Les Chalets du Hameau
Officially, the skiing is accessed, and return is made at the end of the day, via the resort shuttle bus (free daytime shuttle bus from the residence every 30 minutes from 08.30 - 18.30). Alternatively, doorstep skiing* is possible as you can cross the road, and ski down a gentle path (snow conditions permitted) that lead to the top of the Les Gerats chairlift 'and Aigue Marine blue slope down to Flaine Forêt. Please note that the path is not part of the official piste network and is used at skiers’ own risk.
Les Chalets du Hameau is composed of 70 colourful self-catering ski chalets built in a genuine Scandinavian style, Les Chalets du Hameau is all built in the 80's by a Norwegian property developer, they offer quality accommodation in a tranquil atmosphere. The pleasantly surprising Scandinavian style may bring to mind a Norwegian village, an Icelandic fisherman's cabin or maybe even a holiday cottage on the north-east coast of America!
The closest shops lie at the heart of the hamlet consisting of a ski shop, restaurant and bar. Between the hours of 7pm and midnight a FREE minibus service can take you to Flaine Forum or Flaine Forêt if you wish to go for drinks or dinner (contact the company direct in resort).
Apartment Types
3 bedroom chalet sleeping 6/8 (c 70m2): Chalet with a Scandinavian wood-burner, 2 bedroom each with a double bed, one mezzanine with a double sofa bed, 1 bedroom with bunk beds located in lower level; 1 bathroom with WC and 1 shower room with WC, washing machine and dryer. Living area with a flat-screen TV and DVD player, WIFI. Kitchen with ceramic hob, freezer, oven, microwave and dishwasher. The Entrance has an extra WC and boots dryer. Large south-facing terrace with stunning views, private garage for 1 or 2 cars.
4 bedroom chalet with sauna sleeping 8 (c 125m2): 2 bedrooms each with a double bed, 2 bedrooms each with 2 single beds, 1 bathroom with WC, 1 shower room, separate WC, 1 bathroom with bath, shower & WC, sauna, south-facing terrace, mezzanine with desk and sofa. Includes fully equipped American-style kitchen area with fridge-freezer, oven, ceramic hob, microwave & dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, living area with Scandinavian wood-burner, flat-screen TV & DVD player, ski-boot dryer, large terrace and garage for 1 car.
6 bedroom chalet with sauna sleeping 12 (c 190-200m2): 6 bedrooms: 2 with a double bed & 4 each sleeping 2 (with either 2 single beds, bunk beds or a double sofa bed). 2 bathrooms, 4 shower rooms, sauna and 5 WCs. Includes fully equipped American-style kitchen area with fridge-freezer, oven, ceramic hob, microwave and dishwasher, washing machine & tumble dryer, Living area with fireplace or Scandinavian wood-burner, flat-screen TV & DVD player, sauna with shower and 2 large terraces with a panoramic view. As each chalet is individual, some also have a garage for 1 car, satellite TV, pool table (only available in chalet 79), ski locker.
Please note: (1) As each chalet at Les Chalets du Hameau in Flaine is individual the décor will vary from chalet to chalet. The photos shown here are of various different chalets. Specific photos of a particular chalet can be sent to you via e-mail upon request. These chalets are privately owned by both French and British owners. (2) For any apartments/chalets at Les Chalets du Hameau in Flaine that feature bunk beds, sleeping in the top bunk is not recommended for children under the age of 6 years old.
Les Chalets du Hameau Prices
Apartment Prices 22/23 (Self-Catered)
Prices per accommodation (not per person) including Eurotunnel crossing for a standard car, self-catering in £s, per week
7 nights Sat-Sat
Price includes (provisional):
Fully equipped apartment or chalet, bed linen with beds made on arrival (chalet only), towels, tea towels, cleaning kit & TV. South-facing balcony or terrace.
Payable locally (provisional):
- Refundable breakage deposit: €300/studio apart, €400/1bed apart, €500/2, 3 or 4 bed apart, €600/3, 2 bed mezzanine chalet & €800/4, or 6 bed chalet - Please note no deposit, no keys!
- Local Tourist Tax: €1.50/pp/day 18yrs+ (guiding fare).
- End of stay cleaning (excluding kitchen area & dishes): €41/studio apart, €54/1 bed apart, €70/2 bed apart, €90/3 bed apart, or €95-97/4 bed apart + or 3/2 bed mezzanine chalet, €105/2 bed chalet with mezzanine, €115/6 4 bed chalet, €127/4 or 5 bed chalet + sauna & €156 bed chalet + sauna
- Change of bed linen: €13/bed
- Change of towels: €8/set of 2 towels/person
- Hire of cot or highchair: €18/item/week (request at time of booking, subject to availability).
- Only one pet per apartment is allowed and will be charged €31/week (payable locally). A valid passport for your pet is compulsory.
Reception opening times (provisional):
Mon-Sun: 09.00 - 12.00 & 14.30 - 18.30.
Arrival Times:
Saturday 17.00 – 18.30 19.00.
If you plan to arrive outside stated reception times/days then you will need to advise the residence directly (contact details will be sent with your travel documentation). Key to be collect at Flaine Immobilier, Galerie Marchande de Flaine Forum, 74300, France
Price is unless specified, per accommodation, per week, in £s Sterling, including a Standard Eurotunnel crossing from Folkestone to Calais with a car with Free FlexiPlus upgrade on selected dates on a self-catering basis. A supplement will apply for travel on certain peak dates. Other routes and operators available (including P&O routes from Hull to Rotterdam plus Brittany Ferries route from Portsmouth to Caen). Accommodation only deduct £260.
*Free upgrade to FlexiPlus on Eurotunnel
** Free upgrade to FlexiPlus on Eurotunnel. A travel supplement of £15 each way per car applies (01/04, 08/04)
*** Upgrade to FlexiPlus with Eurotunnel for £109 per car each way (18/02)
**** Upgrade to FlexiPlus with Eurotunnel for £148 per car each way (11/02)
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