Chamonix Valley chalet in quiet location with private sunny garden and views | Ski Chalet in Les Houches

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Les Houches Ski Chalet | Chamonix Valley chalet in quiet location with private sunny garden and views

2 Bedroom Ski Chalet in Les Houches

Chalet Pic Rouge is a traditional Alpine chalet rental in a quiet and scenic site at the foot of Mt. Blanc in the Chamonix Valley. Located in the resort town of Les Houches, the chalet is an hour's drive from Geneva Airport, a three-minute walk from the Le Tourchet beginners' ski lift and 1.2 km from Bellevue cable car and the main Les Houches ski area.
The chalet is a five-minute walk from shops, restaurants and ski rental. It is the end chalet in a terrace of 4 adjoining properties with private parking. It is away from the main road in a peaceful area, where local families live year round. It offers a traditional Savoyarde atmosphere with access to 5 top ski areas in winter and hundreds of hiking & biking trails in summer.
CHALET DETAILS:
The chalet can accommodate 6 guests but in winter 4 or 5 is a more comfortable number. In summer the veranda offers extra outdoor dining and seating space.
Guests bring their own bed linen and towels but if you would like to hire them the price is £20 for the double bed and £15 for each single bed. Please ask when you make your reservation. Y
GROUND FLOOR:
The ground floor has a lounge / dining room, a separate kitchen and a bedroom with standard double bed and bathroom with shower and wc.
LOFT:
The loft space is under the eaves with a sloping roof and a very low ceiling. There is one bedroom with 2 single beds (+ folding bed) and a further 2 single beds on the mezzanine. Note the sloping loft ceiling height is a maximum 166 cm (5ft 4ins) - this is ok for children but not really comfortable for adults, who must stoop upstairs. Access to the upper floor is by a spiral staircase and the mezzanine sleeping area has a balcony open to the lounge. There is a separate bathroom with small bath tub and wc.
CHALET EQUIPMENT
All beds have duvets and pillows. The house is generously equipped with dishwasher, washing machine, TV (only for use with dvd player), free wifi and Bose Soundtouch speaker to connect your own music from your phone or tablet.
The kitchen is very well equipped with plenty of quality pans, plates, bowls, glassware and cooking utensils. It has an under the counter fridge with freezer compartment, a dishwasher, microwave, liquidiser, electric mixer, stove-top expresso machine, French press coffee maker, toaster, electric kettle, fondue set and raclette set.
The lounge has a dining table seating 6, a comfortable 3-seater corner sofa and a couple of soft chairs. Books, maps and a selection of DVDs are for guests' use. There are also a few games for children and adults.
GARDEN
The fenced and gated private garden has shrubs, flower beds and tubs and is mostly laid to gravel. There is outdoor seating and dining and in summer the chalet gets sun during the morning, afternoon and evening. The timber-decked veranda gets morning sun and fabulous sunset mountain views and there is a seating area at the front of the house to enjoy the evening sun.
WHO STAYS AT CHALET PIC ROUGE?
