Chalet Marinaka

Note: parties are not allowed at the chalet.

About the property...

Built in 2019, this bright sunny chalet sleeps 11 people in five bedrooms and three shower rooms, with the accommodation set over three floors.

There are two double bedrooms on the ground floor, which share a shower room and a separate toilet. There's also a lovely summer kitchen and bar area on this floor, which opens on to the large flat garden, wooden terrace and hot tub. It's the perfect place to enjoy a plancha, evening cocktails or just long lazy days soaking up the sun.

There's also a ski room, boiler room and garage.

The main open plan living area is on the first floor - a well-equipped kitchen, as well as a TV area with cosy sofas and a large dining table with room for everyone to sit down and enjoy a meal together. This opens on to the large balcony, where you can enjoy stunning views across the valley and to the mountains beyond. There is also another double bedroom on this floor, and a shower room with a separate toilet.

The remaining two bedrooms are on the top floor - a double and a triple room which both open on to the balcony - what better view could there be to wake up to! These bedrooms share a shower room. This floor also has a cosy reading corner and another television room, which children will love to make their own.

About the area...

The nearby ski station of La Croix Fry (altitude 1500m) is just 3km away, and parking is free. From here, experienced skiers can ski the circuit around to La Clusaz. There’s an ESF ski school at La Croix Fry and the nursery slopes are perfect for youngsters to learn on, but there is also plenty of challenge for more experienced skiers.

There are also several bars and restaurants where you can refuel before moving on. Your Aravis/La Clusaz ski pass gives you access to 95 lifts and 220km of pistes, so there’s always somewhere new to discover.

Cross-country skiers will find plenty of trails to choose from, and non-skiers are not forgotten, with a heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool, ice skating rink and cinema at La Clusaz, as well as sledging, snow-shoe walking, dog-sledding and sleigh rides all nearby.

In the summer, you can explore the mountains and the pine forests by foot or by bike. There are quite a few marked footpaths criss-crossing this beautiful farming valley, but if you want to make the most of the altitude, put your bike on the ski lift at La Clusaz and come back down at your own pace, or pack a picnic and explore the Beauregard plateau.

Both road cyclists and mountain bikers will find plenty to explore in and around the Manigod valley. The Col de la Croix Fry is one of the most spectacular mountain passes in the Alps, and a regular part of the Tour de France. The challenging climbs are rewarded by breathtaking views. There are lots of routes for mountain bikers too - check out the Andran, Orsiere and Sulens areas as well as the Beauregard plateau. A guide to all of the routes is available from the tourist office.

Adrenalin junkies can try paragliding, canyoning, climbing, or white-water rafting within a few miles of Manigod. Via ferrata is another great family day out, with adults and children able to explore the mountains on iron walkways, secured to a harness. If you'd prefer to take life at a slower pace, why not go on a donkey trek in the Col des Aravis with a picnic in the large baskets carried by the donkeys?

Annecy is a great destination for a complete contrast to spending time in the mountains. Only 30 minutes away by car, there's a beautiful medieval town and canals to explore as well as the lake, where you can try a range of water sports, enjoy a cruise, hire a boat or just have a lazy day on the beach.

After a day full of activity, Chalet Marinaka is the perfect haven, where you can watch the sunset then the shooting stars over the Manigod valley from the balcony.

What next? 

If you think Chalet Marinaka is the perfect place for your next mountain holiday, check your dates on our availability calendar. If you are not quite ready to book, we can hold your dates for you for 24 hours. But don't wait too long - we are sure this stunning chalet will prove very popular with OVO Network guests!