Chalet Les Brévins

The small paved road which leads to the chalet is well-maintained and regularly cleared of snow, but in winter you will need to fit your car with snow tyres and good-quality chains. Parking is a few steps above the chalet, to preserve its rural character.

The owners have another chalet nearby, and are available at weekends to answer your questions and in the winter, during bad weather, to transport your luggage to the chalet.

The property ...

Chalet Les Brévins has five bedrooms, five bathrooms and sleeps 12 people (max 10 adults).

The front door opens into the ground floor communal space. You can leave your outdoor clothes in the ski room, which also has a boot warmer, before you head in to the large living area.

Get together around the fire in the cosy seating area or watch a film in the separate TV room. When it's time for dinner, you'll find cooking a pleasure in the fabulous, professional-quality kitchen - there are three ovens, plenty of fridge space, and a temperature-controlled wine store. There's room for everyone to eat together at the large dining table, which makes the most of the views over the valley.

If you'd rather eat outside, there's another dining table on the main terrace, which wraps around two sides of the chalet. There's a terrace at the rear of the property, where you can relax and enjoy the sun, and yet another where you'll find the hot tub.

The first of the five bedrooms is also on this floor - it has a large double bed and a staircase to its own spacious bathroom with a bath and an Italian shower. Incidentally, the view from the bath is breathtaking - it's a great excuse for a long soak!

On the first floor you'll find four more bedrooms, three of which have flat screen televisions. The first, a double, also has a shower, sink and toilet, and access to the sunny balcony. The large master bedroom, which also has access to the balcony, has a shower and separate sink and toilet.

Children will love their room, which sleeps four in a set of bunk beds and two single beds. It shares a large bathroom and separate toilet with the final bedroom, a twin room which overlooks the chalets sheltered hot tub outside.

The mezzanine floor is a great place to get together - there's a music system, a pool table, a brasserie-style seating area, a steam room with light therapy and another shower. There's also a laundry room here.

This spacious chalet has been cleverly designed to offer a series of cosy spaces so that, even if you are part of a big group, there is always somewhere to relax and do your own thing.

About the area ...

Despite its tranquil position, Chalet Les Brévins is just a few minutes drive from the ski station of Croix Fry, which has runs to challenge skiers of all abilities.

A ski bus (free with the Aravis ski pass) links this area to La Clusaz and Le Grand Bornand, which together offer 220km of perfect pistes as well as cross-country trails and snow parks. There's plenty of parking at the pistes.

Floodlights on some of the Croix Fry pistes mean you can ski until 9pm, and the weekly torchlit descent in La Clusaz is an experience you'll never forget.

Non-skiers won't be bored, with a heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool, ice rink and cinema just a short drive away, as well as sledging, snow-shoe walking, dog-sledding and horse-drawn sleigh rides. There is also a wealth of flora and fauna to discover, even in the winter, right on your doorstep.

For the ultimate in winter fun, try snow-shoe walking from the front door, paragliding on skis or ski joering - skiing while being towed by a horse!

After an energetic day on the slopes, it's great to come back to the welcoming Chalet Les Brévins, where you can share a meal with friends and family, relax in the jacuzzi or steam room or perhaps chill out with a game of pool.

Children who still have energy to spare will soon discover that the path to the side of the chalet makes a great sledge run!

In the spring and summer, the chalet's idyllic location really comes into its own. South-facing and set amongst forest and fields, it's a paradise for nature lovers who will find a wealth of flora and fauna in the area around the chalet. Children can play safely in the garden, thanks to the traffic-free setting.

There's a huge choice of walks, hikes and bike trails both from the door and a little further afield. Pack a picnic and take the lift up the mountain so you can come back down at your leisure. Adrenalin junkies seeking more of a challenge can try paragliding, canyoning, climbing, mountain-biking or white-water rafting - just some of the activities on offer within a few miles of Manigod.

What's next? 

If you like the sound of a mountain holiday at Chalet Les Brévins, check our availability calendar to see when it is free. We are happy to hold the property for you for 24 hours, so that you can finalise details with the rest of your group. But don't leave it too long - 5-star luxury in an idyllic location such as this won't hang around!