The chalet is perfect for couples and families. Guests appreciate the convenience of private parking, the beautiful garden and views, as well as proximity to local attractions, hiking trails, ski slopes, shops and other local amenities.
GETTING THERE & GETTING AROUND
A car is useful, especially for families with young children, but not essential as all guests have free use of the Chamonix Valley buses and trains. Several companies offer door-to-door transfers from Geneva Airport - please ask for details. Between 1st November and 31st March by law all vehicles must carry snow chains to fit the two driving wheels when needed or be fitted with winter snow tyres on all four wheels.
LES HOUCHES
Les Houches is an attractive town with traditional architecture and has two well-stocked supermarkets (10 minutes walk away), an organic food shop, bakery, bank, post office, tourist office, chemist, cycle hire and launderette and there are numerous ski and snowboard shops and rental outlets - the nearest is 150 m from the chalet. There are bars, including the Solerey brew-pub 5 minutes walk from the chalet, restaurants and take-away pizzas. An evening bus runs in the winter high season between Les Houches and Chamonix for more choice of night life.
THE SKIING
The Chamonix Valley offers skiing and snowboarding for all levels from beginner to expert. Les Houches has 60 km of pistes rising to 1969 m, and is especially appreciated for its long tree-lined runs, snowpark and World Cup black run, La Verte. The Le Tourchet beginners' slopes are 3 minutes walk from the chalet (open high season only) while the Bellevue cable car is 1.2 km, but easily accessed on the free ski bus, which stops at the bottom of the Le Tourchet lift. The Prarion gondola is a little further on, while the Brevent and Aiguille du Midi cable cars are a 15 minute drive or bus ride away. Beyond Chamonix, the Flegère and La Balme slopes offer fabulously scenic above the tree-line runs, while the Grands Montets is a high-altitude snow-haven where off-piste legends are made. Further away you'll find the resorts of St. Gervais, Les Contamines, Megève, Verbier and through the Mont Blanc tunnel you have access to Courmayeur in Italy. A ski hire shop is a 5 minute walk from the chalet.
SUMMER HOLIDAYS
In summer the Chamonix Valley is famous for mountaineering, hiking, adventure sports and family activities. Walkers will find many trails starting from Les Houches, including the famous Tour du Mont Blanc trail. Several walks start from near the chalet but by using the free buses and trains, you have access to all the amazing hiking terrain of the Chamonix Valley and beyond. With its panoramic views of Mt. Blanc, the Grand Balcon Sud is a favourite. From June to September, the ski lifts take you up to 2000 metres and higher in a matter of minutes, from where you can contour around the flank of the mountains to get the best of the views with minimum effort! Mountain bikers have plenty of choice of route and the chalet offers the convenience of a large veranda for parking bikes undercover. With a top location at the foot of Mont Blanc Les Houches also appeals to those content to gaze up at the shimmering glaciers and jagged peaks. With its sunny garden, great views and veranda with comfortable seating, Chalet Pic Rouge is perfect for relaxing.

