| 2* La
Chaumière is a friendly, traditional hotel which is
extremely popular with its guests. We all love the
traditional catered chalet but know the limitations are
generally weekly stays. This hotel is the closest you
will get to a catered chalet, which is totally flexible.
You may arrive and depart any day you like, subject to
availability.
The
hotel has been recently renovated to a very high
standard by its new owners Maria and Mario who did most
of the work themselves hence the attention to detail.
There are 25 rooms, all ensuite and of a good size, most
with spectacular views of Mont Blanc. The large windows
give a very light and airy feel throughout.
La
Chaumière is a 10-15 minute stroll into the centre of
town and just minutes from the pretty lake and climbing
crag of "Les Gaillands".
There
is a bus and train stop only 50 metres from the hotel.
The sunny garden and terrace overlook the Mont Blanc and
there is off-road parking.
Guests
may take advantage of the hotel's minibus service to and
from the slopes (local charge €5 per person per trip
payable).
Open
every night, the restaurant features delicious local
specialties (raclette, tartiflette, cheese fondue) and a
greatly appreciated home made cuisine. Mario also owns a
top class restaurant in Italy, where the hotels chef of
15 years has been trained. Tasty home prepared food and
lots of it is the order of the day. A buffet breakfast
is served every morning. A packed lunch can also be
provided.
Mario
is a professional mountain guide and can organize a trip
down the Vallee Blanche. He will take up to 8 guests in
the minibus for this fabulous adventure or, if weather
does not permit, propose an equally enjoyable day out in
the mountains. Prices 280 euros for 4 people (each extra
person 30 euros, max 8)
The
service that Maria and Mario provide are second to none
and the attention to detail spot on. Arriving at midday,
Mario will take you straight out in the minibus to hire
ski equipment and then straight up onto the slopes so as
not to miss a minutes ski time. To be able to ski on the
last day, having had to check out of your room, there is
a shower room for your use and the hotel will store your
luggage.
The
helpful and friendly staff can give you daily advice
about ski conditions in the winter, hiking and
mountaineering in the summer. Daily and detailed weather
forecasts are also available at the reception. There is
ADSL internet access available. |
