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Traditional Ski Chalet with Stunning Views

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Exterior
Golf
Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire chalet

5 bedroomsSleeps 10170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Sixt-Fer-À-Cheval, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
  • Samoens Ski Resort
    7 min drive
  • Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens
    7 min drive
  • Sixt-Fer-a-Cheval Nature Reserve
    7 min drive
  • Megeve (MVV)
    79 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Traditional Ski Chalet with Stunning Views

L'Abri du Giffre is situated in the hamlet of Le Brairet, 1.5 km north of Sixt Fer à Cheval. Access to local skiing is 1.5km from the chalet and access to the whole of the Grand Massif, which includes Samoens 1600, Les Carroz, Flaine, Morillon and Sixt; via a free ski bus from the village or a ten minute drive to the gondola at Samoens, where there is plenty of free parking.
Sixt village has ski hire, a bakery, a mini supermarket, restaurants and bars.
The chalet has five bedrooms on three floors - three double rooms, one with an additional single bed, one triple bedded room and one small double bedded room. Two contemporary bathrooms, a large lounge with wood burning stove, an open plan dining area, fully equipped modern kitchen, a mezzanine area and balcony with stunning views of the Alps. There is a large utility area with washing machine and storage for skis and boots. We have a selection of bikes for our guests use.
The chalet has a garden to the rear of the property which backs out onto fields. There is a patio at the front of the property which benefits from lovely morning sun, so an ideal place to eat breakfast looking out at the sunning mountain views.
The national park of Cirque Fer du à Cheval is at the end of the road. You can access this beautiful area from the chalet, with miles of fantastic walking. In the cirque you can horse ride, mountain climb and ice climb. There is white water rafting and access to the Via ferrata from the village.
The ski du fond starts in the national park and the tracks pass at the back of the chalet. A chalet for all seasons.
The town of Samoens is 5km away with an abundance of restaurants, bars, supermarkets, swimming pool and leisure activities. The village of Morillon has a swimming lake only 10 minutes away.
Included in the rental price is bedlinen and towels. We provide our guests with logs for the wood burning stove, which heats the whole chalet.
There is a barbecue for our guests use on beautiful summer evenings.
The chalet has a television that can play DVD’s, it is not connected to French television or the internet. However we do supply an HDIM cable to enable guests to steam TV through a lap top




During your stay at this chalet, you'll be close to Grand Massif Express Gondola.
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • 7 minutes by car from Samoens Ski Resort and 7 minutes from Jaysinia Alpine Botanical Gardens
Traditional Ski Chalet with Stunning Views offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Sixt-Fer-a-Cheval chalet is smoke free.

Property manager

Gerry and Carol Walsh

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,830 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Traditional Ski Chalet Stunning Views Sixt-Fer-À-Cheval
Traditional Ski Chalet Stunning Views
Traditional Ski Stunning Views Sixt-Fer-À-Cheval
Trational Ski Stunning s Sixt
Traditional Ski Chalet With Stunning Views Chalet
Traditional Ski Chalet With Stunning Views Sixt-Fer-a-Cheval

Traditional Ski Chalet with Stunning Views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

david v.

Liked: Cleanliness
xx
Great, as per previous year.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catelene P., Amstelveen, Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to stay for mountain hiking lovers
We very much enjoyed the place
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

david v.

Liked: Cleanliness
sixt
really great chalet, well located for summer alpine hiking.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H., GLASGOW

Liked: Cleanliness
A great family holiday
A great place. In particular the kitchen and dining room were the best equipped that we have used for a long time. Looks like it is set up for the owners to use and so it has more equipment than usual. Lovely area that was new to us and look forward to going back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Igor R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house very beautifull place mountains...... excellent
The place are beautiful ,snow mountains, oxygen. We had unforgettable 10 days
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property
Beautiful property in beautiful surroundings. We stayed here last year and had to revisit, and the little amendments that have been made just made it even more perfect. In a perfect location for a variety of activities
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liz W., Wales

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in a stunning location
We had a lovely time at this property. We travelled as a family of 5 (children aged 7-12) in July. The house was beautiful (there's actually much more than is listed, e.g. in the kitchen and in the wide selection of games) and very comfortable. The area is stunning - just 2 km from the start of the Cirque Fer a Cheval walks. For running, there are nice routes from the house. The town of Sixt has nice bars and the Sherpa shop had everything we needed, including lovely cheese and meats. The children loved the activities in Morillon (obstacle courses, treetops climbing, lake swimming, jumping into an airbag). We also took the cable car and chair lift from Samoens. The luge ride at Chamonix was lots of fun! Carol and Gerry were very helpful and responsive throughout, and the instructions for finding and accessing the property were straightforward and clear. Something that may be useful to know - a lot of activity centres only take cash, not credit cards. We had a wonderful time, and would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

termeau c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tout était pardait
Très beau chalet très bien équipé et très bien placé

10/10 Excellent

Dominique O.

