Chalet Chatoyer  France

Chalet Chatoyer is a superb, well equipped 7 bedroomed chalet offering wonderful alpine living. Surrounded by the jaw dropping mountainous vistas of the Chamonix Valley and enjoying a picturesque garden with a natural lake, Chalet Chatoyer offers comfort, peace and tranquillity. With close proximity to some of the most spectacular skiing terrain in Europe and the excellent amenities of the Chamonix valley makes this an ideal destination for larger groups.
Nestled near the foot of the L’Aiguille Verte peak and the Argentière glacier along ‘Chemin Tre la Vieux’, Chalet Chatoyer is only a short drive from the nearest ski lift and Les Grands Montets ski school. The charming village of Argentière is four minutes’ drive and Chamonix famed for its apre-ski scene is a 12 minute drive. The wonderful Chalet Chatoyer is the perfect base to enjoy the thrills and delights of this fabulous region.
The Chamonix Valley offers unmissable skiing and winter sports at every level.  With its fabulous scenery and stunning landscapes, it is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts any time of year. Mountain trekking or biking, horse riding, golf and sky diving are just a few of the amazing activities to enjoy in the summer, for those weary bones any time of year maybe try a luxurious spa treatment or just sit back and breathe in the crystal clear air.
Chalet Chatoyer clad in warm woods, built in traditional style and set over 3 storeys, fits perfectly into its alpine surroundings. There is a lovely balcony to enjoy mountain and lakeside views and the whole feeling is of being at one with nature. Alpine living begins in the spacious open style living area, maybe relax and watch your flat screen TV on one of the squashy sofas in front of a roaring fire, the toasty feeling continues with central heating throughout and there is free Wi-Fi to enjoy. There is a well equipped kitchen dining area and the open rustic style kitchen has all the mod cons including, oven, hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, toaster, and kettle and a Nespresso machine. Hearty feasts can be enjoyed at the farmhouse style dining area or step out onto the terrace to enjoy alfresco dining!
Chalet Chatoyer offers accommodation for up to 14 guests and offers flexible sleeping arrangements, perfect for larger families or groups of friends.
There are three gorgeous spacious en-suite double bedrooms; two, with the bonus of balcony access. There is a flexible en-suite bedroom with 2 single beds and two further bedrooms that the kids of any age will love. One with bunk beds alpine style, and one with a single bed with a pull out single. For bath time fun these have convenience of sharing a jack and Jill bathroom. For peace and tranquillity there is a further double bedroom.
There is a washing machine and tumble dryer on site along with a further WC.
Chalet Chatoyer enjoys a private parking space and the property offers plenty of space to store ski equipment.
This beautiful property set in tranquil surroundings in this magical mountain region has all the ingredients for an unforgettable getaway.
The Chamonix Valley has one of the most spectacular skiing terrains in Europe and the Les Grands Montets ski slopes attract visitors from all over the world.
Chalet Chatoyer is perfectly positioned to make the most of this extraordinary area
Les Grands Montets has three distinctive zones, the lower mountain area between Argentière Village and the main station of Lognan at 1972m, the mixed alpine terrain from Lognan to Borchard at 2765m and the steeper alpine terrain which includes the Argentière glacier up to 3275m.
Much of the area is above the tree line with the upper skiing areas located on a glacier, accessed by a second cable car. The view from the top lift station is breath-taking with spectacular views of the Argentière glacier and over towards Mont Dolent.
There are 8 main lifts with 2 gondolas, 2 cable cars and 4 chair lifts.
Thrill seekers and expert skiers frequent the Chamonix terrain in search of formidable pistes and Les Grands Montets has the reputation of one of the best off-piste ski areas in the Alps However, Chamonix also offers novice and intermediate skiers some wonderful training slopes. Les Houches is perfect for beginners with its large upper plateau.
Overall the valley is 16km long and 2km wide with the Mont Blanc ski pass covering the resorts of Argentière and Les Houches, as well as the resorts of Megeve and Verbier in Switzerland.
Chamonix is a fully functioning all year round resort. Les Grands Montets offers fabulous scenery, stunning landscapes, ice-falls in the Chamonix Valley, waterfalls and many paths to explore on foot or mountain bike making the area a wonderful place to see throughout the year. One of the many thrilling attractions is ‘Step into the Void’ (Aiguille du Midi Skywalk) a glass room suspended 12,604 feet (3,842 meters) high on the summit of Aiguille du Midi Mountain. Reinforced by strong steel and set on the edge of a steep cliff, the transparent box offers unobstructed views of Europe’s highest peaks, with nothing but air below!
For a different thrill you can book a tandem paragliding flight from a 3220m altitude.
And, a gentler option is the snow garden situated at the top of Grands Montets, constructed and maintained by the piste team.
Closer to home Argentière is a truly charming and authentic village located only a few minutes’ drive from the property. Argentière offers a wonderful selection of local restaurants, patisseries, shops and bars alongside a beautiful Baroque-style church.Argentière is also home to several fantastic hiking paths you can climb up to Lac Blanc for stunning views of Mont Blanc!
The town of Chamonix is only 12 minutes’ drive away and offers an unmissable apes-ski scene. You can enjoy everything from Michelin-acclaimed restaurants to crazy table top dancing bars. There is truly is something for everyone!, Chamonix is nestled in a valley at the crossroads of France, Italy and Switzerland with the backdrop of the jaw dropping Mont Blanc, With its Victorian architecture and lovely pedestrianised town centre, it makes for a picture perfect apes-ski experience.At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the
concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting/childcare services
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfill your requests!