Apartment in Haute-Savoie, France

The Apartment details

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View of La Grande Terche in winter

L'Abbaye de St Jean d'Aulps

Torchon Restaurant above nearby Bellevaux

Home description

This thoughtfully furnished apartment, on the first floor of "Résidence Christiana", is ideally situated in the heart of La Grande Terche, a snowball's throw from the télécabine, ski hire shop and the local restaurants and bars.

The Skiing

Described as a "skiers mountain", La Grande Terche has 34km of pistes served by 16 lifts. The resort was the venue for the 1983 French National Championship and being only 10-15 minutes drive from Morzine, and similarly close to the Ardent ski lift, provides easy access to Avoriaz, Chatel, Switzerland and the rest of the massive Portes du Soleil ski area.

The Portes du Soleil is arguably the largest ski area in the world playing host to some 650km of pistes (including La Grande Terche) encompassing 12 French and Swiss resorts. The area provides diverse skiing from pleasant tree lined runs to the more challenging black run - the "Swiss Wall".

Ski passes for the whole area can be purchased in La Grande Terche, which will also enable you to use the navette bus service from the village.

In addition, Les Gets, also a short drive away, or accessible from Morzine, is a popular skiing area.

Accommodation detail

Dining area

The accommodation comprises:

• Double bedroom
• Versatile & comfortable living area comprising fully equipped kitchenette, dining area and lounge with sofa bed
• Bathroom with bath & wall mounted shower
• Separate WC
• Balcony off the dining area overlooking the centre of the village and with mountain views
• Reserved parking area
• Private "cave" (boot & ski locker)

The following are included:

• Heating/hot water
• Electricity
• Radio/Cassette/CD player
• TV/DVD player
• 1 x double duvet
• 2 x single duvet
• Pillows

You need to bring:

• 1 x double duvet cover
• 2 x single duvet covers
• 1 x double sheet
• 2 x single sheets
• Pillow cases
• Towels
• Tea towel(s)
• CD's & DVD's

Linen hire can also be arranged if required

About the location

La Grande Terche is a friendly, traditional savoyarde village with a French flavour owing to the fact that there is no "packaged" accommodation. The village is served by a number of bars, restaurants and shops and has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. St Jean d'Aulps, with its 10th century abbey, is about 5 minutes by car (or navette during the day) where there are a number of further bars, restaurants and shops as well as a larger Champion Supermarket.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

Activities near by

Canoeing, Cycling, Golf, Hiking, Horse riding, Mountain biking, Rambling, Shopping, Skiing, Snowboarding, Swimming, Tennis, Walking, Water sports, White water rafting

See Activities and attractions for more information on nearby activities and places of interest.

How to get here

By air

Daily flights to Geneva are offered by a number of airlines such as Easyjet, British Airways and Swiss Air. There are major car hire firms at Geneva Airport and driving to the apartment takes approximately 1 hour. Detailed directions can be provided.

By car

La Grande Terche is 8-9 hours drive from Calais. The journey is Autoroute driving all the way bar the last 45 minutes of the trip. Again, detailed directions can be provided.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.