Beautiful chalet in an amazing location!!
We were 3 families staying here for ski holiday, chalet was perfect, great fire, kitchen very well equipped and we loved the separate area for the kids! Would thoroughly recommend and would love to go back one day !!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

Beautiful Chalet in a perfect location
We had a wonderful stay here over Christmas! The chalet is very easy to locate based on the instructions provided. It is in a beautiful location with views of the mountains and the river. A car is a necessity as it is a little way out of the village but everything you need is within a 5-10 minute drive. The chalet itself is beautiful, lots of space, between 6 of us, the mezzanine level is perfect for children giving them their own space. The chalet is fully equipped with all you need. We felt completely at home for our weeks stay. We explored the surrounding villages and attended the local events over the Christmas period which made it extra special. Skiing is readily available in Samoëns on the Grand Massif Express taking you to the top of the mountain for spectacular views, the kids enjoyed sledging and my husband the skiing - aimed mainly at beginnners but links to several ski areas. Carol and Gerry have been very approachable with any queries to help. Hopefully we will be returning again 😃
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

JULIE A.

Very enjoyable holiday
Just back from a great family holiday. Lots of walking, cycling, swimming etc. Very comfortable and well equipped chalet in a fabulous position . Fabulous walks straight from the door. Hope to return one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

The most brilliant place for skiing, walking or rafting away from all the stresses of the world.
We loved every bit of our stay in a wonderful chalet, which is in a great location for both skiing and walking. The local amenities are brilliant with a great bakery just down the road and all you will need during the stay in Samoën. Throughly recommend getting the local chef in to cater for you if you are a large group for a special night. "Ski Higher" were also brilliant for any ski equipment required as they come to chalet to drop off and pick up your equipment. This is a great traditional place to stay with opportunities to relax or be as active as you like. We felt at home in a well equipped chalet that was well appointed and comfortably accommodated the 9 we had staying there with room to spare.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

ILKER G.

Perfect for families with children
We (2 families with 3 kids in total) spent the first week of 2017 in this beautiful chalet. Being inside the nature for a whole week was amazing. Luckily, it snowed for some days and we had the chance to see "Cirque Fer a Cheval" national park with its frozen waterfalls. There are ski areas for various levels. The atmosphere inside the chalet was awesome and we enjoyed every minute of it. The log burner + electrical heaters were more than enough for heating. We wore t-shirts at all times in the chalet although it was -10 Celcius degrees outside. The kitchen was fully equipped. Having a barbecue on snow was priceless just like playing charades with the kids. Finally, the big screen TV set + games help a lot to spend time without internet. Long story short, we all enjoyed our week in this nice place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Family time well spent
It's hard to spend quality family time with those you love in our busy lives. We took a week out as a family at this residence and it was the best tjing we ever did.. The place is awesome and has everything you need. It's in a quiet hamlet and when it's snowing, we saw people go past on ski's outside the window! Brilliant accommodation and excellent owners. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Laurence C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sixt fer à cheval
Super semaine dans ce chalet où il ne manque rien je le recommande vraiment Il y’a beaucoup de choses à faire autour pour satisfaire petits et grands.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anny D.

Liked: Cleanliness
De keuken
Verblijf was zeer goed! Maar, ik heb nog nooit zo'n vuile braadpannen en ovensleeën gezien. Niet te gebruiken! De vuile olie stond nog in de ovensleeën met aangebakken etensresten. De kookkommen passen niet op de roosters van het fornuis
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muriel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cadre magnifique et séjour parfait !
Le gîte est très bien situé au calme avec beaucoup d'espace extérieur. Nous avons pu profiter de la terrasse ensoleillée derrière le chalet. Carol à toujours répondu à mes questions. La literie est confortable, le salon agréable et la vue magnifique.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyril G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Semaine de vacance au top
Endroit exceptionnel dans un chalet fonctionnel 100% adapté pour des familles. Je recommande pleinement Cyril 2 familles : 4 adultes et 5 enfants de 7 mois a 9 ans
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour parfait
Nous étions une famille de 10 personnes (6 adultes, 2 ados et 2 enfants). Nous avons passé une très belle semaine. Le chalet est parfait. Très bien agencé, très bien équipé (on ne manque de rien). Les chambres et la literie sont très confortables.Le chalet est à 10 minutes en voiture de Samoens et de sa télécabine vers Grand Massif. Pas beaucoup de réseau sur place mais du WiFi dans le logement !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christophe L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Super séjour passé dans ce chalet
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family/friends chalet
Great chalet! Old style just how we like it. Lots of space in a great area. 10min away from skilift. We loved the fireplace! Just a really nice place to stay with family and friends. Communication with host was fast and clear. Would definitaly come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice compleet house
We are satisfied with our stay in this fully furnished house. Unfortunately ther was no snow at the house, but there was plenty of space around the house to play with small children. It was a bit of a drive to the slopes, but that was no problem. We had good contact with the owner and all questions were answered neatly and quickly. The owner was very helpfully. We had a very nice week. Thanks for all.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great!
The location of the chalet is great and there is more than enough space for seven people. The facilities are very good and the contact with the hosts went without any problems. We felt very comfortable the whole time.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

mireille N.

Bon séjour
Bon séjour
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour au pays des fées
Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour! Le chalet est beau, bien agencé et bien placé. La région est tout simplement magnifique! Obligation pour toute personne visitant la région de découvrir le cirque de fer à cheval avec ses majestueuses falaises et cascades, endroit magique!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023