Chalet Argali

There is plenty of space at Chalet Argali for a large group, whether they are friends or family. The accommodation is set over three floors, with plenty of separate seating areas where smaller groups can get together. However, there's also lots of room for everyone to eat together.

As well as being a great base for skiers, Chalet Argali has a lot to recommend it in summer too, with a petanque court, a sunny terrace with amazing views and a great summer kitchen where you can cook and eat outside. There is a sauna just outside the chalet, where you can relax at the end of a day in the mountains, and there are also plans for a hot tub on the terrace.

The owners, who also manage the chalet, live in the property directly behind Chalet Argali, so will welcome you on your arrival and answer any questions you have during your stay.

About the property 

The accommodation at Chalet Argali is set over three floors, with the main living area on the top floor to make the most of the stunning views.

There is a bright seating area, with sofas arranged to look out onto the balcony. Summer or winter, it's a great place to enjoy an apero, watch the sunset or simply catch up on the day. There's another seating area with a television, as well as table football. Three of the six bedrooms are on this floor: a double with an extra single bed and an en suite shower room and another room which can be arranged with a kingsize or twin beds. The third room has an extra single bed and a mezzanine room with twin beds for children - the ceiling is very low here. There's also a separate shower room and a toilet.

There's another cosy seating area downstairs, along with a huge dining table where everyone can eat together, and an open plan kitchen which makes cooking a pleasure. There's access to another balcony here too - wrap up warm and take your coffee out here on a clear night. You'll find a double bedroom here with an en suite shower, as well as a useful laundry room with storage and a heated boot rack.

The final bedroom is on the lower ground floor - it's a double room with an en suite shower room, a television and direct access to the terrace. The ski room on this floor can be accessed from the terrace or from inside the chalet.

About the area 

Experienced skiers won’t waste a minute getting to the slope at Chalet Argali, as it passes right by the door. Those with less confidence can head to the ski lift just 1km down the hill. From Chinaillon you can ski the whole of the Massif Aravis - 220km of pistes - on one ski pass.

The resorts of La Clusaz and Le Grand Bornand are linked by ski bus, so you’ll never be stuck for a lift home. There are plenty of cross-country ski trails in the Bouchet valley, as well as several routes from Chinaillon village. Beginners in this sport will love the Evo Nordic Park, which has a circuit featuring a variety of terrains, while boarders will appreciate the Snowpark.

In the winter, the road to the chalet is closed after the next bend, providing a great area for ski touring and snowshoe walking, and the chalet's altitude (1380) means you'll always get the best of the snow.

Non-skiers can go ice-skating or swimming in La Clusaz, where the heated indoor and outdoor pools are open all year round, or try snowshoeing, sledging, dog-sledding and sleigh rides.

But the mountains aren't just for winter - there's plenty to do and discover in the summer too. A network of walking and biking trails cover the mountains, and you can pick up a route map for either at the tourist office. There’s a fantastic swimming pool complex in Le Grand Bornand, with a restaurant and grassy areas for picnics.

If you’re looking for something a little more challenging, there’s a climbing school, via ferrata routes, a tree-top adventure park, canyoning, white-water rafting and paragliding all nearby.

Le Grand Bornand has Famille Plus status, and prides itself on a great programme of activities for young families. August sees the International Children’s Festival in the village - a week of puppet shows, circus acts and workshops, with a grand firework finale.

What next?

If the wonderful setting and space at Chalet Argali appeals to you, check your holiday dates against our availability calendar - we can hold two weeks for you for 24 hours while you check with the rest of your group. But don't forget to come back and confirm your booking - ski-in ski-out properties like this are always in great demand.