Portes du Soleil ski chalet with a games room, ski room, TV room and sunny garden
- Chalet
- Cycle path 100 m, Village 400 m
- Sunny garden, terrace, close to lake and lifts
- Games room and TV room
- Offers Multipass to guests
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Chalet Bolay ...
If you're hoping to spend your holiday exploring the wonderful Portes du Soleil area, Chalet Bolay is a great choice for you.
Situated in Montriond, you'll have access to great skiing both at Morzine and Avoriaz. In summer, Montriond's lake is popular for walks, swimming, kayaking and paddle boarding, and there are wonderful footpaths nearby.
A hot tub will be added in the garden by August 2024, so guests will be able to relax there at the end of the day with a wonderful view of the mountains.
There are shops and restaurants in Montriond, but there's more choice in Morzine, just a five-minute drive away. The tourist office in Morzine also arranges a packed programme of entertainment, in both summer and winter.
There is plenty of parking at Chalet Bolay, but if you'd rather not use your car, the ski bus stops at the end of the drive, taking you to both Morzine and the Ardent lift for Avoriaz.
About the property ...
Accommodation at Chalet Bolay is set over three floors. With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, there's plenty of room for up to eight guests.
You'll enter from the terrace on the ground floor, where you'll find the well-equipped kitchen and a utility room. There's also a useful TV room with a desk area and doors to the balcony.
The cosy living / dining area is also on this floor - there's room for everyone to eat at the dining table, and after your meal, you can relax on the sofas in front of the fire. There are doors from the living area to the furnished terrace and from there to the large, flat garden - a great place for children to play or perhaps for a barbecue on a summer's evening.
Chalet Bolay has four good-sized bedrooms, three of which can be arranged with either twin beds or a large double bed; with the master suite having a king size bed. There are three bedrooms on the first floor, including the master suite, which has an en suite bath and shower room, and a room with access to a balcony. The second bedroom also has access to a balcony with lovely mountain views. There's also a bathroom with a bath and separate shower, and a separate WC.
The fourth double bedroom is on the lower ground floor, along with a separate shower room with WC. There's also a games room, where you can challenge each other to darts or table tennis - a great place for younger guests to hang out while the adults relax upstairs.
From this floor, there's also access to the garage and ski room, where you'll find maintenance equipment for your bikes.
Accueil Velo - Cyclists welcome: Chalet Bolay has received the "Accueil Vélo" label, and offers secure storage for up to six bikes; a bicycle work stand, tools and a pump, and an outdoor jet washer and hose for cleaning your bikes.
About the area ...
Morzine is a cycling Mecca and Chalet Bolay is the ideal base for you and your bike. Whether it’s road cycling, MTB or e-bike adventures, there is something for everyone.
Two of the legendary Tour de France climbs, the Col de Joux Plane and the Col de la Ramaz, are within close range of the chalet. We are on the route of the gorgeous Col de la Joux Verte, and 3km from the start of the iconic Col de la Joux Plane. Less than 5km away is the start of the Col de l’Encrenaz and in the vicinity are more than ten other epic climbs and scenic routes to explore.
The Morzine and Les Gets bike parks have world-renowned downhill flow trails for beginners and experts and there are many XC trails to tackle.
The best-value pass to buy to access the bike parks in and around Morzine, is the full Portes du Soleil MTB area pass. It covers all resorts and all lifts. It is possible to buy a day pass, 5-hour pass, week pass or customise the number of days for your pass.
Recommended road bike routes:
Col de la Joux Verte / Avoriaz (link to the itinerary)
30km – 916m ascent – 1hr 15m – level: advanced
Col de Joux Plane loop (link to the itinerary)
57.86km – 1436m ascent – level: advanced
Col de la Ramaz via Col de l’Encrenaz and Praz de Lys - D308 (link to the itinerary)
65,13km – 1747m ascent – level: advanced
Lac des Mines d’Or depuis Montriond / Morzine : Niveau intermédiaire
Routes des Grandes Alpes : Niveau facile-intermédiaire
Road bike hire/servicing/parts:
Alps Bike Hire (14 Rte d'Avoriaz, Morzine) : have a full range of high-quality Pearson & BMC bikes.
Alpine Sports Morzine (310 Route de la Plagne, Morzine) : have a great range of models and sizes – suitable for the whole family - from Trek and Canondale to electric bikes.
MTB hire/servicing/parts:
The Woods Morzine (132 Rue du Bourg, Morzine) : provide great customer
service for all your MTB requirements – bike and protective equipment hire, repairs, clothing.
Star-Ski Sports Shop (77 Rte du Téléphérique, Morzine) : has a wide selection of mountain bikes to rent.
Intersport Super Morzine (180 rue du Bourg, Morzine) : has a wide selection of mountain bikes to rent. They also offer a variety of accessories, such as helmets, gloves, and backpacks.
Startline MTB (162, Rue du Bourg, Morzine) : offering Commencal and Nukeproof bikes.
What next?
If you think Chalet Bolay would be the perfect place to spend your next Alpine holiday, check your dates against our availability calendar. We can hold up to two weeks for you for 24 hours, with no obligation. But don't leave it too long - this charming chalet is sure to be popular with our guests.
“Large chalet spacious and bright”
— Rachel D.
“Location is excellent!”
— Sébastien C.
