Chalet Alphonse

When the snow melts with the arrival of spring, there's still plenty to see and do in Châtel, with a great choice of hiking and biking trails, as well as paragliding, watersports on the River Dranse and much more. At the end of the day, there are plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from in Châtel, or you can enjoy a wonderful meal and some stargazing on the terrace at Chalet Alphonse.

About the property ...

Accommodation at Chalet Alphonse is set over three floors. The main door leads into a spacious hallway with a desk and plenty of storage. On your right is a WC, a ski room with a heated boot rack, and access to the garage.

The rest of this floor is devoted to a stylish, open-plan living area. Cooking is a pleasure in the fully-equipped kitchen, which has electric and steam ovens, a kitchen robot, a wine cabinet, pressure cooker and food processor. There's a central island, and a large dining table where everyone can eat together. Doors open on to the furnished balcony, which runs around two sides of the chalet to make the most of the view of the valley and the children's ski area. It's the perfect place to relax with a drink or, when the weather allows, enjoy a barbecue.

Back inside, there's a sociable seating area with a large L-shaped sofa in front of the fire. Gather here after dinner for coffee and conversation, curl up with a good book or perhaps a board game.

Those who would rather watch television will find another seating area on the mezzanine floor with sofas, a TV, a PlayStation 5 and table football. Younger guests will love having this space to play while the adults relax downstairs.

There are two bedrooms on the first floor. The master suite has a large double bed, a dressing room and an en suite bathroom with a shower and separate WC. This room also opens on to a private balcony where you can wake up with coffee and some fresh mountain air! There is also a children's bedroom on this floor, with two sets of bunk beds and an en suite shower room. There is a separate WC on the landing.

There is a laundry room and two more bedrooms on the lower ground floor, both of them double rooms with en suite shower rooms and WCs. These rooms open on to the lower terrace, - the perfect place to relax and wind down before you head to bed! But perhaps the highlight of this floor is the wonderful wellness area, with a sauna big enough for 10 people and an exercise area with weights, an exercise bike, a rowing machine and a smart TV.

There is parking in the garage for one car, with space for up to five more in front of the chalet.

About the area ...

Chalet Alphonse is in a quiet location just a 15-minute walk from the centre of the Châtel, a popular mountain resort in the Portes du Soleil ski domain. The shuttle bus stops just 200m from the door, and the Linga gondola is 1.4km away.

The Super-Châtel / Barbossine and Linga / Pre la Joux/ Plaine Dranse sectors that surround the village have 41 ski lifts and 45 slopes, providing plenty of scope for all ages and abilities.

Châtel is still a traditional farming village, retaining its Savoyard architecture and character. But the growth in ski tourism means it now boasts some wonderful restaurants, both on and off the slopes. There's also a great aquatic centre with spa facilities, as well as indoor and outdoor pools, and a popular indoor play centre for younger children.

In the summer, there is a huge choice of trails for hikers and bikers, and those with a taste for adventure can try the Fantasticable - a zipwire which will have you hurtling between the mountains at up to 100kph.

There are plenty of places to explore around Châtel too - the picturesque medieval village of Yvoire, on the banks of Lake Geneva, is just an hour away and the beautiful Chateau de Chillon, near Montreux, is even closer.

Châtel is easily accessible from Geneva airport, either by car (about 90 minutes), train or bus. Or you could arrive in style by booking a helicopter transfer!

What next?

If you'd like to book Chalet Alphonse for a wonderful holiday in the French Alps, check your holiday dates against our availability calendar. We can hold up to two weeks for you, with no obligation, if you need a little time to check with the rest of your group.

But don't forget to come back and confirm your booking - this stylish chalet with spa facilities is certain to be popular with guests.