Property Description

This one bedroom apartment in Chamonix overlooks the beautiful and tranquil Lacs des Gaillands with a west facing balcony making it the ideal location for relaxing in the summer afternoon and early evening sun The apartment can comfortably sleep 4 people as it has twin beds in the bedroom and a sofa bed with 2 separate singles in the lounge There is a separate WC and in the bathroom the shower and bath have a powerful and plentiful supply of hot water The American style kitchen is fully fitted with hob oven fridge and washerdryer The apt has everything you need for a self catering holiday rental A ski locker is also available It is situated 2 minutes walk from the famous Gaillands climbing wall and only 15mins walk from Chamonix centre The residence building is very tranquil but there are lively bar and restaurant facilities within 250m The area of Les Gaillands Chamonix is child friendly as there are open spaces to play and walks through the forest within seconds of leaving the flat There are local shops with a bakery and supermarket only 10mins walk away There are 2 restaurants nearby and the local bar was recently voted best bar in Chamonix The bus to Chamonix stops at the end of the drive and the train station on the main SNCF line from St Gervais to Chamonix is 5mins walk away There really is no need to have a car when you stay here especially in the summer as everything is easily within access on foot or free public transport but there is an underground parking space and plenty of outdoor parking available It is comfortable accommodation great value and an ideal location for walking skiing or snowboarding climbing cycling mountaineering golf tennis or just relaxing holidays Owner lives in resort and is available to answer any queries Easily accessible from Geneva airport 1 hours drive away by car or private transfer Geneva airport is served by easyjet from many UK towns and cities including London Gatwick Heathrow Luton Liverpool Birmingham Nottingham East Midlands Belfast Bournemouth Bristol Glasgow Edinburgh and Stanstead Chamonix is approx 8 hours drive from Calais ferry port Flexible breaks are available Please email for more information or pictures

Local Area Information

A Mecca for winter sports enthusiasts and alpinists Chamonix and its valley are dominated by the Mont Blanc chain to the south and the Aiguilles Rouges red peaks to the north The town centre is situated at an altitude of 1035 meters with the Arve River passing right through the centre With its high mountain scenery Chamonix has a history of mountaineering and remains a beautiful alpine town which attracts thousands of visitors every day It is a vibrant town in the mountains offering sunny terraces attractive boutiques gastronomic restaurants lively bars cinema and concerts museums and permanent exhibitions heritage visits icehockey matches and much more During the summer months the Musical Weeks present a number of quality classical concerts with the participation of international musicians On the 15th August the traditional Mountain Guides Festival is a moment of sheer magic evoking the past and present history of this prestigious mountain group A tremendous atmosphere is guaranteed with a sound and light show followed by fireworks and an openair concert

Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Close to a Ski Resort
* Children are allowed

Accommodation and Facilities Summary

Bathroom	Bathrooms 1, Toilets 1, Shower Rooms 1
Bedroom	Singles 2
Heat/Cooling	Central Heating, Electric Heaters
Dining	Dining room table, Seating for 6 People
Entertainment	TV, Video, DVD Player
Kitchen	Crockery & Cutlery Provided, Washing Machine, Hob, Oven, Fridge, Grill
Laundry	Washing Machine Provided, Linen Provided, Towels Provided, Iron, Ironing Board
Living Room	Seating for 1 Person, Sofas 1, Armchairs 1, Fold Out Beds Sleeping 1
Local Activities	Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Horse Riding, Mountain Biking, Tennis, Swimming, Walking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Clubbing, Roller Skating, Mountaineering, Nearby Zoo
Local Area	Quiet Bars and Pubs, Lively Bars and Pubs, Restaurants, Night Clubs, Distance to Local Town Centre 1km, The local town is Lively but not wild
Location	In the mountains, Distance to beach >5km, Distance to convenience store 1km, Distance to local restaraunts <100m, Distance to Airport 50-100km
Outside	Parking, Balcony, Garden, Garage
Suitability	No Pets, Family Oriented, Children Welcome, Geared Towards Younger People, Unsuitable for the elderly or infirm, Non Smoking Only
Accommodation	Accommodation Type: Self Catering, Size: Compact, Changeover Day Flexible
Theme	Quiet yet close to local activity

Contact Information

Name:	Mike
Telephone:	0033-6323-03857
Alt Telephone:	0033-6843-73690
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