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Spacious Chalet walking distance to gondola for winter and summer in Vallorcine

Family-friendly slopeside fun with water park access

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Main living area
View from mezzanine
Sitting area with fireplace
View to back terrace from dining area
Kitchen view from entrance

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10190 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Vallorcine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Place, Les Grands Montets Ski Area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Brevent-Flegere Ski Area
  • Place, Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sion (SIR)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Ensuite main Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite small bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Small bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Small bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Chalet walking distance to gondola for winter and summer in Vallorcine

Our chalet (La Taniere or the Bears' Den), is a beautiful converted barn, comfortably sleeping eight to ten people. It is spacious enough if you want your own space, or want to socialise in the open plan living area. Each one of the four double bedrooms has an ensuite bathroom with a shower and toilet and the master bedroom has a nice big double sized bathtub. We also provide two mattresses to sleep two additional people. Please bear in mind these are not additional beds but good quality mattresses. The kitchen is fully equipped and even includes a fondue and a raclette set. All your linen is included in your rental.

We have two terraces, one at the back looking into the green or white snow and the front terrace with a huge table and benches. Peaceful places to sit and enjoy your surroundings or gaze at the stars at night.

Vallorcine is a tranquil location, with direct access to the busier Chamonix Valley by car or train. You have direct access to the beautiful skiing area of Tete de Balme / Le Tour and to the little skiing area of La Poya at the other end of Vallorcine. The télécabine to Balme is open in summer and winter. There are lots of opportunities for beautiful on-piste or off-piste skiing, ski mountaineering, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing in winter. In summer the area offers lots of beautiful walks and hikes, mountain biking, rock-climbing and just enjoying the beautiful surroundings.

From the chalet it is 4 minutes walk to the télécabine and the ski school. Beginners usually go to the La Poya area with a little shuttle which takes the children to and from la Poya for their lessons in just a few minutes drive. La Poya is a great little ski area with different runs ranging from blue to black. It is also just one station away by train. The télécabine takes you to the Balme / Le Tour ski area with lots of wide open blue and red slopes and one black slope as well as amazing off-piste skiing opportunities. If there is enough snow you can ski down to the chalet through the Forêt Verte.

The train station is 2 mins walk connecting to Chamonix and Switzerland. You can take a train to Les Praz, which is just a few minutes walk to the Flegere Telecabine to get you to the Flegere and Brevent skiing areas. Or you can go to Argentiere to reach the Grands Montets skiing area.

If you fancy eating out, the famous Café Comptoir is very close and there will be a new restaurant opening up at the station shortly. In addition you have a few restaurants close to la Poya ski are in Le Buet part of Vallorcine.

Whether you want cheese from the local farm, freshly baked bread or provisions for a day out, or a bottle of wine, these can be had a short walk away. In the summer, Vallorcine has a weekly market where you can buy locally grown vegetables.

The chalet is ideally situated as a rest stop close to the Tour du Mont-Blanc (TMB) or as base, next to the Vallorcine Aid Station, if watching or participating in the Ultra-Trail Mount Blanc (UTMB).

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs allowed but please no cats due to allergies
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 and a first aid kit

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

About the area

Vallorcine

Located in Vallorcine, this chalet is in a rural area and on a river. Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift and Flaine 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 Aiguille du Midi. Travelling with kids? Consider Chamonix Ice Rink, or check out an event or a game at Richard Bozon Sports Complex. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Vallorcine, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

What's nearby

  • Les Grands Montets Ski Area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Charamillon Gondola - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Les Praz - Flegere Ski Lift - 17 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Chamonix - Planpraz Ski Lift - 20 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Aiguille du Midi Cable Car - 21 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Vallorcine Station - 2 min walk
  • Sion (SIR) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Spot - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Les Deux Aigles - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪La Haut - ‬53 min drive
  • ‪L'Adret de la Flegere - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Le Chalet de Charamillon - ‬37 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious Chalet walking distance to gondola for winter and summer in Vallorcine have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Spacious Chalet walking distance to gondola for winter and summer in Vallorcine pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Spacious Chalet walking distance to gondola for winter and summer in Vallorcine?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Chalet walking distance to gondola for winter and summer in Vallorcine?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Chalet walking distance to gondola for winter and summer in Vallorcine located?

