Everyone feels welcome at this much-loved family home in the mountains
Quick facts
- Manigod - La Clusaz
- Chalet
- Village 5.6 km
- Great for families
- Outdoor sauna, panoramic views
- Play area, petanque piste
Full Property Details
- Rate: €1,190 to €3,490 per week
- Location: Manigod - La Clusaz
- Type: Chalet
- Altitude in metres: 1400 m
- Outlook: South
- Sleeps: 8
- Official classification: 3
- Animals welcome
Rooms
- Main rooms: 5
- Number of bedrooms: 4
- Number of double beds: 4 (2 of the doubles can be 4 singles)
- Bath/shower rooms: 2
- Bath(s): 1
- Shower(s): 2
- Toilet(s) in bathroom(s): 1
- Separate toilet(s): 1
- Floor area: 171 m2
- Independent kitchen
- Number of floors: 2
- Dining room
- Dining seating for: 8
- Mezzanine
Getting Around
- Garage spaces available: 1
- Parking spaces available: 4
- Town centre: 5.6 km
- Ski slopes: 1 km
- Nearest ski bus stop: 50 m
- No disabled access
Facilities
- Sauna
- Fireplace
- Ski store
- Garden / Surrounding Land
- Terrace
- Balcony
Kitchen
- Oven: Electric
- Hob: Induction
- Dining seating for: 8
- Place settings for: 8
- Baby's high chair
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Coffee Machine: Filter, Pods (Nespresso)
- Dishwasher
- Raclette set
- Fondue set
- Kettle
Bathrooms / Laundry
- Washing machine
- Tumble dryer
- Hair Dryer
Bedrooms
- Baby's cot
Garden / Surrounding Land
- Flat garden
- Enclosed children's play area
- Swings
- Slide
- Children's garden toys
- Outdoor dining table for: 8
- Outdoor dining seating for: 8
- BBQ: Charcoal
- Parasol
- Garden chairs/sun loungers: 4
- Garden / Surrounding Land: 700 m2
- Terrace
Entertainment
- Board games
- Indoor children's games
- Petanque
- French TV
- Total TV screens: 1
- French Television (paid & international)
- DVD player + films
Miscellaneous
- Central heating: fuel
- Vacuum cleaner
- Iron
- Internet access
- Free WiFi internet
- Internet download speed: 4 Mpbs
- Mobile/GSM data download speed: 30 Mpbs
Local places of interest / Within easy reach
- Lake
- River
- Village
- Countryside
- Mountain
- Lake: 26 km
- Train station: 33 km
- Nearest supermarket: 11 km
Activities nearby
- Cinema
- Night club
- Fishing
- Golf
- Heritage sites
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Paragliding
- Petanque
- Rafting
- Horse riding
- Road biking
- Sailing
- Ice skating
- Skiing
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Adventure park
- Mountain biking
- Water sports
- Windsurfing
Inclusions & Restrictions
- Linen provided
- Bath mats provided
- Bath towels provided
- Hand towels provided
- Tea towels provided
- Elec, heat, water provided
- Firewood provided
- Car recommended
- Animals welcome
- Non-smoking rental
Please Note
Please note that Chalet Arsene & Lea is situated on the main road to the Col de la Croix Fry (where the ski fields are), which makes it very convenient in winter but does mean that in busy periods there can be a fair amount of traffic noise.
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About Chalet Arsene et Lea ...
This family-friendly chalet near the village of Manigod is just 1km from the pistes and the ski bus stops just across the road, so you’ll waste no time getting on the slopes.
It was built by the owners’ grandparents, after whom it is named, and the present owners have renovated it using the original materials. Their work now takes them all over the world, and the decor of the chalet reflects that, with a wealth of souvenirs from their travels.
There are two young children in the family, so it’s no surprise the chalet was designed with them in mind - there’s a flat garden bordered by shrubs on the road side with swings and a petanque piste to the rear of the chalet, and a play area complete with toys indoors. However, there are some steep open stairs, which may not be suitable for toddlers.
