General
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40 mins drive away in Chamonix, there is a larger adventure playground. There are bungees, fairground stalls, swings and a downhill toboggan and a 'flying fox'. Ballooning: Les Carroz balloons are mixture of excitement and serenity and offer spectacular flights across valley and peak - one of the most famous in France. Climbing and Via Ferrata: Climbing in the Mont Blanc area and the Grand Massif tempts you with high mountains, famous Chamonix granite and numerous limestone cliffs. For the less skilled, there's the Via Ferrata (the 'iron way' - a secured fixed cable ascent) which any fit person can achieve as a climbing novice. There are several courses and they are free! Donkey trekking: Wonderful activity to keep children happy.
Interior facilities
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Audio tape player , Child cot , Child highchair , Computer and internet , Cooker , Dishwasher , Dvd player , Fridge , Heating , Hob , Ironing board/Iron , Linen provided , Microwave , Radio , Satellite/Cable TV , Shower , Stereo , Towels provided , TV , Vacuum cleaner , Video player , Washing Machine
Bedroom Facilities
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Double bedroom opening south on to own balcony. Twin room with 2 single beds. Sofa bed to sleep 2 extra guests. Cot can be provided for infant.
Bathroom Facilities
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Double bedroom opening south on to own balcony. Twin room with 2 single beds. Sofa bed to sleep 2 extra guests. Cot can be provided for infant.
Exterior facilities
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Balcony , Barbecue , Car Parking , Garden , Patio , Terrace
Local information
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Car recommended , Chemist nearby , Doctor nearby , Family Holiday , Historical interest , Long Term Let , Walking
Local Activity
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Tennis , Skiing , Public Swimming Pool , Paragliding , Mountaineering , Mountain biking , Horse Riding , Fishing (sea) , Cycle hire , Bird watching
Suitability
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Pets Allowed , Child friendly
Nearest Airport
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Geneva - 60km
Location type
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The whole building is centrally heated and with access to a large garden and plenty of car parking space. There is access to a large supermarket within 5 minutes drive and several superettes and specialty food and drink shops in the village.
Outside
The garden has 3 terraces with seating and barbequeing facilities.
There are lots of attractive walking trails within easy reach of the chalet and access by foot to the village.
Coast/Beach
Nearby Lac Bleu offers children a sandy safe beach. Within an hour of Lake Geneva and Lake Annecy have an abundance of swimming and sailing.
Golf
We can recommend several courses in the region because golf in the Alps is popular with holiday makers who want to take in the mountain air while enjoying a leisurely round of 9 or 18 holes. Nearby is the highest course in the Alps whilst Chamonix and Evian have excellent 18 hole courses.
Location
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Walking , Ski resort , Rural , Mountain view , In the Mountains , Countryside
Notes
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Specialty ham and cheese and wine shops, 3 banks in the village, about 20 restaurants and 2 supermarkets within easy 15 minutes drive. Summer Sports:-
In summer, there is so much to do around Samoëns such as swimming, climbing, golf, hiking, mountain biking, mountaineering, paragliding, sightseeing and white-water rafting. We can give you advice on all these activities: Lac Bleu Recreational Park, Lac Bleu is situated between Verchaix and Morillon and offers a multitude of activities for every age group. Fishing, swimming, tennis, horse riding, petanque and so on. Something for everybody. In winter you can cross country ski and toboggan here! Mountain Biking: There are many marked trails and some of the best mountain bike trails in Europe can be found in the Grand Massif and surrounding areas, for all levels. You can fly with your bike on-board quite cheaply or you can rent a mountain bike from several rental operators. There are easier trails on the valley floor as well as more difficult ones using the cable car or easy access roads by car. Adventure Playgrounds: 2 adventure grounds within 10 mins of the chalet with well graded levels and secure operation.