Chamonix Argentiere Le Tour, wonderful chalet at foot of ski slopes — Property 6499

Chamonix Argentiere Le Tour, wonderful chalet at foot of ski slopes

Beautiful self catered chalet comprising major part of traditional stone farmhouse. Perfect location summer and winter holiday rental situated in the old village of Le Tour, the chalet provides perfect access for extensive and exciting winter and summer activities for which the region is renowned. Ski back to the door & it is minutes walk to the Vormaine nursery slopes and the Le Tour telecabine, and only 5 minutes drive or bus journey to Argentiere. In the winter season there is a regular complimentary bus service to & from the village during the day. The large windows and huge balconies allow stunning views up to the Le Tour Glacier and down the valley. The interior of the old chalet has been refurbished, furnished and decorated to the highest standard, whilst maintaining its traditional features and charm. It has been variously described as 'fun family home' and 'wonderfully romantic' so seems to suit most scenarios for self catered holiday rental.

Location Le Tour Argentiere < Chamonix - Mont Blanc < Haute-Savoie < Rhone-Alpes < France

Le Tour Argentiere < Chamonix - Mont Blanc < Haute-Savoie < Rhone-Alpes < France

 marks the location of this property in Argentiere

Availability for the chalet in Argentiere, France

Last updated on:

Monday, 23 June 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Normal availability

All Year

Rental rates for the chalet in Argentiere, France

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Notes to the rental rates

• For all bookings we ask for a 25% non refundable deposit on booking, the balance to be settled 8 weeks prior to start date. If payment is not received by the due date we reserve the right to cancel the arrangements as per the terms on the booking agreement form. Change over day is Saturday.
  
• For any bookings during the Winter season mid December to end of April the chalet is offered with half board gourmet catering, airport transfers and in resort chauffeur minibus service during reasonable hours
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the chalet in Argentiere, France

Summer in the Chamonix valley

Summer in the Chamonix valley can be action packed or relaxing as you wish. The hiking & walking is absolutely stunning & you can find walks of a length & gradient to suit most ages. Longer walks can include a night in a hut & it is definitely worth glacier walking with a mountain guide. For the more adventurous, there is rock climbing for every standard, ice climbing, white water rafting, hydroglyse, canoeing, mountain biking, parapenting, a high ropes course & summer luge. Gentler sports include riding, tennis, swimming, cycling, fishing & golf.

For a less energetic time

For those wishing to take things a bit more gently, an extensive network of lifts & tramways operate in the summer. The cable cars to the top of the Aiguille du Midi & to Brevent give breathtaking views to Mont Blanc & a massive panorama of rugged peaks. The train to the Mer de Glace & the St Gervais Tramway are both scenic trips that can be enjoyed by all. The Aiguilles Rouges Nature Reserve is a fascinating place to visit for those interested in mountain plants & animals. The Animal Parc Merlet in Les Houches gives a great opportunity to see the animals in their natural habitat. Detailed 'what to do' notes are emailed to all clients prior to their departure.

Culture, shopping & dining

There are numerous museums & places of interest & Le Tour is well positioned for easy day trips to Switzerland & Italy (via the Mont Blanc tunnel or Helbronner telecabine). For those who enjoy shopping Chamonix offers a widely diverse & exciting array of shops from traditional arts & crafts to wonderful foods & clothes. The weekend markets in both Argentiere & Chamonix are fabulous. For eating out, there is a massive range of restaurants & cafes to suit everyone.

Skiing Information:

The Chamonix valley boasts some of the finest skiing & snowboarding in the world, offering unrivalled choice for skiers & boarders of all levels. For intermediates & experts it has some of the longest & steepest runs in Europe. The altitude & exposure of areas like the Grand Montets (3200m) in Argentiere & the Aiguille du Midi (3825m) guarantee snow of exceptional quality late into the season. Le Tour is an excellent area for family skiing as well as having some challenging off piste. There are good cross country trails for those who prefer ski de fond.

Golf Information:

Chamonix golf course is an 18 hole, par 72 & is 6076m long. It is open from 1st May to 11th November. The river L'Arve runs through the middle of the course bisecting several holes. There are some wonderful holes with magnificant views of Mt Blanc. Megeve golf course is an hours drive away situated on a plateau above Megeve. It has 18 holes, par 72 & is 6100m long. Flaine golf course is a spectacular course set at an altitude of 1900m. It is a par 63, 18 holes & 4063m long. Further afield there is the Evian Masters Golf Club near Lake Geneva & 2 courses on Lac Annecy.