Chalet Fanfoua

Combloux, nicknamed the pearl of Mont Blanc,has a small supermarket, butcher, baker, pharmacy, bars and restaurants, and there are more facilities in nearby Sallanches, Megève and St Gervais. A lot of the surrounding villages have good markets, where you can buy fresh produce and local specialities.

About the property ...

Chalet Fanfoua, which sleeps nine guests in four bedrooms with four bathrooms, is one of two properties in this contemporary building.

There are some steps to the entrance on the first floor, where you'll find storage for coats and outdoor gear before heading in to the open plan living area, where a wall of windows fills the space with light and makes the most of the incredible views of Mont Blanc. There's a cosy seating area with a television and a suspended fireplace to add cosiness on winter evenings, and a delightful dining area which opens on to a balcony - take a coffee and head out here for a bit of stargazing or enjoy a barbecue in the summer.

The well-equipped kitchen has a central island where you can grab a bit of breakfast before heading out for the day, and there are doors to another terrace with a ski locker. There's also a WC on this floor.

Head upstairs to find a mezzanine games area with cushion seating and another television, where younger guests can make themselves at home. There's also a triple bedroom with a set of bunk beds and a single bed and an en suite shower room, and a double room with views of Mont Blanc. There's a separate shower room on this floor and another WC.

There are two more bedrooms on the lower ground floor. Both are double bedrooms, one with a shower room and the other with an en suite bathroom and access to the garden. This floor also has a useful laundry room with a washing machine and a dryer, and a separate WC.

There is sheltered car parking just 20m away from the chalet and a sheltered and secure bike storage for 5 bikes.

About the area...

Chalet Fanfoua is in a great location for those who love mountain sports, whatever their level - Combloux, along with Megève, and Saint-Gervais, is part of the Évasion Mont-Blanc ski area, and it's just a 30-minute drive to the Espace Diamant, which comprises Praz-sur-Arly, Bellecombe, Crest-Volant, Flumet, and Saisies. This area played host to the winter Olympics in 1992.

Experienced skiers looking for some stunning night skiing should head for the Vallée Blanche - do hire a guide for this 23km run which, with a 2,000m drop, will take you from the Aiguille du Midi to the Mer de Glace, an almost surreal experience under a full moon.

For a change from skiing, why not try dog-sledding or snow-shoe walking, which are both available within a short drive of Chalet Fanfoua. For a little more adventure, why not try ice climbing, via ferrata or paragliding!

In the summer, the mountains become the domain of walkers and cyclists. There's so much to see in this varied landscape, explore the Argentière glacier or perhaps the Baroque footpath, a 20km trail from Combloux to Les Contamines-Montjoie which takes you past some of the area's finest baroque buildings. Look out for marmots along the way!

Fancy a swim? Head for the man-made ecological lake at Combloux, just 3km away where you can relax in the pure waters fed by mountain streams surrounded by wildflowers and stunning views of Mont Blanc. Take a picnic and relax while the kids enjoy the great play area. There's also a sauna and a hammam, as well as a restaurant.

Golfers can take advantage of the great courses at Chamonix and Megève.

There is so much to discover in this area - you can get all the information you need from the Combloux Tourist Office. Check out the Mont Blanc Destination Pass for special offers and reduced or free entry to many of the area's attractions.

What next?

if you are already picturing yourself sitting on the balcony at Chalet Fanfoua admiring the incredible view, check your holiday dates against our availability calendar. If you're not quite ready to make up your mind, we can hold up to two weeks for you for 24 hours.

But don't wait too long - this stunning chalet in a great location is sure to be very popular with our guests.