Luxury chalet set in the tree-lined & tranquil surroundings of Les Houches. — Property 62891

Luxury chalet set in the tree-lined & tranquil surroundings of Les Houches.

Chalet les Drus is a recently completed luxury chalet sleeping 8 people, set in the tranquil surroundings of Les Houches. Built over basement, ground and two upper floors the chalet provides 4 ensuite bedrooms, all of which can be either twin or double rooms, an open plan living/dining room, a fully equipped kitchen and a relaxation room fully equipped with satellite TV, DVD player and a playstation with a selection of games. Chalet guests will be able to enjoy the luxury of settling down after an exhilarating day on the mountains in front of the wood burning stove or easing their muscles in the hot tub whilst taking in the breathtaking views of Mont-Blanc and the surrounding peaks. The large garden offers plenty of space to relax in the summer or winter months with a private drive, parking and a garage. The chalet is situated approximately 10 minutes' walk (or two minutes' drive) from the main lifts (Bellevue and Prarion) and there are bars and restaurants near by.

Location Les Houches Chamonix < Chamonix - Mont Blanc < Haute-Savoie < Rhone-Alpes < France

Les Houches Chamonix < Chamonix - Mont Blanc < Haute-Savoie < Rhone-Alpes < France

 marks the location of this property in Chamonix

Availability for the chalet in Chamonix, France

Last updated on:

Sunday, 05 October 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Normal availability

All year

Rental rates for the chalet in Chamonix, France

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Notes to the rental rates

• Prices are based on self-catered accommodation
  Dates shown indicate date of arrival (after 4pm).
  Guests are expected to leave on departure day before 10am.
  To secure the booking, a 25% deposit is taken (credit cards are accepted) with the balance payable 8 weeks before arrival.
  
• Bookings are taken from Saturday to Saturday but there may be flexibility on the lower seasons
  
• Credit cards are subject to a 0.8% surcharge
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the chalet in Chamonix, France

Skiing and snowboarding

Chamonix is one of the world's most famous ski areas, having hosted the first Winter Olympics in 1924. Skiers and snowboarders of all levels are well-served in a variety of differing areas around Chamonix, including Brevent, Flegere, the famous Grands Montets and Domaine du Balme. The Mont Blanc pass also covers nearby areas including Les Houches, St Gervais, Megeve, Courmayeur and Les Contamines, all within an easy drive. Slightly further afield, but within an hour's drive are Verbier, La Thuile, Flaine and Les Carroz. Despite its reputation as an area for experts only, there are plenty of green, blue and red runs to satisfy beginners and intermediates alike. For the more experienced, Chamonix has miles and miles of adventurous off-piste, including the famous Vallee Blanche, an 18km experience from the Aiguille du Midi down to the town.

Summer and the rest of the year

With the draw of Europe's premier natural attraction, Mont Blanc, Chamonix never sleeps. Whether it's simply to soak up the stunning scenery or get the adrenaline pumping, there is plenty for everybody to do all year round. There are a wide variety of marked trails for hiking and trekking; well-maintained bolted routes for rock-climbing; limitless mountaineering opportunities including Mont Blanc itself; an ever-expanding network of mountain bike trails; some of the most consistent thermals for superb paragliding; raging white water rapids for rafting and hydro speeding; canyoning and abseiling down the spectacular valley gorges; golf at the Trent Jones Sr designed 18 hole course in Chamonix, as well as many other top quality courses nearby; the sports centre has an indoor and outdoor 50m swimming pool and a large grassed sunbathing area, water slides, numerous tennis courts, gym, spa, Jacuzzis, the list goes on!