Chalet Garalys is a quality traditional Savoyarde chalet, built in 1997, and set within private grounds. The chalet, which sleeps 6/8, is spacious and has been described as a 'home from home, rather than a holiday chalet'. It's south facing large terrace and garden attracts the sun all day

The location is in the small residential hamlet of Cugnon, Les Contamines-Montjoie, situated at the edge of the forest,  Les Contamines-Montjoie reserve naturelle, and at the start of trails to Tre la Tete, Conscrit, Chalet de Miage and others. The area is tranquil and the chalet has exceptionally scenic and fabulous panoramic views up to Mont Joly and across the skiing area to the Col du Bonhomme

The enclosed private garden enjoys panoramic views, has a table with 6 chairs, plus a bench. Additional folding chairs are also available. The chalet has private parking for 2 cars.

 

Les Contamines-Montjoie has 100kms of superb and quiet skiing pistes for all abilities .The ski lift station and several mountain lifts and pistes can be viewed from the chalet

 

Les Contamines-Montjoie is a traditional, unspoilt and friendly Savoyarde village set in the Mont Blanc Massif. The village is situated overlooked by the Dome de Miage and at the end of the Montjoie valley. The chalet is in a sunny position in Cugnon, a quiet residential hamlet of Les Contamines-Montjoie.

Les Contamines is just 20 minutes from the A40 motorway, one hour from Geneva or eight hours drive from Calais. It is 5 minutes from St Gervais and within 30 minutes drive of Megeve, Chamonix and the Mont Blanc Tunnel into Italy.

In winter, vehicles are required to carry snow chains in the Haute Savoie.

Chalet Facilities

 

The chalet is a traditional Savoyarde chalet, built in 1997, and set within private grounds. It is south west facing and the terrace attracts the sun all day. The location is tranquil and exceptionally scenic, with fabulous panoramic views up to Mont Joly and across the skiing area to the Col du Bonhomme.

There is a double bedroom, a twin bedroom and a further large bedroom with twin beds (max height 165cms). A travel cot is available on request..

The living room sofa bed can also be used as a double bed. Sleeping capacity is normally 6, but with use of the sofa bed can be increased to 8. A supplement is payable for 7/8 occupancy. The bathroom has a bath with integral shower and toilet. A separate WC is available on the ground floor and also a separate shower/utility room. The large living room has a television, DVD and radio/CD player. The fully equipped kitchen includes an induction electric hob and gas rings, oven, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher.

The nearest restaurants & bars are about 400 metres either at Hameau du Lay village centre, which also has shops, a small supermarket, bars and a night club, or towards the centre of Les Contamines. The main ski lift is also at Hameau du Lay. A very good selection of restaurants, bars, shops, banks and two supermarkets are in the main village centre of Les Contamines-Montjoie. This is a 15 minute walk. An outdoor market is held on Tuesdays displaying local produce and wares.

The main ski lift, which can be viewed from the chalet, and ski du fond station, are about 500 metres away. The ski bus stop and the Ski du Fond track is just 350 m from the chalet.

 

 

Les Contamines-Montjoie Activities

 

Les Contamines is on the Tour de Mont Blanc GR5 walking route and is an excellent base for an active or quiet holiday. There are many varied, marked walks to suit all abilities. The chalet is at the start of several walks including, the Tre-la-Tete glacier and Dome du Miage.

The village annually hosts a round of the French International Open Gaz tennis championship. Local activities include mountaineering, climbing, mountain biking, paragliding, dry ski jump slope, circus school, adventure park, horse riding, archery, football. Instruction is available for most of these activities. Family activities include playgrounds, crazy golf, and small boating lake, a swimming lake with beach, plus a ski jump with articifial facilities and used all yea round.

 

 

Skiing

 

Les Contamines has an excellent snow record from December through to April. Its 120km of superb well-groomed pistes are excellent for all grades. Beginners, intermediates and mixed ability parties are particularly well catered for. There are some exciting steeper slopes for the adventurous, lots of off piste and two boarder parks. One boarder park is a championship course, whilst the second is in the main village and is floodlit (snow permitting).

The ski area is well served by snow making facilities. Most of the instructors are English speaking.  Les Contamines is a usual venue for a round of the Boarder Cross Championship.Other winter activities include a large area for ski de fond, ice skating, dog sledding and snow shoeing.

 

www.chaletgaralys.co.uk

Availability: Check Availability
Price: GBP £550 - 1255 per week
Price: EUR €1010 - 1510 per week
Property Type: Chalets
Department: 74 Haute-Savoie
Sleeps: 7 to 8
Facilities:

• Linen
• Kitchen
• Washing Machine
• Dishwasher
• Bath
• Shower
• Fireplace
• Pets

Near:

• Airport
• Restaurants
• Shops
• Skiing

Extras:

• Television
• DVD Player
• Music Centre

Website: www.chaletgaralys.co.uk
Telephone: 0044 (0)1609 882526
Rental Conditions: Towels are not provided. Supplement of £40 (€50) for each of 7/8 person. The Chalet should be left in an acceptable clean condition at the end of your stay. A supplement of 70€ for the final clean is payable on arrival in euros. The Chalet will accommodate up to 7/8 persons using either a single click-clack or double click-clack. A supplement of 50€ is payable for each of 7th/8th person.