French Alps ski chalet close to pistes and restaurants is perfect for a family holiday
Quick facts
- Manigod - La Clusaz
- Semi-detached chalet
- Village 5.6 km
- Stunning mountain views
- Semi-detached chalet
- Balcony terrace and garden
Full Property Details
- Rate: €1,290 to €3,890 per week
- Location: Manigod - La Clusaz
- Type: Semi-detached chalet
- Altitude in metres: 1400 m
- Outlook: South
- Sleeps: 8
- Official classification: 4
- Animals not 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
- Shower(s): 2
- Separate toilet(s): 2
- Floor area: 100 m2
- Open-plan kitchen
- Number of floors: 2
- Dining seating for: 8
Getting Around
- Parking spaces available: 3
- Town centre: 5.6 km
- Ski slopes: 1 km
- Nearest ski bus stop: 350 m
- No disabled access
Facilities
- Fireplace
- Ski store
- Garden / Surrounding Land
- Balcony
Kitchen
- Oven: Fan-assisted
- Hob: Ceramic
- Dining seating for: 8
- Place settings for: 10
- Children’s crockery / tableware
- Baby's high chair
- Bottle warmer
- Blender
- Microwave
- Booster/junior seat for use at a dining table
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Coffee Machine: Pods (Dolce Gusto)
- Dishwasher
- Raclette set
- Fondue set
- Kettle
Bathrooms / Laundry
- Baby bath
- Baby bath seat
- Baby step
- Baby changing table / mat
- Non slip mat
- Potty
- Toilet seat adaptor
- Washing machine
- Tumble dryer
- Hair Dryer
Bedrooms
- Baby's cot
- Baby/children’s bed linen
- Night light
Garden / Surrounding Land
- 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: 600 m2
Entertainment
- Board games
- Indoor children's games
- Petanque
- Total TV screens: 1
- French Television (paid & international)
- DVD player
Miscellaneous
- Central heating: punder
- Wood burning stove
- Vacuum cleaner
- Iron
- Internet access
- Free WiFi internet
- Stair gates
- Electrical outlet covers / safety sockets
- Locked cupboard for cleaning products
Local places of interest / Within easy reach
- Lake
- River
- Village
- Countryside
- Mountain
- Open view
- Lake: 26 km
- Train station: 33 km
- Nearest supermarket: 11 km
Activities nearby
- Cinema
- Night club
- Fishing
- Golf
- Heritage sites
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Paragliding
- 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 not welcome
- Non-smoking rental
Please Note
Please note this property is a semi detached property.
IMPORTANT : during winter season please make sure to have snow tires + chains for your vehicles since the access to the chalet is quite steep.
Large Groups: Chalet Lydie Manigod is located close to Chalet de Paul et Marie. Book both to accommodate groups of up to 16 people.
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About Chalet Lydie ...
Chalet Lydie is one of a pair of 4 star semi-detached chalets close to the charming village of Manigod and just 1km from some great skiing at Croix Fry.
Set over three floors, it is ideal for families wishing to holiday together. Larger groups can also be accommodated by renting Chalet Lydie with the next door Chalet de Paul et Marie - together the two properties sleep up to 16 people comfortably.
Chalet Lydie has a large living area to accommodate everyone, and there's also room for 16 people to eat together by putting the two tables together. Access between the chalets is via the balcony off the main area - convenient for groups but if you only want to book one of the chalets, the access can be locked off and your privacy guaranteed.
The views from this south-facing chalet are incredible - from your terrace you can admire the stunning Aravis valley, framed by Etale, Sulens and Mont Charvin.
Note : during winter season please make sure to have snow tires and chains for your vehicles, since the access to the chalet is rather steep.
The property ...
Despite its traditional appearance from outside, Chalet Lydie's stunning contemporary interior is designed to make the most of the mountain views and light.
Bleached woods and neutral tones perfectly complement faux fur and wool textiles and splashes of colour. The property is set over two floors, with access to the basement where you can store ski equipment or bikes.
The spacious open-plan living area is on the ground floor, with a well-equipped kitchen and dining table for eight people. A large corner sofa and pouffes provide the perfect place to watch television or gather around the log burner, and sliding double doors open on to the balcony, which overlooks the valley.
There's a double bedroom on this floor, as well as a toilet and a bathroom. There are three more bedrooms upstairs, all of which have double or ziplink beds which can be made into twins. The two bedrooms at the front of the property open on to a balcony - the perfect place for your first morning coffee! There is also a second bathroom and wc on this floor.
