Terrace:
The apartment features a paved terrace and green area. Deckchairs for sun-lounging are stored outside for use when the weather is bright. There is also an outdoor dining set for 4 people.
Driving in Snow:
Don't forget your snow-chains, these are compulsory items to carry in your car for some of the roads in this area during winter. Our access road is cleared by snow plough when required, but you may need the chains in-between visits if the snow is heavy. If you have 4 wheel drive you're unlikely to have any problems.
Driving in Snow:
Don't forget your snow-chains, these are compulsory items to carry in your car in this area during winter. Our access road is cleared by snow plough when required, but you may need the chains in-between visits if the snow is heavy.
Ski:
Excellent skiing is available in Grand Bornand and La Clusaz with a range of runs from Green to Black. Off-piste skiing is also a possibility, but please use a guide for your own safety. You can drive to the base of the lifts in many cases, or perhaps more conveniently, use the ski-bus, which is free with your carte d'hote. They run very regularly through the season.
We can highly recommend an excellent ski school based in St Jean (Aravis Concept). The owner, Emmanuel Schlitz, has done wonders with our 7 year-old, who worships him as a hero! He's also good with useless adults like Claire and I. He and his team speak English and offer a full range of classes, both individual and group (max group size typically 6 people).
We recommend Contact Sports for your ski hire; the shop is very close to the apartment. You can get a 10% discount during school holidays, or 20% outside of these dates, on equipment rental with fliers available in the apartment. Have fun!