Located in the mountains, this slopeside chalet offers ski-in/ski-out access in Vallorcine within 2 miles (3 km) of Les Grands Montets Ski Area and La Tete de Balme Ski Lift, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Les Chosalets Ski Lift and Lognan Ski Lift are also within 6 miles (10 km). Vallorcine Station is only a 2-minute walk and Le Buet Station is 22 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alice W.

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Family holiday in Vallorcine

We had an amazing week. Everything in the chalet was perfect. A real home from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorthe D.

Cosy perfectly located chalet

We enjoyed our stay a lot. The chalet is beautiful, spacious and very cosy, exactly as on the pictures. On top of that, it is perfectly located in Vallorcine. We give our best recommendations.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heath B.

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Great Covid getaway!

We really enjoyed our stay at Annette and Sven's lovely home. We went during off season so many things in the immediate area were closed, but it ended up being the perfect Covid get away. We were able to go on multiple hikes right from the house and there were many more that we didn't get to. We also were able to see the Emosson Dam, take the cable car to Midi and the train to see the glacier at Montenvers. Annette and Sven assisted us with many questions and things to do. They could not have been more helpful or welcoming. The train is literally steps from the house and it was easy to make our way to Chamonix. Thank you for sharing your home with our family, we had a wonderful time! We hope to visit again sometime!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Keith A.

Lovely chalet, rustic but spacious and well appointed. It is in a great position.

La Taniere is a lovely chalet - spacious, atmospheric and full of rustic charm. It is very cosy even although the centre of the communal space is double height. (plenty of logs provided a welcome fire) The chalet is well appointed. We loved the quality bed linen and fluffy towels. There was plenty of equipment, pots and pans etc for us keen cooks. The sociable open plan layout worked well for us. As a party of both skiers and walkers we found the chalet very well situated for both. The Vallorcine Telecabine and Railway Station are only a few minutes away and we used both to access the various ski areas and also took the Mont Blanc Express along the scenic route to Martigny on the day we left - it was stunning. One of the highlights of our holiday was the excellent meal at Cafe Comptoir - the very attractive and friendly restaurant just across the road. We had a very successful holiday and were very grateful to be able to store our luggage in the garage both on the day we arrived (early) and the day we left (late), allowing us to make the most of our time in Vallorcine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz A.

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Nature et beaux volumes

Magnifique chalet, extrêmement bien situé et équipé. Nature, repos, ski et randonnées . C’était parfait. Même des guitares! Nous reviendrons!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Louis D.

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Charming chalet on a perfect location

This chalet had everything we were looking for. Prefect location with an excellent host.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

PASCALE A.

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Chalet très confortable, très bien équipé

Accueil très chaleureux d'Annette la propriétaire, tout est fait pour qu'on se sente bien et qu'on profite au maximum des vacances. Nous qui aimons cuisiner avons trouvé tout ce qu'il faut, c'est très bien équipé, vraiment. Le chalet est grand, les chambres sont de taille raisonnable avec chacune une salle de bain. Nous étions 6 adultes et 3 petits et chacun pouvait avoir son rythme et son espace. Je recommande à 100% cette location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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Très belle maison, idéale pour des réunions de famille ou des groupes

Maison très vaste et bien équipée. Le très grand séjour, la cuisine équipée comme à la maison, les deux terrasses et les 4 chambres avec salles de bain nous ont permis de passer un excellent séjour en famille (des grands parents aux enfants et petits enfants, tous de moins de 5 ans) sans avoir l’impression de se marcher dessus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marc N.

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Très beau chalet dans un très bel endroit

Le chalet est spacieux, beaux et très convivial. De plus, il offre une salle de douche (ou bain) +wc par chambre. L’environnement est très agréable. Les activités sont nombreuses dans le coin et Chamonix n’est pas très loin. On peut commencé des randonnées et trouvé un mur d’escalade directement à pied depuis le chalet . Anette, Sven et Rachida sont adorables et disponibles. Nous étions en famille + amis et ce fut une très belle semaine. Merci
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

isabelle F.

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Séjour réussi malgré l'absence de remontées

Chalet très séduisant avec possibilité de cohabitation de plusieurs générations.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

François S.

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Chalet montagne confortable

Spacieux, proche balade, train. Très adapté famille
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

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Un chalet formidable

Un chalet qui n'a que des qualités : grand, spacieux, pratique, confortable, chaleureux, chaud. Il est idéalement situé. Tout est organisé pour simplifier l'entrée dans le chalet. Et en plus nous avons eu droit à deux cadeaux de bienvenue : une bouteille de vin et un pot de confiture. Bref nous reviendrons.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristina D.