The chalet is right on the road, which is regularly cleared of snow, so access isn’t a problem, and the views are incredible - look across the Manigod valley to Etale, Val Sulens, Mont Charvin and Tournette. There is a garage where you can store skis, bikes etc and outdoor gear, as well as parking for four cars. Plus there’s an extra special surprise in the mazot in the garden...
The property ...
This much-loved home is a perfect base for a large family group. Enter on the ground floor where you'll find the kitchen, a dining area, a living room with a large central stone fireplace and a library area, which was made from the manger in the original farmhouse.
Glass doors open on to the sunny wooden deck and flat garden, which has incredible views over the valley There is also a large bathroom with walk-in shower and a double bedroom on this floor. An open staircase leads to the first floor, which is a large open plan room divided into several "zones" - curl up on the sofas in front of the television while the children keep themselves busy in the play area.
There's a double bedroom with an en suite shower room, dressing room and doors to the garden, and above this there's a cosy mezzanine bedroom with two single beds which can be joined to form a double bed. Finally, there are bunk beds in a cabin-style bedroom which children will love.
Outside in the garden there's a surprise waiting in the mazot - an authentic Scandinavian sauna. Follow it with a roll in the snow for best results!
About the area ...
Skiers will love this chalet, just a few minutes’ drive from the lifts at Croix Fry. If you’d rather not drive, the ski bus stops just outside your door.
There’s an ESF ski school base at Croix Fry, where beginners will love the gentle nursery slopes. Those with more experience can ski from here or explore the 220km of pistes between La Clusaz and Le Grand Bornand, which are all covered by the Aravis ski pass.
Cross-country skiers will find plenty of trails to choose from on the nearby Beauregard plateau, as well as snow shoe trails, with a view across to Mont Blanc.
If there are non-skiers in your party, there are heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools at La Clusaz as well as an ice-skating rink and cinema. You could also try snow-shoe walking, dog-sledding and sleigh rides. You’ll be ready to relax after an action-packed day - the sauna back at Chalet Arsene et Lea is the perfect place to soothe those tired muscles!
You’ll never be stuck for something to do in the Aravis valley in the summer. There’s no shortage of walks, from mountain trails to hiking on the Gliéres plateau, the scene of the Resistance’s campaign against the German army in World War II.
The ski lifts will take walkers or cyclists and their bikes up the mountains, so they can come down at their own pace, and adrenalin junkies can try paragliding, canyoning, climbing, or white-water rafting within a few miles of Manigod. Via ferrata is another great family day out, with children as young as eight able to explore the mountains secured to a harness.
The medieval lakeside town of Annecy is just 30 minutes away by car and is a great place for a day out, whatever the season, with a wide range of restaurants, shops and museums. In the summer it's a great place for watersports, or hire a boat and explore some of the quiet lakeside beaches.
You’ll have plenty of experiences to share back at the chalet, perhaps over a beer and a game of petanque as the sun sets...
What next?
If you think a family holiday at Chalet Arsene et Lea is just what you need, check our calendar for availability - we will be happy to hold your dates for you for 24 hours while you finalise your plans. But don't wait too long - family-friendly chalets like this are always in big demand.
“We loved everything about the chalet itself and the location”
— Andrea B.
“Authentic chalet with an exceptional view!”
— Alain Et Caroline C.
“The scenery is beautiful and I would recommend the place to my friends!”
— Mathilde W.
Features
- Sauna
- Amazing views
- Child friendly
- Fireplace
- Terrace
- Petanque
- More
Inclusions
- Free WiFi
- Linen and towels provided
- Firewood provided
- Animals welcome
- Non-smoking rental
- Car recommended
- More
- Check-in: after 16h00
- Check-out: before 10h00
Full list of features, inclusions, activities, nearby points of interest and special conditions:
Cancellation
For bookings cancelled at least 6 months before the start of the stay, the deposit will be refunded. For a cancellation after this, any amounts already paid will be forfeited.
Property tour
Virtual tour
Floor plans
Video
Location
Manigod - La Clusaz
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Why Manigod?
Set in one of the most beautiful Alpine valleys, the village of Manigod is a mountain secret that is a delight to discover.
