Chalet Bendo

The chalet has a huge, landscaped garden with a pond and bordered by a mountain stream.

Le Corbier is one of six resorts in Les Sybelles, the fourth largest ski area in France. And with an altitude of up to 2,620m, it has a great snow record. Outside the ski season, it's a popular area for walkers and hikers, with a huge choice of marked trails across Les Sybelles and the Maurienne valley.

Le Corbier has the Famille Plus label, which means there is always plenty of entertainment for families with young children.

About the property ...

Accommodation at this beautiful chalet is set over three floors, with four/five bedrooms and three bathrooms.

There are four bedrooms on the top floor - a large double room with an en suite bathroom and separate WC; two more double rooms and a lovely bright twin room with two single beds, which is perfect for children. This room can be arranged with a kingsize bed if you'd prefer. There is another double bedroom on the ground floor, which has an en suite shower room with WC, but the stairs to the lower floor go through this bedroom, which may compromise privacy slightly.

The entrance on the ground floor leads into a useful hall, with a bench and plenty of hanging space for outdoor clothes. This leads you through into the cosy open-plan living area. A huge sofa is positioned in front of an enclosed fireplace, and the large dining table has room for everyone to sit down and enjoy a meal together.

Doors open on to the spacious balcony, where you can enjoy an apero and soak up the breathtaking views before dinner. And when the weather is good, why not eat out here? There's a barbecue, a dining table and a seating area, and stairs lead down to the terrace, where you can relax in the hot tub or on the sunbeds. There's also a large landscaped garden with a pond and a mountain stream. It's a great place for children to explore, although younger children will need adult supervision around the pond.

Back in the house, there's a mezzanine floor above the living area, where you can relax on a big corner sofa in front of the television - there's a DVD library and Netflix so you're sure to find something you want to watch.

The kitchen, which is separated from the living area by a useful breakfast bar, has everything you need to cook for a large group, including a dishwasher and an American-style fridge freezer. There is a separate utility room with a washing machine and dryer. There's also a ski room on the ground floor with a heated boot warmer, and a sauna where you can soothe your aching muscles after a day in the mountains.

There is parking outside the chalet for 2/3 cars, but  in summer, but in winter cars may need to be parked away from the sloping room in case of falling snow. Alternative parking is available.

About the area ...

Winter sports enthusiasts will find plenty of challenge in Le Corbier and the other five resorts of the Les Sybelles area - St-Jean-d’Arves, La Toussuire, Les Bottières, Saint-Colomban des Villards and St-Sorlin-d’Arves. There's a total of 310km of pistes, with 136 slopes ranging from easy greens to challenging reds and blacks, 68 lifts and some stunning views. There's an ESF ski school in Le Corbier too, which meets in the village centre. There's also a snowpark, freeride, boarder cross and a toboggan run!

You can leave your ski equipment  in lockers in the village if you prefer, but when conditions are right, it's possible to ski right back to the chalet!

In the summer, pick up a guide from the tourist office and enjoy some of the wonderful hiking and biking trails around Le Corbier and Les Sybelles. They range from gentle family strolls to more challenging ascents. Afterwards, cool off in the outdoor pool at the village's wellness centre.

Other activities you can try include via ferrata, horse riding, paragliding and canyoning. Younger guests will love the mini quad course and the balance bikes - there's really no time to be bored!

What next?

if you like the idea of a mountain holiday at Chalet Bendo, check your dates against our availability calendar. If you need a little more time to make your arrangements, we can hold two weeks for you for 24 hours, without obligation. But hurry back - we'd hate you to miss out on a stay at this beautiful chalet