Vacation Rental Description
Chalet Garalys is a traditional Savoyarde chalet, built in 1997, and set within private grounds. The chalet, which sleeps 6/8, has been described as a 'home from home, rather than a holiday chalet'. It's south facing newly extended terrace and garden attracts the sun all day
The location is in the small residential hamlet of Cugnon, Les Contamines-Montjoie, situated at the edge of the forest, Les Contamines-Montjoie reserve naturelle, and at the start of trails to Tre la Tete, Conscrit, Chalet de Miage and others. The area is tranquil and the chalet has exceptionally scenic and fabulous panoramic views up to Mont Joly and across the skiing area to the Col du Bonhomme
The enclosed private garden enjoys panoramic views and has a table with 6 chairs, plus a bench. Additional folding chairs are also available. Private parking for 2 cars at the chalet.
Les Contamines is a traditional, unspoilt and friendly Savoyarde village set in the Mont Blanc Massif. The village is situated at the foot of the Dome de Miage and at the end of the Montjoie valley. The chalet is in a sunny position in Cugnon, a quiet residential hamlet of Les Contamines-Montjoie.
Les Contamines is just 20 minutes from the A40 motorway, one hour from Geneva or eight hours drive from Calais. It is 5 minutes from St Gervais and within 30 minutes drive of Megeve, Chamonix and the Mont Blanc Tunnel into Italy.
In winter, vehicles are required to carry snow chains in the Haute Savoie.
There is one double bedroom, a large bedroom with twin beds and a further bedroom with twin beds(max height 165cms). A travel cot and high cahir are available.
The living room sofa bed can also be used as a double bed. Sleeping capacity is normally 6, but can be increased to 8 by using the sofa bed. A supplement of 50€ is payable for each of 7th/8th person. The bathroom has a bath with integral shower and toilet. A separate WC is available on the ground floor and also a separate shower/utility room. The large living room has a television, DVD and radio/CD player. The fully equipped kitchen includes an induction electric hob and gas rings, oven, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher.
Wi-fi access is available.
The nearest restaurants & bars are about 400 metres either at Hameau du Lay village centre, which also has shops, a small supermarket, bars and a night club, or towards the centre of Les Contamines. The main ski lift is also at Hameau du Lay. A very good selection of restaurants, bars, shops, banks and two supermarkets are in the main village centre of Les Contamines-Montjoie. This is a 15 minute walk. An outdoor market is held on Tuesdays displaying local produce and wares.
The main ski lift and ski du fond station, are about 500 metres away. The ski bus stop and the Ski du Fond track is 350 m from the chalet. Les Contamines has an excellent snow record from December through to April. Its 100km of superb well-groomed pistes are excellent for all grades. Mixed ability parties are particularly well catered for.
Les Contamines is on the Tour de Mont Blanc GR5 walking route and is an excellent base for an active or quiet holiday. There are many varied, marked walks to suit all abilities. The chalet is at the start of several walks including, the Tre-la-Tete glacier and Dome du Miage.
The village annually hosts a round of the French International Open Gaz tennis championship. Local activities include mountaineering, climbing, mountain biking, paragliding, dry ski jump slope, circus school, adventure park, horse riding, archery, football. Instruction is available for most of these activities. Family activities include playgrounds, crazy golf, and small boating lake, a swimming lake with beach, plus an artificial ski jump.
Facilities
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
DVD
Heating
Kitchen
Linen Service
Microwave
Open Fire
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
Sterio
TV
Washer
Towels are not provided. A travel cot is available on request.
Pets considered.
Activities
Adventure Sports
Beach
Biking
Boating
Playground
Cinema
Fishing
Golf
Horse Riding
Hunting/Rock Climbing
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Night Clubs
Restaurant
Shopping
Rafting
Skiing
Snow Boarding
Tennis
Zoo/Wildlife
A Lake with beach and swimming at Le Pontet leisure park is just 15 minutes walk or a couple of minutes by car.