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Samoëns Chalet

Chalet Marie Stuart, Le Petit Saix, by Samoëns

Luxury Chalet sleeping up to 14 in 6 en-suite bedrooms

Fully catered Chalet in Winter

Outside the winter season, Chalet Marie Stuart welcomes visitors for bed and breakfast
with dinner on request.

Weekly Self Catering available all year

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Samoëns is a very attractive village, situated in the Giffre Valley of Haute Savoie. It is the only ski resort in France to be listed as 'Monument Historique' and retains the qualities of a real French village.

It is situated in beautiful countryside and much has been done to make it an attractive holiday place without destroying its very important historical and cultural features.

The village has the advantage over some other resorts of being truly French in nature rather than a complex of buildings built only to provide for winter sports. Here, you can experience the real France, as well as enjoying a winter sports or summer holiday.

Facilities

Samoëns has a variety of bars and restaurants where you might like to sample local dishes, and I can advise you on places to eat. You may like to visit the local market on Wednesdays. Perhaps you want a rest from strenuous physical activity and would like to visit a museum, a cheese-making factory or the Botanic Gardens.

You might just like to wander round the pretty and historic village. There are shops and various outlets for all sorts of sports hire equipment. Massage and fitness centres may help to ease the aches and pains of skiing.

There is a nursery for children aged between 3 months and 6 years. Advance booking is essential. Many activities are arranged in the village by the Samoëns Tourist Office throughout the year, for adults and children.

Winter Skiing Holidays in Samoëns

The Grand Massif has 260 km of ski slopes with five linked ski resorts - Samoëns, Morillon, Les Carroz, Flaine and Sixt Fer à Cheval. There are 75 ski lifts, 3 Jamparks, and runs at different levels- green, blue, red and black. If the members of your party have varying levels of skiing ability, the runs will allow you to 'do your own thing' and still meet up in one of the many restaurants for lunch.

Ski passes, skiing lessons and equipment hire

A variety of ski passes is available.

Ski and snowboarding schools can provide individual or group lessons.

There is a special 'Beginners Ski area'.

The Nursery 'Les Loupiots' which takes children from 3 months to 6 years will also arrange ski lessons with private shuttles.

A number of companies provide an equipment hire service
You can arrange these yourself or I will do it for you if you let me know your requirements.

Other winter sports

If you get tired of skiing or snowboarding, there are plenty of other winter sports on offer.

• Cross country skiing on Joux Plane with a bus link from Samoëns village
• Ski touring
• Snowshoeing at Joux Plane, Sixt Fer à Cheval, Verchaix and Morillon
• Dogsledging (advance booking required)
• Sledging on Samoëns 1600 and Joux Plane
• Ice skating
• Caving
• Climbing - indoor and natural sites
• Paragliding
• Helicopter flights
• Under ice diving

Santa Claus visits the village on Christmas Eve or you may want to dance in Samoëns at Hogmanay. In February there is a weekly 'Savoyard Day' with traditional games, a giant tartiflette and a dance. On Easter Monday you can hunt for eggs hidden in the village.

Remember that you should have insurance for all winter sports. Mountain rescue can be very expensive!

Summer holidays in Samöens

In addition to winter sports facilities, Samoëns, with easy access to more than 260 km of ski piste has a sizeable provision for summer activities.

This beautiful, unspoilt region has a tremendous amount to offer as a holiday area for people who prefer a break in the warmer seasons. With its mountains, rivers and waterfalls it is a spectacular area in which to relax and recover from the stresses of life.

From Samoëns, you can tour the area and visit the countryside, or go to Chamonix, Annecy and other towns and villages. There are plenty of lovely places to visit. The flowers and the wildlife are wonderful. This is a paradise for artists and photographers. I will be pleased to direct you to places which I think are particularly worth visiting.

Although the lifts at Samoëns are not open out of the ski season, there are others nearby which do operate in the summer, allowing you to visit the mountains when they are not covered in snow.

There also many places of historic interest and of natural history to visit.

You may not have your car with you, but there are a number of possible excursions by coach.

Perhaps you are interested in a more active holiday?

Walking and rambling. The Samoëns area is well known for Alpine walking and rambling holidays. There is a number of 'refuges' in the mountains for those people who take their walking seriously. If you would like to experience 1 or 2 day treks which need an overnight stay in the mountains, I can help you to arrange accommodation in a 'refuge'.

Cycling. If you have the energy to pedal up the hill (with a free wheel down), Samoëns is the place to do it. You can even use some of the lifts to access higher level terrain, then cycle from that point. If you do not want to bring your own bike, cycle hire can be arranged.

Parapente. Perhaps you would like to get your feet off the ground and enjoy a bird's eye view of the area, as well as the thrill of the experience.

Caving. The area of Haut Giffre is renowned for its caves

Climbing, Via Ferrata & Canyoning. There are many opportunities for climbing and for those needing assisted climbing, the Via Ferrata at Sixt offers a fun experience. Canyoning is also available in the area.

Water sports. Wind-surfing and jetski are available near Samoëns. You may prefer the excitement of white water rafting or canoeing. Maybe you would just like a swim in the pool or a lake. These are all possible in this area. Perhaps you would prefer to stay outside the water and enjoy trout fishing, in Samoëns, or at Joux Plane or Lac de Gers (permits are required and can be purchased locally).

