This bright and functional ski-in apartment is superbly situated on the ground floor of a chalet that is only 300m walk from the Bellevue Cable Car in the centre of Les Houches in the Chamonix Valley. Overlooking the foot of the piste of the Kandahar World Cup that runs down the flanks of Mont Blanc, and next door to the Mont Blanc Indoor Climbing Centre, it is ideal for skiers, mountain-bikers, hikers, climbers and alpinists who want affordable access the mountains.
Jorland sleeps up to 6 people in two bedrooms and benefits from a large & organised kit storage area, open kitchen/living/dining area with patio doors to a terrace with outdoor seating.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedroom 1: spacious room with double bed (160 x 200cm), wardrobe, desk & chair, storage cupboard
- Bedroom 2: spacious room with single bed (90 x 200cm), bunk bed (double lower bunk 140 x 200cm, single upper bunk 90 x 200cm), shelving unit, , storage cupboard
- Bathroom with bath (with stand-up shower fitting) and sink, washing machine
- Separate WC
There is no possibility for extra people to stay in the apartment, however the next-door campsite could be an option in the summer.
The entrance opens out into a large central kit storage area to help you keep all of your mountain equipment dry and organised. The drying area is equipment with racks and a heater below it for warming and drying boots, gloves and ski or mountaineering gear.
The open kitchen is equipped with everything you might need for group cooking, including a microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster, oven, fridge and hob.
Glazed patio doors lead to a terrace with outdoor seating. Often it is relaxation enough to just pause to admire the sensational views of the Mont Blanc Massif and the northern slopes of the Chamonix Valley.
Jorland is equipped with WIFI for your own private use during your stay.
There is one parking space for a car outside the apartment. Free additional parking spaces are possible a short walk away, depending on the season.
The apartment is only 50 minutes drive from Geneva Airport, with easy access to the main dual carriageway that runs through the Chamonix Valley, and can easily be reached by transfer bus and there are 2 train stations within 15 mins walk in either direction.
During good snow conditions, it is possible to ski-in to the apartment at the end of the day.
A short walk of around 300m brings you to an area of Les Houches with bakery, pub-restaurants, bars, cafés and shops selling local bread and cheese. Another 10 minutes walk bring you to the post office, Carrefour Super Market, pharmacy and Tourist Information Office.
You won't need a car during your stay as the public bus stop is only 300m from the chalet, opposite the Bellevue Cable Car, and takes you to the main ski / hiking /biking area of Prarion (2 minutes) or to a larger Super-U supermarket (5 minutes), Chamonix Centre (20 minutes), and beyond to the main ski areas of Flegere (60 mins).
The train station is only 1500m away, and takes you to Chamonix (17 mins), and the Grands Montets (42 minutes).
There are plenty of hiking and biking routes accessible on foot nearby. It is only a short walk to the delightful Lac des Chavants, with its outdoor climbing crag, tennis courts, playground and lake, along with a charming summer cafe.