traditional chalet.  There are seven en-suite twin bedrooms and an open plan living area with a large log fire, vaulted ceiling and ample space for relaxation, with satellite TV, video and cd cassette player.  Beautiful views can be enjoyed from the wrap around balcony.  The price quoted is based on self-catering, but we can provide Bed and Breakfast or Half-Board if required.  

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CHALET BLANCHE

Recently refurbished chalet in ideal location with fabulous views, sleeps 14.

£50 / room / night 

Chamonix France

Contact:  Debbie or Alastair Johnston

Tel:  +33 6099 16018

EMail: info@demipiste.com

Chalet Blanche situated less than 10 minutes walk from the centre of Chamonix and 5 minutes walk from the Aiguille du Midi cable car.  Chamonix is a beautiful place to stay to enjoy the many and varied summer activities including Alpine walks, mountain biking, paragliding, horse riding, ice climbing, golf, rafting and fishing to name a few. The majority of chair lifts and gondalas are open throughout the summer for those that want to experience the fabulous mountain top views, cafes and restaurants without the effort of getting there by bike or on foot.  

Recently renovated and newly furnished, the chalet provides a comfortable and friendly atmosphere with fabulous views.  The beautiful living/dining room on the first floor has been designed in a traditional style creating a warm, friendly and spacious environment for you to relax, with comfortable sofas and chairs surrounding an open fireplace.  A balcony surrounds the first floor living area from which you can fully appreciate the chalet's position at the foot of Mont Blanc.  There are 7 double / twin bedrooms, all with en-suite shower / bathrooms.  Prices are based on bed and breakfast per double / twin room per night.  

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CHALET NUMBER ONE

Beautifully renovated chalet in traditional alpine hamlet with wealth of activities on tap, sleeps 16.  

£315 - £365 per person

Sainte Foy Tarentaise, France

Contact Lloyd Rogers

Tel:  +33 (0) 4 79 06 95 33

EMail:  info@chn1.co.uk

Chalet Number One is a beautifully renovated genuine Savoyard farmhouse situated in the farming hamlet of La Masure, at an altitude of 1200m, which ensures that the summer weather is never too close, despite temperatures up to the low 30’s. The altitude also means that the Chalet is the perfect position for exploration either upwards or downwards. Mountain biking and walking are available from the doorstep of Chalet Number One - in fact the number of local paths is almost endless.  There is also a wealth of other activities available in Bourg Saint Maurice, 15 minutes down the valley, including Olympic sized outdoor swimming pool, tennis center, paragliding schools and a horse riding stable, as well as rafting and other white-water sports.  

Chalet Number One offers particularly spacious, comfortable and homely accommodation: All bedrooms are entirely individual in character and have either twin or double beds. Some of the bedrooms also offer the option of a third bed for larger groups, if required.  There are ample washing facilities with plenty of bathrooms, shower rooms and toilets.  You’ll be pleased to hear that there is a near inexhaustable hot water supply, and that the chalet is centrally heated! Upstairs is the large dining room where the delicious evening meals are served, on an enormous rustic, larch-wood table. Next to that is the comfortable lounge, in the interior of the original 500 year old wooden chalet, around which the stone walls of the chalet were constructed in 1668!

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