Chalet Eteila

You'll find the chalet surrounded by nature on a private road on the edge of a forest. There's a breathtaking panoramic view of the Mont Blanc range, the Aiguilles de Warens and the Aravis mountains. But despite the quiet location, you're just 3,5 km from the charming mountain resort of Combloux and 6.5km from Megeve.

Combloux, known as the pearl of Mont Blanc, has  a small supermarket, butcher, baker, pharmacy, bars and restaurants, and there are more facilities in nearby Sallanches, Megève and St Gervais. A lot of the surrounding villages have good markets, where you can buy fresh produce and local specialities.

About the property ...

Up to 14 guests (11 adults) can enjoy an unforgettable holiday at the three-storey Chalet Eteila, which has five bedrooms and five bathrooms.

Designed to make the most of the wonderful view, the bright and spacious living area is on the top floor. Two sets of double doors open on to a large covered terrace, where you'll find the hot tub as well as a dining area and a plancha grill. Glass barriers have been used so that you don't miss any of the view of Mont Blanc!

Inside, a huge L-shaped sofa and chairs are perfectly positioned in front of the doors to the terrace, the fireplace and the television, and roof windows flood the area with natural light. The fully-equipped kitchen has everything you need to cook up a hearty meal, including two fridges and a freezer, a Thermomix, raclette and fondue machines and even a crepe maker! There's also a central island with a breakfast bar, a large dining table and a wine store with two temperature zones.

There's a double bedroom on this floor, with a kingsize bed and an en suite shower room with a large walk-in shower and a separate WC.

There are three more double bedrooms on the first floor, one of which has a free-standing bath and walk-in shower area separated from the bedroom by a central wall. The next room has a large dressing room, a spacious shower room and access to a sheltered terrace where you can sit and enjoy your morning coffee. The third room on this floor is smaller, and has an en suite shower room. All of the double bedrooms have a TV, a safe and plenty of hanging and drawer space.

On the ground floor, the final bedroom has three sets of bunk beds, plenty of space to play and an en suite shower room with three shower cubicles. Younger guests will love having this space to themselves, particularly as it's so close to the cinema room, with huge cosy sofas, cinema sound and two games consoles - a Nintendo Switch and a PS5.

The ground floor is also home to the ski room, which can be accessed from outside the chalet - after a day's skiing you can come straight in and leave your ski gear here before heading to the spa area, with a sauna, steam room and shower.

The chalet also has a laundry room with a washer, dryer, clothes rack and an iron and ironing board. Fast wifi is provided by Starlink, and the televisions are all equipped with Netflix, Prime video, TNT and My Canal.

Outside there are several parking spaces and a charger for electric cars.

About the area ...

Nearby Combloux, Megève, and Saint-Gervais are part of the Évasion Mont-Blanc ski area, and it's a 30-minute drive to the Espace Diamant, which comprises Praz-sur-Arly, Bellecombe, Crest-Volant, Flumet, and Saisies. This area played host to the winter Olympics in 1992.

Experienced skiers looking for some stunning night skiing should head for the Vallée Blanche - do hire a guide for this 23km run which, with a 2,000m drop, will take you from the Aiguille du Midi to the Mer de Glace, an almost surreal experience under a full moon.

For a change from skiing, why not try dog-sledding or snow-shoe walking, which are both available within a short drive of Chalet Eteila. Those looking for a little more adventure can try ice-climbing, via ferrata or paragliding.

In the summer, the mountains become the domain of walkers and cyclists. There's so much to see in this varied landscape - explore the Argentière glacier or perhaps the Baroque footpath, a 20km trail from Combloux to Les Contamines-Montjoie, which takes you past some of the area's finest baroque buildings. Look out for marmots along the way!

Fancy a swim? Head for Lac de Passy where you can relax in the pure waters fed by mountain streams surrounded by wildflowers and stunning views of Mont Blanc. Take a picnic and relax while the kids enjoy the great play area. There's also a treetop adventure course, pedalos and mini-golf as well as windsurfing, paddle boarding and fishing - it's a great family day out.

What next?

If Chalet Eteila sounds like the perfect base for your next mountain holiday, check your dates against our availability calendar - we can hold up to two weeks for you for 24 hours if you need a little time.

But don't forget to come back and confirm your booking as this stunning property is sure to be very popular!