“Spacious Chalet”
— Julie W.
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Features
- Cool for kids
- Fireplace
- Fast internet 50Mpbs+
- Cycling friendly
- Amazon TV
- Netflix
- More
Inclusions
- Free WiFi
- Linen and towels provided
- Firewood provided
- Non-smoking rental
- More
- Check-in: after 16h00
- Check-out: before 10h00
Full list of features, inclusions, activities, nearby points of interest and special conditions:
Deposit
Book 8 weeks or more before your arrival date and pay only 25% to secure your booking.
The full amount of your rental is due 8 weeks prior to your arrival date
Cancellation
Free cancellation if you cancel 6 months or more before your arrival date
· 8 weeks to 6 months before arrival: 25% fee applies
· Less than 8 weeks before arrival: no refund
We recommend that you take out a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover any costs associated with the potential cancellation or curtailment of your trip.
Please Note
Hot tub: This should be added in the garden by August 2024
Every stay includes
WiFi
Local tips & concierge
Linen & towels
Sparkling cleaning
Location
Montriond - Morzine
The pretty village of Montriond is a great holiday destination for guests who want a great choice of mountain sports and all the bars, shops and restaurants of a large resort, but who at the end of the day want to return to a quiet base in the heart of nature.
If you’re visiting in the winter, you’ll be close to the lifts in Morzine, but you’ll also have great access to the Ardent bubble, which will whisk you up to the Portes du Soleil resorts.
If you’re visiting in the summer, you’ll appreciate the walks around Lake Montriond, swimming and kayaking.
Getting around
- Ski slopes
- 4 km
- Ski school
- 4 km
- Ski bus stop
- 100 m
- Town centre
- 400 m
- Lake
- 2.4 km
- Supermarket
- 2.7 km
- Public bus stop
- 3 km
- Cycle path
- 100 m
The OVO Network Review
Chalet Bolay is a three-storey chalet for eight guests, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
We love the fact that three of the bedrooms can be arranged with twin beds or large doubles, according to your requirements, making it a great choice for a family gathering or a group of friends.
The shared spaces are very flexible too, with a living dining area where you can all get together, as well as a TV room and a separate games room. This way, those who want to relax and chat are not disturbed by those who want to watch television, or by those who just want to let off steam over a game of table tennis.
Unusually, the kitchen is separate from the main living area, keeping the noise and smells of cooking apart. There's also a separate utility room where you can leave all of your outdoor gear.
The large flat garden at Chalet Bolay is a real bonus in this Alpine area. In summer, there's plenty of room for children to run around and in winter, it's a great place for a snowball fight! There's also a furnished terrace where you can enjoy an outdoor meal in the summer.
Chalet Bolay is in a great location, just a short drive from the shops, bars and restaurants of Morzine, but also close to the peaceful Lake Montriond, where you can enjoy family walks, kayak, or perhaps just have a long lunch overlooking the water. The Brochaux falls are worth a visit, as is the village of Lindarets, where flocks of goats roam the streets and can be hand-fed.
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From the owner
Patricia & Edwin
We fell in love with Morzine – and Montriond in particular – six years ago when we had an amazing family holiday exploring the mountains on bike and foot. Our son, Bo, insisted on coming back the following year for the mountain biking and we have since returned every summer.
Montriond is our ideal Alpine destination as it is a pretty, peaceful village with its own shops and restaurants, but is still within walking distance of Morzine and close to all the action that Portes du Soleil has to offer.
For us, a holiday in Montriond has always been about the summer activities. Whilst the Portes du Soleil is incredible for skiing and snowboarding, the long summer days in the mountains are hard to beat.
For a bike-obsessed family, the MTB-friendly lifts and breath-taking mountain passes make this the ideal location for both road cycling and mountain biking.
Our perfect day would start with waking up to the sound of the Montriond church bells ringing in the distance, and Ed fetching freshly-baked croissants and bread for breakfast.
After catching the chair lifts to the top of the mountains, a morning of mountain biking or hiking would be followed by lunch at one of the mountain-top restaurants or back down in Morzine, where, happily, even coffee-obsessed vegans are spoilt for choice. A few more hours up the mountains would be followed by cooling off in the beautiful Montriond lake or the Morzine swimming pool.
The evening would be spent with a relaxing BBQ on the balcony or a picnic at Les Gets lake watching children jumping around on the Wibit whilst the sun sets behind the mountains.
We hope that you too will enjoy your time in Montriond - whether in summer or winter - and have the opportunity to make some magical memories.
Ed, Trish and Bo
Who is the owner?
OVO Network is the official booking partner for Chalet Bolay.
Your booking will be made directly with Patricia & Edwin, who will also take and hold your payment until your arrival.
Guest reviews
“Large chalet spacious and bright”
Large chalet spacious and bright.
“Location is excellent!”
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in your chalet. The location is excellent, close to transport routes and the town hall for buses. The beds are very comfortable, the bathrooms are very convenient, and the living room is cozy. The garage is well-equipped for storing ski equipment.
“Spacious Chalet”
We thought the chalet was spacious/ very well equipped and suited our needs perfectly. Good location for the ski lift ( we know Morzine/Montriond well and usually choose to drive as a car is very helpful.
Kate was great and collected our shopping from supermarket - communication was good.
We hope to return again soon
