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our B&B Formerly a two star chalet style hotel, Le Chardon Bleu is now offering comfortable, economical, bed and breakfast accommodation in the Haute Savoie near Samoens, France. The hotel was built in 1955 and
is a traditional alpine style It is set in a peaceful hamlet at an altitude of 950mts, located just above the small village of Verchaix. A five minute walk will provide you with a spectacular panoramic view of Mont Blanc. The historic, picturesque village of Samoens is 10 minutes by car and the nearest telecabin is 4 km away at Morillon. Accommodation
All rooms are en-suite and have tea and coffee making facilities. As well as the double bedrooms, we also have a twin bedroom and some rooms that are suitable for families but, although children of any age are welcome, we do not have any baby equipment. There is a TV lounge, dining
room, bar area and terrace for In addition, guests can use our free wifi and cable internet point. You can be assured of a warm welcome at Le Chardon Bleu, however, we aim to provide a 'home away from home' by respecting your privacy. So, we will only come into your room if you ask us to. You will also be given the code to the main door so you can come and go as you please. There will be fresh linen and towels for you on arrival and when you want more, or tea and coffee supplies, just ask. Breakfast Breakfast is served
between 8.00 and 10.00 am daily; it There are numerous restaurants and eating places in the surrounding valley where you can obtain delicious, reasonably priced food and you are welcome to use our dining room if you wish to bring food back to the hotel. There are tea and coffee making facilities within the bar area for your use. The surrounding area At an altitude of 700m lies the unspoilt Valley du Haute Giffre in the heart of the Haute Savoie. The valley, which is sandwiched between Morzine to the north and Flaine to the south, has four small villages, Morillon, Sixt, Verchaix and Samoens which lies at the foot of the rocky spur known locally as the Criou and is the largest village and the hub of the valley. The valley enjoys two seasons; in the winter it is dominated by skiing, both downhill and cross country, in the Grand Massif skiing area and in the summer it is a paradise for walkers, hikers and cyclists. The mountain road known as the Col de Joux Plane links the valley du Giffre with Morzine and is used periodically by the famous Tour de France cycle race. Samoens is a centre for almost every outdoor activity; rock climbing, pot holing, canoeing, white water rafting along the Giffre river, mountain biking, horse riding, fishing and paragliding are all very popular. Further afield, the shores of Lake Geneva are only an hour's drive away where you can enjoy the beautiful resorts of Thonon les Bains, Evian and the ancient walled town of Yvoire where the excellent lakeside restaurants serve the local speciality, pech and frits. Annecy, often called the "Venice of the Alps" is a similar distance. Drive an hour to the east and you will reach Chamonix and the Tunnel du Mont Blanc which takes you to Italy and the Aosta Valley. Prices and booking information
We accept Cheques, PayPal or Bank transfer. A 25% booking deposit is required. Getting there As the valley is situated only half an hour from the A41 Auto route Blanche, it is an ideal self-drive location being one of the closest ski and mountain recreation areas from the channel ports. For people traveling by air, Geneva airport is just over an hour away by road. For further details please see the owners' website at: www.lechardonbleu-verchaix.com To book this B&B in Verchaix in the French Alps please contact the owners:
When booking this property please mention Relax in France
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