Chalet Paralpin

The village has a popular bakery and a bar/restaurant, and there are more restaurants at Croix Fry.

About the property ...

With five en suite bedrooms, a spacious open plan living area, a TV room and a south-facing terrace with a hot tub, this stylish three-storey chalet for 12 has everything you need for an unforgettable mountain holiday.

As you enter on the ground floor, you can leave all your outdoor equipment in the double garage, where you'll find a ski store and a heated boot rack. There's a laundry room, a table tennis table and a WC on this floor, as well as two double bedrooms, each with a shower room.

The first floor is devoted to the open-plan living area. There's an open kitchen, with everything you need to rustle up a hearty meal, and table big enough for everyone to sit down together. A wood-burning stove separates this area from the sitting area with a built in sofa and bench seating. Glass doors frame the breathtaking view, and open on to the balcony, which leads to a sheltered terrace where you can laze in the hot tub or fire up the barbecue and eat outside or even relax in the deckchairs to drink your coffee from the bean-to-cup coffee machine.

There's another seating area on the second floor, with a TV and games - it's a great place for children to watch a film while the adults chat downstairs. There are three more bedrooms here too - a twin room and two family rooms, each with a double and a single bed and access to a balcony. All of these rooms have shower rooms, and there's a separate WC.

About the area...

The nearby ski station of La Croix Fry (altitude 1500m) is just 3.5km away, and parking is free. From here, experienced skiers can ski the circuit around to La Clusaz. There’s an ESF ski school at La Croix Fry and the nursery slopes are perfect for youngsters to learn on, but there is also plenty of challenge for more experienced skiers.

There are several bars and restaurants where you can refuel before moving on - your Aravis/La Clusaz ski pass gives you access to 95 lifts and 220km of pistes, so there’s always somewhere new to discover.

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 at La Clusaz, as well as sledging, snow-shoe walking, dog-sledding and sleigh rides all nearby.

In the summer, you can explore the mountains and the pine forests by foot or by bike. There are quite a few marked footpaths criss-crossing this beautiful farming valley, but if you want to make the most of the altitude, put your bike on the ski lift at La Clusaz and come back down at your own pace, or pack a picnic and explore the Beauregard plateau.

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 adults and children able to explore the mountains on iron walkways, secured to a harness. If you'd prefer to take life at a slower pace, why not go on a donkey trek in the Col des Aravis with a picnic in the large baskets carried by the donkeys?

Annecy is a great destination for a complete contrast to spending time in the mountains. Only 30 minutes away by car, there's a beautiful medieval town and canals to explore as well as the lake, where you can try a range of water sports, enjoy a cruise, hire a boat or just have a lazy day on the beach.

Whatever time of year you choose to visit, after a day full of activity you'll look forward to returning to Chalet Paralpin, where you can relax in the hot tub as  you watch the sun set over the mountains.

What next?

If Chalet Paralpin sounds like the perfect place for your next Alpine holiday, why not check your dates against our availability calendar? We can hold up to two weeks for you, with no obligation.

But don't leave it too long - this beautiful chalet is sure to be popular with our guests!