Spacious ski chalet for 14, close to pistes and village - OVO Network

CHALET TOLAR - Le Grand Bornand
199 m2, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms
Sleeps 14 (max 14 adults, 1 baby)
Slopes 1.2 km, Village 1.1 km
Ski bus 100 m
Large flat garden with hot tub
Family friendly
Stunning piste views

The spacious, family-friendly Chalet Tolar, in Chinaillon, Le Grand Bornand, is a great choice for large groups planning a mountain holiday with young children.

IMPORTANT : although the property is pet friendly, you will have to pay an extra fee of 100 euros on arrival for cleaning purpose if you bring your pet.

This popular property is just a 10-minute walk from the centre of the village, where you will find a good choice of shops and restaurants, as well as the ski lift. If you'd rather not walk, the ski bus stops regularly just 75m from your door.

One of the more unusual features of Chalet Tolar is its large flat garden - a real treat in the mountains! It comes with the added bonus of a hot tub and stunning views. However, families with young children should be aware there is a steep bank between the garden and the river.
Chalet Tolar, formerly Chalet Etoile, has plenty of space for 14 guests, with the main accommodation over two floors.

The main open plan living area is on the ground floor. Here you'll find three cosy sofas where you and your group can spend cosy evenings around a woodturning stove. There's a large dining table so that you can eat together, and a well-equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar. There's also a useful office area.

There's a large bedroom on the ground floor, with a sofa and television, as well as an en suite bathroom with a bath and shower over, and a separate toilet. You'll also find a kit room on this floor with a boot warmer and plenty of room for storage.

The rest of the bedrooms are on the first floor. The master bedroom has a king size bed, a dressing room and an en suite bathroom. There's also access to the balcony with great views - the perfect way to start the day.

There are three more bedrooms on the first floor: another double room with access to the balcony; then two large family rooms; one with a double and twin beds, and a delightful family room which has a double bed and two single beds, each built into their own curtained cabin - it's a magical space for young children!. This floor also has a separate shower room and a separate toilet.

The basement at Chalet Tolar is mostly unfinished, but there is a useful laundry and a space with a table tennis table, which guests are welcome to use.

Chalet Tolar has earned OVO Network's Cool 4 Kids status, so you can be assured that all the equipment you need for babies and young children is available, as well as a selection of toys, books and games. Le Grand Bornand also has the Famille Plus mark, which means there is a great programme of activities and entertainment for young visitors.

ABOUT THE AREA ...

Chalet Tolar is about 1km from the ski lift at Chinailon, but if you’d rather save your energy for the slopes, the ski bus stops outside the chalet every 15 minutes, and it's just two stops to the pistes.

With your Aravis ski pass, you’ve got all the Lake Annecy ski resorts (Le Grand Bornand, La Clusaz and Manigod) at your disposal - more than 200km of perfect pistes. Even closer is a great sledge run and the start of the cross-country ski piste. Beginners in this sport will love the nearby Evo Nordic Park, which has a circuit featuring a variety of terrains, while boarders will appreciate the Snowpark.

Non-skiers can go ice-skating in Le Grand Bornand or La Clusaz. If guests prefer swimming try the heated indoor and outdoor pools in La Clusaz which are open all year round, or try snowshoeing, sledging, dog-sledding and sleigh rides.

At the end of a busy day, head back to your cosy chalet where there's nothing more magical than unwinding in the hot tub, while the snow falls around you.

In the summer, a network of walking and biking trails cover the mountains around Chalet Tolar, and you can pick up a route map for either at the tourist office in Chinaillon. For those who want to test their cycling stamina, the nearby Col de la Colombiere regularly features in the Tour de France.The stunning swimming pool complex at Le Grand Bornand has a lovely grassy area where you can enjoy a picnic, or a cafe on site.

If you’re looking for something a little more challenging, there’s a climbing school, via ferrata routes, a tree-top adventure park, canyoning, white-water rafting and paragliding all nearby.

The medieval town of Annecy is a must for a day out, whatever the season. It offers a unique mix of shops, restaurants, galleries and museums, and Lake Annecy, said to be the cleanest lake in Europe, is a great place for watersports, swimming, cycling or just relaxing on the beach.

August sees the International Children’s Festival in Le Grand Bornand - a week of puppet shows, circus acts and workshops, with a grand firework finale. You’re in the heart of Reblochon country, so on your travels don’t forget to pick up some of this delicious cheese from a local farm or market!

Please note: There is a short steep section of road just before you reach / just as you leave the chalet. To clear this section and to be able to move around the resort safely you need winter tyres and /or snow chains (and know how to use them). If you are flying in and picking up a hire car, please check that chains or winter tyres are included before you set off. IMPORTANT : although the property is pet friendly, you will have to pay an extra fee of 100 euros on arrival for cleaning purpose if you bring your pet.

NOTE: Free wifi. Cleaning, linen and towels included!

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