Other sports. Many other sports can be enjoyed in Samoëns and the area, such as: tennis, golf, archery, swimming and pony-riding.

Activites for children in Samoëns

Many of the activities listed above are available for children which means that the whole family can enjoy the holiday together. There is also an 'Indiana Jones' Adventure Park in Samoëns where you can join in or watch your children swing from the trees and return to the lifestyle of the jungle.

About our chalet (sleeping up to 14 in six en-suite bedrooms)

Chalet Marie Stuart is a traditional Savoyard chalet, owned and operated by Caroline Morgan, an experienced chalet operator and a qualified chef. You can be certain of high standards of hospitality and a warm welcome to help you to enjoy a fantastic holiday - summer or winter.

It is situated in Le Petit Saix, a hamlet just outside the beautiful, historic French village of Samoëns, which gives direct access to 260kms of pistes and five ski resorts, known collectively as Le Grand Massif. The chalet is breathtakingly sited overlooking a small stream, grassy field and woodland, and in the distance has an impressive mountain backdrop.

It is near both Samoëns ski lifts which give access to 260 km of excellent pistes within the Grand Massif, with five linked ski resorts - Samoëns 1600, Morillon, Les Carroz, Flaine and Sixt Fer à Cheval. The area provides a wealth of activities all year round and has some magnificent scenery.

The Chalet is built on three levels and comprises:

Salon: This warm, comfy and spacious sitting/dining room has an impressive log burning fire. Here you can relax with an aperitif and canapés before enjoying a gourmet dinner, and whiling away the rest of the evening in the company of your fellow guests.

Balcony: French windows lead on to a generous balcony stretching round most of the building and from here you can enjoy magnificent views of the Giffre Valley and surrounding mountains. In summer, you can eat out on the balcony and watch the sun go down while enjoying a relaxing drink.

Sitting room: A smaller separate sitting room can be used for reading, cards, watching a video or just relaxing.

Bedrooms.

The six ensuite bedrooms are equipped with king-size beds, five of which can be used as twin beds. Two bedrooms can take a third bed and a cot can be supplied for very young children sharing their parents' room.

Games and exercise room: This is on the ground floor and is an ideal place for you to get fit or for your children to play.

Books, games, CDs and videos are available for you to use throughout your holiday.

Sauna suite: This is equipped with a shower and WC and offers a great chance to refresh and relax.

Ski and board storage and a drying area are available on the ground floor.

Grounds: The chalet stands in its own grounds with ample parking and an attractive garden leading to a mountain stream, and with a swimming pool in the summer. In the summer you can enjoy the sun, and in winter even build a snowman!

Prices and booking information

Prices in euros

Winter Rates 2008/2009

Daily rates €80 - €95 euros (min 2 nights) - please enquire

+ Supplements
Single occupancy 30€ per night

Bookings normally run from Sunday to Sunday. However, we may be able to offer long weekends or other special breaks, but weekly bookings may take priority.

Remember that Chef's night off is a Wednesday but breakfast and afternoon tea will be laid out for you.

Children's Discounts

Normally, one child up to the age of 12, may share a room with two adults, when the following charges will apply:

Aged under 2: Free
Aged 2-8, taking early supper: 230 € per week
Aged 9-12: 50% discount of full adult rate

Children aged 2-12 in own room: 80% of full adult rate

Summer Rates

Outside the winter season (14/12/08-26/04/09), Chalet Marie Stuart is available for bed and breakfast with dinner on request. For group bookings, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Bed and breakfast rates are 35€ per person per night.
Dinner, including wine, is 25€.
Weekly rates by arrangement and discounts for children available.

Self Catering

The chalet is also available for full weeks' self catering, (Sunday/Sunday). Winter tariffs on application, Summer tariffs €1800/€2500 euros per week.

Getting there

By air: Direct flights operate from the UK to Geneva International Airport, which is about one hour's drive from Samoëns.

Airline Link UK Departure Airports
Easyjet London LGW/LTN; Bristol; E Midlands; Liverpool; Newcastle; Edinburgh and Glasgow

Globespan Edinburgh*; Glasgow*

British Airways London LHR/LGW/LCY; Manchester, (+connections to others)

BMI Baby Birmingham*; Cardiff; E Midlands; Teesside *
flybe Southampton*

Air France Indirect flights only - via Paris CDG
KLM Indirect flights only - via Amsterdam Schipol

* Winter season

By train: High speed trains run to Cluses railway station which is only 20 minutes from Samoëns

Regular coach or taxi transfers are available

Assistance with transfer arrangements from the airport or the railway station is available if you wish.

By road from Geneva: Motorway A40 Geneva/Chamonix, take exit 18 marked Scionzier, through Cluses to Samoëns.- distance 65km approx, journey time 1 hour approx.

There is a direct bus service between Geneva and Samoëns.

For further information and photographs please visit the owner's website at: www.chaletmariestuart.com

To book this Samoëns chalet please contact the owner:

Caroline Morgan
Chalet Marie Stuart
Le Petit Saix
74340 Samoëns
France

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Tel: 04 50 90 71 49
International: +33 4 50 90 71 49

Fax: 04 50 34 53 08
International: +33 4 50 34 53 08

When booking this property please mention Relax in France

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