Enjoy a great location, quirky sense of style and wonderful views
- Semi-detached chalet
- Village 4.5 km
- Sunny, furnished terraces
- Pétanque piste and great views
- Bedrooms with balconies
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Chalet Sivara ...
Enjoy great skiing, hiking or biking in the beautiful Aravis mountains when you stay at Chalet Sivara, halfway between the pistes and the charming village of Manigod.
This semi-detached chalet is a cosy base for up to six guests, with wonderful views across the valley to the peaks beyond, sunny balconies, a terrace, and a wonderfully quirky decor.
A bakery and restaurant (which also offers takeaway food) can be found just a few minutes away in Manigod, and there are more restaurants in Merdassier, although these may be closed out of season. More shops and restaurants can be found in Thônes and La Clusaz, a 10km drive away and the ski bus stops just outside the chalet.
Just across the road from the chalet is the Harmonie des Sens spa, which offers a range of massage, spa and wellbeing therapies.
Chalet Sivara is just off the road from Manigod to the pistes at La Croix Fry. This road is always kept snow-free, so you can be assured of quick access to the slopes!
About the property ...
Chalet Sivara sleeps up to six guests in three double bedrooms, with accommodation set over three floors.
As you enter on the ground floor, you'll find the garage with storage for outdoor equipment, a utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer and stairs to the first floor.
There's a very cosy seating area with a corner sofa where you can relax in front of the woodburning stove. There's a TV too, cleverly hidden away in a chest of drawers - it reveals itself at the click of a remote control! A well-equipped open-plan kitchen can also be found on this floor, with a breakfast bar and doors onto the furnished terrace with a swing seat and pétanque court. Back inside, there's a dining table and comfortable chairs in front of the doors to the balcony - you can enjoy the spectacular views while you eat.
This floor also has a shower room with a separate WC.
The three bedrooms are on the top floor. They all have large double beds that can be converted into twin beds if necessary. All of the bedrooms have access to a balcony, either at the front or the back of the property. There is also a shared bathroom.
There is plenty of parking in front of the chalet, which is shared with the neighbouring property.
About the area ...
Chalet Sivara is well-placed to enjoy everything the Aravis mountains have to offer. The chalet is just 2km from the village of Manigod and 2.5km from the pistes and restaurants at La Croix Fry (altitude 1500m). Here novice skiers can learn the basics with an ESF instructor, while the more experienced will enjoy the 220km of pistes that link the area to La Clusaz and Le Grand Bornand.
The ski bus stops just outside the chalet and will have you on the slopes in no time.
Cross-country skiers will find plenty of trails to choose from, and non-skiers are not forgotten either, with a heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool, ice-skating rink and cinema, as well as sledging, snow-shoe walking, dog-sledding and sleigh rides all just a short drive away.
In the summer, you can fill your days with activities or take it easy - you’ll be spoiled for choice in the Aravis region. There’s no shortage of walks, from mountain trails to hiking on the Glières plateau.
If road or mountain biking is more your style, the chalet overlooks the route of the Tour de France when it passes through Manigod on the way to La Clusaz, so you can be sure to find some challenging and exciting rides. The mountains are covered in downhill trails - pick up a map from the tourist office to find them! In summer, some of the ski lifts are equipped to carry bikes, so that you can take the easy way up and come down at your own pace.
Adrenalin junkies can try paragliding, canyoning, climbing, or white-water rafting - just some of the many activities on offer within a few miles of Manigod.
Lake Annecy is only a 30-minute drive away and offers lots of watersports including water skiing, wake-boarding, sailing, and diving. If this all sounds too energetic, why not just take a cruise, or hire a boat and find yourself a quiet lakeside beach? Whatever you do, you’re sure to have a holiday you won’t forget.
What next?
If the charming Chalet Sivara seems like the perfect place for your next mountain holiday, check our availability calendar to see when it is free. We can hold up to two weeks for you for 24 hours, without obligation.
But please don't leave it too long as you risk missing your chance to stay in this beautiful property.
Guest reviews
“Very beautiful chalet with a breathtaking view”
Very beautiful chalet with a breathtaking view of the mountain. Very warm and spacious living room. Only 8 minutes by car from the slopes.
