Chalet Les Brévins

This dream location is just a few minutes drive from Manigod village, from where you can easily reach the ski stations of La Croix Fry and La Clusaz, and the nearby town of Thônes.

The owners have another chalet nearby, and are available at weekends to answer your questions and in the winter, during bad weather, to transport your luggage.

The property ...

Chalet Les Brevins has five bedrooms and sleeps 12 people (max 10 adults).

The front door opens into the ground floor communal space, with a wet room and a boot warmer where you can store all of your outdoor gear. There is a large living area, the dining area looks out over a terrace and garden. In fact there are terraces to each side of the chalet, each with different layouts and views.

Back inside, there's a cosy seating area warmed by a suspended fireplace,  a TV room, and a fabulous professional quality kitchen, which will make cooking a pleasure - there are three ovens, plenty of fridge space, and a temperature-controlled wine cellar.

The large balcony fills the room with light, and clever use of glass on the staircase means none of it is lost. There's access to a further terrace and a stylish double bedroom, which has its own staircase to a private bathroom with an Italian shower. Incidentally, the view from the bath is breathtaking - it's a great excuse for a long soak!

On the first floor you'll find four more bedrooms, three of which have flat screen televisions. The first, a double, also has a shower, sink and toilet, and access to the sunny balcony. The large master bedroom, which also has access to the balcony, has a shower and separate sink and toilet.

Children will love their room, which has a set of bunk beds, and two single beds. It shares a large bathroom and separate toilet with the final bedroom, a twin room which overlooks the chalets sheltered hot tub outside.

The mezzanine floor is a great place to get together - there's a music system, a pool table, a brasserie-style seating area, a steam room with light therapy and another shower. There's also a laundry room here.

This spacious chalet has been cleverly designed to offer a series of cosy spaces so that, even if you are part of a big group, there is always somewhere to relax and do your own thing.

About the area ...

Despite its tranquil position, Chalet Les Brevins is just a few minutes drive from the ski station of Croix Fry, which has runs to challenge skiers of all abilities.

A ski bus (free with the Aravis ski pass) links this area to La Clusaz and Le Grand Bornand, which together offer 220km of perfect pistes as well as cross-country trails and snow parks. There's plenty of parking at the pistes.

Floodlights on some of the Croix Fry pistes mean you can ski until 9 at night and and the weekly torchlit descent in La Clusaz is an experience you'll never forget.

Non-skiers won't be bored, with a heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool, ice rink and cinema just a short drive away, as well as sledging, snow-shoe walking, dog-sledding and horse-drawn sleigh rides. There is also a wealth of flora and fauna to discover, even in the winter, right on your doorstep.

For the ultimate in winter fun, try snow-shoe walking from the front door, paragliding on skis or ski joering - skiing while being towed by a horse!

After an energetic day on the slopes, it's great to come back to the welcoming Chalet Les Brevins, where you can share a meal with friends and family, relax in the jacuzzi or steam room or perhaps chill out with a game of pool.

Children who still have energy to spare will soon discover that the path to the side of the chalet makes a great sledge run!

In the spring and summer, the chalet's idyllic location really comes into its own. South-facing and set amongst forest and fields, it's a paradise for nature lovers who will find a wealth of flora and fauna in the area around the chalet. Children can play safely in the garden, thanks to the traffic-free setting.

The beautifully landscaped garden features a large sunny terrace, where you can sit out, and another sheltered area where you can relax in the hot tub after a busy day in the mountains. Although it's possible to walk and cycle from the chalet, just a little further afield there's a huge choice of walks, hikes and bike trails. Pack a picnic and take the lift up the mountain so you can come back down at your leisure.

Adrenalin junkies seeking more of a challenge can try paragliding, canyoning, climbing, mountain-biking or white-water rafting - just some of the activities on offer within a few miles of Manigod.

For a change of scene, try a day out in Annecy - the medieval town sits on the edge of the cleanest lake in Europe where you can enjoy water sports, swimming and golf. Hire bikes and tackle the cycle track which surrounds the lake, or enjoy a gentle cruise of lakeside villages, combined with shopping and dining.

What's next? 

If you like the sound of a mountain holiday at Chalet Les Brevins, check our availability calendar to see when it is free. We are happy to hold the property for you for 24 hours, so that you can finalise details with the rest of your group. But don't leave it too long - 5-star luxury in an idyllic location such as this won't hang around!