Chalet Fleur d'Aulps...
Tucked away at the end of a lane in the small ski resort of Saint-Jean-d'Aulps, this beautifully restored farmhouse for 12 is a real haven of peace and quiet. At the end of an exhilarating day in the mountains, you will be able to sit and relax in the sauna or in the hot tub on the terrace, listening to the calming sound of the river...
The small ski domain of Roc d'Enfer is just 1.3km from the chalet. With a ski school, an ice rink and 50km of slopes of various levels, it's a great choice if you're looking for quiet, uncrowded slopes. If you'd like to explore further afield, it is linked by bus to other resorts in the Portes du Soleil, and Morzine is just a 15-minute drive away.
In the summer, you will be able to enjoy many wonderful hikes and cycling trails, as well as activities such as canoeing, climbing and via ferrata.
There are a couple of shops and restaurants in Saint-Jean-d'Aulps, including a Carrefour supermarket (4km), with more in nearby Montriond (7km) and Morzine (9km).
About the property...
With six bedrooms, all with their own en-suite bath or shower rooms, as well as a spacious living area with several seating areas, this charming, two-storey restored farmhouse offers plenty of room for up to 12 guests.
The main entrance takes you into the top floor, where you'll find a small hallway with storage leading to the bedrooms. There are two master suites, with kingsize or two single beds, a TV and an en-suite bath and shower room. There are four more double rooms, two of which can also be arranged with two single beds. All of these rooms have an en-suite shower room.
The spacious, open-plan living room is on the ground floor. There's a seating area in front of the television, cosy sofas in front of an enclosed fireplace and another area where you can sit with a book or enjoy a quiet game of chess. Two large sliding windows frame a wonderful view of the forest, and open onto a large furnished terrace with a hot tub and stone fire pit. It's a wonderful place to enjoy a meal in good weather, or simply soak up the sun.
The well-equipped kitchen has everything you need to cater for a large group, including a three-oven Aga and two dishwashers. The large dining table has room for everyone to sit down and eat together with views over the forest.
There's another bathroom on this floor, as well as a separate WC and the sauna. The laundry room has a washing machine and dryer, an additional fridge and plenty of storage space.
There's parking for at least six cars outside Chalet Fleur d'Aulps.
About the area...
When you stay at Chalet Fleur d'Aulps, you'll find great skiing, hiking and biking in every direction. Situated in a secluded location outside the village of Saint-Jean-d'Aulps, it's just 1km from the Roc d'Enfer ski lift and a short distance from the larger Portes du Soleil resorts of Morzine (9km) and Montriond (7km), both of which can be reached by bus.
The Roc d'Enfer ski area has 50km of slopes, a ski school and an ice rink. Outside the ski season you can enjoy activities such as go-karting and hire electric bikes or all-terrain vehicles as well as wonderful biking and hiking trails. The beautiful ruins of the Aulps abbey, with its restored farm and gardens, are just a 15-minute walk away. Head to Rocher de la Chaux (4km) for climbing and via ferrata.
Morzine also offers indoor and outdoor ice skating rinks, which are often host to ice hockey matches, and the local cinema often shows films in English. The more adventurous might like to try snowmobiling or ice-climbing on some of the area's frozen waterfalls, or discover the area in a more sedate manner on a sleigh ride.
Morzine and neighbouring Les Gets have earned the "Famille Plus" status for their excellent childcare and entertainment, so this area is the perfect choice for young families. There are superb water parks in both resorts and in neighbouring Avoriaz, as well as two summer sledge runs, while the Indiana adventure park has a range of assault courses to suit all ages.
What next?
If you love the thought of a relaxing mountain holiday at Chalet Fleur d'Aulps, check our availability calendar to see when it is free. We can hold up to two weeks for you for 24 hours, with no obligation, to give you time to make arrangements with the rest of your group.
But don't forget to come back in good time to confirm your booking – this unique chalet is sure to be a popular choice with OVO Network guests.