Large savoyard wooden chalet: a wonderful base for winter sports and all year round pleasure.

Extent and variety of pistes in Portes de Soleil.
Availability of cross country skiing on opposite side of river to chalet.
Fishing in local lakes and rivers.
Buildings are of traditional design with no high rise apartment blocks.
Ease of access by air and by road.
Can alternate days in mountains with days by Lac Leman with its sailing, attractive promenades and towns such as Evian les Bains, Thonon les Bains and its Port de Rives, Montreux, and medieval floral Yvoire.
Cycling on roads and on mountain bikes.
Access to Switzerland and northern Italy.
Musical festivals such as at Montreux and cultural events, art galleries and museums.
Wide range of activities organised by tourist offices.

Chalet is in a cul de sac with only 5 chalets all with decent size gardens (ours being the largest), accessed from main road through the valley. Our chalet set back from road and is south facing so benefiting the balconies and large gated terrace (child friendly).
Chalet in wider part of valley with views of Mont de Grange, a reserve so its environment is protected, and where deer are often seen coming down as far as the river.
Bus stops at end of cul de sac.
Chalet is in area where many properties are occupied all year, and not only in ski and summer season. Abondance is main market centre in valley and has medieval Abbey.
Property has 2 kitchens so two families can be semi independent.