About the area ...
Skiers and boarders will love Chalet Lydie, just a few minutes’ drive from the lifts at Croix Fry.
If you’d rather not take the car out, the ski bus stops just 350 m from your door. There’s an ESF ski school base at Croix Fry, where beginners can find their feet on 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. Competent skiers can even ski back to the chalet!
There are plenty of trails for cross-country skiers on the nearby Beauregard plateau, where you an also enjoy snow shoe trails, with views 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 dog-sledding, sleigh rides or the local specialty - paret sledging!
You’ll never be stuck for something to do in the Aravis valley in the summer, either. 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.
You’ll have plenty of experiences to share back at the chalet, perhaps over a beer and a barbecue on the terrace as the sun sets.
What next?
If you like the sound of a holiday at Chalet Lydie, check our availability calendar - it's always up to date, and if your dates are free, we can hold them for 24 hours while you make your plans. But don't wait any longer - Chalet Lydie is very popular with OVO Network guests!
“Stunning views!”
— Gerald S.
“A beautiful, quiet, functional chalet with a magical view”
— Pierre M.
“Beautiful place, and a welcoming manager”
— Alexis F.
Features
- Amazing views
- Secluded location
- Cool for kids
- Wood burning stove
- Petanque
- Ski store
- More
Inclusions
- Free WiFi
- Linen and towels provided
- Firewood provided
- 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
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Floor plans
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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 stop350 m
- Town centre5.6 km
- Nearest supermarket11 km
The OVO Network Review
“Guests love the decor, layout, well equipped kitchen, comfy beds, and new bathrooms.”
Chalet Lydie is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom property for 8 with 100m2 of floor space over 3 floors.
Larger groups of up to 16 can hire this recently renovated semi-detached chalet with it's sister chalet, Chalet Paul at Marie. Combined the two 4 star properties have 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 200m2 of floor space.
Both Chalet Lydie and Chalet Paul et Marie have Cool for kids status, meaning they have lots of extra equipment, much appreciated by families holidaying with young children. Guests staying in both chalets love the decor, layout, well equipped kitchen, comfy beds, and new bathrooms.
The owners put a great deal of thought, effort, care and attention into providing all that their guests might require to enjoy a peaceful, calm holiday.
Nature lovers will be happy - the chalet overlooks a meadow below, and is surrounded by trees and mountains, with walks from the front door and spectacular Alpine views.
Winter sports enthusiasts will be happy - the property is less than 1km away from the ski fields at La Croix Fry, with great ski links to La Clusaz. In fact when snow conditions are favourable, guests with the will and skill to try, can, in theory snow shoe, sledge or ski back to the chalet.
Off piste and at their own risk of course!
Summer guests will be happy too - they can enjoy and appreciate the walking, cycling, wild life, flaura and fauna spotting and via ferrata opportunities.
The chalet is a drive way from the nearest supermarket so stock up either in Thones (or Merdassier in season), before heading up to the chalet. There are several restaurants close by, and the local baker offers fresh bread deliveries.
If you are planning a winter stay at Chalet Paul et Marie or Chalet Lydie, remember snow doesn't only fall on the pistes, it also falls on the roads and drives! Don't get caught out by arriving in a car which is not properly equipped for Alpine winter road conditions. The drive down to the chalet from the main road has been tarmaced to enable easier and more efficient snow clearing.
Please note Chalet Lydie does not welcomes pets.
Enjoy!
The OVO Network Team.
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From the owner
We love the peace and freedom of this chalet in the heart of nature
My grandmother Lydie inherited this chalet from her parents Louise and Constant.
After she retired, she loved spending every summer in the chalet, from June to mid-October, although it wasn't terribly comfortable. She came with her husband André, who was also born in Manigod.
My parents brought her groceries and supplies at weekends and I often spent my summer holidays here with my grandparents and my cousins.
When I married Paul, he also fell in love with the place. He enjoyed renovating the place with local craftsmen, bringing it up to a high level of comfort.
Along with our two daughters, Céline and Aurélie, we spent our holidays here with family and friends, and they have kept the tradition up.
We love the peace and freedom of this chalet in the heart of nature, surrounded by mountains. We hope you will also have some wonderful moments here.
Marie and Paul
Who is the owner?
OVO Network is the official booking partner for Chalet Lydie Manigod.
Your booking will be made directly with Marie & Paul, who will also take and hold your payment until your arrival.