“Stunning mountain views”
The chalet has everything needed for a comfortable stay, and the veranda offers an absolutely magnificent view of the mountain range.
“Comfort and Stylish Decor”
We gave this rating because the chalet matched the description on your website. Well-equipped, generally very clean, comfortable bedding, kitchen equipment of sufficient quantity and very good quality. Lovely, well-equipped terrace. Very cozy chalet with tasteful decoration.
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Features
- Child friendly
- Wood burning stove
- Terrace
- Fast internet 50Mpbs+
- Petanque
- Amazon TV
- More
Inclusions
- Free WiFi
- Linen and towels 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
Please Note
NB: A paddle is available if you wish to enjoy Lake Annecy on the water.
For your security, the property has 3 CCTV cameras: one facing the balcony, one the terrace, and one at the back of the chalet.
The owner requires a €1,000 damage and excess cleaning guarantee to be set up before arrival. No funds are taken or blocked on your card. Your card details are securely held for up to 14 days after departure. If no charge is required, they will be deleted.
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
- 2.5 km
- Ski school
- 2.5 km
- Ski bus stop
- 180 m
- Town centre
- 4.5 km
- Supermarket
- 10 km
- Public bus stop
- 10 km
The OVO Network Review
Chalet Sivara is a three-storey, semi-detached property sleeping six guests in three double bedrooms.
The location between the traditional village of Manigod and the ski station at La Croix Fry is great for a group of family or friends who want to discover the skiing, hiking and biking opportunities in the beautiful Aravis mountains. And with the ski bus stopping outside the property, you won't even need to use your car if you prefer not to.
We love the quirky and cosy decor at Chalet Sivara - the unusual light displays, the modern artwork and the custom-built furniture, including the clever TV cabinet! The well-equipped kitchen has everything you need to cook for your group and the chairs at the dining table are so comfortable you could be there late into the evening. But if you do decide to move into the seating area, you'll find it cosy and warm, with a woodburning stove and plenty of cushions to sink into.
There's a shower room and WC on the first floor, in addition to the bathroom on the top floor, where you'll find the three bedrooms. Two of the rooms open onto the balcony at the front of the property, while the third room at the back has its own private balcony.
The chalet also has two furnished terraces - one at the front of the dining area, and another at the side of the kitchen, making it the perfect place for barbecues and al fresco meals.
There's also a pétanque piste.
The garage on the ground floor provides useful storage space for all your outdoor equipment, and there's also a utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Chalet Sivara overlooks the main road between Manigod and La Croix Fry, so although you may hear some traffic noise, you can always be sure that the road will be kept clear of snow. There's a large parking area in front of the building, which is shared with the neighbouring property.
This unique property is a great choice for a family or a group of friends.
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From the owner
Sébastien G.
Dear friends passing through,
My name is Sébastien, and together with Roby, my loyal Labrador, I am delighted to welcome you here to Chalet Sivara.
For years, I came to these mountains without ever imagining that one day I would create my own retreat here. I came to breathe, to disconnect, to ride the trails on my mountain bike or gravel bike as they wind through the fir trees and along the ridgelines. Here, everything feels simpler. More balanced.
These landscapes have accompanied me through many moments of my life. They have been a source of energy, perspective and grounding.
Then one day, almost naturally, this chalet became an obvious choice.
Passionate about design and architecture, I have always been drawn to places with a true soul. I envisioned this chalet as a sincere and harmonious space, where every detail finds its place naturally, in respect of the mountain spirit.
Not to impress, but to create a calm, warm and authentic atmosphere.
I never thought of it as a simple rental, but as a living space. A place where you can wake up to the light on the peaks, take your time, head out to explore the trails, or simply enjoy the quiet surroundings.
Roby immediately made this place his own. He reminds me every day why I love coming back here so much: for the freedom, the simplicity, and that unique connection with nature.
If you are here today, it means this place continues its story through you.
I hope it brings you as much as it brings me.
Welcome to Chalet Sivara.
Sébastien & Roby.
Who are you booking with?
All properties on OVO Network are owned and operated by independent property owners.
You are booking Chalet Sivara directly with Sébastien G.. Your payment for the booking will be taken and held securely by Mangopay SA, a licensed and regulated e-money institution, and released to the owner only when the booking becomes non-refundable.
