Escape to the heart of nature in this unique chalet, close to great skiing and mountain sports
- Chalet
- Slopes 11 km, Village 4 km
- Car recommended
- Idyllic natural setting
- Children's TV room
- Spacious seating areas
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Chalet Saint Joseph...
Tucked away in the Comburce valley, just 4km from the charming village of Manigod, this beautifully restored chalet for 15 (max 13 adults) is a perfect year-round destination for guests who love nature and mountain sports.
With stunning views of the Aravis mountains, including Etale, Mont Charvin and Tournette, it's the perfect place to relax after an exciting day in the Alps. There's skiing in La Croix Fry (11km) and Merdassier (13km) and outside the ski season, there's a huge choice of hiking and biking trails in the area.
Manigod has a bakery and a popular restaurant/cafe, and there are more shops in nearby Thônes (10km).
About the property...
The four-storey Chalet Saint Joseph sleeps 15 guests (max 13 adults), with six bedrooms and six bathrooms.
You'll enter on the ground floor, which will take you into the property via the ski room. There's also a laundry room on this floor, with a washing machine and dryer, as well as storage.
There are four bedrooms on the first floor, all of which have an en-suite bath or shower room. Two are family rooms with a kingsize bed that can also be arranged as two single beds, and bunk beds for two children. The two other rooms also with a kingsize bed that can also be arranged as two single beds. Three of the rooms have access to a balcony, and there's also a sitting room for children with a Smart TV and toys.
The spacious, open-plan living area is on the second floor. There are two large sofas and armchairs in front of the fireplace, and another smaller seating area opening onto the balcony. There's also an office area with two desks, for those who want to work remotely.
There's a well-equipped kitchen with a central island at the back of the property, along with a large dining table where everyone can eat together. Doors lead from here onto a furnished terrace at the back of the chalet, which is surrounded by green pastures. This restful space is ideal for winding down at the end of the day, or perhaps enjoying a barbecue or some star-gazing – there's very little light pollution so your chance of spotting shooting stars is good!
Two more bedrooms are tucked under the eaves on the top floor. Both have kingsize beds which can be arranged as two singles for one of them, and en-suite bathrooms with WCs. One also has a separate shower.
There is parking space for several cars in front of the chalet.
About the area...
When you stay at Chalet Saint Joseph, you'll feel like you're a million miles from the hustle and bustle of larger ski resorts. In fact, you're just a short drive from the glistening pistes at La Croix Fry and La Clusaz.
Parking in La Croix Fry and Merdassier is free and plentiful. You can ski the whole of the Aravis ski area on one ski pass – 220km of perfect pistes linked by pistes and ski buses. Cross-country skiers will find plenty of trails on the Beauregard plateau, and there's plenty to keep non-skiers busy too. Choose from sledging, snow-shoe walking, dog-sledding and sleigh rides, or let your cares float away in the heated outdoor/indoor swimming pool complex at La Clusaz.
Outside the ski season, you'll find plenty to keep you busy in this beautiful corner of the Aravis mountains. Pack a picnic and enjoy walks from the door, or take the ski lift up into the mountains before walking or cycling back down.
Adrenalin junkies can try paragliding, canyoning, climbing, or white-water rafting within a few miles of the chalet. For a family day out, there are tree-top adventure parks at Thônes or Talloires, or you could try via ferrata, where even children can safely explore the mountains via routes built into the rock faces with cables, ladders and bridges to make sure you are always safe. There are via ferrata courses for a variety of ability levels at Thônes, La Clusaz, and Chinaillon.
A day trip to medieval Annecy is a must. Set on the edge of the cleanest lake in Europe, this beautiful city has a good selection of unique shops, restaurants and galleries, as well as a wide range of water sports. The less energetic might prefer to just people-watch from the beaches which dot the shores of the lake, enjoy a round of golf or hire a boat and explore the pretty lakeside villages.
What next?
If you are already imagining an evening with friends around the fire at Chalet Saint Joseph, check your holiday dates against our availability calendar, to see when it is available. We can hold up to two weeks for you for 24 hours with no obligation. But don't forget to confirm your booking – this unique chalet is certain to appeal to our guests.
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Features
- Amazing views
- Secluded location
- Cool for kids
- Fireplace
- Terrace
- Netflix
- 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:
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
Standard option
- 100% refund up to 8 weeks before arrival
- No refund within 8 weeks of arrival
Koala Flex option
- 100% refund up to 8 weeks before arrival
- 90% refund between 8 weeks and 2 days before arrival
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
- 11 km
- Ski school
- 11 km
- Ski bus stop
- 2.4 km
- Town centre
- 4 km
- Supermarket
- 14 km
- Public bus stop
- 2.4 km
- Cycle path
- 500 m
The OVO Network Review
Chalet Saint Joseph is a four-storey, restored farmhouse, with six en-suite bedrooms.
Just 4km from the delightful village of Manigod, and 11km from the Croix Fry ski area, it's a great base for a mountain holiday, whatever time of year you decide to visit.
This spacious chalet has a large, open-plan living area where you can get together with friends and family on the sofas and armchairs to watch TV around the fire. There's another smaller area for those who'd prefer a cosy chat, and the children get their own living room, complete with a Smart TV, toys and games.
The well-equipped kitchen area has a central island and all the appliances you need to make cooking for a crowd easier – there's also a dishwasher to make light work of the clearing up. There's room for everyone at the dining table, but if you'd prefer to eat outside, there's another table on the terrace at the rear of the property.
The six bedrooms (four on the first floor and two on the top floor) all have kingsize beds which can be arranged with twin beds if you'd prefer. Two of the rooms also have two bunk beds for older children.
All of the bedrooms have en-suite bath or shower rooms.
This unique chalet is a great year-round destination, surrounded by pastures and with stunning mountain views. And with flexible sleeping arrangements, it would suit a group of several families, friends or couples.
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