Light-filled ski chalet with eight bedrooms, six bathrooms, hot tub, home cinema and terraces
- Chalet
- Slopes 5 km, Village 1 km
- Ski bus 200 m
- Hot tub on terrace, great views
- Home cinema, games room
- Woodburner, balcony
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About Chalet Parakima ...
Important: expansion work is underway. It will enable the chalet to be upgraded to 5 stars, and to welcome more people in better conditions from December 2023. All the details in this advert show the chalet after the work. New photos will be taken when the work is completed.
Sitting above the beautiful village of Manigod, which is just a 10-minute walk away, the stylish Chalet Parakima is in the perfect position to enjoy the stunning views of the Aravis valley.
Whatever the time of year, the large terrace is the perfect place for an apero before dinner, or maybe a relaxing soak in the hot tub as the sun sinks behind the mountains.
When it's time to hit the slopes, the ski bus stops almost outside the chalet, and will get you to the slopes in minutes. If you choose to stay in the summer, there's a wealth of walks, biking trails and much more within minutes of your door.
Larger groups of up to 23 can book this chalet with the neighbouring chalet, Chalet Chocolat, which sleeps up to 8, so that you are all in the same area.
The property ...
With accommodation over three floors, this large chalet has more than enough room for 15 people (max 14 adults), with eight bedrooms and six bathrooms.
Entrance is on the lower ground floor, where you can drop off your outdoor gear before heading upstairs.
The first floor is where you'll find the main living area - a light and bright sitting area with a huge corner sofa around a wide screen TV and a woodburning stove. There's also a large dining table with plenty of bench seating for everyone, and an open-plan, well-equipped kitchen including 2 dishwashers for large groups. All this is surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows and doors to the large wrap-around terrace, where you can breathe in the crisp mountain air and enjoy the views from the hot tub.
The games room that includes a Home Cinema is also on this floor, as well as a double bedroom with access to the terrace, en suite shower room, and a separate toilet.
On the ground floor, you'll find a bedroom with two bunk beds and a sofa bed, en-suite shower room and separate toilet, two bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms, one with a double bed and the other with two twin beds, both with direct access to the jacuzzi.
On the upper floor, you'll find two double bedrooms, a twin bedroom, a family bathroom and a large master suite with spacious bathroom and dressing room.
Chalet Parakima is a great choice for a group or a family who want to make the most of the mountain activities in the Aravis area. With plenty of storage for outdoor gear, a beautiful spacious terrace and the Alps on your doorstep, everything is in place for a great holiday!
About the area ...
With the ski bus stopping almost outside Chalet Parakima you’ve got the whole of the La Clusaz/Le Grand Bornand ski area at your disposal.
Equipment can be hired in Manigod, and there’s a handy ski store back at the chalet. Floodlights on some of the pistes mean you can ski until 1am in La Clusaz, on certain dates throughout the year, and the weekly torchlit descent is an experience you’ll never forget. Of course Manigod is home to the largest floodlit ski area in this part of the Alps, which is open until 9pm throughout school holidays and also every Friday and Saturday until mid March.
Cross-country skiers will find plenty of trails to choose from, and non-skiers are not forgotten, with a heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool, ice skating rink and cinema, as well as sledging, show-shoe walking, dog-sledding and horse-drawn sleigh rides.
For the ultimate in winter fun, try paragliding on skis or ski joering – skiing while towed by a horse!
In the summer, you’ll love the beautiful terrace at Chalet Parakima - perhaps lounge in the hot tub or enjoy a barbecue as you admire the stunning views over the Manigod valley. But if you can tear yourself away, you’ll find plenty to do in the La Clusaz region. There’s no shortage of hiking or biking options, from mountain trails to gentler paths on the Gliéres plateau.
Adrenalin junkies can try paragliding, canyoning, climbing, mountain-biking or white-water rafting - just some of the activities on offer within a few miles of Manigod. Via ferrata is a great family day out, with children as young as eight able to explore the mountains safely on iron walkways, secured to a harness.
Less than an hour from Geneva, and just 30 minutes from the beautiful lakeside town of Annecy, Chalet Parakima is the perfect year-round base from which to explore the region.
What's next ...
If you'd like to spend your next holiday at Chalet Parakima, why not check our availability calendar to see when you can book? If you're not quite ready to decide yet, we can hold your booking for 24 hours while you make up your mind. But a chalet in such a great location is sure to be popular with guests of OVO Network, so don't leave it too long!
Large Groups:
Chalet Parakima is located close to Chocolat Manigod. Book both to accommodate groups of up to 23 people.
“Perfect hospitality and availability”
— Sylvain M.
“Exceptional place!”
— Gustavo H.
“I would recommend 200%, as much for the quality of service as for the chalet itself”
— Elsa B.
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Features
- Hot tub spa
- Amazing views
- Secluded location
- Cool for kids
- Wood burning stove
- Terrace
- 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 09h30
Full list of features, inclusions, activities, nearby points of interest and special conditions:
Deposit
Book 8 weeks or more before your arrival date and pay only 25% to secure your booking.
