Ours Bleu
Central location, next to telecabine and ski school
- Residence
- Self Catering
- Next to telecabine
- Ski school meeting point closeby.
- Indoor pool and access to sauna and steam room
- Restaurant and Bar within the residence
Overview
The upmarket L’Ours Bleu enjoys the best location in the village, right in the centre of the peaceful resort of Vallorcine, next door to the telecabine, ski pass office and local ski school meeting point. Guests benefit from free access to the indoor swimming pool and fitness room, while the sauna and steam room are payable locally. Savvy savers have access to the extensive ski area of the Chamonix valley without paying the higher prices of the more famous and expensiv
Description
In every apartment:
- Equipped kitchenette (microwave-oven/grill, fan oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and hot plates)
- Bathroom and WC
- Television and DVD player included
- Balcony
- WIFI access available in the reception area free of charge
- Bed linen is provided and towels are included
- End of stay cleaning is not included and can be payable locally (from 60-120€ according to apartment size and kitchen area not included)
- Comfort formula (includes beds made on arrival and towels) approx 18€/single and 22€/double. Must be pre-booked but is payable locally in resort
- 1 pet per apartment allowed, approx 45€/week/pet. Please note dogs must be kept on a lead in the residence
- One free outdoor or indoor parking space (subject to availability).
Studio 2 persons (approx 20m²): Living room with a double sofa bed. Please note studios have a small fridge and do not have a convection oven, dishwasher or DVD player included.
1 bedroom 2/4 persons (approx 40m²): Living room with a double sofa bed, one twin bedroom. Please note these apartments have a small fridge and do not have a convection oven included.
2 bedroom 5/6 persons (approx 50m²): Living room with a double sofa bed, two twin bedrooms.
2 bedroom 6 persons (approx 60m²): Living room with a double sofa bed, two twin bedrooms.
3 bedroom 8 persons (approx 80m²): Living room with a double sofa bed, three twin bedrooms.
4 bedroom 10 persons (approx 107m²): Living room with a double sofa bed, four twin bedrooms.
Some apartments have additional bathrooms and WC's however the accommodation do not supply specific information on this.
About Chamonix
Chamonix skiing
Chamonix is one of the French Alps' flagship resorts, one of its busiest hubs and has some of the best, most challenging skiing too. An expert's paradise, with extensive lift-served off-piste runs including the iconic Vallée Blanche, and some serious high altitude runs at Grands Montets and Brévent. At busy times, you can barely move around central Chamonix for all of the huge off-piste skis, serious looking backpacks and rugged mountain guides.
Chamonix can work for beginners and intermediates too though, you just need to know where to look. Le Tour and Les Houches both offer gentle terrain and tree-lined pistes where you can shelter if the weather closes in. However, you've got to understand Chamonix as it won't suit everyone. It's split into 5 distinct and very seperate ski areas and you will need to use the Chamonix Valley transport system to do the whole thing justice. Le Tour and Les Houches for example are at opposite ends of the valley, nearly 20km apart. The bus and train services are excellent, but having to travel between ski areas isn't every beginner's cup of tea.
The more adventurous will also find that Courmayeur in Italy and even Verbier in Switzerland are accessible for a day trip from Chamonix.
Chamonix is one of the finest ski resorts in the French Alps and offers something for everyone. You must be prepared to put in the effort to get the most out of Chamonix, but if you are then you will find a wealth of Alpine experiences that will have you coming back for years to come.
Chamonix ski resort
Chamonix is a large, bustling town in its own right. Totally different to the purpose built resorts on offer elsewhere in the region. It has a large year-round population and the resort amenities are like no other. The large pedestrianised centre offers a huge choice of shops, bar restaurants and nightclubs. There's even a casino and the range of off-slope activities can seem endless. If you have non-skiers in your group then Chamonix should be at the top of your list as it can keep everyone entertained.
To top it off, Chamonix is located only 1 hour from Geneva, making it one of the shortest transfers. Uniquely, Chamonix manages to combine this lightening fast transfer with true high-altitude and glacier skiing. Other resorts with similar transfer times (Morzine, for example) can't offer the same high altitude skiing.
