Les Colchiques: Traditional alpine self-catered chalet. Stunning views from all aspects. Well furnished, sleeps 7 in comfort. Real log-burning stove. Parking for 3 cars. 5 mins from Morzine centre, in the heart of the Portes-du-Soleil. TV / DVD / CD / PS2
"Chalet Les Colchiques" is a traditional French Alpine wooden chalet which comfortably sleeps 7 people. The chalet has a real homely feel to it and is located in a totally relaxing position with stunning views of the Alps from all aspects.
The chalet is accessed either via the garage (most suitable for after a day‘s skiing, snowboarding or mountain biking) or via the main front door which is reached via a few steps.
Ground Floor: The ground floor comprises the garage which houses one car (with the driveway providing space for a further two cars), as well as a boiler room and a ski/snowboard/bike storage room. From the garage, there is an internal staircase leading to the first floor.
1st Floor: The first floor of the chalet is open-plan, comprising the kitchen, dining area and living area, all of which have French doors out onto the patio / balcony, which surrounds the chalet on 3 sides. A garden table and 4 chairs can be found in the garage for you to use outside should you wish to.
The living area has a large sofa, floor cushions and a bean-bag. There is a TV and DVD Player, CD Player, PS2 with a selection of games, some board-games and a selection of books and magazines. There is also a real log-burning stove, which is perfect for relaxing in front of at the end of an invigorating day in the mountains!
The dining area houses a large solid pine table which can seat up to 8 people.
The kitchen is equipped with a fridge, four-ring electric hob, worktop oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee-maker and all the usual utensils!
The family bathroom with basin, bath and over-bath shower is also on this floor, with a separate WC adjacent to it.
2nd Floor: On the 2nd floor are 2 double bedrooms each with double beds, and 1 triple bedroom with 1 single bed and 1 set of bunk-beds. All rooms are very generous in size. There is also a second washroom with a basin and a WC.
| Facilities |
| Bedrooms |
2 Double Bedrooms ( Generously sized with wardrobes )
1 Triple with 1 single bed and 2 bunk beds |
| Wash Rooms |
1 Family Bathroom with basin, bath and over-bath shower (separate WC adjacent to bathroom). 1 washroom with basin and WC. Towels are provided. |
| Living Rooms |
Open-plan lounge area with large corner sofa, floor cushions and a large beanbag. TV/DVD/CD/PS2 and real log-burning stove. |
| Kitchen |
Fridge, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, 4-ring Electric Hob, Work-top Oven, Filter-Coffee Maker |
| Leisure |
TV, CD Player, DVD Player with selection of films, Playstation 2 with selection of games, boardgames, selection of books and magazines. |
| General |
Bed linen & Towels are provided |
| Outside |
A patio surrounds the chalet on 3 sides, being at it‘s largest at the rear of the chalet. There is a garden table and 4 chairs in the garage which can be used for outside dining. |
| Location |
The chalet is ideally situated to take advantage of the extensive Portes du Soleil ski area, being close to all the main ski stations ('Pleney' in Morzine centre, Avoriaz, Les Gets, Ardent - which are all linked into the Portes du Soleil) as well as the Grande Terche ski station of St. Jean D'Aulps. In summer, the chalet is ideally located for numerous bike and walking trails. |
| Winter Sports |
Snowboarding, skiing, snow-shoeing, ice-climbing, ice-skating, bowling, snowmobiles, paragliding and horse drawn sleigh rides. |
| Summer Sports |
Mountain biking, rafting, canoeing, paragliding, golf, quad-biking, fishing, swimming (outdoor pool), paintballing |
| Special Notes |
Having a car is strongly recommended, although during the winter ski-season (only), there is a bus service into Morzine centre. The bus stop is approximately a minute's walk from the chalet and costs 1 Euro per ride. The main ski lifts all have car-parks. |