Chalet Choquette

In summer, you can enjoy walks in the foothills of Mont Blanc, or take a ride on the Mont Blanc Tramway. There are plenty of cycle trails too, including a mountain bike trail from the top of Le Prarion gondola (1850m) to Belleface (1180m).

There are several small supermarkets in Les Houches, as well as bars and some great restaurants. You'll need a car when you stay at Chalet Choquette - there's one parking space outside the chalet and two more at the bottom of the drive (50m walking distance) - an easier option in the winter.

About the property ...

There's plenty of room for seven people to stay at Chalet Choquette, which has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The bedrooms, all of which open on to a balcony, are all on the first floor. There's a master suite with a large double bed and a single bed, as well as an en suite shower room with a WC. There's another double room and a twin room, which can be made up with a kingsize bed if you prefer. These bedrooms share a bathroom with a bath and WC.

The spacious open-plan living area has a beautiful kitchen at one end with a range cooker and a small dining table where you can grab a snack before heading out.There's also a larger dining table, where everyone can sit down together for a delicious evening meal. There's also a WC on this floor.

The sitting area is divided into two areas - a large sofa in front of the television and more sofas and chairs around the woodburning stove, where you can get together and plan your next day in the mountains. Doors open from here on to the sunny hot tub terrace - if you'd rather eat outside, there's another dining table out here and a barbecue.

Children of all ages will love the basement, which has been converted into a games area with a television. There's also a utility room with a washer and dryer as well as a ski room with a heated boot rack.

About the area ...

A mountain resort in its own right, Les Houches is also one of five ski stations in the Chamonix valley - Grands Montets, Les Houches, Le Tour/Balme, La Flegere and Le Brevent.

A great area for beginners and intermediates, Les Houches boasts plenty of tree-line skiing. There are two beginner slopes at the top of the Prairion and the Bellevue cable cars, as well as some sheltered runs which are a great option in bad weather. There is more choice in the rest of the Chamonix valley - it's worth looking into ski passes to find one that covers the areas you want to visit.

Chamonix is said to be one of the world's best freeride destinations, and there's great glacier skiing too. It's worth hiring a guide to make the most of the 20km Vallée Blanche, which will take you across glacier, around crevasses and through some breathtaking scenery.

Although you'll need a car when you stay at Chalet Choquette, it's very easy to get around the Chamonix valley by public transport. There's a free bus system which runs all year round, as well as Mont Blanc Express train line, a scenic mountain line which stops Vaudagne just 1km from the chalet.

But there's plenty to do in Les Houches outside the ski season too. You can walk in the foothills of Mont Blanc or enjoy some of the wonderful cycle trails to be found in the mountains. It's a great area for climbing - beginners might like to find their feet at the Mont Blanc Climbing Centre in Les Houches before heading to the mountains. Other activities include paragliding, canyoning, via ferrata, golf or glacier hiking.

What next?

If you think Chalet Choquette would be the perfect base for your next holiday in the Chamonix Valley, check your dates against our availability calendar. If you're not quite ready to book, we can hold up to two weeks for you for 24 hours, without obligation.

But don't leave it too long - this idyllic location is sure to appeal to many of our guests.