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Chalet T’Laer, 784 Route De Vonnes, 74390 Chatel, France

CHALET T’LAER, built over 3 levels, is a traditional large 1980’s ski chalet which is split into 2 self catering chalets and a large garage for the storage of skies or bicycles. The chalets have something which is very rarely found in French ski chalets - SPACE, and lots of it.

Its elevation gives it fantastic views across the south valley. The building is located beside the public road, which is accessible at all times. The chalet is located 800m from the centre of Chatel ensuring a good evening can be achieved without worrying about drinking, taxies or a long walk home along untreated private tracks.

The skiers can go skiing for the day while the grandparents can walk into town with the young children. For those who want to venture out of the town, they can use the free ski bus which stops at the bus stop outside the house and runs to all ski areas in Chatel. And on the day offs why not visit Monthey in Switzer land with its shopping centres.

The chalets can be rented individually or together to cater for large groups.

Chalet No 1 TRH Upstairs– Main features

· Apartment of 120m² built on 2 levels and south facing.

· 1^st level – Front door to large hall with ample space for boots & jackets, large living room, open plan dining room & kitchen, Kitchen opens onto large terrace. Separate WC.

Fully equipped kitchen with fridge and dishwasher, washing machine and tumbler drier.

· 2^nd level – 4 bedrooms, 3 large with 2 single beds and the 4^th with bunk beds, separate wc and bathroom with shower attachment over bath. Ample storage.

Chalet No 2 TRB Downstairs – Main features

· Apartment of 60m² built on 1 level and south facing.

· Front door to large open plan living room and kitchen, Kitchen opens onto large terrace. Separate wc & bathroom with shower attachment over bath. 3 bedrooms, 2 with 2 single beds and the 3^rd with bunk beds (no window).

Fully equipped kitchen with fridge and dishwasher.

General

· Central heating throughout.

· Kitchen equipped with fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, cooker

· All beds are provided with mattress cover, quilt and square pillow (bed linen required).

· English TV, DVD and CD player in each Chalet.

· Parking to front of property.

· Use of the garage for the storage of skies or bikes.

· You can bring and plug in your own Sky+ box allowing recording of your favourite programs.

· All the local pubs provide free Wi-Fi.

No smoking or pets allowed within the chalets.

The Chalets are traditional, basic, clean and comfortable. Our local management company can deal with questions while in Chatel.

For further details on availability and costing please email info@chatelrentals.co.uk

GENERAL TERMS OF THE RENTAL CONTRACT

Rental Prices :

The above rent prices (sterling) include the rent & utility costs (heating, water, hot water, electricity). Twenty percent to be paid at time of booking (3 days) with remainder paid four weeks prior to arrival date in Chatel. Money transferred to an English Account.

Prices of Other Services :

Below outlines the charges due on arrival in Chatel to our Management Agent and are in Euros.

Hire of sheets : 11 € the two sheets for a single bed (with pillow case) 13 € the two sheets for a double bed (with pillow cases)

Hire of towels : 4 € the bath towel 2 € the hand towel

Hire of baby cot : 25 € per week

Cleaning : 56 € for the apartments

Damage Deposit : The sum of 200 € is a deposit to be paid when collecting the keys, by pre-authorisation on your Credit Card. The pre-authorisation will not be used, without informing you before. After the apartment has been checked, we will confirm within eight days that there is no reason to use your deposit, by e-mail.

Arrivals : the Management Agency is open from 9am until 12am and from 2pm until 7pm (except on Sundays). Keys are available from 4pm until 7pm. If you wish to arrive outside these opening times, you will have to arrange by credit card for the payment of the balance and the damage deposit prior to the arrival day; we will then let you know where to collect the keys.

Checking on Departure : your apartment, is made available to you with all necessary furniture, equipment and utensils for the allowed number of persons. When moving into the apartment, you must check that it is in good condition and report any fault within 24 hours. When leaving, we will check the condition of the flat with you, unless you have already left. In any case, the repairs of damaged equipment or furniture when it is caused by you, or the final cleaning if you left the apartment in a condition making it necessary, will be charged against your deposit only after we have explained the reason why. The amount of the deposit does not limit the extent of your responsibility.

Insurance : The owner of the apartment or chalet has an insurance contract covering the various risks related to its ownership and usage. The personal belongings of the tenant are not covered by this insurance, so you will have to insure them against fire or theft if you feel it is necessary.

Information about risks from environment : The communes of Châtel and La Chapelle having a “Plan de Prévention des Risques Naturels” (PPR), the residence where you will stay may be subject to a risk from its environment. To comply with the terms of art. L 125-5 and R 125-3 / 27 from the “code de l’environnement “, you can request communication of the « fiche synthétique » prepared for each commune which can be seen on the website www.preventiondesrisquesnaturels-dde74.fr.

