Whirlpool Wonders in the Heart of the Alps

Distance to ski area: ~950 m Top equipped chalet with open fireplace, whirlpool bath and sauna, on three floors. On the upper floor is the large double room, accessible via an open gallery. It has its own bathroom with whirlpool bath. There is a cosy sofa and entertainment electronics in the gallery. There is room for everyone at the long wooden table in the dining area on the ground floor. The chalet is partly heated by a modern, environmentally friendly geothermal heating system. Distance to the centre of Les Collons ~400m. The pleasant holiday resort has shops, restaurants, après-ski pubs, bank, post office, ski hire, ski school. Nearby Thyon 2000 offers an indoor swimming pool and childcare (from 18 months; winter season), ~6 km. Charming winter hiking trails and snowshoe routes. Ski info Chalet altitude ~1765 m, ski area up to 3,330 m (Mont Fort glacier). This is part of the top ski area Les Collons - Verbier - Quatre Vallées. "Skiing at the highest level" with 410 kilometres of pistes and numerous fantastic deep-snow descents. 4-seater express chairlift Les Masses - Les Collons with multi-storey car park at the valley station. From Greppon Blanc (2,700 m), wonderful deep-snow descent "L'Eteygeon" (not marked or groomed; at your own risk) over 1,300 metres in altitude into a quiet side valley; return by bus. Large "Centralpark" snow park near Thyon. Outdoor artificial ice rink in Les Collons, free admission. The region offers ~12 km of cross-country ski trails. Ski bus stop ~300m. Ski pass: up to 20% ski pass discount - depending on the season - on the normal price for the entire Les Collons - Verbier - 4 Vallées area as well as for the local Printze sub-area from a 6-day pass; also applies to children, young people and senior citizens. Summer info In summer reduced additional costs for electricity + heating (for arrivals June - September inclusive). Garden chairs and table are available in summer. Les Collons also has a lot to offer in spring, summer and autumn, especially the many hiking and mountain bike tours attract visitors. You can walk along the "Suonen" (former irrigation channels) with a slight incline. Other activities on offer include horse riding, climbing, gliding and bowling. A stroll through the historic town of Sion, the capital of Valais, and a boat trip on the underground lake of St-Léonard are well worthwhile. Another highlight is the Grande Dixence dam (285 metres high). The following special regulations apply to the Chalet Perle des Collons: > Minimum age of a fellow traveller 25 years. > Parties and similar celebrations are not permitted. With your booking you agree to these special regulations. General flat description Kitchen open to living room (dishwasher + fridge with freezer compartment + four-ring ceramic hob + oven + microwave + coffee capsule machine Nespresso/Hönig + toaster + kettle); fireplace; cable TV; DVD player; free WiFi; washing machine; tumble dryer; partial underfloor heating; terrace; 2 balconies; ski room 12 persons (200m²) 6-room chalet on 3 floors; Bedroom (4 double bunk beds); 4 bedrooms (double bed); Living room (without sleeping places); Bathroom (washbasin + whirlpool bath + WC); 2 bathrooms (washbasin + shower + WC); sauna; Detailed information The flat rate includes costs for electricity + heating; Rental starts at 4 pm on the day of arrival; End of rental 10 am on day of departure; Pets: 1 dog on request; Baby cot + chair for a fee (advance notice) Garage for 1 car in the house; Free car park near the house; Ski bus stop 300m Excursion possibilities: Sion, Zermatt/Matterhorn, Chamonix/Mont Blanc, Lac Leman/Lake Geneva, Aosta, St. Bernard Exptress Train, Glacier Express, Crans Montana, Montreux, Centre Thermal Saillon Les Bains Sports facilities in the area: Mountaineering, Ice skating, Golf course, Climbing, Mountain biking, Cycling, Horse riding, Tobogganing, Alpine skiing, Cross-country skiing Village description: Attractive ski and holiday resort of Les Collons in a wonderful panoramic location south of the Rhone Valley, in beautiful alpine surroundings at 1800 m altitude. It has a supermarket, restaurants, café, après-pubs, disco, childcare, bank, sports shops. Ice rink in the centre of the village. Ski school. A wide range of activities such as hiking, mountaineering, mountain biking, climbing, paragliding, golf - in Sion, Crans Montana or Sierre - or fishing. Pleasant walks, e.g. sections of the typical Valais bisses (irrigation channels). The Bisse de Saxon leads from Les Collons to Nendaz and Vercorin. Total trail network over 100 km. A wide range of excursion options thanks to its location at the crossroads of Switzerland, France and Italy. Popular excursions, e.g. with the Mont Blanc Express to Chamonix at the foot of Mont Blanc, or - over the Great St. Bernard Pass - to the Italian Aosta Valley. To the swimming lake 'Les Iles' approx. 15 min. by car. Basic information - Pets allowed: none - Type of property: holiday house - is located in: nothing applicable - detached house - Number of bedrooms: 5 - Number of bathrooms: 3 Top features - WiFi - air conditioning: no - heating: Everywhere - balcony - terrace - Total of private car parking spaces: 1 - ㄴ of which garage spaces: 1 Sleeping bedroom 10 - 2x bunk bed - child's bed/ baby's cot bedroom 2 - double bed (1.80 m width) bedroom 4 - double bed (1.80 m width) bedroom 6 - double bed (1.80 m width) bedroom 8 - double bed (1.80 m width) Bathroom bathroom 2 - shower - basin - toilet bathroom 4 - shower - basin - toilet bathroom 6 - whirlpool bath tub - basin - toilet Wellness - sauna - ㄴ for sole use Cooking/Living - coffee machine: coffee machine - fridge/freezer: freezing compartment, fridge - stove: stove - oven - toaster - microwave - electric kettle - dishwasher - number of dining tables: 1 - number of living rooms: 1 - fireplace - stove Entertainment - TV: cable TV - DVD player For children - high chair Utility - washing machine: For sole use in the object - Clothes dryer: For sole use in the object Outside area - outdoor furniture Surroundings - view: mountain, garden, forrest, lawn, valley - Nearest town centre: 400 m - Grocery store: 400 m - restaurant: 400 m - lake: 18,0 km - mountain rail: 950 m Distinctive features - chalet - located in the middle of the countryside