Accommodation:
In addition to the first floor apartment visitors have the use of the garage for storage of equipment.
The south facing balcony is equipped with a canopy providing shade for outside dining.
Enquire for further details if additional accomodation is required.
Locality/Travel:
The alpine village of La Chapelle d’Abondance boasts several excellent restaurants. In addition to the bars there is also an excellent micro-brewery for the beer/lager buffs within walking distance of the ski lift in La Chapelle. The local produce is some of the best you will find in France and tasting as much as you can will enhance your experience of the Haute Savoie region. The many bars and restaurants of Châtel are within easy reach (2.5km).
Tourist offices in both La Chapelle and Chatel for information; Supermarket: 0.5km; Nearest airport – Geneva (65km/40 miles); Nearest ferry port – Calais (500 miles); Nearest railway station – Thonon les Bains (35km); Car: advised.
La Chapelle in the summer:
The summer offers warm temperatures and clear alpine air. The area is renowned for its hundreds of kilometres of walking and mountain biking tracks with chairlift facilities providing access to the mountains where there are many mountain restaurants. There is an excellent outdoor swimming pool in Chatel and there are tennis courts within walking distance of the chalet.
Towns such as Annecy, Geneva, Evian, Yvoire, Montreux are within easy driving distance for day visits.
Ski:
The Portes du Soleil is one of the world’s most extensive skiing domains, linking 14 resorts across 2 countries with 650km of piste. Passes are available for the whole area and ‘ski safari’ type tours can be arranged. Châtel is situated at 1250 metres and has skiing up to 2400 metres, offering an equal balance of skiing for all levels. From some great black slope and off-piste skiing (regularly visited by the best free-stylers and free riders in the world), through to very appealing blues and reds and some excellent beginner facilities at multiple locations in the resort. For those looking to advance their skiing skills, there are 6 ski schools offering every level of tuition. Châtel also offers an excellent snow park with an 800 m ski and boarder cross run, 51 km of cross country pistes, night skiing in the Linga stadium and torchlight descents after an evening meal at one of the charming mountain restaurants.
10% ski hire reduction at local hire stores!