Features
Short term lets
Communal swimming pool
Holiday Home Details
This wonderful demi chalet is situated in an enviable position, boasting spectacular mountain views that are not to be missed.
The chalet itself accommodates up to 6 guests and provides a light yet cosy space for you to relax in after a day skiing or hiking.
For larger parties, the chalet next door is also available, and as there is a connecting door, groups of up to 12 can stay and still retain some privacy if they wish.
The ‘Cosy Resort’ of La Norma is an idyllic location throughout the year, whether you visit in winter when it is covered in a thick blanket of snow or in summer when the weather is pleasantly warm and the surroundings are lush and green.
Inside the Holiday Home
The chalet has central heating to keep you comfortable any time of year you visit and comprises of 2 twin rooms and a further 2 beds on the mezzanine level. Bedroom 1 has 2 long single beds, ample storage space with a large wardrobe, and there are also patio doors leading outside. The second bedroom has 2 normal single beds and space for storage in a chest of drawers.
The mezzanine level above the kitchen makes an excellent den for the kids, with 2 single beds, bedside tables and a chest for storage. For safety, there is a hatch cover to use to prevent children falling when the retractable ladder is in use.
There are two bathrooms in the chalet to avoid fights over who’s next in the shower. One bathroom has a bath with shower over, and the second is a shower room. A cupboard outside the shower room is home to fold up chairs, mops, brushes and such. Outside, there is a ski locker on the patio.
The lounge features comfy seating for 6, TV and DVD player and an extendable dining table for evenings spent chilling out at home. The views from this room are truly wonderful, and sitting admiring them with a glass of wine is the perfect way to end a day on the slopes.
If you do choose to prepare your own meals, the kitchen has all mod cons that you will need and some extras, such as a dishwasher, coffee maker and pressure cooker.
Location
The chalet is situated in La Norma, with excellent links to the motorway and within only 15 minutes away from the Three Valleys.
Holiday Home Facilities
Living Area:
Lounge seating for 6, log fire, sofa bed, TV and DVD player.
Dining Area:
Lounge seating for 6,
Kitchen/Utility:
Cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, iron.
Bathroom:
1 bathroom and 1 shower room
Bedrooms:
2 twin bedrooms, 2 more beds on mezzanine level.
Outdoors:
Balcony, patio
Additional Info:
Central heating. Linen and towels provided.
Property Access:
Parking space available.
About the Area
The chalet is situated in the family friendly resort of La Norma , which is well known as the ‘Cosy Resort’. Situated in a forested area, the village is pedestrianised and features a central shopping area.
Walking in the area, you will experience magnificent views of the Manoire Massif along the marked paths, ideal whether you’re an experienced hiker or simply someone who enjoys leisurely walks in the fresh air.
Obviously, skiing is a large part of why many visit the area. There are 27 runs in La Norma alone, skiers of all abilities will find something to suit them, with 2 blacks, 11 reds, 6 blues and 8 greens to try out during your stay. As a bonus, the weekly snow pass for skiing here also gives you one day of access to each of the neighbouring resorts of Aussois and Val Frejus. There is also plenty of opportunity for snowboarders to sharpen their skills.
Just 15 minutes away, you can visit the Three Valleys area, one of the best for skiing in Europe, boasting over 600km of marked piste to try out. Staying in La Norma, you’ll have the option of paying an extra of just 20 Euros per day to ski here
With 283 runs in the Three Valleys area, there is plenty to keep everyone occupied throughout your stay.
In the Maurienne Valley, there are many more small and larger resorts, most notably at Termingnon-Val Cenis with a ski area of some 120km and at Bessans there is also a very large cross country area in the floor of the valley.
Of an evening, you can enjoy some apres ski entertainment in La Norma. At one of the many restaurants you can enjoy a delicious meal or have a drink and a dance in one of the selection of nightclubs and bars.
Although the area really is excellent for skiing, even if it isn’t for you, La Norma has plenty for you to do during your stay. Waterfall climbing, dog sledge rides and a mini quad circuit will keep the adrenaline pumping for the adventurous, whereas if you just want to relax, the Aquazen Centre is perfect for you. There, you can treat yourself to a massage, relax in the sauna, get a workout in the gym and much more.
Although many do visit La Norma for the skiing, it is even more beautiful in the summer, with beautiful scenery and warm weather making it the perfect place for forest walks and exploration.
A shared pool is available for use in the summer months and for the adventurous can try out cliff hanging rope walks in the gorge near the forts of Esseillon.
Other activities you can try out include a painting class, glass blowing and many different sightseeing trips to places such as the baroque churches and Saint Andres mills.
How to get here
There are several airports you can fly to, with the closest being Chambery at a 1 hour drive away. Other airports you could travel to are Lyon (2.5 hours away), Grenoble (2 hours), Geneva (2 hours) and Turin (1.5 hours). Flights are available from airlines such as Ryanair, BA and EasyJet.
Travelsupermarket.com is a good website to check to compare prices.
Car hire will be available at the airport, for the cheapest deals, try www.holidayautos.co.uk or www.auto-europe.co.uk.
Travelling by train, bus or driving are also options if you prefer.
Bookings can either be made direct with Sogenor at La Norma for the attention of Linda or Tel. 00 33 4.79.20.40.62 ask for Linda quoting ‘Chalets 93 or 94 (Chris Leigh)’ or via myself on tel 01224 882435 or mobile 07779 773567.
Please note that if both Demi-Chalets are booked together the rental rate will be approximately 80% of the combined rates. Both Demi-Chalets have locking interconnecting doors and can accommodate 12 people comfortably when booked together.
Please note that the resort is open during the winter season from mid December to mid April and during the summer months from July to end September. Outside these periods the resort is closed except for the resort management office at Sogenor. However both demi-chalets are available for hire in these closed periods although a car will be essential.
Also note that an outdoor unheated swimming pool available in the resort during summer months.
Sogenor, the resort manager and rentals agency, is above and to one side of the main underground car park in La Norma and is where you can collect and return the keys and pick up bed linen and towels. They can also provide baby cots, a laundrette, ski passes in winter and activity passes in summer. I believe a ‘half board pass’ is also available for purchase if required and a handy man (Patrick) is also available for anything that might need fixing. Cleaning at finish of stay can also be provided at a cost of about €46.
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