Chalet Bosquet France
Holiday Home Rental Description
Welcome to one of the largest and most luxurious chalets in the Chamonix valley!
Spread across three floors with over 400 sqm of living and entertaining space, Chalet Bosquet is an exclusive and relaxing location for both winter and summer holidays. The chalet has 10 bedrooms (sleeping up to 20), mostly with en-suite bathrooms and balconies. There are two master suites with adjoining twin bunk rooms and six further bedrooms, all with high quality bedding and furnishings.
There are 2 fully equipped kitchens to cater for different mealtimes and group preferences. The sumptuous top floor lounge and dining area can accommodate large groups in comfort and space, with stunning views down the Chamonix valley through the floor to ceiling windows and from the panoramic balcony or the outside spa hot-tub.
To pamper and entertain you this chalet has every luxury you could wish for – a central log fire, 50″ flat screen TV with HD Freesat channels (French and English) & DVD player, Bose sound system with iPod dock, two 32″ X-Box game stations each with Sky TV, WiFi broadband internet, laptop computer, 8 ball American pool table, hi-tech programmable boot warmer, Scandinavian dry & steam bio-sauna, 10 person outside hot-tub and a cinema room with an extensive film library.
A fabulous ski-in & ski-out location, it’s only 150m walk to the lifts and close to the foot of the slopes, near the Vormaine beginners’ ski area. The chalet has a frontline position in the ancient village of Le Tour (1,500m altitude) near Argentiere at the top of the Chamonix valley.
Le Tour:
Le Tour is an ancient village at the top of the Chamonix valley at 1500m altitude with one of the best snow records in the alps and a very sunny aspect with fabulous views of the Mont Blanc Massif, the Aiguilles Rouges and the Le Tour Glacier.
It’s a traditional Haute Savie hameau with three restaurants and a cafe. The Le Tour lift system at the top of the village has an ESF and takes skiiers (or bikers!) to extensive beginners and intermediate areas. Next to the village is the Vormaine debutante ski area – ideal for small children or those on skis for the first time. In the summer many walking and mountain bike trails start in Le Tour and take you down the valley to Chamonix, past the most spectacular scenery imaginable.
There is a shuttle bus (free with the carte d’hote card) regularly connecting Le Tour with the rest of the valley throughout the day.
Argentiere:
Argentiere is one of the foremost alpine resorts due to its enviable location at the base of Les Grands Montets – an immense ski area offering an array of pistes for beginner, intermediate and expert skiiers and vast powder fields of off piste in the winter and a universe of extraordinary beauty in the summer.
It’s height gives it the most reliable snow record in the Alps with good skiing conditions usually through to mid May. The old village is in a spectacular setting towards the head of the Chamonix valley and beneath the Argentiere Glacier. The village retains a picturesque mountain feel with a large number of traditional wooden houses, as well as ancient farmhouses.
There is a newer side too though, with all the modern shops and services, a variety of cosy bars and restaurants. A free shuttle bus runs into Chamonix (4km) from Argentiere every 15 minutes throughout the day.
Chamonix:
Set at the foot of Mont Blanc, Chamonix is Europe’s foremost alpine area and is one of the most visited natural sites in the world. From the town centre, Europe’s highest cable car will take you to the spectacular Aiguille du Midi at 3,842m and the start of the famous Vallee Blanche 16km ski run. The views from here really are literally breathtaking!
A destination with a reputation for the extreme and this, whilst undoubtedly true, is matched by a wide array of sporting and leisure activities, peace and quiet, great nightlife, and superb scenery that can be enjoyed at whatever pace suits you. There really is something for everyone here.
The lively streets of Chamonix are colourful with a mix of sports and fashion shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. Every Saturday morning the town hosts an outdoor market brimming with local crafts and produce. There is a cinema, a bowling alley, an ice rink, a large sports centre with a pool, gym and indoor climbing wall and numerous museums in which to while away the day.
Situated in the Haute-Savoie region of France, Chamonix is bordered by Switzerland and Italy and dominated by the incredible Aiguilles de Chamonix mountain chain which peaks at the top of Mont Blanc (4810m) – the highest in Western Europe. The local population of Chamonix numbers around 10,000 inhabitants but this figure swells to nearly ten times that with the influx of tourists, climbers, alpinists, backpackers, students and seasonnaires.
There are two distinct seasons here: summer and winter, but the area is busy for most of the year. Whilst the principal town is of the same name, ‘Chamonix’ is often used in reference to the whole valley, stretching over 28km from Le Fayet to Switzerland. It is, however, made up of several distinct and charming villages including Servoz, Les Houches, Les Bossons, Les Praz, Les Tines, Argentiere and at the top of the valley the ancient village of Le Tour.If you wish to add a catering service to your stay in Chalet Bosquet, this can be arranged at an additional cost. Please get in touch for details of the range of options available.