- Property owner:
- Marie & Paul
- Trusted partner since:
- 2015
- Completed bookings:
- 169
Every stay includes
WiFi
Personal greeting
Local tips & concierge
Linen & towels
Sparkling cleaning
Special Offers
Sat 8 Jul - Sat 15 Jul
€1,352
€1,690 Save €338
Sat 22 Jul - Sat 29 Jul
€1,752
€2,190 Save €438
Sat 19 Aug - Sat 26 Aug
€1,431
€1,590 Save €159
Guest reviews
“Stunning views!”
Beautiful chalet with stunning views!
— Gerald S. May 2023
“A beautiful, quiet, functional chalet with a magical view”
Great stay thanks to excellent hospitality, beautiful amenities in a pretty and functional chalet, quiet with a magical view.
— Pierre M. Feb 2023
“Beautiful place, and a welcoming manager”
A magnificent view. Very quiet surroundings. A very spacious and clean chalet with all the equipment we needed.
— Alexis F. Jan 2023
“Top location with magnificent view!”
Nice and clean chalet. Top location with magnificent view!
— Thomas K. Jul 2022
“Super pleasant family vacation”
Super pleasant family vacation. The chalet was very clean and perfectly conform to the pictures. It's surrounded by nature which is truly appreciated but a little far from the shops. Positive point: it's possible to have bread and small pastries delivered.
— Alicia F. May 2022
“Well-appointed chalet!”
A very clean and well-appointed chalet with a wonderful view of the Aravis mountain range. I strongly recommend Chalet Lydie!
— Corinne P. Aug 2021
“Beautiful view of the surrounding mountains!”
Chalet Lydie is perfectly located and offers a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains. Although it is adjoining, the chalet is very quiet. Perfectly situated for exploring the many walks in the area, the chalet also offers great comfort for resting after a hike. Sophie was very welcoming and warm. She also gave us really good recommendations.
— Sandrine I. Aug 2021
“Lovely place”
It was really clean with an amazing view!
— Sa C. Jun 2021
“Perfect!”
Very nice chalet with a magnificent view, clean, very well equipped and well located near La Clusaz and about 40 minutes from Lake Annecy. Ideal for a weekend with friends or family! Brilliant and warm welcome. We will be back with pleasure!
— Olivia A. May 2021
“Exactly like on the website”
Very nice location, magnificent view, quality chalet in terms of equipment and amenities. The premises were very clean and completely ready for our arrival. Congratulations to the owner for this beautiful renovation! If something had to be said to improve the offer: maybe leave a few more basic kitchen items on arrival since the shops are not nearby.
— Aurelie C. Dec 2020
“Great location with fantastic views”
A warm and comfortable chalet with fantastic views. Close to amenities whilst be quiet and private.
— Simon W. Aug 2020
“Ideal for a summer break”
The chalet is perfectly located with a gorgeous view. Big thanks to the owner and the manager Sophie for their warm welcome and allowing us to enjoy this lovely plave for a few days this summer. We loved all the activities nearby: hiking, via ferrata, rafting, cycling...
— Micke G. Aug 2020
“I really recommend this place!”
Extremely well equipped chalet with a fantastic atmosphere to it. Ideally located only 700m from the nearest pistes.
— Romain M. Feb 2020
“We recommend this chalet”
We had a brilliant week in the property. The chalet is located within easy access of the slopes. It has fantastic views and can comfortably take 2 families. I would happily recommend this chalet to anyone wanting to explore La Clusaz ski area.
— James M. Feb 2020
“Super chalet, very good holiday”
The view from the chalet is splended. It is well equipped, especially for young children. We really loved our holiday. The access road can be snowy in winter and snow chains are recommended.
— Lottie J. Feb 2020
“What a great place”
Beautiful view. Great cooking and eating space. Excellent shower. We enjoyed the walking/cycling more or less from the door. The bakery delivery service was ace!
— Helen G. Aug 2019
“Everything was perfect”
The days we spent at Chalet Lydie were very pleasant. We received an excellent welcome and a tasting hamper of wine, jam and terrine. And how could we not love the surrounding mountains, the cheese tasting, the Aravis area and the town of Annecy? Everything was perfect, and the weather was magnificent. Although it is a long way from our home, we would come back.
— Guy B. May 2019
“Don't hesitate to book!”
