Chalet Etoile is a traditional style new build Alpine chalet surrounded by beautiful mountains and magnificent scenery.
The chalet is being completed September 2006 in time for landscaping, furnishing and finishing touches to be completed for Autumn 2006. The photos show the later stages of construction and were taken June 2006.
It is located in a very peaceful setting just above the village of St Jean D'Aulps on the edge of the small town of Morzine. There is just a short walk into the village with its small shops, bars and restaurants, however it is elevated sufficiently to benefit from fabulous valley views.
There is an outside hot tub, brand new high specification 'Beachcomber 350', designed for 8-9 people.
The chalet is offered on a self catering basis for up to 10-12 people, it has five double bedrooms (2 with double beds, 1 with twin beds, 1 with 2 sets of bunks, 1 with 1 set of bunks), a large fully equipped fitted kitchen, lounge/dining area, large outdoor covered terrace area, 2 x bathrooms, 1 extra toilet, a storage area, and a car port.
All furnishings and equipment is brand new and includes all mod cons such as large TV, DVD players, washer/dryer, fridge freezer, microwave, underfloor heating etc etc.
The region is one of outstanding natural beauty, and the quiet location is ideal for families with children, or for adults seeking peace and tranquility.
The local St Jean D'Aulps ski area (fabulous views & 20km of runs) is relatively quiet and ideal for families, whilst the heart (main Ardent Lift) of the largest international ski area in the world is just a 10 minute drive away.
Portes du Soleil
Saint-Jean d'Aulps ski resort is part of the Portes du Soleil ski area, with 650kms of slopes the Portes du Soleil is a group of 14 French and Swiss ski resorts, and is the biggest international ski area in the world. It covers 400 hectares, 206 ski lifts, and 288 slopes (41 green runs, 109 blue runs, 110 red runs, 28 black runs, and 4 snowcross). It also has hundreds of kilometres of freeride areas.
The Saint-Jean d'Aulps ski resort is not linked by the slopes to the Portes du Soleil area, so short car or ski bus ride (10 minutes) is required. This means that the local St Jean D'Aulps ski area is relatively quiet, without queues and ideal for families, paticularly those with young children. [Ski bus will be running for winter 2006/20007 (Balad'Aulps Bus, 1€ per ride) and bring you to Montriond, Morzine and les Gets].
St Jean D'Aulps ski area, a 2 minute drive from the Chalet, is called "La Grand Terche" and is served by a regular free ski bus stopping near to Chalet Etoile. La Grand Terche offers excellent intermediate level skiing and magnificent scenery. The area is also linked to the resort of Bellevaux and it's "Domaine Roc d'Enfer", with an impressive 11 km run descending back to "La Grande Terche". There is an 'ESF' ski school which provides lessons for all levels and accepts children from the age of 4. Younger children from 2 months can use the nearby crèche which has a very good reputation.
St Jean D'Aulps is set in protected environment with fantastic views of the Dents du Midi in Switzerland, Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc & majestic Roc d'Enfer.
Portes du Soleil has a massive range of activities available in both summer and winter and has a very strong family feel, there is always something going on in this vibrant community. Whilst it may not have quite the glamour of some of the shops and restaurants to be found in Chamonix or Megeve, prices are lower and there is a warmth and friendliness in its towns and resorts that gives it a welcoming atmosphere.
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