Chalet in Les Houches, France

Chamonix Valley chalet in quiet location with private sunny garden and views

Chamonix Valley chalet in quiet location with private sunny garden and views

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The chalet has a gated entrance
Front of chalet, Mont Blanc in background
Lounge /dining room with door to rear garden.
Lounge with corner sofa and windows to east and south.
Dining table with chairs & stools for 6 people

Overview of Chamonix Valley chalet in quiet location with private sunny garden and views

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 650 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Les Houches, France
  • Popular LocationBellevue Cable Car19 min walk
  • Popular LocationAiguille du Midi Cable Car7 min drive
  • Popular LocationAiguille du Midi11 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Chamonix Valley chalet in quiet location with private sunny garden and views

Chalet Pic Rouge is a traditional Alpine chalet rental in a quiet and scenic site at the foot of Mt. Blanc in the Chamonix Valley. Located in the resort town of Les Houches, the chalet is an hour's drive from Geneva Airport, a three-minute walk from the Le Tourchet beginners' ski lift and 1.2 km from Bellevue cable car and the main Les Houches ski area.

The chalet is a five-minute walk from shops, restaurants and ski rental. It is the end chalet in a terrace of 4 adjoining properties with private parking. It is away from the main road in a peaceful area, where local families live year round. It offers a traditional Savoyarde atmosphere with access to 5 top ski areas in winter and hundreds of hiking & biking trails in summer.

CHALET DETAILS:
The chalet can accommodate 6 guests but in winter 4 or 5 is a more comfortable number. In summer the veranda offers extra outdoor dining and seating space.
Guests bring their own bed linen and towels but if you would like to hire them the price is £20 for the double bed and £15 for each single bed. Please ask when you make your reservation.

GROUND FLOOR:
The ground floor has a lounge / dining room, a separate kitchen and a bedroom with standard double bed and bathroom with shower and wc.

LOFT:
The loft space is under the eaves with a sloping roof and a very low ceiling. There is one bedroom with 2 single beds (+ folding bed) and a further 2 single beds on the mezzanine. Note the sloping loft ceiling height is a maximum 166 cm (5ft 4ins) - this is ok for children but not really comfortable for adults, who must stoop upstairs. Access to the upper floor is by a spiral staircase and the mezzanine sleeping area has a balcony open to the lounge. There is a separate bathroom with small bath tub and wc.

CHALET EQUIPMENT
All beds have duvets and pillows. The house is generously equipped with dishwasher, washing machine, TV (only for use with dvd player), free wifi and Bose Soundtouch speaker to connect your own music from your phone or tablet.

The kitchen is very well equipped with plenty of quality pans, plates, bowls, glassware and cooking utensils. It has an under the counter fridge with freezer compartment, a dishwasher, microwave, liquidiser, electric mixer, stove-top expresso machine, French press coffee maker, toaster, electric kettle, fondue set and raclette set.

The lounge has a dining table seating 6, a comfortable 3-seater corner sofa and a couple of soft chairs. Books, maps and a selection of DVDs are for guests' use. There are also a few games for children and adults.

GARDEN
The fenced and gated private garden has shrubs, flower beds and tubs and is mostly laid to gravel. There is outdoor seating and dining and in summer the chalet gets sun during the morning, afternoon and evening. The timber-decked veranda gets morning sun and fabulous sunset mountain views and there is a seating area at the front of the house to enjoy the evening sun.

WHO STAYS AT CHALET PIC ROUGE?
The chalet is perfect for couples and families. Guests appreciate the convenience of private parking, the beautiful garden and views, as well as proximity to local attractions, hiking trails, ski slopes, shops and other local amenities.

GETTING THERE & GETTING AROUND
A car is useful, especially for families with young children, but not essential as all guests have free use of the Chamonix Valley buses and trains. Several companies offer door-to-door transfers from Geneva Airport - please ask for details. Between 1st November and 31st March by law all vehicles must carry snow chains to fit the two driving wheels when needed or be fitted with winter snow tyres on all four wheels.

LES HOUCHES
Les Houches is an attractive town with traditional architecture and has two well-stocked supermarkets (10 minutes walk away), an organic food shop, bakery, bank, post office, tourist office, chemist, cycle hire and launderette and there are numerous ski and snowboard shops and rental outlets - the nearest is 150 m from the chalet. There are bars, including the Solerey brew-pub 5 minutes walk from the chalet, restaurants and take-away pizzas. An evening bus runs in the winter high season between Les Houches and Chamonix for more choice of night life.

THE SKIING
The Chamonix Valley offers skiing and snowboarding for all levels from beginner to expert. Les Houches has 60 km of pistes rising to 1969 m, and is especially appreciated for its long tree-lined runs, snowpark and World Cup black run, La Verte. The Le Tourchet beginners' slopes are 3 minutes walk from the chalet (open high season only) while the Bellevue cable car is 1.2 km, but easily accessed on the free ski bus, which stops at the bottom of the Le Tourchet lift. The Prarion gondola is a little further on, while the Brevent and Aiguille du Midi cable cars are a 15 minute drive or bus ride away. Beyond Chamonix, the Flegère and La Balme slopes offer fabulously scenic above the tree-line runs, while the Grands Montets is a high-altitude snow-haven where off-piste legends are made. Further away you'll find the resorts of St. Gervais, Les Contamines, Megève, Verbier and through the Mont Blanc tunnel you have access to Courmayeur in Italy. A ski hire shop is a 5 minute walk from the chalet.

