Fantastic chalet, summer and winter across the Dents du Midi, Portes du Soleil

“Mon Repos” lies in south-facing hills between the villages of Val d’Illiez and Champéry in canton Valais/Wallis Switzerland, at an altitude of 1,150m with amazing, uninterrupted views of the Dents du Midi.

This area lies within the Portes du Soleil ski resort, with over 650km of prepped slopes crossing between Switzerland and France (including Champoussin, Les Crosets, Champéry, Morgins, Avoriaz, Chatel, Morzine) - it’s a beautiful, large ski resort which never disappoints!

When the snow has melted, Mon Repos nestles in Alpine meadows, surrounded by those famous Swiss cows plus cow bells, and lots of well-marked walking routes. If you’re looking for a bit more excitement, you can climb the Dents du Midi, visit the Lacs d'Antème, Bonnevaux and the charming Barme, which is only accessible in summer and which has pre-hooked climbing routes in the rock face.

Les Portes du Soleil is also one of the world’s best mountain-biking resorts and nearby Champoussin, due to its high altitude, is a center for paragliding.

Culturally, you are near the famous and historical towns around Lake Geneva (Lausanne, Evian, Montreux) with many excellent restaurants.

Mon Repos lies on a quiet mountain road that is only really used by locals. After Mon Repos, the road continues for another two sharp turns, passes a few farms then becomes a track - so it’s really secluded. The chalet lies directly in sight of the Dents du Midi, a striking mountain range which will be a big part of your stay at Mon Repos; they look down on you with their with ancient wisdom and are always impressive - from sunrise to the alpine glow of sunset and all through the clear, starry nights!

Mon Repos is a real family chalet with a vast array of board games, puzzles, a library, a lounge area and children’s games room with table tennis table. It’s simple, cosy and warm: a perfect place for families with young children, or grandparents with children and grandchildren or simply groups of friends. It’s ideal for big families since everyone can find their own perfect spot. A unique house in the mountains in which you can relax completely!

The exterior

Mon Repos dates back to the 1900s and has been part of our family for over 40 years. During this time we have had it professionally renovated, keeping the exterior as close to its original look as possible.

In 2009 the chalet was extensively renovated and insulated. The main changes were to the old hayloft, which is now a comfortable living space, but totally designed in keeping with traditional Swiss heritage style.

The chalet is two storeys high and has two verandas. At the front, the large deck has a dining table and that amazing view of the Dents du Midi; here you can catch the beautiful morning sun. To the side of the house there is a covered deck which catches the afternoon and evening sun and where you store your skis etc.

The private driveway provides parking space for three cars, but any extra cars can be parked on the road; although please bear in mind the road is cleared twice a day during winter, as early as between 7 and 8 am. You should also make sure you have a set of snow chains for your car, just to be sure you can drive safely.

Ground level

The spacious entrance hall has enough space to hang your coats, warm your (ski) boots and has a low heating shelf for hats, gloves and mittens. Skis and snowboards can be stored on the covered deck outside the entrance. Off the hall there is a separate toilet and shower.

From the hall you come straight into a large dining-kitchen room with electric stove, fridge/freezer, washing machine and two sinks. The kitchen table can be extended to seat 12.

Go through the kitchen to enter the cosy living room with its open fire and large outside deck with uninterrupted views of the Dents du Midi; a quiet spot to relax and read, solve a puzzle or play a board game.

You access the downstairs bedrooms through another door in the kitchen.

There are three downstairs bedrooms; the master bedroom with two large single beds and views of the Dents du Midi and two more rooms - one with a bunkbed and the other with a double bed and views of the mountains above Villars.

There is a bathroom with bath, hand shower and toilet. You get to the upper storey by the internal staircase in these downstairs sleeping quarters.

Upper level

The former hayloft has recently been transformed into a spacious lounge area with TV/VCR, a kitchenette, a large children’s play area with table tennis table, a bathroom with toilet and shower and three large bedrooms.

The bedrooms consist of two double bedrooms and one with two single beds. Two of the rooms have a beautiful, unobstructed view of the Dents du Midi.

12 guest: 6 bedrooms: 3.5 bathrooms: towels and linen included: sunny balcony: table tennis/playroom: veranda: garden: washing machine