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Chalet in the Portes du Soleil
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 897 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom
Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Chalet in the Portes du Soleil
This traditional Savoyard Chalet offers self catered accommodation for up to 8 people to a high standard. There is space in the living room for lazing in front of the wood-burning stove. A large kitchen makes catering easy & the open plan layout means that the cook(s) are not excluded from the social banter. Chalet Dow makes a great summer base as well.
CHALET DOW ADDED VALUE:
FREE WIFI NOW AVAILABLE
Price includes end of stay clean. Bed linen and towels are available at 10 euros per bed
SKI SCHOOL: If you require skiing lessons we can recommend The British Alpine Ski School in Chatel. Peter Kuwall provide lessons from beginner to Instructor training, off piste and mountain skill courses, private lessons and groups of a maximum of 6. All age groups from 3 years and upwards are catered for.
ACCESS TO LIFTS: The nearest lift is La Panthiaz lift in La Chapelle d'Abondance only 700m from the chalet. There is a lift from the centre of Chatel which takes you into the Petit Chatel skiing area and two further lift stations at La Linga (4 km) and Pre-La-Joux (6km) both of which link directly into the Portes du Soleil and have large car parks. There is a bus that stops at the end of the road (La Pesse) to both La Panthiaz and La Linga lifts. The bus timetable and piste maps can be found on the Chatel website.
CHALET DOW ADDED VALUE:
FREE WIFI NOW AVAILABLE
Price includes end of stay clean. Bed linen and towels are available at 10 euros per bed
SKI SCHOOL: If you require skiing lessons we can recommend The British Alpine Ski School in Chatel. Peter Kuwall provide lessons from beginner to Instructor training, off piste and mountain skill courses, private lessons and groups of a maximum of 6. All age groups from 3 years and upwards are catered for.
ACCESS TO LIFTS: The nearest lift is La Panthiaz lift in La Chapelle d'Abondance only 700m from the chalet. There is a lift from the centre of Chatel which takes you into the Petit Chatel skiing area and two further lift stations at La Linga (4 km) and Pre-La-Joux (6km) both of which link directly into the Portes du Soleil and have large car parks. There is a bus that stops at the end of the road (La Pesse) to both La Panthiaz and La Linga lifts. The bus timetable and piste maps can be found on the Chatel website.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
La Chapelle-d'Abondance
Located in La Chapelle-d'Abondance, this chalet is near a water park and in the mountains. Avoriaz Ski Resort and Les Gets Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Aquariaz Water Park and Plage De La Beunaz are also worth visiting. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.

La Chapelle-D'abondance, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
What's nearby
- Panthiaz Gondola - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Col de Recon - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
- Petit Chatel Ski Lift - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
- Contrebandiers - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
- La Chapelle d'Abondance Ski - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sandwicherie De I'Eglise - 4 min drive
- Le Génépi - 5 min drive
- Nazca Bar - 5 min drive
- Le Fiacre - 5 min drive
- Le Zeph - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
27 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Hans C.
9 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chatel march 2025
Hans C.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sharon T.
17 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay
Sharon T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stuart C.
12 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stuart C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrew T.
16 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Chalet
Andrew T.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Martijn v.
4 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect, everything we needed
Martijn v.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ceri J.
8 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous!
Ceri J.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Giles F.
23 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely chalet
Giles F.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Fiona V.
24 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cosy chalet
Fiona V.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer S.
4 Feb 2010
Wonderful Chalet Dow
Jennifer S.
10/10 Excellent
Phil C.
25 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location, Great Chalet, Great Trip
Phil C.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
DAVID P.
7 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
DAVID P.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Alexis W.
1 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alexis W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Marcu D.
27 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marcu D.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Eric T.
22 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eric T.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
fleur l.
10 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fleur l.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
josiane d.
27 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
séjour à Abondance
josiane d.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Claire M.
20 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bon séjour
Claire M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
xavier D.
3 Feb 2025
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Week-end en famille
xavier D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Regina K.
5 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2 Familien - 1 Chalet
Regina K.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Renate B.
4 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Skiwoche
Renate B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Arnaud L.
20 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Abondance 2024
Arnaud L.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deborah H.
13 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a refair!!
Deborah H.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Marianne C.
4 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bel appartement
Marianne C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Anita E.
2 Jan 2024
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Gemütliches Châlet in einem ruhigen Quartier
Anita E.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
About the host
Hosted by Sam & Rebecca Morrison
Languages:
English, French
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