Chamonix Mountain Lodge

Le Tour Mountain Lodge

The chalet has been renovated in a modern style whilst retaining it's original character and has a double storey open plan living space, looking up to the beams and modern stylish kitchen perfect for entertaining large groups. There is dining space for at least 10 people and large sliding doors leading from the living space out onto the wooden patio / terrace with uninterrupted views of the surrounding mountains.

Each of the 5 bedrooms has a balcony and three have ensuite bathrooms. There is also a fourth bathroom and separate toilet.

The Olympic Restaurant is located just up the hill and has a great sun terrace with stunning views looking down the valley and up to the Bec Rouges mountain range. There is also another good restaurant with a terrace next to the car park and a cafe by the nursery slope just above the chalet. There are two mountain restaurants in Le Tour, one at the top of the main ski lift, and a second at the Col de Balme telecabine.

Itinerary / Highlights

In summer: Aside from the incredible views you'll wake up to each morning, the chalet offers some of the best walking and mountain biking trails right from the doorstep:

Walking from the Chalet:
Take the local Charamillon lift to the summit where you will find paths leading through alpine pastures offering superb views of the Chamonix valley, the Mont Blanc range, the Aiguilles Rouges mountains and Switzerland. Take a picnic and a bottle of wine for a wonderful lunch in the sunshine or trek up to the Albert 1er refuge hut and have lunch there - Tarte Myrtilles highly recommended. You can also stay overnight if you like, but make sure you book as it is a popular amongst climber and glacier hikers.

Mountain Biking from the Chalet:
We can arrange mountain bike hire for you and you can take your bikes on the the local Charamillon telecabine from Le Tour. There are 1 hour easy riding trails, intermediate trails taking you through the National Reserve Park and even to La Jeux in Switzerland, with a long fast downhill to get the heart racing. Don't forget your passport !!!

In winter: With 11 blue runs, 9 red runs and 1 black, and lots of great off piste over the back of the Tete de Balme down into Vallorcine.
Great for Beginners: Just a snowballs throw away from the chalet you have access to the beginner slopes of Le Vormaine at the foot of Le Tour, which are the largest slopes in the valley for beginners. These are great for gaining confidence and progressing quickly and are also a great spot tfor taking the kids out sledging.

Great for intermediates, snowboarders and off-pisters: For the more experienced skier or boarder Le Tour is loved because of the large areas of renowned off piste which run all the way down to Vallorcine. Get up early on a powder day and you are guaranteed fresh tracks all the way down to the bottom!

If you are ski touring, you can get from the Grands Montets by traversing the Argentiere glacier back to the chalet. You climb the the Col de Chardonnet, over the top and ski down next to the Le Tour glacier (a mountina guide is recommended).

Location:The chalet is located at the foot of the ski slopes in Le Tour / Col De Balme and is just 50m from the nurery slopes and a few minutes walk to the main lift in Le Tour. Le Tour is at the north west end of the Chamonix valley and is the highest hamlet in the valley at 1,462m.

Other Details

Accommodation Details

Large 5 bedroom chalet at the foot of the slopes of Le Tour in the Chamonix Valley. It is ideal for families or groups of up to 10 friends. The chalet has lots of character, nestled amongst traditional alpine chalets in a quiet street just off the main road. The chalet is let as self catered throughout the summer and winter but we can arrange catered services for you - just ask us for full details. There is a ski school and ski hire shop very near the chalet at the main ski lift (The Col de Balme Telecabine)

Accommodation Overview:
Comfy light and spacious Living Room with TV, DVD and CD player
Wifi internet throughout
Large open plan stainless steel kitchen with dish washer
Sun deck with deck chairs
Sun balconies for every room
Heated Entrance for Boots and Ski Wear
Washing Machine and Tumble Dryer