With its own ski area linking into the famed La Clusaz ski resort, Manigod offers fabulous skiing in winter and world class cycling in the summer.
Beautiful chalets are dotted around the mountains, restaurants range from local auberges to Michelin starred, and you can buy locally made pottery and cheeses fresh from the farm.
Getting around
- Ski slopes1 km
- Nearest ski bus stop50 m
- Town centre5.6 km
- Nearest supermarket11 km
The OVO Network Review
“... a typical Savoyard farmhouse from the outside, looks can be deceiving.”
Arsene and Lea is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom restored farmhouse for 8 (max 7 adults) spread over 2 floors, and 170m2 of floor space.
The configuartion of the chalet is quite unusual. On the ground floor there is a garage, an entrance hall, a double bedroom, a family bathroom with wc, the kitchen and the dining area.
There is also a unique Moroccon themed cosy corner around the wood burner - the owners, who are keen travellers, love this cosy snug space in their mountain home. There is a more conventional lounge on the first floor.
The first floor is a large open plan space with a more contemporary sofa area, a bunk room corner (which is not closed off completely) a library, a play area and a double ensuite bedroom, the roof of which forms the floor of a mezzanine area which is another double sleeping area, beneath the eaves of the chalet, open to and overlooking the the rest of the first floor. The photos and 360 degree virtual tour photos on the website describe the spaces perhaps more clearly than these words!
The chalet sits above the road 1km from the slopes at Croix Fry , 6km from Manigod village, ensuring easy access to the hill for nervous drivers even in heavy snow conditions. The south facing balcony is a perfect spot from which to view the Tour de France when it passes this way.
The owners have planted shrubs between the garden and the road to provide some seperation, and dampen some of the sound of passing traffic, again please refer to the photos to better understand the layout. They have also sited the children's slide/ swings and the petanque court in the large flat (!) space to the rear of the property.
With superb views from the terrace outside the dining area, and the sauna in the mazot, Arsene and Lea is one unique property that we know family groups and groups of friends appreciate tremendously. Plus the manager delivers fresh croissants and bread every morning! For those guests wanting to try Savoyard with a twist, rather than those wanting something more traditional!
The OVO Team.
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From the owner
We feel so at home in this welcoming atmosphere
In 1938, my grandfather Arsène, a farmer, decided to build a mountain chalet so that the cows could graze on the summer pastures. He took a carpenter and used the spruce trees in the forests above the site.
My grandmother Léa collected and dried the tree moss, which they used as insulation between the beams.
I was lucky enough to inherit this chalet, which means so much to me (I spent many holidays there, during the summer and at Christmas, when my grandfather took the cows back up to feed on the hay from the barn).
I renovated the ground floor in 1994 and the first floor in 2004, using some of the features of the old property. For example, I used the mangers in the library and some of the stone in the fireplace - a mixture of the grey Aravis limestone and the darker sandstone from Beauregard and Sulens.
The wood for the floor in the living room came from the church in the village of Les Clefs.
Finally, having travelled a lot in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, my wife and I decided to build a sauna in the garden - a proper wood-fired sauna, which reaches the perfect temperature in 30 minutes. Try following it with a roll in the snow, perfect !
The chalet has been our main home until now - we always feel so at home in its welcoming atmosphere. But now, a taste for adventure is taking us off to other destinations. We'll be back for our holidays, though!
Pierre and Marilyne
Who is the owner?
OVO Network is the official booking partner for Chalet Arsene et Lea.
Your booking will be made directly with Pierre, who will also take and hold your payment until your arrival.
- Property owner:
- Pierre
- Trusted partner since:
- 2014
- Completed bookings:
- 229
Every stay includes
WiFi
Personal greeting
Local tips & concierge
Linen & towels
Sparkling cleaning
Guest reviews
“We loved everything about the chalet itself and the location”
My family had a great stay here. We loved everything about the chalet itself and the location: the authenticity of the chalet design; the easy and relaxing upstairs lounge space; the sauna; the wonderful views. We found the location of the road to be a benefit as the traffic was minimal and we did not have to leave the main road in the snow, which would have been a challenge for us!
