Holiday village Les Econtres - mountain - winter

Resort

At Cham', ski right across from the Mont Blanc range.

The skiable area of Chamonix is divided into 4 domains: Les Grands Montets, Brévent/Flégère, Domaine de Balme, and Les Houches. In total, over 50 pistes for all levels of skier! In the Chamonix valley, you can:

• ski the white valley,
• ascend the Aiguille du Midi by cable-car,
• take a ride in the little train of Le Montenvers
• discover the ice sea!

At 1,050m of altitude, 15 minutes on foot from the centre of Chamonix, the residence is based in the Plaine des Praz, close to the various skiable areas served by free shuttles.

Accommodations

• 40 bedrooms for 2 to 5 pers. across 2 chalets, including one served by a lift.

Standard accommodation plan

Disabled access

Number of accessible accommodation units: 2 disabled bedrooms

Accommodation:
The PRM bedrooms are easy to move around. Accessible bathrooms allowing the independence of the disabled person. Easy access to the balcony.
Access:
Lift for access to the bedrooms and therefore to the communal areas (bar, reception, dining room etc.). Access to the fitness centre and the swimming-pool is facilitated by an accessible outdoor path. The environment allows easy use of wheelchairs.
Parking:
3 disabled parking spaces with easy access, summer and winter, to the holiday village.
Pool:
The swimming-pool foot-bath is accessible.
MARK (On a scale of 0 to 4):
3: RECOMMENDED

Services and infrastructures

bar with terrace with view of the Mont Blanc
free WiFi (reception and bar), regional space
dining room, TV lounge with open fireplace
tennis, bike room, volleyball, petanque (for Easter), ping-pong,
fitness space (sauna,Turkish bath, spa)
outdoor car park
free resort shuttle
children's club free for 3 to -6 years-old all season long, and 6 to -12 years old during French school holidays
free adult events

VTF services with participation

- Massage sessions with oils, korean massage and reflexology on site and by appointment.
- Ticket dispenser for ski lifts on site.
- Ski Equipment hire on site

Service Plus, the VTF snowshoeing label:

- list of routes (various lengths and difficulties): marked and adapted for snowshoeing. IGN card, guided hikes, map of routes listed available at reception,
- equipment hire on site (while stocks last): snowshoes and boots, hiking sticks, or agreements with renters at the resort at discounted rates, strage room on site,
- equipment hire: rucksack, compass and binoculars (while stocks last),
- guides: a list of guides is available at reception along with the rates

Entertainment

Free adult events and children's clubs

Children's club free

VTF welcomes children of 3 to -6 years old all the season long and of 6 to -12 years old during the French school holidays. From Sunday to Friday.
The children's clubs are free and supervised by certified organizers.
ESF skiing lessons: Whenever possible, our events organizers accompany children from 4 to 12 years old in the morning ESF skiing lessons during the French school holidays (excepted Easter, according to snowfall) for the novice and the "1rst star" level.

Adult events

Events all included on site (French school holidays):

In partnership with the 'Institut de Formation Joël Savatofski, 15-minute sessions of sit-down relaxation massage of shiatsu type will be offered to guests in late afternoon from 12 to 19/02/22. On reservation at village reception.
Relaxation in the fitness space
Invigorating wake-up, walks
snowshoe walks (1 free outing/week)
Entertainment evenings: musical, regional, games and tournaments, cabaret, shows, dances

Events to join in:

Wellness offered on appointment in addition: massage sessions with essential oils, Korean massage and reflexology, sports coach on site for personalized follow-up.
Snowshoeing excursions at discounted rates: €19/half-day instead of €28 (equipment included.) Registration on site.

Events to join in, nearby:

Alpine and cross-country skiing,
Chamonix sports complex (swimming pool, ice rink, tennis, squash),
Speed-riding, taxi-skiing, paragliding, the Aiguille du Midi by cable car,
Dog sledding, ski joëring,
Bowling, casino, cinema ...

