Alpine Escape with Panoramic Views

Chalet 10 pers. Ski area: ~150m Attractive comfort chalet in a ski in - ski out location at 1,900 m altitude, with open fireplace and free WLAN. The chalet is located in the middle of the ski area (~150 m), accessible by car, on the alpine meadows of the Alpage de Thyon, above Les Collons, near the Etherolla 4-seater express chairlift (~350 m). On the ground floor is the cosy, bright living area with a cosy corner fireplace; ideal for relaxing after a long day of skiing or hiking. A staircase leads to the mezzanine/gallery with sofa, which serves as an additional reading and lounge area and has a large flatscreen cable TV. The open-plan kitchen is fully equipped. It has a Jura coffee machine. Direct access to the spacious balcony. Breathtaking panoramic view of the Valais Alps with the Val d'Hérens and the four-thousand metre Dent Blanche. On the ground floor there is a bedroom with a double bed (200 x 160 cm) and a 4-person room with 2 bunk beds (200 x 80 cm). A bathroom with bath and WC; another bathroom with shower. Also on this floor is the drying room with tumble dryer and washing machine. This has direct outside access to the snow and the garden with lawn. The upper floor has a bedroom with two single beds that can be joined to form a double bed (200 x 90 cm), a bedroom with a double bed (200 x 160 cm), a bathroom with shower and WC, as well as a terrace and the south-west-facing balcony. Access to the chalet from the road via a stepped path (~10 m difference in altitude). Private parking ~50 m from the chalet for 2 vehicles, public parking ~150 m. The restaurants and shops of Collons 1850 are only approx. 800 m away. Les Collons 1800 is approx. 2 km away. In the pleasant ski and holiday resort you will find various shops, restaurants, après-ski bars, a bank, a post office, ski hire and a ski school. There is an indoor swimming pool and childcare centre (from 18 months; during the winter season) in Thyon 2000, 5 km away. Winter hiking and snowshoeing are possible directly from the chalet. Ski info Altitude of chalet ~1900 m, ski area up to 3,330 m (Mont Fort glacier). Distance from the ski slope ~150 m, to the chairlift ~350 m; it is possible to ski right up to the chalet (not groomed; at your own risk). The lift provides access to the entire top ski area of Les Collons - Verbier - Quatre Vallées. "Skiing at the highest level" with 410 kilometres of pistes and numerous fantastic ski routes. Ideal, wide family pistes in the vicinity of Les Collons. From Greppon Blanc (2700 m), the 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. Ski bus stop ~800 m. 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 and for the local Printze sub-area from a 6-day pass; also applies to children, young people and senior citizens. Summer info The chalet has garden furniture and an outdoor barbecue. Les Collons has a lot to offer in spring, summer and autumn, especially the various hiking and mountain bike tours as well as the possibility of downhill skiing on the Trotinette attract visitors. The large network of hiking and mountain bike trails can be accessed directly from the chalet. You can walk along the "Suonen" - former irrigation canals - with only slight inclines. Other activities on offer include horse riding, climbing, gliding and bowling. A stroll through the historic town of Sion/Sitten, the capital of Valais, and a boat trip on the underground lake of St-Léonard are well worthwhile. Another highlight is the 285 metre-high Grande Dixence dam. The bathing lake Les Iles in the Rhone Valley is approx. 20 km away. General flat description Kitchen open to the living room (dishwasher + fridge with freezer compartment + three-ring hob + oven + microwave + coffee machine + toaster + kettle + raclette machine + 2 fondue sets + blender); fireplace; cable TV (flat screen); DVD player; stereo system with CD player; free WLAN; hair dryer; washing machine; tumble dryer; terrace; 2 balconies; outdoor barbecue 10 persons (~150m²) 6-room chalet on 3 floors Chalet access via steps 2 bedrooms (double bed) Bedroom (2 single beds, can be joined to form a double bed) Bedroom (2 bunk beds) Mezzanine under sloping roof Living room (without sleeping places) Bathroom (washbasin + shower) Bathroom (washbasin + shower + WC) Bathroom (washbasin + bath + WC) Separate WC Detailed information Rental starts at 17:00 on the day of arrival End of rental 9:00 am on day of departure Free private car park for 2 cars (~20m) Free parking near the house (~40m) 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 surrounding area: mountaineering, ice skating, climbing, mountain biking, cycling tours, riding centre / riding facilities, tobogganing, skiing (alpine), skiing (cross-country) Village description: Attractive ski and holiday resort of Les Collons in a wonderful panoramic location south of the Rhone Valley, in magnificent alpine surroundings at an altitude of 1800 metres. 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: 4 - Number of bathrooms: 3 Top features - WiFi - air conditioning: no - heating: Everywhere - balcony - terrace - Total of private car parking spaces: 2 - ㄴ of which private outdoor parking spaces: 2 Sleeping bedroom 2 - double bed (1.80 m width) - child's bed/ baby's cot bedroom 4 - double bed (1.80 m width) bedroom 6 - 2x single bed bedroom 8 - 2x bunk bed Bathroom bathroom 2 - shower - basin - toilet bathroom 4 - shower - basin bathroom 6 - bath tub - basin - toilet Guest toilet (or WC) - toilet Cooking/Living - coffee machine: coffee machine - fridge/freezer: freezing compartment, fridge - stove: electric stove - oven - toaster - microwave - electric kettle - dishwasher - number of dining tables: 1 - number of seats: 10 - number of living rooms: 1 - fireplace Entertainment - TV: cable TV - DVD player Utility - washing machine: For sole use in the object - Clothes dryer: For sole use in the object Outside area - grill/barbecue: grill/barbecue Surroundings - view: mountain, garden, forrest, lawn, valley - Nearest town centre: 2,0 km - Grocery store: 800 m - restaurant: 800 m - train station: 18,0 km - airport: 20,0 km - motorway: 18,0 km - lake: 23,0 km - mountain rail: 350 m Distinctive features - chalet - located in the middle of the countryside