SUMMER HOLIDAYS
In summer the Chamonix Valley is famous for mountaineering, hiking, adventure sports and family activities. Walkers will find many trails starting from Les Houches, including the famous Tour du Mont Blanc trail. Several walks start from near the chalet but by using the free buses and trains, you have access to all the amazing hiking terrain of the Chamonix Valley and beyond. With its panoramic views of Mt. Blanc, the Grand Balcon Sud is a favourite. From June to September, the ski lifts take you up to 2000 metres and higher in a matter of minutes, from where you can contour around the flank of the mountains to get the best of the views with minimum effort! Mountain bikers have plenty of choice of route and the chalet offers the convenience of a large veranda for parking bikes undercover. With a top location at the foot of Mont Blanc Les Houches also appeals to those content to gaze up at the shimmering glaciers and jagged peaks. With its sunny garden, great views and veranda with comfortable seating, Chalet Pic Rouge is perfect for relaxing.

Property manager

Cathy Harlow
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Small children need supervision on spiral stairs

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Quiet dogs are welcome. Please confirm with owner.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Les Houches

Located in Les Houches, this chalet is in the mountains. Bellevue Cable Car and Les Houches Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Parc de Merlet and Lake Gaillands. Travelling with kids? Consider Montenvers Tram, or check out an event or a game at Chamonix Olympic Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.

What's nearby

  • Bellevue Cable Car - 19 min walk
  • Prarion Gondola - 4 min drive
  • Aiguille du Midi Cable Car - 7 min drive
  • Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift - 8 min drive
  • Aiguille du Midi - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Les Houches (Station) - 12 min walk
  • Grenoble (GNB-Grenoble - Isere) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurant le Panoramic - 20 min drive
  • Gandhi - 7 min walk
  • Gîte le Vagabond - 7 min drive
  • Buvette des Gaillands - 6 min drive
  • La Crémerie des Aiguilles - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chamonix Valley chalet in quiet location with private sunny garden and views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Chamonix Valley chalet in quiet location with private sunny garden and views ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chamonix Valley chalet in quiet location with private sunny garden and views ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chamonix Valley chalet in quiet location with private sunny garden and views located?

This family-friendly Les Houches chalet is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bellevue Cable Car and Les Houches Ski Resort. Prarion Gondola and Maison Neuve Ski Lift are also within 3 miles (5 km). Les Houches (Station) is 12 minutes by foot and Taconnaz Station is 27 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Doina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sejour
On a passe une tr3s belle semaine de vacance de Noel. Avec mes enfants , on a profite bien de cette location adapte a toutes nos besoin... On veut Revenir en ete aussi!il y a des endroits a decouvrir...
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
amazing holiday
the communication with Cathy was outstanding, always available and helpful, the property was superbly designed and thought through, clean, comfortable , well equipped and breathtaking views, thank you for a wonderful holiday
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

soledad c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maravilloso
La casa es una pasada. Absolutamente recomendable.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hege S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pic Rouge - a great place to stay.
This was our third time in Les Houches, and Cathy's house, the Pic Rouge, was a great place to stay. It is not very large, but extremely well organised and equipped with absolutely everything you might need. Also, good planning has gone into making life easy for lodgers - if I at times wondered how things worked (stove, recycling, etc), I would find instructions either in an instruction folder or close to the appliance (both in English and French) telling me exactly how to proceed. After many years' experience with (at times not very pedagogical) holiday accommodation, this was absolutely splendid. A 5-minute walk away lie Les Houches boulangerie and Carrefour for supplies. Another source of supplies was Cathy's generous offer to help ourselves to vegetables, berries and herbs from her little garden, which we gratefully did. All meals were taken on the patio where an added bonus was the comfortable leather sofa - a great place to sit, gazing up at the shifting cloud formations and light variatons on the Mont Blanc range (or, if one gets it to oneself, a little power nap). The Chamonix valley has fantastic opportunities for hiking and Cathy's instruction folder gives a wealth of tips for easier and more strenous hikes. We also played tennis, there are courts in Les Houches at the far end of the village, and if you want to go swimming, Lac du Passy is a short drive away. We had a splendid week in Pic Rouge, and would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent stay with an amazing view
Our stay was really amazing. The chalet as everything ! Cathy the host made everything perfectly organise to have the easiest stay. She explain and thinks about everything we could need during our holiday. The chalet is so cute, clean and had everything. The very best of this place is the outside terrasse and garden with flowers and the most important the best view ever !!! We spend mostly pour time in the outside couch looking at those beautiful mountain. We had a dog and the garden is very close and safe: Thanks Cathy for everything, we will recommend your place and come back for sure !!! Sophie and Shane
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cathy Harlow

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I work in the travel industry as a freelance writer and guide. My work takes me to many amazing places but for scenery I still think the Alps are hard to beat. There's something about big snowy mountains that I've always found irresistible and I visit my holiday home several times a year. My caretaker lives nearby and gets the chalet ready for my guests' arrival.

Why they chose this property

I've always had a passion for mountains, wild places and big views. When I started looking for a place in the French Alps I wanted easy access from the UK and to be close to different skiing and hiking areas. The Chamonix Valley offered both, and you've got Italy and Switzerland on the doorstep too. This cosy little chalet was the first and only place I looked at - I fell in love with it, bought it and that was that! Throughout my renovations to the chalet I've tried to retain its character and charm but updated the kitchen, bathroom and furnishings to make them more practical. I love the house, the garden and the views and I always feel happy there. I also like the Chamonix Valley - it's cosmopolitan and buzzing, yet very French and Savoyard.

What makes this property unique

It's the open sunny aspect and the great views in all directions, especially looking up at Mt Blanc. In summer I enjoy sitting out on the veranda at sunset watching the peaks glow gold, orange, red and finally pink.

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