— Andrea B. Apr 2023
“Authentic chalet with an exceptional view!”
The charm of the old chalet while providing modern comfort. It is an authentic chalet with an exceptional view!
— Alain Et Caroline C. Jan 2023
“The scenery is beautiful and I would recommend the place to my friends!”
Great house! Great beds and a nice kitchen for cooking! The scenery is beautiful and I would recommend the place to my friends!
— Mathilde W. Jan 2023
“Fantastic location with breathtaking views”
The chalet is in a fantastic location with breathtaking views. As a family of four, we had plenty of space to relax. We enjoyed the open fire in the evenings. Sophie, the property manager, was extremely helpful.
— Kate D. Dec 2022
“We loved our stay here.”
Absolutely stunning views and the yard is so nice. We did day trips to Annecy, Chamonix and Geneva as well as explore the nearby towns, it was a great base. Everything was great with the house, I recommend it!
— Rebekah N. Oct 2022
“Chalet style all around”
A superb location, a setting with a magnificent view and the chalet style present all around. We loved it!
— Marc L. May 2022
“Warm chalet and breathtaking views”
A warm and friendly chalet where we felt good. Everything has been well thought out and tastefully decorated.
We particularly enjoyed playing pétanque in the garden with breathtaking views of the snow-covered peaks. The terrace is very pleasant and the petanque court is a great plus!
— Caroline B. Apr 2022
“Great views!”
Great views. Nice terraces for the morning coffee and lunch, even at early spring. Sauna window view is one of the best I have experienced!
— Tõnu V. Mar 2022
“Very nice chalet!”
Very nice chalet with sauna and open fireplace. The meet and greet was well organised and Sophie gave us good advice.
— Michel T. Mar 2022
“A good stay”
The little thing that makes a big difference: fresh bread delivered at our door every morning! Our only suggestion would be to improve the lighting of the chalet because it can be a bit dark.
— Philippe B. Feb 2022
“We had a great stay”
We recommend this chalet for skiers and hikers alike. It's ideal for 2 couples with children, or a group of friends.
— Marie D. Dec 2021
“Wonderful weekend”
Very warm welcome from our hosts. The Arsene and Lea chalet is truly wonderful, rustic and spacious at the same time, with very beautiful panorama views. The kitchen and the rest of the chalet are very well equipped, you feel right at home. Excellent value. We really liked it and we will come back very soon to fully enjoy the region and the village of Manigod!
— Guillaume V. Nov 2021
“No bad surprises, great stay”
The property listing describes the chalet and the equipment very well, everything was there. Sophie the manager is very available and friendly. The region is beautiful, we were there at the very beginning of November and the weather was favorable, although very changeable.
— Richard D. Oct 2021
“Everything was great!”
Chalet Arsene & Léa was very pleasant and functional. It is located in a very beautiful location. I highly recommend this property.
— Marie G. Sep 2021
“Very good stay”
Superb chalet: beautiful, close to the slopes. It is quite possible that we will be back! Sophie the manager was punctual and pleasant.
— Guillaume M. Dec 2020
“Excellent service”
Sophie the manager is very kind and professional. The rental is lovely with amazing views over snowy summits.
— Luis S. Oct 2020
“Big thanks for this stay!”
A warm and welcoming chalet, away from La Clusaz (but the resort is still quickly accessible). Many bike rides and hikes from the door step. Great welcome from Sophie the manager, and nice present from the owner on arrival. Bread delivery is a big plus on holiday, as well as the sauna in the garden. The excellent value for money makes you forget the few cars passing in front of the house.
— Aurelien T. Jul 2020
“A pretty chalet, ideal for families”
The chalet is in a great location, with a beautiful view. We quickly felt "at home" and appreciated all the equipment available. The manager Sophie always answered us quickly and precisely. The pétanque ground in the garden is very nice!
— Sarah P. Jun 2020
“Comfortable chalet!”
We had an excellent stay in the Arsène et Léa chalet. We liked its history (preserved and bringing its charm), its location close to the slopes, its view, and its equipment, the single-storey terrace, the sauna. Everything was very clean and the laundry room very practical. The welcome and the welcome gift are real pluses!
