summer lets 2009

Love the Alps? Don't want to leave them, even in the summer? Mountain biking, walking, ice climbing, rock climbing, canyoning, tennis, golf and the mountains on your doorstep. The Alps have everything you need for a mountain lover's dream summer. Les 2 Alps and Tignes also have the best summer board parks in the Alps, open every morning on the glacier - so if you can't wait til next season to hone your ski or board skills, then think about a summer let. Mornings in the board park, afternoons on the golf course, sunbathing, climbing or hiking. Hard life! - Make an Enquiry

CHA03: Chamonix
Price : £670 per month
Dates: Mid April onwards for summer or annual let £750 inclusive of Bills (except tourist tax)
Recently refurbished 1 bedroomed apartment (25m squared) in the centre of Chamonix. Situated directly behind the main high street in Gallery Blanc Neige therefore close to the shops, bars and restaurants and 100m from ski bus stop. Open planned fully equipped kitchen/living area with a sofa bed and a separate double bedroom with plenty of storage, bathroom and sunny balcony. The apartment has TV, DVD and also wireless broad band connection. The maximum occupancy is 2 people.

CHA06: Chamonix
Price: 950€ per month (including accommodation, all bills except phone and electricity, plus free broadband)
Dates: End Nov until Mid May
This spacious 1 bedroom apartment (46m2) is just 5 minutes' walk to the centre of Chamonix, but located in a quiet, residential area with stunning views of the valley. The building is a charming old house, converted into apartments, with shared storage and garden. 1 large double bedroom with ensuite shower. The living room is seperate with 2 sofa beds, and the seperate kitchen is well equipped with all mod cons. Ideal for a couple, the apartment has stunning views of Brevant from its balcony. Price includes accommodation and all bills except phone and electricity. Free broadband is already installed. Photos available.

CHA14: Chamonix Centre
Price: £616 per month, or £784 per month just for the peak months (including bills and charges)
Dates: From Dec to May (mid-Nov start is possible for no extra charge).
Spacious one bedroom apartment on the ground floor of Chamois Blanc complex. South facing with unlimited hours of sunshine, making the apartment very bright and welcoming. Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave etc. Good sized bathroom with bath/ shower. Apartment sleeps 5, double bed in bedroom, 3 singles in living-room. All bed linen provided. Excellent location: 2 min walk to town centre and a step away from main ski bus station. Private garden with amazing views of Mont Blanc. Off-street parking, ski cave, good storage, TV and DVD player. Photos available.

CHA16: Chamonix
Price: £700 (including broadband and all bills, charges and taxes).
Dates: From 1st June
Ski to the door in the Chamonix Valley! Large Les Houches apartment in a chalet-style building only a short stroll from the popular Slalom Bar and several other good bars and restaurants. Previously owner occupied, this is designed and furnished as a great living space. South facing balcony plus big, private, stone-tiled terrace.
Very nicely decorated and furnished, plus exceptionally well equipped: 26” flat-screen TV; DVD; stereo; strongbox; 28 litre oven; dishwasher; washing machine; Sky dish and box, gets all the free U.K. channels; broadband and WiFi, all setup (quite a hassle in France) and included. Main bedroom with a double bed, second bedroom can be set up as a bunk room or as an office with desk space under a mezzanine bed. Living room/kitchen with awesome drinks cabinet; dining table; sofa-bed; and all the entertainments. Large, private covered parking. Managed locally for peace of mind.

CHA18: Chamonix Argentiere
Price: £7,840 (year round also available)
Dates: May - Nov
Luxury three bedroom apartment in a very private and close to nature part of Argentiere. For people that prefers to live out of the crowd, but still within walking distance to bars, shops and one of the best ski areas in the world. Beautiful views of Mont Blanc from the large balcony and cross country skiing tracks just outside the door. 10 min walk/skiing distance to the Grand Montet lift station and beginner slopes just 5 min away. Sleeps 6 confortable in 3 charming bedrooms with possibility to have either singel or double beds. Large dining area with table for 8 and a cosy TV corner on the first floor. This 2 floor 70 m2 apartment is also fully equiped with washer, dryer, flat screen TV, Bose surround sound system and new kitchen. Parking either in shared garage or outside the chalet.

ARC08: Arc 1800
Price: £2,000 (inc all bills exc phone)
Dates: 1st July - 31st October
25m2 studio apartment with balcony in Arc 1800 surrounded by free public parking, with ski lifts, bars, shops and bus stops all within easy walking distance. The apartment is in excellent condition (photos available) and sleeps 4 people. Currently with bunk beds in the hallway alcove (option to replace with double bed if preferred) and 2 more sofa beds in the living area, a fully equipped kitchenette and bathroom, with shower and bath. Also equipped with TV, DVD and washing machine.

