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Chalet in the Portes du Soleil

Chalet in the Portes du Soleil

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Winter Exterior
The sun terrace
Chalet Dow in summer
Twin-bedded room with balcony
Bunk-bed room

Overview of Chalet in the Portes du Soleil

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 897 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Unknown, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Popular LocationChâtel Visitor Center5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSuper Chatel Ski Lift5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPetit Chatel Ski Lift6 min drive
  • AirportGeneva (GVA-Cointrin Intl.)73 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Chalet in the Portes du Soleil

This traditional Savoyard Chalet offers self catered accommodation for up to 8 people to a high standard. There is space in the living room for lazing in front of the wood-burning stove. A large kitchen makes catering easy & the open plan layout means that the cook(s) are not excluded from the social banter. Chalet Dow makes a great summer base as well.


CHALET DOW ADDED VALUE:

FREE WIFI NOW AVAILABLE

Price includes end of stay clean. Bed linen and towels are available at 10 euros per bed

SKI SCHOOL: If you require skiing lessons we can recommend The British Alpine Ski School in Chatel. Peter Kuwall provide lessons from beginner to Instructor training, off piste and mountain skill courses, private lessons and groups of a maximum of 6. All age groups from 3 years and upwards are catered for.

ACCESS TO LIFTS: The nearest lift is La Panthiaz lift in La Chapelle d'Abondance only 700m from the chalet. There is a lift from the centre of Chatel which takes you into the Petit Chatel skiing area and two further lift stations at La Linga (4 km) and Pre-La-Joux (6km) both of which link directly into the Portes du Soleil and have large car parks. There is a bus that stops at the end of the road (La Pesse) to both La Panthiaz and La Linga lifts. The bus timetable and piste maps can be found on the Chatel website.

Property manager

Sam & Rebecca Morrison
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

La Chapelle-d'Abondance

Located in La Chapelle-d'Abondance, this chalet is in the mountains. The Mosimann Collection and Musée de Montreux are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Avoriaz Ski Resort and Les Portes du Soleil. Aquariaz Water Park and Plage De La Beunaz are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
Map
Unknown, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

What's nearby

  • Châtel Visitor Center - 5 min drive
  • Super Chatel Ski Lift - 5 min drive
  • Petit Chatel Ski Lift - 6 min drive
  • Forme d'O Aquatic Center - 6 min drive
  • Pre-la-Joux Ski Lift - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Troistorrents Station - 21 min drive
  • Sion (SIR) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wood Café - 5 min drive
  • Avalanche Bar - 5 min drive
  • Nazca Bar - 5 min drive
  • La Table Savoyarde - 5 min drive
  • Le Chesery - 5 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arnaud L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Abondance 2024
Chalet au top proche des pistes et centre. Voir pour réserver les restaurants avant les vacances car toujours complet, mais bon on a trouvé quand même. Le gérant très à l’écoute et facile à contacter et de plus très gentil faisant l’effort de parler français 😊. Super séjour
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a refair!!
Très bon séjour, le chalet super bien situer dommage il manquez de la neige, heuresement que l 'on a pu skier en haut des pistes
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Marianne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bel appartement
L appartement est propre, et fonctionnel, proche des vommerces et remintees mecaniques. Nous y avons passé de tres bons moments.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location, Great Chalet, Great Trip
Its been 35 years since I skied in Chatel, its got bigger!!! The chalet is located 5-6 miles from the main ski school area of Pre La Joux. It takes about 10 mins in the car. Parking is easy if you arrive early at Pre La Joux say 08:15am, time to relax have a coffee put the boots on and get the kids into Ski School. There is an Inter Mache supermarket near the chalet, with cheap petrol and everything you will need. Be aware supermarkets didn't seem to open on Sunday and nothing after 7pm, so dont arrive late and expect to buy food. Parking in Chatel is scarce, so we went the other way into La Chapple and found lovely restaurants. So back to the Chalet, as the title says it was great. It was clean, and all the items that make a stay easier were present. Would I recommend Chalet Dow...yes, the hosts Rebecca and Sam gave very helpful advice, which we took. (such as the ski rental at Vertical Horizons, James was very helpful). Our family was very comfortable at Chalet Dow. Many Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T., Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay
Everything we needed to enjoy a week away as a family, skiing area was a short drive away, the house had a great social space and a really relaxed feel. Communication with the host was friendly and helpful, highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sam & Rebecca Morrison

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