A super welcome and a magnificent chalet which is very well-equipped, especially if your are coming with young children. There's an extraordinary view of the mountains from the chalet, which is close to the pistes and walks from the door. Highly recommended!
— Alice L. Jan 2019
“A perfect welcome, an unbeatable price!”
We had an excellent stay at Chalet Lydie. The welcome was faultless, from start to finish. The comfort level is excellent, from the bed linen to the kitchen equipment and the hifi. We loved the location a few minutes from the Croix Fry ski station and the other Aravis villages, the magnificent mountain view and the charming surroundings. We could find nothing to fault. We quickly felt at home, with everything we needed but in a totally different setting, far removed from our daily lives. The cherry on the cake is that I discovered this place on Booking.com but I booked it directly through OVO Network and saved money!
— Laurent V. Dec 2018
“Excellent stay with my family”
The chalet was exactly as it was described: very well equipped (there was nothing missing), very clean and very comfortable. The view is absolutely marvellous. An excellent family holiday (six adults and one child).
— Patrick L. Oct 2018
“Quite enchanting!”
A magnificent chalet with a breathtaking view of the mountains. We felt right at home and we were really sad to leave ... quite enchanting.
— Karine S. Jul 2018
“The chalet is beautiful with fantastic views.”
A lot of things to do near by. The hosts and property manager were very professional, nice and helpful.
— Stella Q. Jun 2018
“Quiet and nice chalet”
Very nice chalet, beautiful view and very quiet. We had a really nice stay (april 2018).
— Raphael P. Apr 2018
“A perfect holiday and an exceptional chalet”
Perfect - what else can I say? Everything was perfect, even exceptional! From the communication with the OVO team, the overall quality of the chalet, the bedlinen and the information provided ... everything had been well thought through to ensure that we had a great holiday. We were particularly pleased to see all the baby toys and accessories provided (bottle warmer, baby bath, changing table). We also appreciated the layout of the chalet, the ambiance of the bedrooms, the bathroom baskets and the well-equipped kitchen, as well as the information, the quality of the equipment and the parking. We were close to the pistes, the sledge run and the ski school as well as a really good restaurant, Les Sapins (great food, good service and parking). The view from the living room is magnificent. We will definitely be back.
— Caroline D. Mar 2018
“Excellent service, excellent accommodation”
The property was ideal for our group and the snow was awesome this year!
— Anders F. Feb 2018
“A superb holiday”
We had a superb holiday at Chalet Lydie, which was everything we hoped it would be. We really loved the view and the layout of the chalet, as well as the proximity to the Col de la Croix Fry. We would have liked a slightly more reliable internet connection. We have no hesitation in recommending this chalet.
— Xavier L. Feb 2018
“Exceptional!”
This modern upgrade of an old chalet has been perfectly executed. The quality of the construction is exceptional. First class kitchen and bathrooms. The pictures are accurate but the view has to be seen to be appreciated. The nearest ski lifts are only one kilometer away. Outstanding in every regard.
— Esg S. Jan 2018
“Super welcome and superb chalet”
We were very happy with our stay at Chalet Lydie and would like to thank the owners for letting us enjoy their property , which is perfect for a mountain holiday. The chalet is well located and has stunning views. It's perfectly comfortable and the chalet is beautifully arranged. The view is magnificent. We loved being so close to the slopes, La Clusaz and Manigod. The owners left us a hamper of food, which was really kind. Thanks again to Sophie for the welcome.
— Corpet A. Jan 2018
“A high quality chalet”
Chalet Lydie is very well equipped, functional and has many equipments to cook, board games to play with.... We really enjoyed the high level of comfort, the location, and we found the chalet an excellent value for money. I was worried that the photos would be nicer than reality, or that the view wouldn't be as nice as advertised. But everything was perfect and we were not disappointed. We loved the wonderful scenery in the area of Manigod. And above all: the calm, the privacy, the high quality of the equipments (comfy beds, heating, kitchen), the layout of the chalet, the view, the welcome gift and the welcome of the owners.
— Sandrine C. Oct 2017
“A wonderful time”
It was our second stay at chalet Lydie, and we have had the most wonderful time! We loved the chalet and we enjoyed drinking some wine on the balcony.The views were so beautiful. We have walked and cycled a lot. And we'll dream of it when we get home.
— Frances I. Aug 2017
“An excellent holiday”
We never tired of the view over Sulens, Tournette and Charvin. The chalet is really lovely and we had an excellent holiday in Manigod. We will be back.
— Benjamin B. Aug 2017
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