Practical infos

• By car : GPS: N 45°56’10.946” – E 6°52’48.907”

• By train: SNCF station of Chamonix - Mont Blanc, then taxi (Phone number: +33 (0)4 50 53 13 94)

• By plane: Geneva airport then shuttle (SAT Company phone number: +33 (0)4 50 78 05 33)

Services

Arrivals/departures
they run from 5 p.m. on the 1st day to 10 a.m. on the last day.
Short stays and weekends 1 to 3 nights: they run from 5 p.m. on the 1st day to 2 p.m. on the last day.
If you arrive before 5 p.m., we will welcome you but you won't be able to lodge in your accommodation.
If you plan to arrive after 8 p.m. or if you are late, please inform the holiday village 0033 (0) 450 53 20 17

Reception
The reception is open from 8 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 8 pm.
You will find a shop with regional products, post card, games board and loan rackets.

Catering
Breakfast: 8 a.m. -10 a.m.
Lunch: 12 p.m. -1.30 p.m.
Dinner: 7.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.
Picnic baskets possible on request at reception the day before.
Water and wine included
Half board : includes breakfast and dinner.

Servicing
The end-of-stay housekeeping is included in the rate.
Maintenance of your accommodation is at your expense for the duration of the stay.

Bed linen, towels
Bedding is provided (sheets, blankets or duvets) along with in full-board the bathroom linen
However, do not forget your bath towels for your relaxation time in our sauna !
Laundry with supplement and iron.

At your disposal for babies
Cots available on request. You will find baths at reception and high chairs in the restaurant

Animals
Your pets are not allowed (except guide dogs), for health and safety reasons.

Deposit
A deposit of €80 per family is requested on arrival.

Presentation of the place

Skiing in Chamonix

Chamonix hosted the Winter Olympic Games in 1924. Since then it has kept up with the times, while retaining its authenticity. Mont Blanc country centres on a regal mountain summit dominating the mountains of Europe with its 4,807m of altitude. This magical and spellbinding place can be summed up in one word only: beautiful! A paradise of powder snow and snow sports, Chamonix offers great skiing for all levels, in a dream setting.
• Use the free resort shuttle to reach the skiable areas and their 4 resorts offering a wide variety of varied pistes of all levels.

Alpine skiing
950m to 3,330m altitude
160 km of ski pistes
100 pistes
65 ski lifts

Cross-country skiing
37 km of ski pistes
Argentière: 3 pistes
Chamonix: 4 pistes

Closing date of the last station (Les Grands Montets, according to snowfall) 3/05

To discover

• The Alpin Museum- Chamonix
• Area Tairraz and Museum of crystals- Chamonix
• Aiguille du Midi cable car - Panoramic Mont-Blanc lift
• Train of Montenvers - Sea of Ice
• Zoo of the Merlet - Les Houches
• Museum of the Haut Val d’Arly - Megève
• Center of the mountain's nature - Sallanches
• House of watchmaking and bar turning techniques - Cluses

Prices

Full board

Price includes: full board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day, access to the site facilities, WiFi access, bedding (sheets, duvet or blankets) and bathroom linen (remember to bring your own bath towels for the sauna), adult entertainments and children’s clubs (according to period), beds, baths and highchairs for babies, end-of-stay housekeeping.
Price does not include: membership (valid from 1/11 to 31/10 of following year), VTF cancellation insurance: 3% of amount of stay (€30 minimum), bar tabs and personal expenses, bath towels, daily housekeeping of your accommodation, tourist tax.

Rates for ski lifts and equipment hire (indicative rates 2021)
Equipment hire on-site while stocks last
• Adult : €14 - €20/day, €65 - €105/6 days • Children : €7 - €10/day, €35 - €45/6 days

Ski lifts : 6-day passes "Chamonix-Le Pass" and "Mont Blanc Unlimited" are issued on-site at reception :
• Adult : €58.5/day, €292/6 days
• Children 5 -14 years old and 65-79 years old : €50/day, €248/6 days

ESF skiing lessons: information and bookings from the ESF +33 (0)4 50 53 22 57