Chalet Vivant France

Chalet Vivant is a stylish luxurious four bedroomed Alpine chalet with a modern amenities perfect for families and friends. Surrounded by the stunning scenery of the Chamonix Valley and enjoying close proximity to some of the most spectacular skiing terrain in Europe, this is the ideal spot to enjoy Alpine living at it best.
Chalet Vivant enjoys a fantastic location in Argentiere and is only a short drive from the Les Grands Montets Ski lift and Le Tour Ski area. With only 3 minutes’ drive to the charming and authentic centre of Argentiere you will have easy access to wonderful local restaurants, cafes and bars and any essential shops you should require. For brilliant evenings out Chamonix town is only 17 minutes’ drive, with its vast variety of restaurants, bars and live music venues your après ski time will be truly memorable
The Chamonix Valley offers unmissable skiing and winter sports at every level.  With its fabulous scenery and stunning landscapes ideal for walking or mountain biking. Chalet Vivant is the perfect choice for outdoor enthusiasts any time of the year and guests will feel cosseted and indulged at this truly relaxing retreat after each exhilarating adventure.
This spacious luxurious chalet enjoys breath-taking views and is surrounded by greenery and has its own private garden. The expansive windows pour in light onto natural wood creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
The property features flexible living over three levels. The ground floor offers an open and spacious living space with comfy sofas and loungers in front of a cosy fire. Walk through to a lovely well equipped open kitchen diner featuring a dishwasher, microwave, oven, induction hob, fridge Freezer, and kettle and Nespresso machine. Enjoy hearty feasts with at the comfortable 8 seater dining table or chill out at the breakfast bar. There is a further spacious living area on the mezzanine floor where you can relax in comfortable loungers and enjoy a book, games or TV. If work calls there is a convenient desk and of course there is Wi-Fi throughout.
There are four gorgeous bedrooms. The stylish en-suite master bedroom is a peaceful haven enjoying the luxury of a corner bath and a balcony with absolutely stunning views. An en-suite bedroom with two single beds is perfect for the kids or friends. There are two further charming double bedrooms both enjoying balcony access and one with its own shower room.
For the convenience of all the guests there is a private parking space, laundry facilities an extra WC and plentiful space for Ski storage.
Chalet Vivant offers a luxurious and stylish retreat in a central location where you can totally relax and take in the sheer beauty of your stunning surroundings.The Chamonix Valley has one of the most spectacular skiing terrains in Europe and the Les Grands Montets ski slopes are world renowned.
Chalet Vivant is in the ideal location 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. There are many attractions to enjoy including 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.
The snow garden situated at the top of Grands Montets is a unique and charming attraction, constructed and maintained by the piste team
Argentière is a lovely 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!
Chamonix with its lovely pedestrianised town centre, is nestled in a valley at the crossroads of France, Italy and Switzerland with the backdrop of the jaw dropping Mont Blanc. It makes for a picture perfect apes-ski experience. The restaurants, bars and music venues are buzzing from early evening, you will certainly find something for everyone in this vibrant town.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!