Lovely alpine chalet (semi detached) smaller than expected. Kitchen very small for 8 of us staying
We stayed 1st week March 2019 as a group of 8 mixed family. Not enough snow to ski in/out which meant having to use the funicular which was not much fun - very very busy and returning to Les Granges only stops every hour on the 20 past! Would stay here again but earlier to guarantee snow to ski in, otherwise would stay in 1800 to avoid the funicular! Would recommend shopping at the Lidl store in Bourg-Saint-Maurice which is a 5 minute walk from the funicular (easy when not walking in ski boots and carrying skis! Chalet could do with a toilet on the top floor- there is just a shower and basin.
We had a lovely stay at Christmas. The chalet is charming and has everything you need including a decent sized drying room, a good open fire with a stock of wood and a functional if quite small kitchen. The chalet is cosy rather than luxurious but works well.
The furnicular is very close and convenient to Arc 1600 with good links to everywhere. The village is also close to Bourg and easy to drive to, or use the furnicluar.
The owner is helpful and responsive which is always appreciated.
So if you like staying in remote places conveniently linked to big ski areas I'd recommend this property.
We are Luke Morgan and Kate Jenks, brother and sister. With live in the UK, Kate in the north and Luke in the south. We have been enjoying family holidays at this chalet for many years. Our family love the mountains, winter and summer. Leaving Les Granges after a holiday is always a terrible wrench and our guests seem to love it just as much.
We wanted a property with really good access to skiing [no driving or walking far in ski boots!], but which was away from the ironmongery and 'empty resort' feeling that you usually have when visiting ski areas in the summer. We love the farming feel that takes over! An Italian architect has done a fantastic job in renovating the chalet without losing its traditional charm. There is a really friendly feeling in the hamlet..
You can ski to the door, enjoy a tranquil setting and be in Bourg St Maurice in under 10 minutes, a lovely town with 3 huge supermarkets, restaurants, bars, churches and markets...... and a direct train service to Paris AND London!