PEI03: Paradiski (Peisey Nancroix)
Price: £2,000 (excludes bills)
Dates: available: May - November
Max Occupancy:
90 square metre house with masses of room for 8 people on 3 floors. Just 5 minutes from the ski lift and 1 minute from local bars / shops. Ground floor: Hallway with heated boot area. Downstairs toilet. Kitchen with electric and gas hobs, full size oven, washing machine, microwave. Living room with lovely open fireplace, dining area. Cave – lots of storage and a freezer. 1st floor: Twin room with sink. Double room with shower and sink. Bathroom with original oval enamel bath, shower over, sink and toilet. 2nd floor: Huge space – 4 beds and sink. Outside: South facing garden for sunny barbeques in spring. Woodshed. Lockable ski store.

BSM07: Les Echines Dessous, Bourg St Maurice
Price: £2520
Dates: 4th July to 29th August, Summer Seasonal Rent (8 Weeks). Electricity Water and Taxes included.
Fancy spending the Summer in the Alps and Seeing the Tour De France? Lovely fully equiped mountain chalet with 2 double bedrooms, a bunkroom and a mezzanine, spread over 4 floors. It has a wonderful south-facing balcony off the main open plan living room/kitchen. It is situated in a small village on the sunny side of the valley, facing Les Arcs.
Large double bedroom, with ensuite with bath, washbasin and WC. Double bedroom with double bed. View to Les Arcs.Small bunk bed room with 2 bunk beds, and a desk with a lovely view east overlooking the village chapel and mountains beyond. Shower room with shower, washbasin and WC. There is also a separate WC with hand washbasin. Large character open plan living room/kitchen with original stone walls and a beautiful outlook. The kitchen area has an oven/hob and dishwasher and a table seating up to 8 people. The living area has a glass fronted fireplace and the balcony with breathtaking expansive views. The spiral staircase leads to the mezzanine. A characterful space with stone walls and original beams - it works as a secondary living area and as extra sleeping accommodation for over night guests. Large TV/ and DVD.
With mountain biking, golf, hiking, White Water Rafting, Climbing, Parapenting and even Summer Skiing, the Tarentaise should appeal to the most active person. But the unique charm and character of the mountain villages makes them a truly magical place to simply relax and soak up the atmosphere. Les Echines Dessous is a 10 minutes drive (4miles-6km) to Bourg Saint Maurice

L2A10: Les Deux Alpes
Price: £2400 all bills included + private secure parking
Dates Jun-Sep
Newly renovated 3 bedroomed (sleeps 6) south facing apartment in the center of les 2 alpes, situated directly next to the super venosc chair lift. The apartment has 1 double bedroom and two bunk rooms. Fully equipped kitchen with oven, 4 hobs and microwave. Spacious bathroom with bath and separate shower. Comfortable lounge with TV/DVD and English sky. 12m south facing balcony with superb 180º panoramic views. Click here for photos

TIG01: Tignes Val Claret
Price: £392 per month inc accom and all bills, except phone
Dates: May - November
29m2 studio apartment in the centre of Tignes Val Claret (Le Slalom building). 3rd floor apartment, located right on the piste and 1 minute walk to all bars, shops etc, with a stunning view of the Grand Motte glacier. Apartment consists of bunks in the hallway, plus kitchenette / dining / living area with sleeping space for 2 further people. Bathroom (with bath) and well equipped kitchen. Ideal for 2 or 3 sharers and available for the full season. Phone line is connected, but bills not included.

TIG06: Tignes Lavachet
Price: £650 per month (including all bills, wi-fi, charges and taxes).
Available: June onwards (main summer season July - August - Glacier open July - August and October onwards)
Spacious 40m²+ apartment in the Lavachet sector of Tignes. Doorstep facilities include bars, restaurants and shops. Large living room with sunny south facing balcony, well-equipped kitchenette, Flat screen TV and DVD player, and free Wi-Fi. Sizeable separate bedroom with second balcony and views over the lake. The bedroom is suitable for a couple or for singles to share. The apartment is a recent acquisition and much of the furniture is new. There is a brand new convertible sofa bed in the living room and there is a built-in set of foldaway bunk beds in the hall. Sleeps 6/7.

VAT01: Val Thorens
Price: £450 per month inc all bills, except phone
Dates: May - November
South facing sunny studio flat with beds for max 5 people. Bunk and pull out bed in curtained off area, then main living area with double clicclac bed. Sunny balcony, and nice light flat - totally redecorated last season. Bathroom with bath, and kitchen with oven and microwave. The apartment is bang in the centre of resort and right by both pistes, shops and bars. Ideal for 3 sharers who want a bit of space or 4 who don't mind being a bit cosy. Spare pull out bed for visitors. TV and DVD player, plus phone line.

MER03: Meribel Morel
Price: £2,000 inc bills exc phone
Dates: December - April
4/5 berth ground floor 30m2 apartment in Meribel 1600, the bottom of the Morel chair lift is over the road and centre of resort a 10 minute walk. One bedroom separated into two cabin rooms with a set of bunks fitted with drawers in each room. Living area has a sofa bed and a mezzanine level single bed fitted and large fitted cupboards. Ski locker situated downstairs. Bathroom with bath and seperate toilet. Kitchenette comes with oven, fridge and 4 hot plates.