Type: Sleeps up to 12
Price: From € 550 per week

Chalet features

General	6 bedrooms chalet located at the bottom of the Brevent ski area
Bedrooms	6 bedrooms: 3 double/twins with ensuite showers, 2 doubles with ensuite baths and 1 double
Bathrooms	4 en suites and 1 separate bathroom and a separate WC
Living/dining	Log fire, sky TV and comfortable sofas
Outside	Wooden deck with 6 person hot tub

 

Chalet description

Chalet Cachat is a top quality chalet in a great location in the centre of Chamonix next to the beginners slopes of the savoy which are situated at the bottom of the Brevent ski area. The chalet is the old family house of the Cachat family and is over 200 years old. It has been tastefully furnished mixing the old world with the new.

It hosts 6 bedrooms
3 double/twin with shower and WC
2 double rooms with bath and WC
1 double
1 bathroom with small bath ,shower and WC
1 separate WC

In the living/dinning room there is a log fire TV with all English channels DVD/CD player and comfortable sofas.   This chalet is south facing with good views of Mt Blanc there is a wooden sun deck complete with a 6 person hot tub.

Location

This charming house is situated in a prime location set back from the road in a large hedged garden 100 meters from the nursery slopes of the savoy, which lie at the bottom of the Brevent ski are so you can come down from the Brevent ski across the savoy just about to the front door.

Our recommend ski Shop, Desailloud Sports is 50metres from the chalet so can drop your skis off for a service at the end of the day and pick them up later that evening or first thing in the morning.   You will also fine they have a large range of hire ski's for all levels.

The Nautique centre with a 25 meter pool with slide plus sauna rooms and solarium are 200 meters away.   50 meters of the front door is Rue Joseph Vallot this is one of the main streets in Chamonix and you are a 5min walk to the market place and all the shops, bars and restaurants.

Chalet Service

Included in the Catered Price:
At Chalet Cachat you will receive top service in a friendly relaxed atmosphere.   We start the day with a substantial breakfast that includes fresh fruit, a choice of cereals, yoghurts, croissants and fresh bread plus eggs bacon or sausages. Fruit juice tea & coffee

On your return from the slopes each day, afternoon tea will be laid out with fresh cake, bread and cheese tea & coffee 4 course evening meals using only fresh produce and based on French cuisine are served with wine.   There is a cheese course where you will be able try over 12 different cheeses in the week and learn their origins.   The meal will be finished off with tea, coffee and chocolates by the log fire.

We are happy to cater for vegetarians or any special dietary requirements.

The chalet will be cleaned daily and you will receive fresh towels twice in the week.   One night in the week you will eat out to give the cook a night off, on this day breakfast and afternoon tea will still be served.   It you wish to plan the evening out, we would be happy to recommend and advise on a restaurant.

Staff will always be on hand to answer any questions advise on where to ski for your level and weather conditions.

If you would like your lift pass waiting for you on your arrival then we can arrange this service.

We can also help with ski lessons and Vallee Blanche trips and other guided days.

Self Catered Option

Chalet Cachat will be available as a self catered chalet for some weeks in the season.   If choose to book the chalet self catered then you will have the use of 6 bedrooms, the kitchen and all living areas.   Staff will still live in and have the use of the one shared bathroom.

They will be on hand to help you with general resort information best places to ski with the weather conditions etc.   Also give a hand with the workings of the chalet and maintain the hot tub.   They will also give the chalet a light clean each day and the mini bus service will also be offered.

Chalet Prices 

Available as Self Catered on certain weeks
Also includes mini bus service around resort 

Date of Arrival	Catered/Person/Week half board (GBP)	Catered/Person/Week half board (Euros)
16/12/2007	£400	€585
23/12/2007	£620	€900
30/01/2008	£650	€950
06/01/2008	£460	€670
13/01/2008	£460	€670
20/01/2008	£460	€670
27/01/2008	£500	€730
03/02/2008	£550	€805
10/02/2008	£600	€880
17/02/2008	£600	€880
24/02/2008	£600	€880
03/03/2008	£550	€805
10/03/2008	£550	€805
17/03/2008	£550	€805
24/03/2008	£550	€805
31/03/2008	£500	€730
07/04/2008	£500	€730
14/04/2008	£500	€730
21/04/2008	£450	€660
28/04/2008	£380	€550

Booking Conditions

Chalet Cachat Full Catered The cost per person is fully inclusive of : Chalet accommodation; 7 Breakfasts and 6 evening meals Transport in resort to and from the slopes

Chalet Cachat Self Catered Cost of Whole Chalet includes: Chalet accommodation; Daily Light Cleaning Transport in resort to and from the slopes

For all other Self Catered Accommodation, Cost of Whole Chalet or Apartment covers Accommodation only but does include Bed Linen and towels

If due to weather conditions, lift closure or other unforeseen circumstances, guiding or other services offered by Mountain Discovery cannot take place , there will be no refund on your holiday cost.   However Mountain Discovery will make every effort to provide alternatives.

Guiding is only available to skiers of a suitable standard.   This means to be able to ski a good Red and Blacks piste comfortably.   (It is not a on piste ski lesson)   Your level will be assessed by the guide.

For exclusive use of the chalet there must be 9 full paying guests.

For child discounts under the age of 6 then the children must be sharing with two full paying adults.

If you are skiing with a member of Mountain Discovery staff ,whether an organized session or not, Mountain Discovery will not take any responsibility for injuries however caused.

Insurance: Travel, medical, baggage and personal effects etc.... are the clients responsibility.   We do recommend that you have ski and travel insurance, and carry an E1.11 form with you.   Mountain discovery will not be responsible for you medical bills or loss of your personal effects whilst either in or out of the chalet.

Airport transfers can only be arranged from the Swiss side of the airport, if you need a Swiss Visa then please get one!   Transfers from the French side are classed as a private taxi with all transfer companies.

A non-refundable deposit of £200 or 25% which ever is the greater is required on booking.   Full payment must be made 8 weeks prior to the start of your holiday.   We will hold a provisional booking for 3 working days.

Cancellations:
More than 8 weeks - loss of deposit, Less than 8 weeks - loss of 100%

Financial Security:   In accordance with EEC directives on package holidays, we are secured with the HABILITATION MINISTERE DU TOURISME n° HA.74.98.0003 and have a guaranteed financiére with the Société Générale Bank.

Availability: Check Availability
Catering: Optional Catered or Self Catered
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4
Location: Chamonix
Languages Spoken:

• English
• French