Chatel summary

Chatel, in France (in the Haute Savoie region and part of the Portes du Soleil ski area) is a large resort with 54 lifts that offers skiers an incredible 1000 metres (3280 feet) of vertical descent. Chatel has 49 pistes with a total length of 83 kilometers (52 miles).

There are 49 kilometers (31 miles) of cross country ski trails at Chatel. For snowboarders, there is a terrain park. The nearest airport is at Geneva and the nearest train station to Chatel is at Monthey (Aigle for fast train).

Resorts close to Chatel include: Morgins (4 km), Morgins - Les Portes du Soleil (4 km), Champéry (6 km), Champoussin (6 km), Abondance (8 km),

The village has a lot of hire shops allowing hire of all ski and cycle gear.

There are plenty of bars & restaurants which provide good drink and food.

There is a large Carrefour supermarket in the valley (2 miles), while the town has 3 medium size French food shops.

Travel to Chatel, France

Chatel and the Portes du Soleir are within easy reach of the UK. It is one of the most northern of the French and Swiss Alpine ski areas and is only an hour and a half from Geneva Airport.

This makes it an attractive destination for both flying and driving.

Trains from Geneva Airport to Aigle (90 minutes). 21km taxi journey.

Official Tourist web site www.chatel.com

Weather www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Chatel

Airport Transfer Taxi http://www.magic-transfers.com/

Slope information http://www.portesdusoleil.com/

French/ Swiss border

1 mile to Linga/Pre-La-Joux (free bus)

Chalet T’Laer,

784 Route De Vonnes

Management Company office

Town centre

Lift to Super-Chatel

On the slopes

Chatel has two main ski areas – Super Chatel & Le Linga/Pre-La-Joux - which are both part of the massive Portes du Soleil ski domain.

Super Chatel is ideal for beginners and intermediates, with its sweeping tree-lined blue runs. The Super-Chatel ski area links directly into Switzerland and the resorts of Torgon and Morgins.

Five minutes drive/bus away from Super Chatel is Le Linga/Pre-La-Joux ski area. This area includes more challenging runs and links directly into the main Portes Du Soleil circuit, dropping down first into the high altitude Avoriaz ski domain.

The piste at Linga is open once a week for night skiing complete with floodlights and music. Night skiing is free to those holding a valid lift pass.

The Portes du Soleil is so large that it is one of the few ski areas that can say truthfully "there is something for everyone". It is well known as being an intermediates paradise - mile after mile of piste allows you to cover a huge amount of ground. The terrain is so varied and there is so much to discover that it keeps people coming back year after year.

Chatel and the Portes Du Soleil both have an enviable snow record. Their proximity to Mont Blanc and Lac Leman creates a micro-climate which means that the area tends to get significant snowfall from the start of December through to when the lifts close in late April.

Those in the know have long since discovered that the Northern French Alps have some of the best and consistent snow conditions to be found anywhere across Europe. Over the last few seasons, the Portes du Soleil has had fantastic conditions while at the same time the higher and so called "snow sure" resorts in the south of France have been sorely lacking in snow.

The Portes du Soleil

• Lowest Altitude: 1000 m
• Highest Altitude: 2460 m
• 195 lift installations ensuring quick and easy access between resorts using the same liftpass
• 266 pistes catering for all levels: 25 black, 100 red, 106 blue and 35 green
• 650 km of glorious pistes
• 694 snow cannons guaranteeing snow all season
• 89 slopeside restaurants for a mouth watering mix of skiing and fine dining

The inclusive Portes Du Soleil Ski Pass covers the following 14 resorts, all of which are linked by lift:

Avoriaz, Abondance, Champery, Champoussin, La Chapelle d'Abondance, Châtel, Les Crosets, Les Gets, Montriond, Morgins, Morzine, St Jean d'Aulps, Torgon, Val D'Illiez

Off the slopes

There is plenty to keep non-skiers entertained as well - ice skating, ice diving, husky dog sled rides, tobogganing, walking, relaxing in the nearby thermal springs or just simply sampling the food, wine and lifestyle of this beautiful alpine village.

Slope information http://www.portesdusoleil.com/

Things to do in & around Chatel in summer

There is an almost endless list of things to do in Chatel during the summer months.

Relaxing

Chatel is a great place for just relaxing. There is a large open-air pool with bar, where you can lie in the sun and marvel at the spectacular scenery that surrounds you. Break up your day with a meal or a drink on the terrace of one of the many bars and restaurants in the village.

Walking

Chatel is also a good starting point for a wide variety of walks, ranging from gentle strolls to difficult scrambles.. The Tourist Office also has a number of walking maps & books for sale.

Flying

If the idea of running off the top of a mountain appeals to you, then you might want to have a go at paragliding (parapente)

Chatel also has the unique "Fantasticable" experience - an incredible flight across the valley at Pre-la-Joux at

Mountain Bicycle

Chatel has the largest mountain bicycle tracks in Europe with major competitions held every summer. The ski lifts are modified for cycles providing miles of enjoyment.