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Samoens Chalet for
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Chalet La Cascade in Samoens

Self Catering in Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn

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  About our chalet (sleeps up to 10)

Chalet La Cascade in the charming village of Samoens is one of four, three-level chalet apartments built in 2006 by local artisans in typical Savoyard style. This self catering chalet has been carefully designed and equipped to provide the perfect base to enjoy this delightful resort in the French Alps.

Accommodation - Ground Floor

Luxury Kitchen. The kitchen is provided with pots, pans and everything else necessary to cater for up to ten - all instructions provided! Equipment includes a 4 ring ceramic hob, extractor hood, built-in microwave, fan ove, large fridge, dishwasher, washing machine/dryer, 1.5 sink, toaster, 12 sets of crockery, and there is a great view from the kitchen sink!

The lounge area has comfortable seating for 8, a log fire with wood provided, TV/DVD, Satellite (BBC, ITV and other satellite channels) WiFi internet access at 8Mb/s. CDs and DVDs available (or bring your own). Dining area with seating for up to 10. Full size double sofa bed.

Bedding and clothes storage.

WC with wash basin.

Under-stair wardrobe/boot store.

Underfloor heating.

Patio doors to large terrace.

First Floor:

Master bedroom with king size bed.

Bedroom 2 with double and single beds.

Luxury bathroom.

Shower room.

There are fabulous views and patio sets on both balconies, and all rooms have generous storage.

Loft bedroom. There is a proper stairway to the loft bedroom, which has a full-size double bed and a small double sofa bed, TV/DVD player and generous storage. The attic roof has a super skylight view of "La Cascade."

Outside

Large south facing terrace with BBQ & patio furniture for 8.

Garage/ski/bike store.

Reserved parking place.

Level access to road.

Ski bus - 2 minutes walk Supermarket - 6 minutes walk Irish Bar - 7 minutes stagger (back). Village Centre - 10 minutes' walk. Doorstep country walks

Our Service

We want to make it easy for you to enjoy our chalet and the many pleasures of Samoens.

Meet & Greet - Pat or Sue will meet you at the chalet, hand over the key and explain all you need to know. Contact them during your stay if you have any problems.

A welcome pack, giving you the latest info, will be sent to you before you arrive.

All linen and towels will be provided, and beds will be made up. Guides and other information about the area are available in the chalet. There is no smoking in the chalet and pets are not accommodated.

Prices and booking infomation

For details of availability and prices please click here.

Winter in Samoens

  • Excellent snow record
  • Grand Massif Express gets you from the village to Samoens 1600 in 8 minutes
  • Samoens 1600 is an excellent beginner/intermediate ski area with a good ski-school and pleasant bars/cafes
  • From the top at Samoens you have access to the Grand Massif - 80 lifts and 275 km of pistes including Flaine, Morillon, Les Carroz and Sixt.
  • Ski down to Sixt at the end of the day via the famed, long blue run "Les Cascades"
  • With a car you can have great days out at Chamonix, Megeve and Morzine/Avoriaz
  • The free ski-bus is every 15 minutes at peak times
  • Cross-country skiing to the doorstep or at high altitude
  • Parapente, helicopter rides, ice skating, snow-shoeing, ice climbing etc, etc.
  • Summer in Samoens

    The summer pleasures of Samoens are almost unknown to the British market. Enjoy a wide range of summer activities in stunning mountain scenery

  • Walking - either a gentle amble round the only ski resort in France to be classed as a heritage site or high altitude trekking
  • Have a donkey carry your pack
  • Parapenting
  • White-water rafting
  • Adventure assault course
  • Rock climbing
  • Horse riding
  • Quad-biking
  • Mountain-biking
  • Swimming in mountain lake or swimming pool
  • Childrens playgrounds
  • Take a trip on the "little train"
  • Visit the botanical gardens
  • Guided tours of historic sites
  • Or.... just people watch from a pavement cafe.....
  • Getting There

    By car: Ferry or tunnel to France

    Autoroute to Cluses - 8 hours by Toll Road

    12 Miles to Samoens - easy access road - only a couple of hair-pin bends!

    By plane: Plane to Geneva by Easyjet BA/Aer Lingus then either :

    Transfer to Samoens by bus/taxi or

    Hire a car at airport - under 1 hour drive

    Alternatively fly to Chambery - 1.5 hours away

    By train: There are a number of options to get from London to Cluses by train usually involving one change - fastest time under 9 hours.

    Bus/taxi to Samoens

    About our region

    All village facilities are an easy walk from the chalet. The level footpath into the village used to be the railway line between Annemasse and Sixt fer a Cheval. The old railway station is now the tourist office.

    Ski bus - 2 minutes' walk.

    Supermarket - 6 minutes' walk.

    Nearest pub - Irish, of course - 7 minutes' walk.

    Glorious walks from the doorstep.

    10 minutes walk to the lovely town square with its stone covered market now used for free entertainment.

    Great range of restaurants catering for gourmets and gourmands alike.

    Enjoy the pavement cafes in the pedestrianised centre of the village.

    Shops within 10 minutes walk - patisseries, boulangeries, regional produce, winter and summer sports, hire of skis, quad bikes, cross-country bikes etc.

    Large Wednesday market..

    Swimming and other summer activities - 20 minute walk.

    Samoens is an easy 12 mile drive from Cluses at all times of year. The highest point on the road is only 800 meters. Cluses has a TGV railway station and is on the Autoroute Blanche to Geneva and the Channel.

    Be skiing in Morzine, Megeve or Chamonix within an hour..

    Visit Geneva - less than an hour away.

    Historic Annecy can be reached either by autoroute or, more spectacularly, via a mountain col.

    Italy is just over an hour away via the Mont Blanc tunnel.

    The mediaeval walled town of Yvoire makes a great day out.

    Why not take a boat to Lausanne across Lake Geneva?

    For further details and photographs please visit the owner's website at:

    www.chalet-samoens.net

    For Please e-mail or call us if you have any queries about the chalet, the resort or travel options.

    We are based in the UK but local help will be always available to sort problems or provide information in resort.

    Stewart & Pauline Davidson

    The Old Stables
    Lombard Street
    Orston
    Notts NG13 9NG, UK

    Click here to email the owner

    Tel: 01949 850 820
    International Tel: +44
    1949 850 820

    Mobile: 07767 355 223
    International Mobile: +44 7767 355 223

    When booking this property please mention Relax in France

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