Chamonix Valley chalet in quiet location with private sunny garden and views is located in Les Houches. Chamonix Valley chalet in quiet location with private sunny garden and views provides accommodation, featuring Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, among other amenities. This Ski Chalet features Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Chamonix Valley chalet in quiet location with private sunny garden and views has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Ski Chalet because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Ski Chalet, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Ski Chalet has a friendly neighborhood, and the Les Houches has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Ski Chalet in Les Houches, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Unique Amenities

  • Parking
  • Pet Friendly
  • TV
  • View
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Ocean View
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Accessibility
  • Security/Safety
  • Sports/Activities
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Fireplace/Heating
  • Entertainment
  • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
  • Child Friendly
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
 
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Policies

Check-in Check-in time starts at 5:00 pm
Check-out Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy Children are welcome. note from host: small children need supervision on spiral stairs
Pet Policy 2 total pets note from host: quiet dogs are welcome. please confirm with owner. pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Other Policy 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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 74143000268wn safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
 
Les Houches, 74310, France

What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

Mar 6, 2025 05:06:30 AM
Summary: Good times with the kids, thank you Cathy
Alexandre M. Alexandre M.
Jan 12, 2025 10:25:22 PM
Summary: We very much enjoyed our stay at the chalet. Views were amazing, short drive to the skiing areas and well-equipped kitchen. Communication with Cathy was easy from of booking until the end of our stay.
Ricarda B. Ricarda B.
Nov 6, 2024 01:27:58 AM
Summary: This is our 3rd time staying at Cathy's house. And what a pleasure it is to enjoy the mountains, the surroundings, .... wonderful! We can't get enough of it. Thank you so mutch !
Nathalie H. Nathalie H.
Sep 19, 2024 09:54:05 PM
Summary: Fabulous property full of everything you need- wonderful decking area with amazing views over mint blanc
Helen B. Helen B.
May 21, 2024 03:56:07 AM
Summary: Great location with amazing Mountain View’s. Easy access to Chamonix plus further afield through the tunnel or over the pass to Switzerland. Well equipped house, all we needed. Wi-Fi not great. Would stay again but not mid May as in between season & many local restaurants in Les Houches not open.
Keith T. Keith T.
Jan 2, 2024 12:46:01 AM
Summary: the communication with Cathy was outstanding, always available and helpful, the property was superbly designed and thought through, clean, comfortable , well equipped and breathtaking views, thank you for a wonderful holiday
Rebecca C. Rebecca C.
Aug 25, 2023 08:26:27 PM
Summary: This was our third time in Les Houches, and Cathy's house, the Pic Rouge, was a great place to stay. It is not very large, but extremely well organised and equipped with absolutely everything you might need. Also, good planning has gone into making life easy for lodgers - if I at times wondered how things worked (stove, recycling, etc), I would find instructions either in an instruction folder or close to the appliance (both in English and French) telling me exactly how to proceed. After many years' experience with (at times not very pedagogical) holiday accommodation, this was absolutely splendid. A 5-minute walk away lie Les Houches boulangerie and Carrefour for supplies. Another source of supplies was Cathy's generous offer to help ourselves to vegetables, berries and herbs from her little garden, which we gratefully did. All meals were taken on the patio where an added bonus was the comfortable leather sofa - a great place to sit, gazing up at the shifting cloud formations and light variatons on the Mont Blanc range (or, if one gets it to oneself, a little power nap). The Chamonix valley has fantastic opportunities for hiking and Cathy's instruction folder gives a wealth of tips for easier and more strenous hikes. We also played tennis, there are courts in Les Houches at the far end of the village, and if you want to go swimming, Lac du Passy is a short drive away. We had a splendid week in Pic Rouge, and would love to come back.
Hege S. Hege S.
Aug 25, 2023 08:02:52 PM
Summary: Our stay was really amazing. The chalet as everything ! Cathy the host made everything perfectly organise to have the easiest stay. She explain and thinks about everything we could need during our holiday. The chalet is so cute, clean and had everything. The very best of this place is the outside terrasse and garden with flowers and the most important the best view ever !!! We spend mostly pour time in the outside couch looking at those beautiful mountain. We had a dog and the garden is very close and safe: Thanks Cathy for everything, we will recommend your place and come back for sure !!! Sophie and Shane
Sophie R. Sophie R.
Jul 11, 2023 10:54:38 PM
Summary: Property was perfect for the two of us, really well equipped kitchen. Lovely garden with stunning views and plenty of seating, just the place to relax after a day out.
Terry E. Terry E.
Jun 5, 2023 09:34:26 PM
Summary: Perfect location, quiet, well appointed, accurately described with an efficient and friendly host. We have never stayed at a location with so much information provided by the host. Maps, books, leaflets etc but by far the best was the free train and bus tickets. I would recommend the trip to Vallorcine for walks. The journey by train is worth it on its own. A wonderful holiday. Many thanks for sharing this fantastic cabin. Don't be put off by the lack of headroom on the first floor. Children will love it, ours did, and she is 40!
Peter W. Peter W.

FAQ's

Is this Les Houches ski chalet pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Les Houches ski chalet have a swimming pool?

No, this Les Houches ski chalet does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Les Houches ski chalet?

Best-rates for the Les Houches ski chalet starts from $113 per night with includes Wellness Facilities, Child Friendly, Internet, Kitchen, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Accessibility, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Entertainment, Parking, Fireplace/Heating, Laundry, Pet Friendly, TV, View, Wheelchair Accessible StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape — ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is Les Houches ski chalet a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this ski chalet Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the ski chalet has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Les Houches ski chalet wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Les Houches ski chalet is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Les Houches ski chalet?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Les Houches ski chalet indicates 1 day stay policy at this ski chalet. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Les Houches ski chalet?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Les Houches ski chalet are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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