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| Property List | Chalet Haute Savoie A
traditional Savoyard Chalet Chalet Les Avignieres Sleeps 4 On some occasions the whole chalet can sleep 6/8 at a small extra charge, please ask for details prior to booking. |
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our region A warm welcome awaits you at the
Chalet Les Avignieres. A well equipped, delightful chalet
with a sundeck / balcony offering spectacular views of
the French Alps. Set close enough to a village to ensure a tranquil holiday and yet only minutes mountain bike ride (through beautiful scenery) away from the patisserie and other amenities. Holidays in the Haute Savoie A holiday in this lovely region of the Haute Savoie can be as relaxing or energetic as you wish to make it. Days can be spent hill walking, mountain bike riding, horse riding, white water rafting, canoeing, canyoning or paragliding. However for those wishing a more relaxing break there is trout fishing or just lazing by the river enjoying the French way of life…Good Food, Good Wine and an unhurried pace. Nearby Morillon offers a pretty lake for family picnics or swimming and the medieval town of Samoëns has a superb swimming pool with what must be the best view in Europe. Skiing Haute Savoie For
tremendous skiing in the winter time you are 5 minutes
drive away from the large Telecabine at Morillon
transporting you up into the huge ski area (260 kms of
pistes) of the Grand Massif with plenty of mountain
restaurants and fine runs. Upon your return why not call
in one of the friendly bars in the village, or eat at the
With a
new high-capacity telecabine system installed in
Samoëns,the chalet offers quick access to the pistes of
the Grand Massif (this links the five resorts of
Samoëns, Morillon, Sixt, Les Carroz and Flaine). You can
drive to the Grand Massif Express lift in ten minutes.
Transport can be arranged if you do not have a car. Pistes range from the highest (2640m) at Flaine, with its spectacular views of Mont Blanc, through to the challenging downhills of Samoëns itself and the gentle slopes or pretty wooded trails of the family skiing areas it shares with Les Carroz and Morillon. The
remarkable "Cascades" run from Flaine to Sixt
is 16km long. There are English-speaking instructors
throughout the Grand Massif and special facilities for
minding small children. Summer
Holidays Haute Savoie The Valley Giffre is probably one of the prettiest valleys in the French Alps. Its towns are dated from the 17th century and consistently win the coveted 'ville fleuris' awards. Samöens is a small friendly and unspoiled typical French village with all of the amenities including a choice of 5 banks, patisseries specialising in hand crafted chocolates, maisons de presse / paper and bookshops plus numerous cafes with tables and chairs spilling out across the pavements or squares for you to sit out and watch the world go by while enjoying a pan au chocolat, coffee or 'une verre.' Neighbouring
Sixt, at the head of the valley is a French national
site, with a 12th century abbey and vast natural We are
also a superb base for a touring holiday. Whether by car
or motorbike, the relatively empty roads are a joy to One of
our favorites is the medieval town of Annecy with its
beautiful lake, beach, antique markets and flower
bedecked river walks with an abundance of local
restaurants, great shopping and coffee shops. These
together with delightful Chamonix are only an hour's
drive away. Fitted kitchen with dishwasher, dining and lounge area. It is bright, airy and extremely well furbished, with a sun deck for alfresco eating. Two bedrooms - a double and a twin. Bathroom. For winter time or just for the added cosiness in autumn or spring, there is an excellent combination of log fires or electric heating. English speaking owners are on hand nearby
to assist, if you should require any information about
the local area. Getting to us from Calais is motorway all
the way to Cluses (comfortably driven in 6-8 hours) then
20 minutes along well signposted roads.
The apartment accomodates 4 people at the rates shown above (on some occasions the whole chalet can sleep 6/8 at a small extra charge, please ask for details prior to booking). Bedding,
bed linen and towels are provided. Please bring your own
towels for swimming. A €350 Euro (non refundable)
deposit is required with your booking form. For further details and photographs please visit the owners' website at: www.lesavignieres.com To book this chalet in Haute Savoie please contact the owner:
When booking this property please mention Relax in France
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Savoyard
restaurants. 
reserves that
include Europe's highest sheer limestone face on
Tenneverge. This peak at Fer à Cheval forms part of a
remarkable glacial circle with several waterfalls
cascading from its high ledges
drive, Switzerland and Italy are
just an hour away. Beautiful Lake Geneva has many lovely
resorts including the old town of Yvoire, famous for its
pottery, Evian for its mineral water, Montreux for the
Jazz festival and Thonon. Cruises are available from just
a simple crossing to a full tour around the lake.