Property Details

A spacious private guest apartment in an individual chalet. Fabulously situated in a tranquil spot yet close to the pretty local village.
2 bedrooms - one double, one currently with bunk beds, both with fitted wardrobes.

Living/dining/kitchen, large and bright, the width of the chalet with sofa bed. This room opens on to the private south facing terrace with garden furniture and absolutely amazing views of the village, the valley and the surrounding mountains - opposite is a nature reserve.

Kitchen - has an oven, four ring hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher.

Bathroom - large, also has a stand up shower facility.
The apartment sleeps 5 plus a cot is available on request. It is nicely decorated and comfortable, with adjustable heating in each room.

There is parking beside the chalet and a private terrace.

Local Area Details

The huge ski area is accessed by lifts which are just 300m of a transverse from the property.
Alternative ski areas are close by on Les Portes du Soleil system which is one of the largest linked ski areas in the world with over 650km of prepared pistes. The nearest resorts are Morzine, Les Gets, and the high level resort of Avoriaz, which are only 15 to 25 minutes drive away.
At Drouzin le Mont there is a Pizzeria/Creperi and a small shop selling provisions which are both open in high season and a traditional Bar/Restaurant/Hotel that is open all year. They serve good food which is very reasonably priced. The owners are very friendly and speak some English. Bread and croissants can be purchased from the hotel each morning if you order them the previous evening. The local ski school (ESF), the ski hire shop, and the letting agent office are all next door to the hotel. The ski hire shop and ski school both offer very good rates and you can pre book.
Nearby there is a baker and a restaurant in the nearest village Le Biot, a 5 minute drive away. The nearest large supermarket and petrol station are a 15 minute drive away at St. Jean d'Aulps, where there is also a bank with cash machine, a tourist information office and a couple of nice restaurants
Winter Activities
Downhill skiing/snowboarding - the apartment is situated in a 'ski in, ski out' resort. The ski slopes are literally on the doorstep, just across the road.
Cross country skiing - nearby circuits for all levels go around Lake Montriond (10km) and along the river Dranse (6km).
Ice skating - there are ice skating rinks in many of the nearby towns.
Husky rides on a sleigh - driving a dog-sleigh is an original activity, which takes place at La Baume or around Drouzin le Mont.
Snowshoe walks - snowshoe trekking is easy and fun and everyone can do it. Trekking begins at Le Biot. For more information ask at the ski school at Drouzin le Mont.
Under ice diving - you can dive under the ice on nearby Lake Montriond. You are protected from the cold by a dry suit.
Summer Activities
Walking/Cycling/mountain biking - there are lovely mountain walks with spectacular views and some routes begin at Drouzin le Mont. These routes take you through the forest with sign posts made by the school children in Le Biot. There are many other circuits which are ideal for children. A days trekking is available with a guide beginning in Le Biot.
Fishing - at Drouzin le Mont there is a man made fishing lake, which is stocked with trout and there are other lakes and rivers nearby. Fishing permits are available in the village St. Jean d'Aulps.
Tennis - there is a tennis court at Drouzin le Mont and there are more tennis courts available for hire nearby (Le Biot, St. Jean d'Aulps, Montriond, and several at Morzine).
Rock climbing - in Le Biot (the nearest village) there are 3 cliffs with climbs up to 80 meters in length. There is a beginners rock face with climbs up to 30 meters in length. There are also artificial climbing walls nearby. Climbing lessons are available for children from the age of 6.
Swimming - Morzine has an outdoor water park which is open in July and August. There is an Olympic sized pool, a smaller pool, a paddling pool and a water slide. At Evian on Lake Geneva there is a lovely outdoor pool complex on the shores of the lake.
Horse riding/Pony Trekking - at Montriond and St. Jean d'Aulps.
Canoeing/Kayaking - lessons are available.
White water rafting - this is available for anyone who can swim. Groups of 4-8 people go down in an inflatable dingy, led by a qualified guide. Trips for children are also available.
Canyoning - you descend a river by abseiling down waterfalls, sliding down the natural toboggan runs and jumping into deep pools!
Hydrospeed - this is swimming, slaloming or surfing as you go down the white water rapids.
Mini-golf - there is a leisure park in nearby Seytroux, which is open in the summer.
Archery - archery is available at Montriond for both beginners and experienced archers.
Summer toboggan runs - at Morzine there are two summer sledge runs which are reached via a ski lift.
Paragliding - different courses are available. You can fly over the valley with an instructor or go on a beginners or intermediate course. These last for a week and both include a solo flight.
Go-karting - this activity is available at Montriond.
For summer activities there is a tennis court and a fishing lake both almost opposite the apartment and several walks which start at Drouzin le Mont. A boat ride on Lake Geneva (Lac Leman) is lovely and it is possible to take the boat from Evian to Lausanne in Switzerland for the day. Chamonix is a one hour drive away and a trip up Mont Blanc is spectacular.

Property Features

* Children are allowed

Contact Information

Name:	Anny Staats
Telephone:	00314 -93843-424
Alt Telephone:	00314-93843-424
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