Chalet PHILOMENA rated 4 stars
12 people including 11 adults max.
6 bedrooms
4 bathrooms, 3 of which are en-suite
Natural setting
The Plan de La Giettaz, facing the ski slopes and hiking trails
Les Portes du Mont Blanc ski area
(Combloux - Megève - La Giettaz)
Ski school 1 km
Shops 5 km
Wellness
Fireplace
Sauna
Linen provided
Beds made on arrival
Optional 4x4 loan
Can-Am Off-Road Vehicle
Limited use, see conditions
Cancellation insurance
Optional option
About the chalet
Nothing has been forgotten in the renovation of this traditional 4-star chalet for 12 people in La Giettaz, a small Savoyard village-resort between Megève and La Clusaz, relatively isolated from the rest of the village and located opposite the ski slopes and hiking trails.
This former alpine chalet from 1828 reinterprets the codes of traditional Savoyard architecture and offers a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and forest. Everything has been designed to offer you a pleasant stay, with family or friends, in the middle of nature.
You will be charmed by the large living room with its warm decoration, the many facilities and, depending on the season of your stay, by the sight of deer and hinds grazing around the chalet (early/late winter, spring).
The chalet has six bedrooms on the ground floor, 3 of which are en-suite. Upstairs, you will enjoy a living space of more than 110 m2 including a main living room, a TV room, a reading area, a
The chalet has six bedrooms on the ground floor, 3 of which are en-suite. Upstairs, you will enjoy a living space of more than 110 m2 including a main living room, a TV room, a reading area, a fireplace, an open kitchen, a dining area and a closed laundry room including freezer and wine cellar.
You will also find many fun facilities that will delight young and old: a smart TV with access to video on demand services (subscriptions not included) and web, video games (PS4), many DVDs and board games.
The Philomena chalet is supplied with natural spring water, filtered and disinfected with ultraviolet light (it can be consumed, however we recommend the consumption of bottled water for children and fragile people).
As water is a precious commodity affected by climate change, the choice was made not to equip the chalet with a Nordic bath, swimming pool or water-hungry jacuzzi but with an outdoor barrel sauna that will enhance your stay by bringing you a touch of well-being and relaxation.
Philomena chalet's key features
Natural setting, without vis-a-vis, altitude 1350m
15 mins from the Aravis pass, between Megève (25 mins) and La Clusaz (20 mins)
Balcony facing south, patio with a view of the Aravis range
Ski slope located in front of the chalet, reachable ski-in
Resort : Les Portes du Mont Blanc
Departure hikes at the foot of the chalet
Non-smoking chalet
Pets not allowed
Outdoor sauna
Equipped ski-room
Fireplace (for use in autumn/winter, see equipment list)
2 parental ensuite bedrooms (shower + bath)
1 parental ensuite bedroom (shower)
1 double bedroom
1 dormitory with 2 single beds
1 dormitory with 2 bunk beds
1 individual bathroom with double sinks
2 separate toilets
5 parking spaces
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How to book?
You can book directly on our website 24/7 at the best rates guaranteed, with no hidden fees or commissions.
In addition, cancellation-interruption insurance is available as an option when booking.
Find our availability calendar and our "direct owner" rates on the dedicated page of this site.
The peak seasons are winter and summer. For the lowest rate, choose an off-season stay, starting at €2170 per week.
Any request for a short stay (out of season only) must be contacted beforehand.
If you have the slightest doubt about your next holiday (number of holidaymakers, services included, details about the region and the surrounding area, etc.), do not hesitate to contact us beforehand, we are in the best position to answer your questions and provide you with as much information as possible.
Prime location
Chalet Philomena is set back from the village, opposite the ski and hiking slopes, just 1 km from the ski lifts (1.5 km by car), an ideal location for skiers, hikers and mountain bikers, and 5 km from the village of La Giettaz, where you'll find a bakery, mini-market and tourist office.
NOTE : Please note that access to the chalet can become very slippery in winter in snowy conditions: we recommend that you equip your vehicle with chains for added safety.
Slopes : 100 m (opposite)
Ski lifts : 1 km
Ski passes : 1.5 km (snow front)
Ski school : 1.5 km (snow front)
Sledge dogs : 2 km
Village / shops : 5 km
Distances by car :
Geneva: 1h30
Annecy: 1 hour
Chamonix: 1h10
Saint-Gervais les Bains: 50 mn
Megève / Praz sur Arly: 20/25 mn
La Clusaz : 25 mn
Map of the ski slopes and itinerary of the Philomena-ski lifts (1 km) ski-in/ski-out with recovery of the blue Tréfléannaise slope (or by car following the route de la Crépinière)
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Access and parking
Can-Am Traxter (6 places)
Can-Am Traxter (6 places)
Can-Am Traxter (6 places)
Can-Am Traxter (6 places)
Can-Am Traxter Slideshow of Chalet Philomena
Chalet and parking spaces (x5):
- 3 accessible spaces at the bottom of the chalet for all types of vehicles including non 4WD vehicles, snow tyres/chains essential in winter (at least for the last kilometre before accessing the chalet),
- 2 accessible spaces at the top of the property for 4WD vehicles .
Loan of a 4x4 Can-Am Traxter vehicle on request. Click here for the terms and conditions of use of this courtesy vehicle (free option).
The village - the resort
La Giettaz en Aravis
La Giettaz (pronounced "La Giette" by the locals) is a typical Savoyard village nestled on the edge of the Col des Aravis, on the border between Savoie and Haute-Savoie. This secret setting, voted the most beautiful village in Savoie in May 2023, is a link between the Aravis and the Val d'Arly of which it is a part. Its neighboring villages are La Clusaz on the other side of the pass (20 mins by car) and Praz-sur-Arly and Megève (respectively 20 mins and 25 mins by car). Chalet Philomena is perfectly placed since it is located in Plan de La Giettaz, the hamlet of the village which is home to the ski resort and the departure of the ski lifts (see map below). There is a small grocery-bakery open in season in the heart of the village (5 mins by car), as well as a tourist office. For larger supplies, you need to go to Praz sur Arly or La Clusaz. Two restaurants (one in the centre of the village and the other at "Le Plan") offer holidaymakers the chance to treat themselves. Finally, the Col des Aravis, with its magnificent panoramic views of Mont Blanc and its restaurants, lies on the village's border with La Clusaz. La Giettaz is part of the Portes du Mont Blanc ski area and its 100 km of slopes which connect the resorts of Megève-Jaillet, Combloux and La Giettaz. The proximity to the resorts of La Clusaz or Notre Dame de Bellecombe or Les Saisies will also allow you to vary the pleasures winter and summer because when the snow melts, it gives way to a fabulous playground for cyclists and hikers!
Activities
In winter, you will enjoy a wonderful ski chalet nestled between the Petit and Grand Croisse Baulet and Torraz mounts , located in the ski area of Les Portes du Mont Blanc on the edge of the track. You will be able to admire the skiers evolving on the large blue run which snakes in front of the chalet. During the other seasons, the snow gives way to outdoor activities. In spring or summer, you enjoy hiking or cycling trails that start directly at the foot of the property, no need to take the car. In autumn, the rutting roar of the deers and the shimmering colors of Indian summer will be the unmissable rendezvous for nature lovers!
Choose your season below to discover the activities, the map of the slopes ...