Chalet Minnetonka

At the end of an active day, there's nothing nicer than relaxing in the nordic bath at Chalet Minnetonka, and enjoying the wonderful views across the valley of La Tournette and Beauregard as the sun sets.

About the property ...

Accommodation at Chalet Minnetonka is set over three floors. As you enter on the ground floor, you'll find the ski room, which also has a separate entrance, and the first bedroom - a built-in double bed with a roll-out bed underneath, and an en suite shower room. There's also a shower and sauna, with views across the valley.

There are two more bedrooms on this floor - a double with a shower room and another with a bathroom. There's also a useful laundry room.

The main living area is on the first floor. There's a well-equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar and dining table, but the highlight of this floor is surely the seating area, with huge cosy sofas where you can relax in front of the fire. Huge windows frame the wonderful view, and there are doors onto the spacious balcony, which extends around two sides of the chalet. Step out with your apero before dinner, or take your coffee there - grab a blanket and watch for shooting stars.

The stunning master bedroom is also on the first floor - windows on two sides mean you can wake up to views of the mountains. There's also a walk-in wardrobe and beyond that, the en suite bathroom with double handbasins and a separate shower.

The final bedroom is on the top floor - it's a double room with two extra twin beds under the eaves, a desk area and an en suite shower room.

There is plenty of space to park up to seven cars outside the chalet. There's also a large area of land in front of the chalet, which is a great place to sledge in the winter.

About the area ...

This stunning chalet is the perfect base for a group wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of the main resorts. At the top of a private road, you won't be affected by passing traffic, but you will enjoy peace and quiet, as well as stunning views over the valley.

The shops, bars, restaurants and lifts of La Clusaz are less than 5km away, but you're just a couple of minutes' drive from the lifts at Crêt du Loup, where there's also a popular restaurant. The Aravis ski area has 220km of pistes and 95 lifts across La Clusaz, Le Grand Bornand and La Croix Fry, so there's plenty of scope for skiers of all levels.

Cross-country skiers will find a great choice of trails on the Beauregard plateau, and there's plenty for non-skiers too -  La Clusaz has an ice rink, swimming pool and cinema, or you could try sledging, snowshoe walking, dog-sledding and sleigh rides.

In the summer you can hike into the Col des Aravis, or let the telecabine take you and your bike to the top of the mountain, so you can come back down at your own pace. Some of the many activities available in the area include horse-riding, climbing, via ferrata and paragliding.

The mountains around La Clusaz are criss-crossed with tracks and paths, so why not take a picnic and make a day of it.

Later, you can make the most of the long summer evenings at a local restaurant, or fire up the barbecue in the garden at Chalet Minnetonka and cook up a feast.

What next?

If you're looking for a quiet Alpine retreat surrounded by great mountain sports for your next holiday, check your dates against our availability calendar. We can hold up to two weeks for 24 hours, with no obligation, to give you time to make your plans.

But don't wait too long - this delightful chalet is sure to get booked up very soon.