Ski Chalet : Le Chalet Fischer

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Ski Chalet Details

Accommodation

• 1st level - lounge, dining area and kitchen
• 1st level - very large balcony/terrace (facing due south)
• 2nd level - large balcony/terrace (facing due south)
• 2nd level - balcony facing east

 Sleeping accommodation

• 1st level - bedroom sleeps 1 or 2 persons (2 single beds separately or together)
• 2nd level - bedroom sleeps 1, 2 or 3 persons (1 double bed and 1 single bed/80 cm wide)
• 2nd level - bedroom sleeps 1, 2 or 3 persons (bunk bed and 1 single bed, or, 2 single beds separately or together)
• 2nd level - mezzanine sleeping area sleeps 1 or 2 persons (standard double bed)
• if required, two sofas in the lounge become single beds 

Bathrooms, shower rooms, wc’s

• 1st level - shower room (shower, wash basin, washing machine)
• 1st level - separate wc with washbasin
• 2nd level - bathroom (bath with over-bath shower, 2 wash basins, bidet, wc)
• 2nd level - shower room (shower, wash basin, wc)  

Ground floor

• heated room for storing skis and for drying boots and outdoor wear

Exterior

• off-road parking for 3 or 4 cars

The following are available

• Telephone for incoming calls (outgoing calls can be made using pre-paid calling cards)
• CD & audio tape player, DVD & video player, radio, satellite TV
• Books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, videos, board games
• Dishwasher
• Large refrigerator and separate freezer
• Hob, microwave, fan assisted oven
• Cooking utensils
• Kettle, toaster, coffee machine
• Fondue sets, raclette machines
• Crockery, glassware
• Washing machine
• Wood burning stove
• Alarm clocks, hairdryers
• Barbecue, outdoor furniture (tables, chairs, parasols, loungers)
• Cot and high chair 
• Sledges
• Large collection of brochures, guides, maps for discovering and visiting the local area and further afield

Prices include

• Electricity
• Hot water
• Heating
• Bed linen (beds are prepared in advance of arrival of guests)
• Towels
• Pool/picnic towels in summer
• Toiletries (soaps, shower gels, shampoos)
• Bathrobes (on request - in winter)
• Basic items such as coffee filters, kitchen towels, dishwasher tabs ....
• Wifi high speed internet connection for guests with laptop computers
• Logs and kindling in winter
• Local taxes
• In winter, assistance with pre-reservation of skis, boards, boots to be hired
• End of stay cleaning

. . . .   on arrival day, with the compliments of Le Chalet Fischer, welcome tray with tea, coffee, milk, sugar, butter, jam, bread for toast, cheese, yoghurts, ham, wine, juice, soft drink, biscuits

Minibus available for self-drive to/from Morillon ski lift - no extra charge, just a petrol top up at end of stay

 Optional extras (there are price supplements for these services)

• Cleaning during stay
• Grocery purchase and delivery to chalet for arrival, or during stay
• In winter, assistance in advance of arrival with reservation of ski and/or snow board lessons
• Throughout the year: French tuition (conversation, vocabulary, reading skills) - individuals or groups

Other information

In winter, airport transfers can be arranged (Geneva Airport/Le Chalet Fischer/return) 

A reduction in price of hire of ski and/or board equipment has been arranged for Le Chalet Fischer guests in winter

In winter, accommodation is available from Christmas to mid-April

In spring/summer/autumn, accommodation is available from mid-May to mid/end November

Concerning prices (self-catering)

1. Prices in winter are for groups of up to 8 persons 
2. Prices in summer are indicated for groups of up to 6 persons (note for groups of 7 or 8 persons in summer, please enquire)
3. 15% reduction of price of bookings for children under 13 years as at start of holiday 
4. 5% reduction of price of additional (consecutive) week(s) booked
5. Bookings for 2 or 3 persons are accepted in spring and late summer/autumn (conditions might apply) 
6. Conditions might be applicable to Special Offer prices
7. Prices and invoicing are in Euros.  Prices in other currencies may vary according to currency exchange rates.

Procedure for booking 

• Payment of a deposit of 25% of the rental price is required in order for a reservation to be confirmed;  balance of rental price is payable 8 weeks prior to holiday start date.  Payments can be made by credit card (Visa, Mastercard) or electronic bank transfer
• For reservations made less than 8 weeks prior to holiday start date, payment of rental in full is required at time of booking

Rental Facilities

• Wifi high speed internet connection for guests with laptop computers 
• satellite TV
• telephone for incoming calls
• book, CD, video, DVD libraries
• wood burning stove
• washing machine
• fully equipped kitchen (granite work surfaces and integrated appliances)
• large refrigerator and separate freezer
• bath and showers
• off-road parking
• all bed linen provided
• all towels provided
• hairdryers, alarm clocks and toiletries
• barbecue and garden furniture including loungers

Chalet Food

 Local restaurants serve:

traditional Haute Savoie and Savoie dishes

gourmet cuisine

international cuisine

pizzas and pasta

meals for children

snacks

Ski Resort and Chalet Location

Ski Chalet Le Chalet Fischer is in Samoens, France

The area

Le Chalet Fischer, facing due south at approximately one hour from Geneva is situated very near to Samoens in the Giffre Valley and very close to the Samoens and Morillon ski lift entrances to Le Grand Massif ski area.

winter

The interlinked resorts of Morillon, Flaine (2500 m), Samoens, Les Carroz and Sixt make up Le Grand Massif (265 km of slopes and 78 ski lifts).  The area, which has one of the best snow records in the Alps, and wonderful views (including that of Mont Blanc), provides extensive skiing and snowboarding possibilities for all levels.

Both Morillon and Samoens have ESF (Ecole du Ski francais) ski schools for group or private lessons (ski or snowboard) and other ski schools are also present in Le Grand Massif.  It is advisable to book ski and/or board lessons well in advance of a holiday.

For non downhill skiers/boarders there is cross country skiing, snow shoeing, ice skating, snow walking, sledging.

summer

Spring, summer and autumn are ideal seasons for mountain walking, climbing, cycling, paragliding, tennis.  In summer:  Via Ferrata, horse riding, canoeing, mountain biking using marked out tracks, potholing, rafting, swimming, aerial adventure routes and quad tracks. 

excursions

Le Chalet Fischer is ideally situated for excursions to discover/visit many places of interest such as (examples) Annecy, Chamonix/Mont Blanc, Geneva, Yvoire, Thonon, Evian within approximately a one hour drive.

reference documentation

Various maps, guides, brochures concerning the local and surrounding area are available at the chalet for reference and provide details of activities in the local area as well as describing destinations for excursions.

Samoens Guide

Samoens, known for its stone cutting industry, is a resort which really stands out. In the Haut Giffre valley at the heart of the Alps, Samoëns has plenty on offer to ensure a holiday that is out of the ordinary. An ideal choice for families, winter holidays here are quite exceptional. Part...
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