The full amount of your rental is due 8 weeks prior to your arrival date
Cancellation
Free cancellation if you cancel 6 months or more before your arrival date
· 8 weeks to 6 months before arrival: 25% fee applies
· Less than 8 weeks before arrival: no refund
We recommend that you take out a comprehensive travel insurance policy to cover any costs associated with the potential cancellation or curtailment of your trip.
Please Note
Important: please note that if you book the nearby Parakima and Chocolat chalets together, the dining rooms in both chalets are not large enough to accommodate a group of 23 people. However, the living space in Chalet Parakima can accommodate the occupants of both chalets exceptionally well.
PLEASE NOTE : gym equipments are at your disposal in the chalet : exercise bike, exercise machine.
Fireworks of any kind are prohibited.
Every stay includes
WiFi
Local tips & concierge
Linen & towels
Sparkling cleaning
Location
Manigod - La Clusaz
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 slopes
- 5 km
- Ski school
- 5 km
- Ski bus stop
- 200 m
- Town centre
- 1 km
- Supermarket
- 8 km
- Public bus stop
- 1 km
The OVO Network Review
This recently-built chalet can comfortably welcome up to 15 guests ( maximum 14 adults) over 260m2 of floor space split across three levels. It began to welcome guests from summer 2018.
Situated above the road between Manigod and the ski station of the Col de la Croix Fry, this south-facing chalet offers superb views from indoors, from the large terrace with outdoor dining area, or from the balcony that runs the length of the chalet. Guests will be guaranteed maximum exposure to the sunshine!
This is a great base for holidaymakers who enjoy their cycling. Be inspired to try the route of Tour de France for yourself, but if it is too much of a challenge, please note it is possible to hire electric bikes locally - they may be frowned on by purists or dedicated athletes, but why should they have all the fun?
Downhill skiers will find that it is quick to access the pistes from Chalet Parakima. Manigod is linked to the ski resort of La Clusaz, which offers a wide variety of pistes and off-piste fun.
Cross-country skiing enthusiasts are also well catered for at the nearby Plateau de Beauregard, which also boasts several restaurants, snow-shoeing, sleigh rides, and breathtaking views across the Aravis mountain range and towards Mont Blanc.
The panorama of the Manigod valley itself is very special, and we can imagine guests taking in the views over a coffee or a glass of something delicious from the balcony, the large terrace and south-facing rooms in the chalet itself. The jacuzzi also faces the same views...heaven!
The main living space is full of light and spacious, the open plan space means that the chef is able to join in with conversations and dinners are relaxed informal affairs as the table is next to the kitchen. Those who prefer to snuggle in and relax around the fire can do so, while others can head off to the adjoining multimedia space/ games room.
With a jacuzzi, a home cinema, comfortable interior spaces, and lovely outdoor spaces we think Chalet Parakima has those special extra elements that will mean your group will enjoy a great holiday in Manigod in the Aravis mountains.
NB Chalet Chocolat, a neighbouring chalet for 8 is also available to rent via the OVO Network, so if you are part of a group of up to 23 people, why not rent both properties?
The OVO Network Team.
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From the owner
Adeline & Laurent
Laurent and I fell in love with this region 15 years ago. Since then, we have been back to the Aravis that we love so much every year, summer and winter, with our five children and now with our grandchildren.
When we visited Chalet Parakima, it was a favourite with our family - the perfect place to realise our dreams of welcoming guests.
The location is perfect, very close to the mountain village of Manigod, just 4km from the Col de la Croix Fry and the La Clusaz pistes.
The spaces and materials used in the chalet make it a wonderful, spacious and comfortable place to live and the view of the mountains from the many windows in the living area fill the chalet with a warm, changing light.
The hot tub, with its 360 ° view of the mountains, brings a feeling of luxury and well-being, whatever the season.
In May 2018, with the end of renovation work, we immediately opened the chalet to guests. It is a lively dynamic area, a place of sharing, joy and revitalisation for all who come here.
It's the ideal place to get together with friends and family.
We are passionate about Chalet Parakima, and we hope that you will have a wonderful time here.
Adeline et Laurent.
Who is the owner?
OVO Network is the official booking partner for Chalet Parakima.
Your booking will be made directly with Adeline & Laurent, who will also take and hold your payment until your arrival.
Guest reviews
“Perfect hospitality and availability”
Perfect hospitality and availability of Corinne.
“Exceptional place!”
Exceptional place! Beautiful! Very cosy and beautiful chalet. Only praise for everything. We feel at home. I totally recommend it.
“I would recommend 200%, as much for the quality of service as for the chalet itself”
Our stay at Chalet Parakima went really well. Corinne was always available to answer my questions and welcome me on arrival. The chalet is warm and welcoming, very well equipped, with nothing missing! The beds are very comfortable and the view is magnificent. I would recommend this property 200%, as much for the quality of service and communication as for the chalet itself.
