Chalet Lumière
- Style
- Rosy-cheeked romanticism
- Setting
- Perched on Alpine peaks
Just outside the French Alpine resort of Chamonix and surrounded by some of the most dramatic scenery in the region, Chalet Lumière is a traditional-style chalet that doesn’t compromise on modern comforts and exceptional service. Sleeping ten guests in five double or twin rooms, the chalet is ideal for families or friends looking to take advantage of the valley’s huge choice of year-round activities. Little more than one hour from Geneva airport, Chalet Lumière is also an excellent choice for short breaks, too.
Need to know
RatesA week’s hire on a self-catering basis is from £4,336–£7,446. Fully catered packages are £11,400–£25,400 for seven nights. Fully catered three-night stays start from £6,783; four night stays from £7,980.
SleepsTen guests in five double or twin beds, three en suite. There’s space for two additional infants.
Ideal forFamily holidays, serious skiing and peaceful long weekends in the mountains.
Minimum hireOne week if self-catering, but three and four-night breaks are available when you hire the chalet on a fully-catered basis.
Booking processSmith deposit taken when you book. A 25 per cent deposit is required on booking with the balance due eight weeks before arrival. Cancellations less than 56 days before arrival receive a 50 per cent refund. No refunds if your cancellation is 36 days before arrival.
In the know
Eating and drinkingThe chalet has a fully equipped kitchen and if you are self-catering your hosts can do a food shop for you. The dining table comfortably seats all ten guests. Whichever package you choose you enjoy a Champagne reception, but guests choosing a fully catered package also get a chef who prepares breakfast, afternoon tea, canapés and a four-course gourmet dinner with wine. Fully-catered guests also have an open bar and wine cellar. Supermarket: Chamonix doesn’t have any large hypermarkets but there are Casino supermarkets on Rue Paccard and in Gallerie Alpina. There’s a Supermarche U on Rue Joseph Vallot (Monday to Saturday: 8.15am–7.30pm; Sunday: 8.30am–12am).
Off licence: As well as the supermarkets, Le Vinophile at 278 Rue du Docteur Paccard (+33 (0)6 08 37 49 19) has a wide selection of wines and will deliver to the apartment.
Deli: Refuge Payot on Rue Joseph Vallot in Chamonix (+33 (0)4 50 53 18 71; www.refugepayot.com).
HousekeepingYour chalet is hired with staff who take care of all housekeeping.
ChildrenWelcome. Car seats, high chairs, buggies and children’s cutlery can all be provided. Kids’ menus can be arranged on request and babysitters can be booked for you, too. The chalet has a garden that is ideal for children.
EntertainmentThere’s a Bose entertainment centre in the living room. Even if you book Chalet Lumière on a self-catering basis there is a resort concierge that can help arrange activities for you and provides a shopping service. If you hire the chalet on a catered basis then you also have the benefits of a chalet chef, a chauffeur and private transfers to Geneva airport. Meals are tailor-made to your preferences and you are consulted on menus prior to arrival. Children’s menus can also be provided. The concierge can also recommend and book the best local restaurants.
ProvidedBed linen, towels, toiletries, bathrobes, champagne reception and in-resort concierge service. If you choose the fully-catered package you also have your own chef, chauffeur and private transfers to Geneva airport.
Packing tipsBring a descent pair of binoculars. You could stand for hours looking at one of the most dramatic views in the Alps (and we’ve seen a few) but you’ll be able to gaze at the serrated peaks better with some binos.
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