Large Savoyard style apartments with convenient slope access and wellness area with indoor pool.
Located in the quiet district of Les Balcons in the lively ski resort of Val Thorens, Chalet Altitude is just 150m from the ski slopes. It is possible to ski back to within this short distance of the residence for confident skiers (*), however, please be aware that this route is not really suitable for beginners, who can return to within 300m of the residence and then walk the remaining distance.
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Our Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★
- Sleeps: 1 - 14
- Apartments: Self Catered
Location
- Region: 3 Valleys
- Resort: Val Thorens
Highlights
- Indoor heated pool & sauna
- Large apartments
- Group friendly
The nearest ski lift is a mere 300m from the residence. Access to the slopes from the residence is 300m (a 5-10 minute walk downhill), whilst the resort centre of Val Thorens itself and the Ecole de Ski Francais (ESF) ski school are a 15-20 minute walk downhill (allow a little longer to walk back!).
Chalet Altitude is built in the traditional Savoyard style and offers excellent amenities. There are a total of just 20 luxury self-catering ski apartments with outstanding views over the resort and ski slopes from the balconies.
Facilities at Chalet Altitude include:
Reception,
Free access to the 'wellness area' including private indoor heated pool and sauna - open Sunday-Friday 10am-8pm,
The residence next door, Chalet Val 2400, has a bar named the 'Red Fox' where snacks and a takeaway service are available (open from 4pm-2am),
Luggage room,
Free Wi-Fi internet access (in all apartments),
Ski lockers with heated boot dryers,
Underground parking (pay locally, subject to availability so request at time of booking, max height 2.10m),
Bread/pastry delivery service (arrange and pay locally, order at reception).
Val Thorens is a semi-pedestrian ski resort, meaning you can drive through the resort and unload your luggage at your chosen apartment or hotel and then you must park your vehicle in the residences car park or one of the public car parks in the resort, you are not allowed to park in the street. Chalet Altitude has private underground parking (max height 2.10m, pay locally) or you can use one of the public outdoor or covered car parks (payable & pre-bookable).
Please note: Official star rating is 5 Star.
2 bedroom apartment sleeping 4 (c.56m2):
Bedroom with double bed
Bedroom with 2 single beds
3 bedroom apartment sleeping 6 (c.84m2):
2 x bedrooms with double bed
Bedroom with 2 single beds or bedroom with double bed
2 x bedrooms with 2 single beds
Extra shower room
Extra WC
4 bedroom apartment sleeping 8 (c.97m2):
2 x bedrooms with double bed
2 x bedrooms with 2 single beds
2 x extra shower rooms
Extra WC
5 bedroom apartment sleeping 10 (c.115m2):
2 x bedrooms with double bed
3 x bedrooms with 2 single beds
3 x extra shower rooms
2 x extra WC
5 bedroom duplex apartment sleeping 10 (c.120m2):
2 x bedrooms with double bed
3 x bedrooms with 2 single beds
extra bathroom
2 x extra shower rooms
2 x extra WC
Duplex
6 bedroom duplex apartment sleeping 12 (c.125m2):
2 x bedrooms with double bed
3 x bedrooms with 2 single beds
Bedroom with bunk beds
Extra bathroom
2 x extra shower rooms
2 x extra WC
Duplex
6 bedroom apartment sleeping 12 (c.135m2):
3 x bedrooms with double bed
3 x bedrooms with 2 single beds
Extra bathroom
3 x extra shower rooms
3 x extra WC
Price includes (provisional):
Fully equipped apartment, bed linen with beds made on arrival (except for beds in the living room: only bed linen, pillows and blankets are provided), towels (1 small & 1 large per person) with mid-week change, cleaning kit (1 tea towel, 2 dishwasher tablets, 1 sponge, 1 cloth, 100ml washing up liquid & 100ml multi-purpose cleaner), end of stay cleaning (excluding kitchen area, dishes, bins & balcony), digital flat-screen TV, 1 bag of fire wood, ski lockers with heated boots rack, free Wi-Fi internet access (in all apartments) and access to the indoor heated swimming pool and sauna (open daily 10:00 - 20:00).
The loan of cots and highchairs, baby bath, & bottle warmer (request at time of booking, cot mattress & linen not provided), raclette and fondue sets are also possible (all subject to availability).
Payable locally (provisional):
Refundable breakage deposit: approx. €500/apartment,
Local Tourist Tax: approx. €3.96/pp/day (18yrs+, guiding fare),
Extra firewood: approx. €12/bag,
Bakery delivery service on request at the reception,
Loan of bathrobe: approx. €10pp/week,
Underground parking approx. €90/week/car (pay locally, subject to availability so request at time of booking, max. height 2.10m),
Pets welcome approx. €90/stay (max 2/apt) on presentation of the anti-rabies certificate, request at time of booking.
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