— Amelie G. Feb 2020
“We would love to come back in winter!”
We spend an August week at Chalet Arsene et Lea in Manigod - two families with five children aged from nine months to eight years old. The chalet is very cosy, practical and pretty. It is reallly spacious, especially the floor with the games room. Outside is great, with a magnificent view over the valley. The two flat areas are great for children to play. The sauna at the end of the garden is not typically Savoyard but it's really lovely - it would be even better in winter! Everything was very clean, the kitchen is big and practical. There's a lovely library with lots of games for children. The location on the road, just 1km from the Col de La Croix Fry, is a little busy (lots of bikes), but makes it easy to explore the area (Annecy, La Clusaz, Merdassier). Sophie welcomed us and advised us on local activities, including the swimming pool, bus times and bread delivery in the mornings. It's a place we would love to explore in the winter.
— Jérôme S. Aug 2019
“Fabulous!”
A very welcoming property in a stunning natural environment. Book without hesitation!
— Monik L. Jul 2019
“A super family holiday”
A lovely family holiday in Chalet Arsène et Léa, where we enjoyed great skiing, relaxation in the sauna and family games in cosy corners. We loved the location, the amount of space, the sauna, the daily bread and pastries delivery and the easy access to Croix Fry.
— Julie R. Mar 2019
“A lovely chalet with a superb view”
A lovely chalet which is clean and well equipped, with a magnificent view. We loved the feel of a traditional chalet and the lovely fireplace. We enjoyed being so close to La Clusaz, the restaurants, the range of activities (there are lots of things, whatever you like to do). We had a lovely welcome from Sophie. The real bonus for us was that we could bring our dogs. We really had a great holiday.
— Brigitte D. Aug 2018
“See you soon!”
We would like to thank you for your welcome and your kindness. We had a really lovely stay in your magnificent area. We hope to be back soon.
— Audrey B. Aug 2018
“Nice chalet”
The chalet well matches the description, it was very clean.We did love the garden and the bakery delivery service every morning. We really enjoyed la Croix Fry which is a very good spot for hiking. And to be close to la Clusaz.
— Stanislas C. Aug 2018
“We're leaving Chalet Arsène only to return!”
We had a really lovely holiday at Chalet Arsène and Lea. The view, the space, the comfort, the cleanliness and the location: everything was great. We were warmly welcomed by Sophie, who recommended lots of activities and places to visit. We just have one regret - that we have to leave. But it will make coming back all the better.
— Linda R. Jul 2018
“Lovely chalet for a very nice stay”
The property had everything we needed, and we enjoyed exploring this beautiful region.
— Nudhar A. Jul 2018
“Stunning location.”
Lovely traditional chalet. Good correspondence before, during and after booking. Good value for money.
— Sally J. Jun 2018
“Beautiful surroundings!”
Our stay was perfect. Sophie the manager was very helpful from day 1.
— Jayeshkumar A. May 2018
“Superb holiday”
A very good stay at Chalet Arsène et Léa, which is close to the slopes at Manigod. It's a practical set-up, and we received a warm welcome with a little welcome gift from our hosts, which we really appreciated. We come home delighted by our holiday.
— Nicolas N. Mar 2018
“A wonderful time”
We spent a wonderful time at the Chalet Arsene et Lea. The Location is just great and the Chalet is really cosy.We had a great and very pleasant year-end get-together.Thank you!
— Manfred H. Dec 2017
“A chalet full of charm and character”
The chalet is beautiful, full of character and charm with wonderful views over the mountains. We all loved it there and hope to visit again soon.We especially loved the design, layout, and the character of the Chalet.We enjoyed walking in the mountains and going to the local markets.It would have been great if there had been a Shower curtain on the downstairs shower and a hand rail on the stairs which were steep!
— Nicola E. Aug 2017
“Great Time”
We had a great time in this beautiful chalet. Very spacious, beautiful garden and much privacy. The location is perfect with La Clusaz and Annecy close by. And there a lot of activities you can do.
— Pascal V. Jul 2017
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