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Amazing house close to the cable car!

Such a nice and spacious house located on the foot of the mountain just were the slope ends and village starts. The house has everything you need for a perfect ski holiday. We even got to borrow sledges from Annette and Sven! Annette and the manager Rachida were so easy to communicate with and kept us updated with all necessary information regarding snowfall, road closure etc. I even got to borrow Annettes’ winter boots since I forgot mine at home! Unfortunately we left the house with some small damages from our kids but Annette were very understanding. We hope to see you again one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Guillem J.

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Superbe séjour

Le séjour dans le chalet d’Annette et Sven s’est idéalement déroulé. Le chalet est superbe, l’emplacement idéal. L’immense séjour / salle à manger / salon / cuisine est idéal pour passer de bonnes soirées entre amis et famille après une journée de ski. Chaque chambre possède se propre salle de bain et toilettes, c’est un énorme avantage. Bref un superbe séjour à La Tanière. Merci Annette et Sven !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Candice M.

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What a lovely location and property.

We had a lovely time in this beautiful, very well-sized, home. We really felt like we were in our own home. It was extremely well stocked and the location was superb for the local ski area. Being able to ski back to pretty much your back door was a nice perk. We had a very nice (and surprisingly quiet, especially on new year's eve) restaurant across the road which serves super food. Our hosts, Annette and Sven, were extremely understanding and kind about some damage my youngest child caused and were very pleasant and kind to deal with. We will definitely go back!

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

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Great Family Holiday

We really enjoyed our stay in Sven and Annette's home. It suited our grown up family perfectly - beautiful scenery, lovely family meals - croissants for breakfast - what more could one ask for. We will hopefully be back!

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Perfect family holiday in the Chamonix valley

The chalet is very spacious and well-equipped. It’s been a perfect place for us, our grown-up children and friends. The fireplace with plenty of wood and comfortable sofas has been a warm hearth for some great family bonding. The spring skiing has been great too with some of the best off-piste skiing conveniently off the tete de Balme chair. Vallorcine is a quaint and unspoilt village but has most services needed. However we made full use of the free tickets on the Mont Blanc express to ride to and from Argentiere and Chamonix too. Another highlight was the new spa (QC Terme) in Chamonix. This is a fantastic experience to sooth those aching ski muscles! We will be sad to leave Annette and Sven’s place, its been ideal!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrii V.

Great chalet in a beautiful place

Very nice chalet, great living room, fully equipped kitchen, everything you need and even more:) perfect location, to the lift going up to Balme is 5 min walking even in ski boots! Very kind host Annette, provided us with the necessary information in advance
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Carine O.

Spacieux et bien équipé

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour à La Tanière. Nous avions hâte de découvrir le chalet et avons été agréablement surpris par l'espace des pièces de vie. A huit, nous avions peur de nous "marcher dessus", mais la taille de la pièce ouverte salon-SAM- cuisine est très agréable. Les chambres sont aussi très confortables. Merci à Annette et Rachida pour leur disponibilité et leur rapidité de réaction. Adresse à retenir!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Benoit G.

Séjour réussi grace à ce chalet trés agréable et bien conçu pour 8 personnes.

Chalet très bien situé; très pratique à coté de la gare. L'intérieur est magnifique et spacieux. Nous avons apprécié les sanitaires dans chaque chambre. Merci à Annette et Sven pour leur accueil et leur disponibilité.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Stylish, cosy but spacious chalet in great location

As an extended family of 5 adults and 3 children we found La Taniere could not have been more perfect. The chalet has a very homely feel and returning after a day on the slopes to the log fire, sheep skins and bare wood was marvellous. The chalet is extremely spacious which is rare for this price bracket in the Alps, including the bedrooms, especially the master. Also having all en suite is a huge benefit. The cooking facilities and kitchen are great, with a large island and breakfast bar - also great to have drinks around at night. There is also plenty of hot water and the heating is easy to manage and effective. There is a great bar just outside which is has a good vibe during the day but is a quiet restaurant at night. The ski lift to Balme Le Tour is one minutes walk away. As far as I’m concerned Vallorcine is the best place to stay with a family in the Chamonix Valley. Not only is it a pretty village but it has several benefits - it is quiet - on a powder day you can walk to first lift up to tete de balme and enjoy some awesome off piste whilst everyone else is queuing in argentiere - if you do want to head to argentiere you miss any chamonix traffic on the way to kids ski school- the train to chamonix is always quiet at vallorcine and easy to take - there is often a lot of untouched off piste when everything in lognan has been cut up etc... All in all if you’re a family or a group of friends who don’t need too many bars at night but would rather enjoy time with each other in a wonderful setting then La Taniere could not be better.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Blair R., Canada

Fantastic chalet in a perfect location

Our recent stay at Annette and Sven’s chalet was a great experience. The chalet is very spacious and well equipped , we especially liked the multiple sitting areas. The chalet is in a perfect location for skiing being very close to both Chamonix and Verbier . Annette was always great to deal with - being very prompt to respond to any of our enquiries. We hope to have the opportunity to return in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter v.

Superb chalet in a great location

The chalet is spacious yet remains cosy. A great base for exploring all that the valley has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas F., France

Superbe séjour !!!

Nous avons passé un formidable séjour en famille, dans le chalet d'Annette et Sven : le chalet est très spacieux, joliment décoré et confortable avec ses quatre chambres, chacune disposant de WC et douche ! Il est très bien situé près de la gare ce qui nous a permis d'aller skier à L''Argentière ainsi qu'à Chamonix, sans oublier les remontées pour les pistes de la Tête de Balme juste à côté ! Un grand merci à Annette pour avoir toujours répondu à nos questions et un grand merci aussi à Rachida qui nous a très bien accueillis à notre arrivée ! Nous recommandons sans hésitation cette superbe location... ainsi que les barbecues à disposition pour un délicieux pique-nique en haut du téléphérique de La Flégère !!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vlad M.

Beautiful Chalet

The chalet is situated in a great location, within 2 minutes walking distance of the Vallorcine gondola and right across there's a very nice restaurant. The check-in was very easy and the owner, Annette, provided us with very helpful information and tips. The chalet is very warm and quite big and had everything we needed, the kitchen is fully equipped, the big-screen TV had cable and Netflix, and there's also a pair of wireless speakers. The train station is a minute away which make skiing in Chamonix or Argentiere very convenient as well. It's a great chalet and we couldn't recommend it more.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

About the host

Hosted by Annette & Sven

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We are a family of four, with two boys and the parents, Sven and Annette. We all love the outdoors, the mountains and the sea and the boys favorite sport is skiing. We love coming to Vallorcine and skiing in the Tete de Balme area as it is so easy to get up there and so beautiful. We also like mountain biking, climbing and walking in the mountains. We live in Brighton and Hove in the South East of England in a house with garden and close to the sea. I work in London and Sven has a small company selling silver jewelry. We all like travelling and have been to many different places with the boys from a very young age. We also have our dog Keira who sometimes likes to come to France with us or stay in the UK with our friends.

Why they chose this property

We have been going to the Chamonix area to ski and a few times in summer and discovered Vallorcine 18 years ago when skiing down the route La Foret Verte (which ends next to our chalet). We fell in love with Vallorcine already those 18 years ago. For the last 10 years we have been going to Vallorcine with the kids and even stayed right next to the chalet which we now bought during the last few years. We saw it was up for sale and fell in love with it. Vallorcine gives you access to the entire Chamonix skiing area, but you can also just ski in the Domaine de Balme with beautiful ski runs and a lot of off piste without driving anywhere and with less crowds and shorter queues. And there is La Poya, a small skiing area nestled in one corner of the valley which is perfect for beginners and advance skiers and if you don't want to go up into the big mountains. And Vallorcine has a few excellent restaurants and bars and you can buy everything you need right in the village including the fresh milk and cheese from the farm shop.

What makes this property unique

Ski in (if there is enough snow you can ski down from the Tete de Balme through the "Foret Verte" which is a beautiful ski track down through the trees. You can walk in 4 minutes to the gondola, the ski rental, the bus to take you to the La Poya ski school (for small children and beginners). For better skiiers the ski school is in the big mountain up the gondola. You don't even need a car as you could take a bus from Geneva airport (or a train via Martigny) and then take public transport or just walk everywhere. The gondola is open in winter and in summer. The house is beautiful with lots of living space for even a big group and sunny terraces where you can enjoy the meadow flowers and cows in summer. Two excellent restaurants are in walking distance. The chalet is ideally situated as a rest stop close to the Tour du Mont-Blanc (TMB) or as base, next to the Vallorcine Aid Station, if watching or participating in the Ultra-Trail Mount Blanc (UTMB).

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